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Learning Chinese is not just learning the language,knowing about culture can help you understand  better and enlarge your knowledge.
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Ruby's  Reading club of  Chinese

Having a concise, relevant and customized CV / resume is crucial for a successful job application strategy. Take a look at my top tips on how to do one. And please get in touch if you need more help!

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How to create an awesome job application strategy: Advice on careers, CVs, cover letters, interview planning

Creating an awesome Resume / CV

Did you know sloths are really slow when it comes to digestion?

Did you know?

Slow sloth

I will give you 4 words, honestly, only 4 words, which will make you sound more natural instantly. They are words all my students know, but never use!!

Sometimes trying to replace simple vocabulary has the opposite effect of sounding natural :) Stick to the basics!

Please comment if you like what you hear, or leave me a comment to focus on something in particular.   

I have a transcript available here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1C6uqVQLjxQI0MqNP7zNi57jkcjwtfI_DBJ-hS57KBwY/edit?usp=sharing

English With Craig  - Natural English, Natural Learning

Episode Two:  4 words to sound WAY more natural! 

A:	So who’s the singer?

	B:	I'm sorry?

	A:	The song you were singing.

	B:	Oh my gosh! I'm embarrassed! It's Beyoncé. [laughs]

	A:	Oh, of course! Good choice. So where are you from?

	B:	I'm from Los Angeles.

	A:	Ah, yes, Los Angeles.

	B:	And you? Where are you from? Are you South African?

	A:	Yes, I’m South African!

	B:	Are you from Johannesburg?

	A:	No, I'm not. I'm from Cape Town.

	B:	Oh, is that so?

English Conversation/Dialogue

Where are you from?


Benvenuti a Comme se dice?, il podcast che celebra la lingua e la cultura napoletana. In questa settima puntata, ci addentriamo nella storia dei Quartieri Spagnoli, esplorando le radici della parola “Guappo” e del concetto di “Guapparia” e mettendo in luce le influenze castigliane sulla lingua napoletana. Spiegheremo i termini in tre lingue – italiano, spagnolo e napoletano – per mostrare come queste interazioni abbiano arricchito il nostro vocabolario.
Durante l’episodio, leggeremo la celebre canzone “Guapparia” di Libero Bovio, poi reinterpretata da Mario Merola, per introdurre la figura di Libero Bovio e la sua fondamentale influenza sulla tradizione della Sceneggiata napoletana. Un viaggio coinvolgente tra storia, musica e linguaggio, che vi farà scoprire le origini e il potere evocativo di termini che hanno segnato la cultura popolare di Napoli. Premete play, rilassatevi e lasciatevi trasportare in questo racconto vibrante e ricco di sfumature. Jammo ja!

Welcome to Comme se dice?, the podcast that celebrates the Neapolitan language and culture. In this seventh episode, we delve into the history of the Spanish Quarters, exploring the origins of the word “Guappo” and the concept of “Guapparia,” while highlighting the Castilian influences on the Neapolitan language. We will explain these terms in three languages – Italian, Spanish, and Neapolitan – to show how these interactions have enriched our vocabulary.
Throughout the episode, we will read the famous song “Guapparia” by Libero Bovio, later reinterpreted by Mario Merola, to introduce Libero Bovio and his significant impact on the Neapolitan "Sceneggiata" tradition. Join us on an engaging journey through history, music, and language as we uncover the origins and evocative power of terms that have shaped Naples' popular culture. Press play, relax, and let yourself be carried away by this vibrant and nuanced narrative. Jammo ja!


Neapolitan Language  - 🎙️ "Comme se dice?" - Il Podcast della Lingua Napoletana! 🌟

Guappo e Guapparia: Influenze dello Spagnolo sul Napoletano e storia dei Quartieri Spagnoli / Spanish Influences on Neapolitan 

This is the first part of a cross-cultural look at how we value time in different parts of the world.

Expect the Unexpected

Time Part One

Is the decision to. stay healthy a personal one, or can / should governments support the public in this?

Nick discusses this topic today to give you some ideas for IELTS speaking part 3 and writing part2. 