This episode is about the book Dreamrunner, by Clare Jay. It's about a family being torn apart by the dad's violent nightmares. 

Vocabulary:
repressed memory: a memory from the past which the mind has hidden away
traumatic event: a violent and shocking event that has a huge, negative effect on a person's life
sleepwalking: when someone walks around while they're sleeping
nightmare: a scary dream

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Book: Dreamrunner

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Korean Teacher's Real Conversation Podcast Ep1.일상 생활 (Daily life)

Let's learn words that start with the letter H.
Repeat after me:
hummingbird, hare, hippo, horse, hedgehog, honey, hyena, hamster, harp, hula hoop

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Captain Sesalt & The ABC Pirates

Letter H

今天來區別一下 唔該 和 多謝 的區別吧！

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唔該，多謝！

El verbo PONER / PONERSE tiene muchos significados en español. Es uno de los verbos que más usamos. En este episodio vamos a aprender algunos de los usos más frecuentes. ¡Una lección imprescindible para los estudiantes de nivel intermedio!

CocoLoco Spanish

5 usos del verbo PONER

MONÓLOGO DEL TERCER ACTO DE LA OBRA TEATRAL DE FEDERICO GARCÍA-LORCA: "DOÑA ROSITA LA SOLTERA".

POEMAS DE FEDERICO GARCÍA-LORCA

DOÑA ROSITA LA SOLTERA

どれがただしい はつおん　ですか？ AからCでえらびましょう。
哪一个是正确的？
Which one is correct pronouciation? Choose one from A to C.
①　The.U.S　美国　　②　U.K　英国　③　India　印度　④　Korea　韩国　⑤　China　中国


①　アメリカ　ｃ
②　イギリス　Ｂ
③　インド　　Ａ
④　かんこく　 A
⑤　ちゅうごくＢ


ようへい先生　　N4,N5チャンネル

みんなのにほんご　Minnano Nihongo　Chaper １

大家好，我是Honglin老师，欢迎来到我的汉字频道。
这是我的第二条推送。今天要和你们分享的是，“口”字，一家五口人的“口”，吃饭和说话会用到的“口”，或者说，我们的嘴巴。

口，是一个象形字，它的形状长得就像我们的嘴巴。最开始的“口”，是一个圆形，就像我们说“啊”的时候，嘴巴张开的样子。而且两边的竖很长，看起来就像一个英文字母的H，只不过最下面还有一横。后来圆的慢慢变成方的，两边的竖也变短，就变成了现在的“口”，就像一个正方形。“口”这个字，是汉字里变化最小的字之一，也是一些字的偏旁，表示和嘴巴相关的动作或者物品。比如，“吃”，吃东西的吃，就是用的“口”字旁。

那含有“口“字的词语也很多，今天给大家分享一个网络用语，“口嗨”。

“嗨“你可以理解成英文的“high“，兴奋的意思。口嗨的意思就是虽然话说得很漂亮，说可以做或者要做一件事，听起来很兴奋，但是行动上却做不到，说到却做不到。比如，你有一个朋友天天和你说，“哎呀，下次来我的城市，一定要告诉我，我带你玩，我带你吃好吃的，保证你满意“。但等你真的到了他那里，他说的这些要带你做的事，一件也没做。那你就可以说，“哎，他只是口嗨啦“。

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跟着Honglin学汉字(CHINESE CHARACTERS WITH HONGLIN )

二：“口”为什么这样写&“口嗨”

Negotiations are a dance – a balance between collaboration and advocating for your position. Confidence is, of course, key, and the language you use plays a crucial role in conveying it. 

Here's how to harness the power of words in three key areas:

1. Framing & Highlighting Value:

Start Strong: Open with a positive, confident statement that positions your value. Instead of "We're happy to discuss this opportunity," try "Our solution has a proven track record of increasing sales by X%."

Focus on Benefits: Shift the conversation from features to the benefits your offer brings. Don't just say "Our software is user-friendly," explain how it "streamlines workflows and saves your team time."

2. Concession Language with Strength:

Conditional Agreements: Acknowledge their points without conceding defeat. Use phrases like "That's a valid concern. To address it, we can offer..." This shows you're listening while steering the discussion.

"We Can" vs. "We Might": Use strong verbs that project confidence. "We can offer a discount for a bulk order" sounds more assured than "We might be able to consider a discount."

3. Closing the Deal with Clarity:

Active Voice & Ownership: Phrases like "We propose a contract with..." sound stronger than "Perhaps we could have a contract."

Summarize & Confirm: Recap key points and confirm next steps. End with "By finalizing the contract today, we can begin implementation next week"

Confident language isn't about aggression; it's about clear, persuasive communication. By strategically using these tips, you'll project confidence, effectively advocate for your value, and navigate negotiations with power and professionalism.