In this episode, Nick discusses renting and buying houses, which could come up in Speaking Part 3 or Writing Part 2 of the IELTS test. 

IELTS with Nick - World Knowledge 

Is it better to rent or buy a house?

Асханада жұмыс істеймін. Бүгін таңертең бір азамат келді. Кассадағы кезегі жеткен соң «Менің артымда тұрған қыздың кофесін мен төлеп кетейін. Менен оған «Қайырлы күн!» тілей салыңызшы» деді. Ол кеткен соң қыз оның қылығына таң қалды. Көп ойланбастан өзінен кейін тұрған адамға ол да солай жақсылық жасағысы келді. Осылай бес адам бірінен соң бірінің кофесін төледі! Жақсы күн тілеймін! Жақсылықты көп жасайық!

I work in the canteen. A man came here this morning. As soon as it was his turn at the checkout, he said, "I'll pay for the coffee of the girl behind me. He asked me just say, " good afternoon!" to the woman. When he left, the girl was surprised by his behavior. Without thinking much, she wanted to do the same thing to the person standing after her. So five people paid for coffee one by one for each other! Have a good day! Let's do good things more!

Stories in Kazakh

In this episode you will listen to a story of doing "kind things". Жақсылық жасау

Are the only ones who love St Valentine's Day the companies that profit from it? It appears that the way to a person's heart is through the online sales.

Broken heart image by freepik https://www.freepik.com/free-ai-image/broken-heart-studio_94937080.htm

The Social Evolutionary

Happy Singles' Day???

One of the key drivers of workplace anxiety is the fear of the unknown. When faced with a high-stakes negotiation, it's natural to feel apprehensive about the potential outcomes and the consequences of our actions. To combat this, it's important to thoroughly prepare and gather as much information as possible. Research the other party, understand their interests and priorities, and anticipate potential objections or roadblocks. The more informed and prepared you are, the more confident and in control you'll feel during the negotiation process.

Another common source of workplace anxiety is the fear of confrontation or conflict. Many people shy away from negotiations, worried that they'll come across as aggressive or that the interaction will turn adversarial. However, effective negotiation is not about winning at all costs; it's about finding a mutually beneficial solution. Approach the negotiation with a collaborative mindset, focusing on finding common ground and exploring creative options that address the needs of both parties.

Instead of viewing the negotiation as a high-stakes battle, consider it an opportunity to showcase your problem-solving skills and demonstrate your value to the organization. Shift your mindset from "I have to win" to "I have the chance to find a solution that works for everyone." This subtle shift in perspective can help reduce the sense of personal threat and allow you to engage in the negotiation process with greater confidence and composure.

Finally, it's important to remember that workplace anxiety is a natural and common response to high-pressure situations. Rather than trying to eliminate it entirely, focus on developing strategies to manage and channel that energy in a productive way. Engage in stress-reducing activities, such as deep breathing exercises or mindfulness practices, to help you stay grounded and focused during the negotiation process.



The Global Professional Podcast

Anxiety when Negotiating - Episode 58 

In this episode we are going to learn 【 Go to the Barber's】in Chinese. 
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As a beginner, there're some vocabularies that you didn't learn before, and native speaker's speed seems too fast to understand. But don't worry, let's do it step by step. 
Step 1: listen and catch the words you know already, have a guess about the content.
Step 2: look at the text to check if you guessed it right. 
Step 3: listen one more time, repeat after it.
Step 4: practice until you can speak as the normal speed without looking at the text.
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昨天我去理发店了。
zuó tiān wǒ qù lǐ fà diàn le 。
I went to the barber's yesterday.
我打算烫头发。
wǒ dǎ suàn tàng tóu fà 。
I was going to perm my hair.
发型师先帮我洗头、吹头发。
fà xíng shī xiān bāng wǒ xǐ tóu 、 chuī tóu fà 。
The stylist shampooed and blew my hair first.
我的头发又长又多，发型师帮我剪短剪薄。
wǒ de tóu fà yòu cháng yòu duō ， fà xíng shī bāng wǒ jiǎn duǎn jiǎn báo 。
My hair is long and long. The stylist helped me cut it short and thin.
我选了一个最近很流行的发型：大波浪。
wǒ xuǎn le yí gè zuì jìn hěn liú xíng de fà xíng ： dà bō làng 。
I chose a hairstyle that is very popular these days: big waves.
发型师说染棕色很适合我，我决定试试。
fà xíng shī shuō rǎn zōng sè hěn shì hé wǒ ， wǒ jué dìng shì shì 。
The stylist said that dyeing brown would suit me, so I decided to give it a try.
我的朋友看到我的新发型都说好看。
wǒ de péng yǒu kàn dào wǒ de xīn fà xíng dōu shuō hǎo kàn 。
When my friends saw my new hairstyle, they all said it is nice.

