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这个成语用来告诉我们做事情要分清主次，不要像故事中的郑国人一样，做出舍本逐末、取舍不当的事来。

中华成语典故

中华成语典故----买椟还珠

We Brits are famous for our politeness and diplomacy, but what do some of the things we say actually mean? This podcast takes a look at how we choose our words to say the complete opposite of what we are telling you; when and how to complain; and provides you with an understanding of how to answer the eternal question when asked: "How are you?"

Why the British don't say what they mean 

The world's a tapestry, a woven web,
Of threads unseen, where cultures ebb and flow.
A global mind, a bridge it seeks to be,
To span the gaps where differences may grow.

From bustling streets to mountain peaks so high,
Each land a song, a tale beneath the sky.
Respectful ears, to hear the stories told,
Of customs old, in traditions bold.

No single beat sets all the hearts alight,
The rhythm shifts, with shades of dark and bright.
A global mind, it dances to the sound,
Embraces all, on common ground it's found.

Beyond the words, a silent language speaks,
In smiles and nods, the meaning truth it seeks.
A global heart, with empathy takes hold,
In shared humanity, a story to unfold.

So let us break the walls that hold us tight,
With open minds, we greet the morning light.
For in this world, so vast and ever wide,
A global mind, in unity confides.

The Global Professional Podcast

A Global Mindset Poem - EP 22

If you look up “get” in a dictionary, you might see anywhere from 10 to 20 definitions.  That is really scary.  However, I have some good news.  There is a much easier way to remember how to use “get.”  

Instead of memorizing dozens of meanings, it’s better to organize the meanings of “get” into groups.  Each group is easy to recognize because it is based on what comes after “get.” 

For the full text of this podcast, please go to https://www.difficultenglishexplained.com/the-verb-get-not-as-complicated-as-it-looks/ . 
 

Difficult English Explained

The Verb “Get” --- Not as Complicated as it Looks

Improve your listening skills watching this video about Gracias Lempira, Honduras. You need to check the vocabulary before watch the video, then try to answer the questions about it.

Learn Spanish Exploring

Learn Spanish Exploring Gracias Lempira, Honduras.

Saying yes works—but it’s not the only way to agree in English. In this episode of Say It Like This, we explore how native speakers use a whole range of expressions to show agreement in casual chats, professional meetings, and moments of excitement. From quick reactions like totally and for sure, to thoughtful confirmations like that makes sense, to high-energy responses like absolutely, you’ll learn how to match your agreement to the mood of the moment.

Because fluency isn’t just about having the right word—it’s about choosing the one that makes your English sound alive, engaged, and human.

The Fluency Fix

Expressing Agreement Without Just Saying "Yes"

なぜ日本人(にほんじん)は"X"が好(す)き？

Why do Japanese people like X so much?

왜 일본사람들은 "X"를 그렇게 많이 좋아하니?


NANAのにほんごpodcast 

【Japanese Podcast#18】なぜ日本人(にほんじん)は"X"が好(す)き？｜Why do Japanese people like X so much?

IELTS Preparation. Band 8-9 Answers. Part 3 - Childhood Memory

1. Is it important to have pleasant childhood memories? Why?
2. Do you think that people are permanently affected by negative childhood memories? Why do you think so?
3. What do you think it means to ‘live in the past’?

Which questions did you find the most difficult? What's the reason?