¿Por qué Cartagena es la ciudad más emocionante de Sudamérica? Part 2

¿Por qué Colombia es un buen destino turístico?

En este episodio exploramos las principales regiones de Argentina: Norte, Litoral, Cuyo, Patagonia y Centro. Descubrí sus paisajes, comidas y costumbres, y aprendé español conociendo más sobre mi país.

Spanish from the South

Las regiones de Argentina

Is it easy to make friends?

Listen to how I answer this particular question, and get some short English explanations about some vocabulary and expressions I use in my answer.  Try to answer the questions in the vocabulary examples using the new vocabulary and expressions.

Speak English With Muki

Episode 7: Making Friends These Days

Use this simple method to improve your pronunciation (for free!). :)

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Learning Strategies for Success with Tyler Teacher

Improve your pronunciation: The Mimicry Method (Episode 3)

【电灯泡】
这个词有两个意思，一个是指灯，另一个是指在不合适的时间出现的人。

比如：
Lisa:  嗨，Lily,今晚我男朋友约我一起出去吃饭，你和我一起去吧。

 Lily:  额...还是算了吧，我就不要去当电灯泡了。你们两人去就好了，路上注意安全。

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【diàn dēng pào 】
zhè gè cí yǒu liǎng gè yì si，yí gè shì zhǐ dēng ，lìng yí gè shì zhǐ zài bú hé shì de shí jiān chū xiàn de rén 。
bǐ rú ：
Lisa:  hi ，Lily,jīn wǎn wǒ nán péng you yuē wǒ yì qǐ chū qù chī fàn ，nǐ hé wǒ yì qǐ qù ba 。
 Lily:  ē ...hái shì suàn le ba ，wǒ jiù bú yào qù dāng diàn dēng pào le。nǐ men liǎng rén qù jiù hǎo le ，lù shàng zhù yì ān quán 。

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[electric bulb]

The word has two meanings. One refers to a lamp and the other refers to a person who appears at an inappropriate time.

For example:
Lisa: Hi, lily, my boyfriend asked me out to dinner tonight. Come with me.
Lily: Well Forget it. I'm not going to be a third wheel. You two just go. Be safe on the way.

Lily-Buzzwords/Idioms/Slang-【Lily-中国 Italki Id:8877492 Chinese Tutor】

第2集-电灯泡【Third wheel】-with Lily -Chinese internet buzzword

In this episode I talk about scanning, intensive reading and guessing meaning of words from context for the IELTS exam.

IELTS with Ali

reading skills for IELTS

   《我的妈妈》

Zhè shì wǒ de māma,
   这 是  我 的 妈妈，
This is my mother,

tā yǒu yì shuāng dàdà de yǎnjing,
她 有 一  双    大大  的   眼睛，
she has a pair of big eyes,

yì bǎ cháng tóufa.
一  把  长  头发。
a bunch of long hair.

Tā jīntiān qī diǎn qǐ chuáng,
她 今天  七  点   起   床，
She got up at 7 today,

bā diǎn chū mén qù mǎi cài.
  八  点  出   门 去 买  菜。
的眼睛，一把A and went out to buy groceries at 8.



Quizzes:
1)	我妈妈的眼睛怎么样？How to describe mothers’ eyes?
小小的     xiǎo xiǎo de
大大的     dà dà de                             ✔

2)	正确的量词。 Choose the correct measure words.
一把椅子 一个苹果  一双手 
yì bǎ yǐzi ; yí gè píng guǒ; yì shuāng shǒu      ✔
一只雨伞 一个西瓜  一双鞋
yì zhī yǔsǎn; yí gè xīguā; yì shuāng xié

3)	妈妈出门做什么？What is the purpose for mother go out?
起床    qǐ chuáng
买菜    mǎi cài                                 ✔


Correction notebook   错题本 (Mandarin)

讲解《我的妈妈》 Explaining the essay 'My mother'

“Bienvenidos. En este episodio vais a escuchar un dictado de nivel C1 inspirado en una de las leyendas más intrigantes de Salamanca: la existencia de una biblioteca oculta dentro de la Universidad. Es un texto lleno de matices culturales y un vocabulario más elaborado. Preparaos, porque empezamos.”

VAMOS AL LÍO ¡¡¡ESCUCHA!!!

DICTADO C1: “La biblioteca invisible de Salamanca”



SMART Goals for Active Listening:

Specific: Don't just aim to "listen better."  Define the context.  For example, "During contract negotiations with [client name], I will actively listen to identify their key concerns."

Measurable:  How will you track your progress?  "I will summarize key concerns after each discussion point and ask clarifying questions to ensure 80% accuracy in reflecting their needs."

Attainable: Be realistic.  Start by focusing on one aspect of active listening. Gradually incorporate more techniques as you progress.

Relevant: Ensure your goals align with the negotiation's objectives. "By actively listening, I aim to build trust, uncover potential areas of compromise, and reach a win-win agreement."

Time-bound:  Set a timeframe for achieving your goal.  "I will implement these active listening strategies throughout the negotiation process, which is expected to last for [duration]."

Active Listening Techniques for SMART Goals:

Nonverbal Cues: "I will maintain eye contact, avoid crossed arms, and nod to show understanding." (Measurable through self-awareness)
Clarifying Questions: "I will ask open-ended questions like 'Can you elaborate on that?' to ensure comprehension." (Measurable by tracking the number of questions asked)
Summarizing: "After each discussion point, I will summarize key concerns to confirm understanding and identify potential areas of agreement." (Measurable by accuracy of summaries)

Benefits of SMART Active Listening Goals:

Reduced Misunderstandings: Clear communication allows you to address the other party's true concerns, leading to smoother negotiations.
Building Trust: Active listening shows respect and genuine interest in finding common ground.
Identifying Opportunities: By truly understanding the other party's needs, you can uncover potential compromises or alternative solutions.
Increased Confidence: A clear understanding of the situation empowers you to negotiate effectively.

