Привет!

В этом выпуске подкаста мы поговорим о новогодней лексике. Мы узнаем, как рассказать про зимние праздники.

Приятного прослушивания!

Speak fluent Russian A1-A2

Выпуск 19. Новогодняя лексика / Holiday vocabulary

¿Por qué Colombia es un buen destino turístico?

Café colombiano ¿Por qué es famoso?

“And if those trespassers make a move for their rifles, get out of there quick fast!” said Tom as a 
final word of caution to his loyal subordinates. 

At that moment, Tom was startled by a loud SLAM. An unknown figure wrapped in multi-coloured plastic had dropped from the sky and landed right in front of him. The figure groaned as it struggled to breathe. The figure unwrapped itself and came face to face with a giant 15ft alligator. 

“ARRGGHHH!” screamed the skydiver. But his scream shifted to a groan. He winced in pain, grabbing his right arm – possibly a broken bone or dislocated joint. The skydiver got to his knees and begun backing away. 

“Please… Please! Don’t eat me!” cried the skydiver. But Tom the giant alligator was disinterested in eating the injured animal. “Name yourself, human,” said Tom. But all the skydiver perceived was a deadly growl. The skydiver couldn’t comprehend that the 
monster was trying to communicate with him. 

Seeing terror in the skydiver’s eyes, Tom tried to de-escalate the situation. “I am the great Tom. I preside over these lowlands. Simply identify yourself, human, and you will leave with your life. But if you are a poacher—” THUD! The skydiver had snatched the nearest rock, a good-sized one, the size of a bowling ball, and hurled it at the monster’s head. It struck like a sledgehammer on the alligator’s snout. With a momentary distraction, the skydiver limped away into the tall grass. Tom felt a flame of anger ignite in his reptilian brain. His instincts kicked in and he charged for the human. It was as easy as catching up to a crawling baby. Tom WHACKED the limping man across the face with the mighty power of his dragon-like tail. 

After the jaw-breaking blow, the last thing the skydiver saw was the horrific sight of dark
yellow eyes staring into his. “That wasn’t very nice…” said Tom to the unconscious body. “Did you think I wanted to eat you? I have no taste for human flesh or blood. I’m a pescetarian, for crying out loud!”

Being a Cloud

Tom the Crocodile

AngliaEnglish

Pets

Exploring the different French accents and dialects spoken in Quebec and Canada! 

French With Frederic

The accents of Quebec and French Canada

Let me tell you something. In the world of business, communication is king. But forget fancy speeches and teleprompters. What you really need is the ability to connect, to think on your feet, and inspire – on the spot. That's where I come in.

As your business communication coach, I won't just train you to speak. I'll help you find your voice, the one that resonates with authenticity and power. We'll work together to build a foundation of strong business acumen. Numbers, trends, market forces – these aren't just dry facts, they're the fuel that propels your message.

But knowledge alone isn't enough. You have to be able to listen, truly listen, to the people you're speaking with. What are their concerns? Their aspirations? We'll hone your active listening skills, so you can build bridges, not walls, during those impromptu interactions.

Now, let's be honest, practice makes perfect. We won't just talk the talk, we'll walk the walk. Mock interviews, simulated meetings, even impromptu presentations on random business topics – we'll throw you curveballs, and you'll learn to hit them out of the park. We'll record your sessions, analyze them together, and help you refine your delivery, ditch the filler words, and find that clear, concise style that cuts through the noise.

Remember, confidence is key.  I'll be your guide, your cheerleader, pushing you to embrace challenges and see every unexpected speaking opportunity as a chance to grow. Because ultimately, it's not about having all the answers, it's about the passion and purpose behind them.

So, are you ready to step up, to take your communication skills to the next level?  Together, we can turn you into an impromptu speaking champion, someone who commands attention, inspires collaboration, and leaves a lasting impression. Let's get started.

The Global Professional Podcast

I can help you master Impromptu Speaking - Episode 95

课文八   《雨点儿》

数不清的雨点儿，从云彩里飘落下来。
半空中，大雨点儿问小雨点儿：“你要到哪里去？”
小雨点儿回答：“我要去有花有草的地方。你呢？”
大雨点儿说：“我要去没有花没有草的地方。”
不久，有花有草的地方，花更红了，草更绿了。
没有花没有草的地方，长出了红的花，绿的草。
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数   shǔ  to count    彩 cǎi   variegated colour   半  bàn  half    空kōng  sky      问 wèn to ask    到  dào 
 arrive; reach  地方fāng    place;     没有  méi yǒu without     更 gèng    more   绿    lǜ green    出  chū  come out    长zhǎng  grow;


Iris读课本—— Original Chinese Textbook Reading（first to third grade）

课文八：雨点儿  Raindrops

Finland tops the charts as the happiest place to live, while Glasgow in the UK is a chart topper for different reasons.

Teacher Joseph's Podcast

Top of the Charts (English idiom)

Visiting the Supermarket (no transcript today)