Join us for a comprehensive episode of our Business English Podcast as we delve into the topic of "Taking a Career Break." Designed for B2 level learners, this episode explores the intricacies of career pauses, offering vocabulary, phrases, and strategies essential for navigating this professional decision in English. Whether you're considering a sabbatical, maternity leave, or exploring new career paths, this podcast provides invaluable insights and language tools to help you communicate effectively in the business world. Tune in for practical advice and language mastery to confidently manage your career trajectory.

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Business English Podcast: Taking a Career Break (B2)

This is a trick I use to help students remember whether or not put an article for locations. Some locations tend to not need an article, learn which locations in this episode!

English in a minute!

When NOT to use the word "the"- locations

Most learners don’t struggle with English — they struggle with the version of themselves they were taught to be.

In this episode, “Man in Search for Himself,” we uncover the hidden identity traps created by schools, teachers, and society that silently limit your voice, confidence, and communication under pressure.

If you’ve ever felt small in meetings, frozen in interviews, or judged for your mistakes — this episode will feel like oxygen.

You’ll discover why your fear isn’t a flaw… it’s a script. And scripts can be rewritten.

👉 Listen now and start unlearning the limits that were never yours.
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“The Pro Behind the Words” - You don’t need new words. You need the REAL YOU who speaks them.

“Man in Search of Himself” (But Really: All of Us in Search of Ourselves)


   a. Keep an eye on - To watch or monitor closely.
      Example: "Could you keep an eye on my bag while I go grab a coffee?"
   b. Get cold feet - To suddenly become nervous or hesitant about something.
      Example: "He got cold feet and backed out of the bungee jumping experience."
   c. Put your foot in your mouth - To say something embarrassing or tactless.
      Example: "I put my foot in my mouth by accidentally revealing her surprise party."
   d. Shoulder the burden - To take responsibility or handle a difficult situation.
      Example: "She willingly shoulders the burden of taking care of her elderly parents."
   e. Head over heels - To be deeply infatuated or in love with someone.
      Example: "They fell head over heels for each other at first sight."


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Body-related idioms:

กิน

กอด

กัด

กา

เก้า

Thai Reading&Writing for Beginner

Thai Consonant ก-ฮ

王一雪（Wáng Yīxuě）：
wǒ yǒu liǎng gè gēge, nǐ ne?
我有两个哥哥，你呢？
杨同乐（Yáng Tónglè）：
wǒ méi yǒu gēge.
我没有哥哥。
王一雪（Wáng Yīxuě）：
nǐ jiā yǒu jǐ kǒu rén?
你家有几口人？
杨同乐（Yáng Tónglè）：
wǒ jiā yǒu sì kǒu rén, bàba、māma、mèimei hé wǒ
我家有四口人，爸爸、妈妈、妹妹和我。

HSK1 V3.0 (New Version)

HSK1 V3.0 Lesson4-Text2

1. 떡볶이가 맵지만 맛있어요. 
2. 피곤하지만 운동하고 싶어요 
3. 이 가방은 작지만 비싸요. 
4. 슬프지만 안 울었어요 
5. 많이 공부했지만 모르겠어요. 

[Translation] 
1. tteokbokki is spicy but tasty. 
2. I’m tired but I want to work out.  
3. This bag is small but expensive.  
4. I was sad but I didn’t cry.  
5. I studied a lot, but (still) I don’t understand. 

Listening Practice

[2]V/A지만: however

Receptura ovog autentičnog dalmatinskog likera prvi put je osmišljena i zapisana u zadarskom dominikanskom samostanu u 16.stoljeću... 

Priče iz Hrvatske

Epizoda 7 : Maraschino, Dalmatinska Sunčana Rosa

RYAN: I’m so happy this week of midterm exams is finished.
TYLER: Same here. I’m looking forward to relaxing in the mountains 
this weekend. I’ve planned a little hike in the woods. 
And I’m gonna take a canoe trip down the river if the 
weather cooperates.
RYAN: Oh, fun! I’m going to Michigan. I’m taking my camera 
because fall is coming fast. The leaves are already turning 
all shades of red and orange. It will be awesome.
TYLER: Next time you go there, I’ll join you. I’ve heard Michigan is a 
great place to go canoeing


LANGUAGE NOTES
• Midterm Students at universities in the United States often take exams midsemester, 
around October or March of every year. These exams are called midterms. Exams at the 
end of the semester are called finals or final exams and are usually in May.
• Gonna is a colloquial form of “I’m going to.” Other similar constructions include 
“wanna” [want to] or “hafta” [have to]. These are examples of transcriptions of spoken 
English and should not be used in a formal context. Some of these examples are now 
seen in text messages as a means of shortening sentences.
• Awesome: is a colloquial way of saying “excellent,” “cool,” “great.” Last night’s rock 
concert was awesome