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TALK or SPEAK

第11课  他比我大三岁

一、听力  第一部分
1.昨天我和朋友们一起去唱歌了。
2.右边看报纸的那个女孩子是我姐姐。
3.他是新来的汉语老师。
4.北京10°C，我们那儿的天气比北京的冷。
5.她生病了，明天可能不去上课了。

第二部分
6. 女：昨天和你一起唱歌的人是谁？
男：是我女朋友。
7. 女：右边看报纸的那个是你哥哥吗？
男：对，他是我哥哥。
8. 男：她是你们新来的老师吗？
女：她不是新来的老师，她去年就来了。
9. 女：今天的苹果比昨天的便宜一些，你来点儿吗？
男：我再看看吧。
10. 女：前边说话的那几个人是谁？
男：不认识，可能是新来的学生吧。
第三部分
11. 男：昨天和你一起唱歌的人是谁？
   女：是一个朋友，我同学介绍的，昨天第一次见。
   问：昨天和女的一起唱歌的人是谁？
12. 男：你哥哥多大？
   女：他25岁，比我大三岁。
   问：女的多大了？
13. 女：西瓜三块钱一斤，苹果一块五一斤。
   男：苹果比西瓜便宜多了，我还是买苹果吧。
   问：男的为什么买苹果？
14. 男：你的生日是四月二十八号？
   女：是。你的生日是哪天？
   男：我也是那天的生日。我是八七年的，你呢？
   女：那我比你大一岁。
问：他们两个人谁大？
15. 男：你的眼睛怎么红了？
   女：是吗？可能是没休息好。
   男：那今天晚上早点儿睡觉吧。
   女：好的，谢谢，
问：女的怎么了？


hsk2     第11课  他比我大三岁

En este episodio quiero explicar por qué hablamos tan diferente en cada país de Latinoamérica? Cómo un sólo idioma puede variar tanto? Bueno, hay motivos socio-antropológicos e históricos que explican este fenómeno. 
I want to explain why we speak so differently in each Latin American country. How can a single language vary so much? Well, there are socio-anthropological and historical reasons that explain this phenomenon.

*La mayoría del podcast está en español, con unas pequeñas aclaraciones cruciales en inglés. 
The majority of the podcast is in Spanish, with a few crucial clarifications in English.*

Perdónenme si me equivoco un poco al hablar, es que a veces hablo muy rápido. Si estoy hablando muy rápido, diganmelo en un mensaje.
Sorry if my English is not perfect. I did my best to give you the essential information.

Música de Intro: Ñasaindy Syry (idioma guaraní). Manantial Lunar (en español)
Pueden oirla aquí https://youtu.be/ipODqykklYU 
You can hear the intro music in the link above. It's beautiful, from a tourist spot. 

If you want to learn more Spanish language and regionalism, especially the Paraguayan one, schedule a trial class and let's talk! 

Rohayhudcast! Paraguayan spanish!

Episodio 1: Por qué los latinos hablan el español tan diferente entre sí? Why do Latin people speak so differently?

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Episodio 5: La muñeca menor

⭐ Qu'est-ce qu'un gratin dauphinois, et comment le préparer ? C’est ce que nous allons voir dans cet épisode.

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Acing a job interview goes beyond showcasing your skills and experience. It's about persuasion – convincing the interviewer you're the perfect fit. Here are three key techniques to transform your interview from good to great:

1. The Power of Storytelling: Facts and figures are important, but stories resonate. Weave a compelling narrative about a time you faced a challenge in a previous role.  Describe your thought process, actions taken, and the positive outcome. This not only highlights your skills but also demonstrates your problem-solving abilities and impact.

2. The "Why" Factor:  Don't just explain what you can do; connect it to the company's mission. Research the company's values and goals. During your interview, explain why their vision aligns with your own aspirations. This showcases your genuine interest and how you'd contribute to their success.

3. Anticipation is Key:  Prepare for their questions, but also anticipate potential objections about your experience or qualifications.  For example, if you lack direct experience in a specific area, highlight transferable skills or relevant coursework.  Have data or references ready to back up your claims, demonstrating your initiative and preparedness.

By mastering these techniques, you'll move from simply answering questions to shaping the narrative of the interview. You'll showcase your passion, problem-solving skills, and alignment with the company, ultimately persuading them that you're the ideal candidate for the job. Remember, a successful interview is a two-way street. Let your enthusiasm and persuasive communication shine through, and you'll be well on your way to landing your dream job.

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Episode #56 - Searching for housing in Sweden

8_Plastik – SEGEN ODER FLUCH?

(A)  In den 60er Jahren hielt Plastik Einzug in den Alltag der Menschen. Hatte man eine Tragetasche aus Plastik ergattert, war man glücklich. Sie war HALTBAR, leicht, wasserdicht und man bekam sie – es war einfach unglaublich – kostenlos im Supermarkt. 
(B)   In den 80er Jahren begann sich das öffentliche Bewusstsein zu ändern. Plötzlich HIESS ES, dass Plastik ein GEFÄHRLICHES Umweltproblem darstellte. Die Menschen begannen sich zu fragen, was eigentlich mit dem leeren Joghurtbecher passierte, nachdem man ihn in die Mülltonne geworfen hatte. 
(C)   Heute wissen wir, dass Plastik BEI ALLER NÜTZLICHKEIT ein problematisches Material ist. Verbrennen wir es, erzeugen wir GIFTIGE Dämpfe. Werfen wir es auf die Müllhalde, dann liegt es dort Hunderte von Jahren bis es zerfällt. Es kann auch im Ozean enden, wo Meerestiere es verschlucken und QUALVOLL daran sterben. Recycling ist auch eine Möglichkeit, allerdings ist das aufwendig und teuer.
(D)   Es existieren einige vielversprechende neue Methoden zur Lösung des Problems. Die beste Idee ist aber, Plastik nur dann zu verwenden, wenn man es wirklich braucht.


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