Yuli's Chinese Channel

去理发店 Go to the Barber's （Beginner）

Simplified Chinese version:
《我的家人》
我家有四口人，爸爸、妈妈、妹妹和我。
我爸爸是老师。
他喜欢唱歌和做菜。
我妈妈是动物医生。
她喜欢工作和看电视。
我是学生。
我喜欢动物。
我妹妹安安也是学生。
她也喜欢动物。
但是，动物喜欢我，不喜欢安安。

Traditional Chinese version:
《我的家人》
我家有四口人，爸爸、媽媽、妹妹和我。
我爸爸是老師。
他喜歡唱歌和做菜。
我媽媽是動物醫生。
她喜歡工作和看電視。
我是學生。
我喜歡動物。
我妹妹安安也是學生。
她也喜歡動物。
但是，動物喜歡我，不喜歡安安。

English translation:
My family
There are four people in my family, my father, my mother, my sister and me.
My father is a teacher.
He likes to sing and cook.
My mother is an animal doctor.
She likes to work and watch TV.
I am a student.
I like animals.
My sister An An is also a student.
She also likes animals.
However, animals like me, not An An.

Yasmine's Chinese Reading - beginner

我的家人 - My family

Today, Nick gives you some top tips on how to answer Part 1 of the speaking test.

SPECIAL EPISODE - How to answer IELTS SPEAKING PART 1

in questo episodio io e Pilar spieghiamo il concetto della Dolce Vita che è presente nel titolo del Podcast. Voi sapete già cos'è? 

Spiaggia e Dolce Vita

Cos'è la Dolce Vita?

In this episode, we’ll explore the difference between “到达” and “达到” in Chinese. Can both be used when talking about arriving in China? Tune in to learn their meanings, proper usage, and pick up some useful vocabulary along the way:

到达 (dào dá)
中文解释：指到某个具体的地方或位置，常用于描述空间上的移动或过程的完成。
英文解释：To arrive at a specific place or location, often used to describe the completion of movement or action in a spatial sense.

达到 (dá dào)
中文解释：指达到某种程度、标准、目标，多用于抽象的事物，强调过程或结果的实现。
英文解释：To reach a certain degree, standard, or goal, often used for abstract concepts, emphasizing the realization of a process or result.

地方 (dì fāng)
中文解释：指某个特定的地点或区域，通常是较小的、具体的空间。
英文解释：A specific place or area, typically smaller and more concrete in nature.

空间 (kōng jiān)
中文解释：指一个较大或抽象的区域，可以是物理的空间或虚拟的空间。
英文解释：Refers to a larger or more abstract area, which could be physical space or virtual space.

程度 (chéng dù)
中文解释：指某种事物的层次或程度，常用于描述抽象概念的深度或强度。
英文解释：Refers to the level or degree of something, often used to describe the depth or intensity of abstract concepts.

抽象 (chōu xiàng)
中文解释：指概念上非具体、非直观的事物，通常无法通过物理感官直接感知。
英文解释：Refers to things that are non-concrete and non-intuitive in concept, often not directly perceivable through physical senses.
