HSK Standard Course Level 1 Audio of the textbook

Here I will share some Chinese poems, please read along to practice pronunciation.

Read poetry and practice Chinese pronunciation

HSK Standard Course Level 2 Audio of the textbook

Слушаем и отвечаем на вопросы 

Russfriend  (all about russia) 

Рассеянный с улицы бассейной часть 3

Rob: Hi Selma, how are you?

Selma: Oh hi Rob! I’m doing well, thanks. Just finished that essay that’s due in tomorrow. It was a tough topic!

Rob: Tell me about it. It took me ages. So, listen, I wanted to ask you about Netflix. You subscribe to it, don’t you?

Selma: I do, yes.

Rob: I’m thinking about signing up, but I wanted to get your view on it. Is it worth the money?

Selma: I really think it is, although I don’t know that everyone would agree with me. I’m a huge fan of crime series, so there’s nothing I love more than binge-watching a whole series in a day in my pijamas.

Rob: I keep reading about some really interesting films coming up on there – there was that Martin Scorsese film recently?

Selma: Oh yes, The Irishman. I haven’t seen it yet, but Jane loved it and said it was some of his best work. So, it’s on my list. But absolutely everything is covered. There’s Horror, Thrillers, Comedy, Cartoons, you name it. I’ve seen some really thought-provoking documentaries on there recently. There’s Saving Capitalism by Robert Reich which takes a really good look at the system we live in and its problems and then makes suggestions for how to fix it. I watched What The Health which looks at the links between the food industry and healthcare. I’ve had a lot of discussions with other students about that one.

Rob: Is there much music stuff on there?

Selma: Loads! Film from concerts, documentaries about Bowie, Oasis, Bob Dylan… you like Hip Hop, don’t you? There is a great series called Hip Hop Evolutionthat goes into how it all started. It’s fascinating. What I really like about Netflix though is because there’s such a huge audience, there’s a lot of representation of different groups in society. There are loads of foreign films, there’s LGBTQ themes, Black and Asian directors. Something for everyone. Did you hear about Squid Game?

Rob: Oh yeah, the Korean series?

Selma: Yes, it was brilliant and completely unlike anything you’d see over here. 

English Conversation/Dialogue

NETFLIX-ING

李子柒（短视频创作者） Lǐ Zǐqī ，1990年出生于四川 ，中国内地美食短视频创作者。
Li Ziqi (vlogger): Chinese video blogger, entrepreneur, and Internet celebrity.She is known for creating food and handicraft preparation videos in her hometown of rural Pingwu County.
Her YouTube channel has more than 3 billion views and 17 million subscribers.

script: 
大家好，我是李子柒。感谢大家一直以来的喜爱和陪伴，希望大家能够开心！健康平安，然后中文学习也都顺顺利利。
其实很感恩，也很意外，有这么多人能够喜欢我的视频。也没有想到我的视频会引起这么多的共鸣。觉得特别幸运。可能也是因为吃货无国界，对吧。毕竟我的视频里面有很多的美食。整个社会，很多人其实是特别浮躁的，他的生活压力很大，工作压力很大，那我希望他们在忙碌一天之后打开看到我的视频的时候，他是轻松的，美好的，对，能给他减轻一些焦虑和压力感的东西，这样多好。

yā lì
压力     n. pressure； stress
gōngzuò yā lì 
工作压力   Working Pressure
shēnghuó yā lì
生活压力   Stress in life
jiǎn qīng yā lì
减轻压力relieve stress


One Minute Chinese—— Celebrity speeches & interviews with Chinese & English script

08.李子柒：希望我的视频能减轻大家的焦虑和压力Li Ziqi :Hope my videos can relieve some of your anxiety and stress

I am an educator, mentor, and guide, I ignite the spark of possibility through communication. I equip professionals with the skills of confident communication, emotional intelligence, and strategic thinking. I empower them to break down barriers, unlock their potential, and navigate our ever-connected world. My mission is to foster connections that create positive change, build bridges across cultures, and create a world where clear communication fuels growth, trust, and innovation.

