Try it now！ 
听播客回答问题，Listen to the podcast and answer the questions below. There will be a text tomorrow after you finish the exercise! 
1. zhōng guó běi fāng de tiān qì zěn me yàng ？ shì nèi ne ？ 
1. 中    国  北  方   的 天   气 怎  么 样   ？ 室  内  呢 ？ 
2. nán fāng de wēn dù zěn me yàng ？ 
2. 南  方   的 温  度 怎  么 样   ？ 
3. nán fāng rén zěn me ràng zì jǐ nuǎn huo yì dián ér ？ 
3. 南  方   人  怎  么 让   自 己 暖   和  一 点   儿 ？ 

他们在聊啥？What are they talking about？

中国南北差异zhōng guó nán běi chā yì ：North-south differences in China

Bạn phải tin vào bản thân cũng như những giá trị mà mình tạo ra.

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Thay đổi tư duy hãy cứ phi lý

In this podcast I talk briefly about the Beijing Winter Olympics and share some of my childhood memories of skiing and snowboarding.
Keywords in this episode
tricks
ski slope
chair lift
timberline
glacier
snow boarding
ski lodge
The Shining
Stanley Kubrick
Mount Hood 
adrenaline
abdominals
quads
frozen fingers
moguls
wipe out




Streetwise English

SWE 1 Beijing Winter Olympics & Childhood Skiing Memories

En el episodio de esta semana te hablo de la palabra abracadabra. Palabra reconocida en muchos idiomas y asociada con la magia, pero, ¿sabes su origen? ¿Y los diferentes usos que se le han dado a lo largo del tiempo? Te lo cuento todo, o mejor dicho, casi todo, ya que abracadabra es una palabra misteriosa, y su origen y usos parece que también.

En el episodio también te hablo de un reto que he creado para ti, y que lo inspiro.

Espero que disfrutes el episodio. Si lo haces, por favor no te olvides de dejar una valoración al podcast en la plataforma desde la que lo estás escuchando. ¡Eso me ayuda muchísimo!

-Únete al mini reto de español https://blancadelatorre.kartra.com/page/Mhn258 

-Puedes leer el artículo sobre el origen de abracadabra y sus diferentes usos aquí: https://www.bbc.com/mundo/articles/c1ejgejy5jeo 


Blanca to go 

142 – Abracadabra

IELTS Preparation. Band 8-9 Answers. Part 1 - Spending time alone.

Q. Do you spend a lot of time by yourself?
Q. What do you usually do when you are alone?
Q. Has what you do when you are by yourself changed a lot since your childhood?
Q. Do you think it is important to have time for yourself?

Please time your answers. How long did it take you to answer these questions individually? How do you feel about your current results? What would you like to work on?

IELTS-SPEAKING 8-9 BAND IS POSSIBLE. DAILY SPEAKING PRACTICE PART 1,2 & 3. Listen daily.

IELTS Preparation. Band 8-9 Answers. Part 1 - Spending time alone.

In this episode of My Levantine Arabic Diary, I’ll share my daily routine with you in Levantine Arabic  

My Levantine Arabic Diary 

My Daily Routine in Levantine Arabic

When it comes to mastering the art of presenting, Dale Carnegie’s name always comes up – and for good reason. He offers a remarkably practical, psychologically insightful approach to effective communication that still resonates today.

His classic book, How to Win Friends and Influence People, is more than just a bestseller; it’s a foundational text for anyone who wants to connect with an audience and build genuine rapport. The principles it outlines are essential building blocks for compelling presentations.

In this podcast episode, we’re diving deep into four key strategies, inspired by Carnegie, that will help you transform your presentation skills. We’ll explore the inner challenges that often hold us back and provide concrete, actionable steps to overcome them.

So, carve out some time and get ready to discover tools that will elevate your presentation game and set you up for success.

And for those of you who are ready to take your skills to the next level, I’m also running a comprehensive 8-module, 32-exercise training course. Together, we’ll work step-by-step to prepare you for any speaking engagement, conquer those inner anxieties, and equip you with a powerful toolkit for delivering your message with confidence and winning over your audience.

Public Speaking Secrets - 8 Week Course For Corporate Professionals.

What is Dale Carnegie's Secret to Improve Presentation skills?

"... Оставшихся денег было бы достаточно, чтобы выехать из Берлина. Но для этого пришлось бы порвать с Людмилой, а как порвать,-- он не знал. И хотя он поставил себе сроком неделю и объявил хозяйке, что окончательно решил съехать в субботу. Ганин чувствовал, что ни эта неделя, ни следующая не изменят ничего. Меж тем тоска по новой чужбине особенно мучила его именно весной. Окно его выходило на полотно железной дороги, и потому возможность уехать дразнила неотвязно. Каждые пять минут сдержанным гулом начинал ходить дом, затем громада дыма вздымалась перед окном, заслоняя белый берлинский день, медленно расплывалась, и тогда виден был опять веер полотна, суживающийся вдаль, между черных задних стен, словно срезанных, домов, и над всем этим небо, бледное как миндальное молоко..."

Нескучные истории - Not boring stories

Владимир Набоков "Машенька". Отрывок.

a. Fit as a fiddle - To be in excellent physical health.
      Example: "Even in his old age, he's fit as a fiddle."
   b. Sick as a dog - To be very ill or sick.
      Example: "After eating that spoiled food, I felt sick as a dog."
   c. Catch some Z's - To get some sleep or rest.
      Example: "I'm going to catch some Z's before the big presentation tomorrow."
   d. Mind over matter - The power of one's mind to overcome physical challenges.
      Example: "With a positive mindset, she proved that it's mind over matter."
   e. An apple a day keeps the doctor away - Eating healthy can help prevent illnesses.
      Example: "S
