Want to grow your vocabulary? Tune into the latest Express to Impress Podcast episode to learn 5 English expressions for a conversation. 

This episode is a follow-up to the previous episode, How to Prepare for an Internal Job Interview.

Learning to recognize and use phrases and idioms in English will allow you to communicate better with native English speakers. You won’t feel confused when you hear the phrases and idioms and will keep up with the conversation. 

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Episode originally published February 18, 2022

Read the transcript at https://www.express-to-impress.com/english-expressions/

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Original theme music by Lucas Knutter

Express to Impress

Bring Your A-Game and Other English Expressions

1.共享单车是互联网时代的绿色出行方式，用户可以通过手机App实现注册、扫码解锁、骑行、还车等操作，实现便捷的短途出行。它有效缓解了城市交通拥堵，减少了环境污染，同时提供了经济实惠的短途出行选择。共享单车已广泛普及，成为城市生活中不可或缺的一部分。

2.ɡònɡ xiǎnɡ dān chē shì hù lián wǎnɡ shí dài de lǜ sè chū xínɡ fānɡ shì ，yònɡ hù kě yǐ tōnɡ ɡuò shǒu jī App shí xiàn zhù cè 、sǎo mǎ jiě suǒ 、qí xínɡ 、huái chē děnɡ cāo zuò ，shí xiàn biàn jié de duǎn tú chū xínɡ 。tā yǒu xiào huǎn jiě le chénɡ shì jiāo tōnɡ yōnɡ dǔ ，jiǎn shǎo le huán jìnɡ wū rǎn ，tónɡ shí tí ɡōnɡ le jīnɡ jì shí huì de duǎn tú chū xínɡ xuǎn zé 。ɡònɡ xiǎnɡ dān chē yǐ ɡuǎnɡ fàn pǔ jí ，chénɡ wéi chénɡ shì shēnɡ huó zhōnɡ bù kě huò quē de yí bù fēn 。

3.Bike-sharing is a green mode of travel in the Internet age, where users can register, scan codes to unlock, ride, and return bikes through mobile apps, enabling convenient short-distance travel. It effectively eases urban traffic congestion, reduces environmental pollution, and provides an economical choice for short-distance travel. Bike-sharing has been widely popularized and become an indispensable part of urban life.

Lily的每日中文 Daily Chinese

共享单车Shared bicycles 

In this episode we learn how to say countries and continents in Swahili

Lets Learn Swahili

Countries and Continents

听录音，然后回答问题：她家的小猫在做什么？
Tīng lùyīn, ránhòu huídá wèntí: tā jiā de xiǎo māo zài zuò shénme?

Jīntiān Xīngqītiān. Xiànzài zǎoshang bā diǎn.
今天星期天。现在早上八点。
Nǎinai zài kàn diànshì, yéye zài kàn bào zhǐ.
奶奶在看电视，爷爷在看报纸。
Bàba zài shōushi fángjiān, māma zài zuò fàn.
爸爸在收拾房间，妈妈在做饭。
Jiějie zài huà zhuāng, gēge zài shuì jiào.
姐姐在化妆，哥哥在睡觉。
Mèimei zài kàn shū, dìdi zài dǎ diànhuà.
妹妹在看书，弟弟在打电话。
Wǒ jiā de xiǎo māo zài zuò shénme?
我家的小猫在做什么？
Tā zhèngzài chī fàn ne.
它正在吃饭呢。

中文每日一练

每日听汉语

・秋田弁のおもてなしのフレーズの紹介
・「きみ　ゆでだども　くが？」「ゆっこ　わいでらがら　はいってけれ」
・きみの由来　とうもろこし⇒とうきび⇒きび⇒きみ　ゆでだども⇒茹でたけど　ゆっこ⇒お湯　わいでらがら⇒沸いてるから
・単語ひとつひとつの意味を理解しているとわかりやすい
・秋田弁のおばあちゃんの方言はとてもほっこりします。
・まとめ


Nihongo tokidoki Inaka hougen with Megumi Na

What do you mean?「きみゆでだどもくが？」「ゆっこわいでらがらはいってけれ」Learning the Tohoku dialect

Welcome to English on the Road, Episode #2. My name is Louis, and I'm the host. 
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In this episode, I go over the top ten largest countries in the world by land area. I discuss interesting geographical features of each of these countries. I also highlight one interesting / unique animal from each country.  If you are from any of these countries, please leave a comment and tell us some more facts about the geography of your country. English on the Road is an English podcast for English learners. I teach here on italki. I would love to meet you and have an English lesson with you. Check out my profile for details, or send me a messsage to chat. Thank you for listening, and good luck studying English. 

English on the Road 

10 Largest Countries in the World

En este nuevo episodio de la serie "Hablemos de Viajes" voy a compartir 3 habilidades que desarrollé como viajera, y que aplico constantemente, no solo cuando subo a un avión, sino también en mi vida diaria. 

Estas 3 capacidades las fui entrenando en el tiempo, y cada vez me resultan más útiles: la adaptabilidad, la comunicación efectiva y la toma de decisiones.

En el audio te dejo unas preguntas para responder si te animas.

Disfruta de aprender

Hablemos de viajes, parte IX!

Establish a shared understanding of the team's objectives and desired outcomes. This collective vision serves as a guiding light and aligns efforts.

Create an environment where team members feel empowered to freely express ideas, concerns, and feedback. Encourage active listening and the open exchange of knowledge, fostering a culture of trust and mutual respect.

Define each team member's roles and areas of expertise. This ensures efficient task allocation, minimizes duplication of effort, and allows individuals to leverage their unique strengths.

Cultivate an atmosphere of reciprocal esteem, where team members value and appreciate the diverse perspectives, skills, and contributions of their colleagues. This enables constructive conflict resolution.

Promote a mindset of teamwork and shared ownership, where individuals are invested in the collective success of the group. This sense of fellowship enhances motivation and encourages a united front against challenges.

Practice active and empathetic listening, seeking to truly understand the thoughts, concerns, and ideas of team members. This deepens interpersonal connections and leads to more informed decision-making.

Use agile methodologies and adapt to changing circumstances. Remain flexible in processes and open to innovative approaches, enabling the team to respond to new information and evolving requirements.

Establish a culture of constructive feedback, where team members feel comfortable providing and receiving actionable input. This fosters continuous improvement and helps the team address areas for growth.

Leverage collaborative technologies and platforms to facilitate information sharing, task management, and remote/hybrid teamwork. These tools enhance coordination, streamline workflows, and increase efficiency. 

Regularly recognize and celebrate the team's achievements, both big and small. This reinforces a sense of collective accomplishment, boosts morale, and strengthens the team's cohesion.

The Global Professional Podcast

Episode 46

https://drive.google.com/file/d/16ruoOwe0pKFi5oB98shzaTmU89PrVCrg/view?usp=drivesdk