Here, I speak about the "IT Paradise" -- Silicone Valley, in California.

English for IT Pros

California Business Culture Part One

Как вы считаете, любая ли слава это хорошо? Все ли средства хороши для пиара? 

Russfriend  (all about russia) 

"Радость" А.П. Чехов

Another part 2 topic for the Summer. I also have part 3 example answers on my website.


“Well, as I live in a very busy city, I sometimes really need to escape the noise, and crowds, as well as finding a place where I can just chill out and relax in peace.  My favourite place to go is a small cafe which is about 3 kilometres from my home, and only takes me about 10 minutes to get to on my motorbike. The cafe is located in the suburbs on an extremely beautiful lake, surrounded by many different kinds of trees, and is a world apart from the busy city centre.

 

I try to go there at least 3 or 4 times a week, and usually bring my laptop with me, as I find I can be very productive in this peaceful environment, and get lots of work done, in a short space of time. I love being able to sit at a quiet table outside on a perfect sunny day, with the many trees to shade me from the hot sun. I’m also able to sit right on the bank of the lake, with a view which is out of this world.

 

I guess the main reason I love to go to this place is because it’s just so quiet and peaceful, and I can get away from all the noise, as well as the hustle and bustle of the city centre, which sometimes drives me crazy. Another reason I like to go to this place is that I find the tranquil environment really, both inspires and motivates me in my work….. And I’m able to be much more productive than I would be if sitting in a noisy office or a busy city centre coffee shop. So…yea, this is a quiet place i love to go to.

 

IELTS 85 Speaking

Describe a quiet place you like to go to - IELTS speaking part 2

二胎 The Second Child（Advanced level）
In this episode we will talk about 【The Second Child】, you will learn how to say 【National policy，population aging，The only-child】 ect.
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It is recommended that you study in the following ways:
1st time: listen without looking at the text.
2nd time: look at the text and write down the new words, later look up the dictionary. 
3rd time: listen again without looking at the text.
4th time: repeat after it without looking at the text.
大家好，我是Yuli。欢迎收听我的播客。
今天想和大家聊一聊【二胎】的话题。
这个话题应该是中国独有的一个话题。为了解决人口问题和发展问题，1982年计划生育被定为中国的基本国策。随着中国社会的迅速发展，这个政策也带来了人口老龄化问题。这些年，中国的生育政策不断在调整、完善。
2013年，启动实施一方是独生子女的夫妇可生育两个孩子的政策。
2015年，全面实施一对夫妇可生育两个孩子的政策。
2021年，实施一对夫妻可以生育三个子女的政策。
在二胎政策开放后，并不是所有的父母都选择再生一个孩子。这背后有很多原因，比如经济因素，在大城市养一个孩子的成本太高了。而且如果夫妻双方都去上班，谁来帮忙带小孩也是个问题。家里的老人不一定能帮忙，请保姆的话又不放心。第一个孩子好不容易长大了，很多职场女性也不愿意再生二胎牺牲自己的职业发展。选择生二胎的夫妻，也有他们的考虑。
1.因为我两个孩子都是女儿，她们的这个成长之路是比较不孤单的。成长的过程中，两个人都会互相地去学习。
2.应该是幸福大于心酸，我觉得的话就是每一个孩子他都是一个独立人格嘛，只要按照他的特性来发展（就好了）。
3.独生子女更容易被这种爷爷奶奶加上外公外婆再加父母亲6个大人宠一个，其实有时候小孩子会比较骄纵。可是如果多个的话这种就比较分散一点，一些事情可以彼此去讨论，他们自己可以讨论，就形成一个小的同侪关系。我觉得这样是比较好的。
你会选择生二胎吗？留言告诉我吧。我们下期见。
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独有	/	dú yǒu	/	unique,exclusive
国策	/	guó cè	/	National policy
老龄化	/	lǎo líng huà	/	population aging
启动	/	qǐ dòng	/	launch
实施	/	shí shī	/	implement
生育政策	/	shēng yù zhèng cè	/	childbearing policy
独生子女	/	dú shēng zǐ nǚ	/	The only-child
保姆	/	bǎo mǔ	/	nanny
牺牲	/	xī shēng	/	sacrifice
独立人格	/	dú lì rén gé	/	Independent personality
宠	/	chǒng	/	spoil
骄纵	/	jiāo zòng	/	spoiled
同侪	/	tóng chái	/	peer

Yuli's Chinese Channel

二胎 The Second Child（Advanced level）

The name “Confucius” might seem distant and boring. But Confucianism is integrated into the daily life of Chinese people. Have you ever thought that he Confucius was also a child who was confused, full of dreams and undisciplined like us? In this episode, let's start with Confucius and see who he is
孔子，好像是一个遥远而无聊的名词，又好像融入在中国人日常生活的点点滴滴。你可曾想过，他也是一个曾和我们一样，有着迷茫和困惑、梦想和不甘的有血有肉的孩子呢，这一期，让我们从孔子开始，看看他是谁

中华文化Dinah说

Confucius (Part 2) 孔子(下)

One Minute English Practice Daily: Your Ideal Teacher.

Who is your ideal teacher?

What makes them so significant?

How should you look for your ideal teacher?

What is your 'choosing' strategy for your ideal teacher?

These are some questions to assist you in thinking more in English daily and more similar questions in the podcast.

Enjoy and remember: those who don't agree with their own excuses in life tend to overcome those who do.

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🎙 One-Minute Speaking Challenge by Anatoly Glazkov – Voice Unlock Method™

One Minute English Practice Daily: Your Ideal Teacher? Episode 24

Learn all the necessary vocabulary so that you can speak about the economy.
Best for intermediate and upper-intermediate students.
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New English US

Business English: The Economy

CHISTES MEXICANOS

UN HOMBRE PANZÓN.

English learners: The Government will introduce ID cards, but Guernsey says it hasn't made a decion to accept them. . This  story explains more. 