In this Chillchat episode, Karen talked about common terms for basic Math calculations. 

Chillchat (Learn Chinese and Chill)

数学的计算：加减乘除 How to talk Math in Chinese

En este episodio especial de No Hay Tos, hablamos sobre 5 diferencias en el uso de los artículos definidos en inglés vs en español.

Roberto Andrade and Héctor Libreros are the creators of No Hay Tos, a podcast designed to help English speakers practice their Spanish listening skills by listening to real conversations at a normal speed by native speakers.

No Hay Tos

5 Usos del Artículo Definido en Español (Que No Existen en Inglés)

Let's make Japanese sentences together.   If you make a sentence in Japanese, write it in the comment section! I will correct your sentences

【Today's  topic】
【⚪⚪ところ】

(Verb タ形）+ところ

この文法はJLPT N4の表現(ひょうげん)です。

意味(いみ)は、動作(どうさ)・動(うご)きの直後(ちょくご)を表(あらわ)します。


📕Verb辞書形
(おりた　終わった　でた)

(ex)
「いま、どこにいる？」
「いま、電車(でんしゃ)をおりたところ」

where  are you....
I'm just got off the train.

「いまから、ランチいかない？」
「あ～ごはんを食べ終わったところで、またこんどいこうね。」

「もう学校ついた？」
「いま、家(いえ)をでたところ」

Japanese teacher Noriko’s room

(Verb タ形）+ところ

Learning Vietnamese through Story

Truyện thiếu nhi - Khi mẹ vắng nhà

In this episode you will learn several slang expressions

Russian conversations with Sofia 👩🇷🇺 

Podcast 2: Russian slang

汉语是连接世界与中国的桥梁。
如果你想了解中国的过去、现在和未来，
如果你想体验中国悠久的历史文化，
如果你想结交中国朋友，
如果……太多太多，
来跟Shirley一起学习汉语吧！
学好中国话，朋友遍天下！

Read by yourself

Story series----企鹅寄冰  

Cuento de nunca acabar

Episodio 2: El zorro es más sabio

Clara, a brilliant data analyst with a mind for numbers, walked into my office looking like a storm cloud. Networking events were her kryptonite. "I freeze up," she confessed, "Small talk? Forget it! I just stand there awkwardly, feeling like a total outsider."

Clara's shyness was hindering her career. Her analytical skills were top-notch, but promotions often went to colleagues who could "schmooze" with decision-makers. I knew I could help.

Our first step was reframing networking. Instead of a dreaded chore, we saw it as an opportunity to connect with people who shared her passion for data. We practiced "elevator pitches" - concise introductions highlighting her expertise. We focused on open-ended questions, like "What's the biggest data challenge you're facing?" to spark engaging conversations.

Next, we tackled the "shy freeze." Role-playing helped Clara practice making eye contact, smiling warmly, and using active listening techniques like nodding and acknowledging what the other person said. We even practiced "exit strategies" - polite ways to excuse herself from a conversation when she felt overwhelmed.

The turning point came when I suggested Clara volunteer at a data analysis conference.  She'd be interacting with people who shared her interests, but in a less intimidating setting.  It worked! Clara's passion for data analysis shone through, and she ended up having stimulating conversations with attendees.

The next networking event was a different story. Armed with her practiced pitch and newfound confidence, Clara actively approached people, discussed data trends, and even shared a few insights herself. She even left with a business card from a potential mentor!

Today, Clara is a networking pro.  She still gets nervous, but she no longer lets shyness hold her back.  Clara's story proves that anyone can become a confident networker with the right tools and a supportive coach.