What does that mean?
My work isn't just a job, it's a mission. As an educator, mentor, and guide, I ignite a fire in people. Through the power of communication, I show them the possibilities that lie dormant within. I don't just teach; I equip.  I equip professionals with the tools they need to be confident communicators, understand the nuances of emotions, and think strategically. It's about empowering them to break down walls, unlock their full potential, and navigate the ever-evolving world of connection. My ultimate goal? To foster connections that drive positive change.  I envision a world where clear communication builds bridges across cultures, fostering trust, growth, and innovation. It's a world where communication isn't a barrier, but a bridge to a brighter future.


I don't invest in just teaching skills, I transform careers.  Imagine confidently presenting your ideas, navigating complex situations with emotional intelligence, and strategically solving problems. That's the impact I have. My clients land promotions because they radiate confidence and can advocate for themselves. They earn more because their strategic thinking adds value. They're trusted because they build strong relationships and clear communication fosters a foundation of trust.  And let's not forget new opportunities!  My clients stand out in the job market with a powerful communication skillset that makes them the ideal candidate.  I don't just equip you with skills, I equip you for success. 

The Global Professional Podcast

My Personal Mission Statement - Episode 88

علی یک پسر کوچک است. مینا خواهرش است. او مینا را خیلی دوست دارد. هر روز، علی مینا را به باغ میبرد. در باغ، علی و مینا با هم بازی میکنند. علی یک توپ دارد. او توپ را به مینا میدهد. مینا توپ را میگیرد و به علی برمیگرداند. علی و مینا خیلی خوشحال هستند.

Atefeh's Language Corner

Learning Persian Grammar with Stories - The Particle "را"

LOS CHILES MEXICANOS 1.

En México todo el mundo, o casi todo el mundo, come chile. Sin importar esto, la cocina del chile es, estrictamente hablando, nacional. Es lo que nos define, aunque no de un modo exclusivo, frente a otras dietas y cocinas del mundo.

La multiplicidad de moles, muchos de ellos, como hemos visto, ya de uso corriente entre los antiguos mexicanos, aun cuando todavía no fueran “transmutados” por la presencia de los ingredientes traídos por los españoles, es formidable. Hay mole amarillito; mole negro, mole de olla, mole verde, mole de hierbas, pipián, manchamanteles, xoloztle, chorreado, embarrado, poblano, chimole…

Y en cuanto a las salsas…

Un recuento del Museo Nacional de Culturas Populares consigna más de cuarenta preparadas únicamente con chiles de fácil adquisición en el mercado. Nada más con el chile serrano pueden hacerse nueve salsas distintas: cruda, cocida, frita, asada, verde, roja, “mexicana” etc., según la enumeración hecha por ese omnívoro historiador de las comidas que es José N. lturriaga; añadiríamos las variaciones que se pueden lograr si a cada una de ellas se le añade o no ajo, o cebolla, o cilantro, según.

Por otra parte, el chile en México ha llegado a ser casi un símbolo patrio. Los mexicanos no sólo lo emplean en la mayoría de los platillos que consumen, sino que se identifican vital, ontológicamente con él.

La diversidad y la riqueza de los platillos preparados con este producto es impresionante, desde los típicos y consistentes moles de Puebla, Oaxaca y Yucatán, para hablar sólo de los más conocidos, hasta las refinadas salsas y adobos del Estado de México, Guadalajara o San Luis Potosí, la variedad de gustos, sabores e ingredientes que en las cocinas del país se emplean en conjunción con los diferentes chiles ha permitido el desarrollo de una gastronomía característica, sensual e incitante, de un gusto peculiar, que no obstante las transformaciones y las influencias, conserva una tónica particular, debida...



Spanish México

LOS CHILES MEXICANOS 1

What is more important, accent or pronunciation, and which accent should we learn?

The Social Evolutionary

ACCENT versus PRONUNCIATION

Today, I talk about the phrase "to shed light on", a new William Blake Art Exhibition and a London Museum wants to employ a Taylor Swift fan.

Transcript:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/169vSssT9OzHRbTeLDL3mM2Duzfw2TXm6/view?usp=drive_link