聊中西文化，也聊很多东西！ 第十九期，我们聊了很多有些难的话题，适合高级水平的汉语学习者，你喜欢看书和写作吗？你对法国的印象怎么样？

聊聊东西 - Talk to Me in Chinese

019. Book club, writing and impression of France从管理读书会，聊到文学创作和法国印象 - ttmiChinese

Sara needed a new laptop for university.
She found two options online.
The first laptop cost $900 and had average reviews.
The second laptop cost $650, had better reviews, and came with a free bag.
She showed both options to her brother.
He looked at the screen and said, “The second one is cheaper and better? That’s a no-brainer!”
Sara smiled and ordered it immediately.

Ali had two job offers.
The first job paid$1,500 per month and was far from his house.
The second job paid $2,500 and was only 10 minutes away.
His friend asked, “Which one will you choose?”
Ali laughed and said, “The second one! It’s a no-brainer!”
Idiom: No-brainer
✅ Meaning
A no-brainer is a decision that is very easy to make because the answer is obvious.
👉 It doesn’t require much thinking.
🔹 Simple Explanation 
If something is a no-brainer, you don’t need to think hard about it. The choice is clear and easy.
🔹 Structure
It’s a no-brainer.
That’s a no-brainer.
It was a no-brainer to + verb
🔹 Examples
The job offers more money and fewer hours. It’s a no-brainer!
This phone is cheaper and better. That’s a no-brainer.
It was a no-brainer to accept the scholarship.
If the course is free, it’s a no-brainer to join.


What would be a no-brainer decision for you?
Is it a no-brainer to exercise regularly? Why?
If someone gives you a free vacation ticket, what would you say?
Is studying English a no-brainer for your future?
🔹 Useful Similar Expressions
It’s obvious.
It’s an easy choice.
That’s a clear decision.
Of course!
Without a doubt.


English Mini Lessons

No brainer

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Did Santa visit you this year? 🎅🎄❄️🎁

挨拶（あいさつ）
英語: "greeting"
スペイン語: "saludo"
ドイツ語: "Begrüßung"
タイ語: "การทักทาย"

質問（しつもん）
英語: "question"
スペイン語: "pregunta"
ドイツ語: "Frage"
タイ語: "คำถาม"

誘（さそ）う
英語: "to invite"
スペイン語: "invitar"
ドイツ語: "einladen"
タイ語: "ชวน/เชิญ"

みなさんの国（くに）でどんなあいさつをしますか？
日本で「ひさしぶり！げんきだった？」や「おお！」「やっほー！」などと言ったりします。
私はタイ語を勉強しています。タイ人はよく「もうごはん食べた？」とききます。日本人がその質問（しつもん）をされたら、「いっしょにごはんをたべませんか？」とさそわれているとおもいます。あいさつのちがいはおもしろいですね。


Jurisensei1217forbeginners

あいさつ

First and foremost, research the company thoroughly, familiarize yourself with its values, goals, and recent developments. Understanding the company's culture and industry trends can help you tailor your responses during the interview, demonstrating your genuine interest and enthusiasm.

Practice your responses to common interview questions, but don't memorize them verbatim. Instead, focus on conveying your experiences, skills, and achievements in a clear and concise manner. Practice active listening skills, allowing the interviewer to finish their questions before formulating your responses. This demonstrates respect and attentiveness, qualities highly valued in the business world.

When discussing your qualifications and experiences, use specific examples to illustrate your points. Quantify your achievements whenever possible, highlighting the impact you've had in previous roles. Employ the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to structure your responses, ensuring clarity and coherence.

Reframing anxiety as excitement can be empowering. Instead of dwelling on potential mistakes or shortcomings, focus on the opportunity to showcase your skills and personality. Visualize success, envisioning yourself confidently answering questions and building rapport with the interviewer.

Mindfulness techniques can also be effective in managing interview anxiety. Practice deep breathing exercises to calm your nerves and center your focus. Remind yourself that it's okay to feel nervous – it's a sign that you care about the outcome. Embrace the adrenaline rush as a source of energy to fuel your performance.

After the interview, take time to reflect on your performance. Identify areas of strength and areas for improvement, using feedback to refine your interview skills for future opportunities. Regardless of the outcome, view each interview as a learning experience, building your confidence and resilience with each interaction.


The Global Professional Podcast

Overcoming Anxiety during Job Interviews - Episode 57

this podcast will tell you the last three types of homophones  in Chinese, which is humorous homophones, homophones of people and place names and homophones  as a memory aid. I think as a non-native Chinese speaker, you suppose to know something of Chinese culture as well as language to be able to fully appreciate and understand the nuances  implicit in the use of homophones.

Learning Chinese culture with Miss Zhang

Homophones 3

In this episode we dive into language learning. Why people learn languages? Why some languages become popular? What happens to the brain as we learn languages? Plus some notes on language families, similarities and differences between languages.

Hope you enjoy!

FarsiLounge

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V-(으)ㄹ게요
An expression used when the speaker promises or notifies the listener that he/she will do something. / 
ex ) 공부를 열심히 할게요. 제가 이 가방을 들게요.  

V- 기 전에
An expression used to state that a certain act occurs earlier than the act in the preceding statement. /
ex) 자기 전에 이를 닦으세요. 매일 출근하기 전에 신문을 읽어요.


Speaking Practice - Beginner

11. V-(으)ㄹ게요 , V-기 전에

単語リスト] [word list]

漬物 (つけもの)   Pickles

保存食品  ほぞんしょくひん             preserved food

種(たね)               seeds (tane)

梅酒(うめしゅ)    plum wine

しそ　                  Shisoとperilla 

弁当(べんとう)    Bento lunch box

歯(は)ごたえがいい   Crunchy

調味料(ちょうみりょう)   Seasoning

[ごはんの友達　Friends of Rice]

日本人は米が好きなので関係が深いと思います。

Japanese people like rice, so I think they have a close relationship with it.

漬物(つけもの)の紹介
保存食品

Introduction of pickles
Preserved Foods

1.梅干し　(うめぼし) 塩で漬け込む(つけこむ)
とても酸っぱい、種がある
しそで色をつける
苦手な人は多い
昔はたくさんの人が家で作っていた

1. pickled plums
Very sour, with seeds
Colored with shiso (Perilla frutescens)
Many people do not like it
Many people used to make them at home.

梅といえば、梅干し、梅酒など
日の丸🇯🇵弁当

Ume is used to make umeboshi (pickled plums), umeshu (plum wine), etc.
Hinomaru 🇯🇵Bento(lunch box)


2.たくあん
大根で作られている
歯ごたえがいい

2. takuan (pickled radish)
Made with daikon radish
It has a nice crunchy texture.

3.きゅうりのキューちゃん
これは商品名
きゅうりで作られている
picklesみたい
歯ごたえがいい

3. cucumber cue-chan
This is the name of the product
Made from cucumber
Looks like pickles
It has a nice crunchy texture.

[単語リスト] [word list]
漬物 (つけもの) Pickles
保存食品   preserved food
種(たね)   seeds (tane)
梅酒(うめしゅ)  plum wine
しそ　  Shisoとperilla 
弁当(べんとう)  Bento lunch box
歯(は)ごたえがいい   Crunchy
調味料(ちょうみりょう)   Seasoning

4.セルビアの調味料(ちょうみりょう)

4. Serbian seasoning