画龙点睛 [huà lóng diǎn jīng]：draw;paint/loong/touch lightly /eyes；
The idiom means bringing the painted dragon to life by putting in the pupils of its eyes,and it  emphasizes the critical adjustment or embellishment made after completing a task to achieve the best possible outcome.
南北朝 nán běi cháo：The Northern and Southern Dynasties in Chinese history
画家 huà jiā：painter
张僧繇 zhāng sēng yáo：A famous ancient painters
寺庙 sì miào：temple
墙壁 qiáng bì：wall
说大话 shuō dà huà：brag；boast；talk big
顿时 dùn shí：suddenly；at once
电闪雷鸣 diàn shǎn léi míng：the lightning flashed and thunder crashed
腾空 téng kōng：rise high into the air; soar

乐读中文 (Lè Dú Zhōngwén) - "Joyful Chinese Stories"

画龙点睛 [huà lóng diǎn jīng]

In this podcast in Russian, I'm talking about the best drink for life - water! This is the second podcast in the mini-series of episodes "About the most popular drinks in the world". I will name the advantages of water and where is the cleanest water on the planet.

If you are looking for a podcast that offers useful information about health and well-being, then listen to this podcast in Russian! In it, I name the numerous benefits of water, how much you need to drink it every day and how you need to drink it. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced listener of podcasts in Russian, you will enjoy this episode!

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В этом подкасте на русском языке я говорю о лучшем напитке для жизни - воде! Это второй подкаст в мини-серии эпизодов "О самых популярных напитках в мире". Я назову преимущества воды и где самая чистая вода на планете.  

Если вы ищете подкаст, который предлагает полезную информацию о здоровье и благополучии, тогда послушайте этот подкаст на русском языке! В нем я называю многочисленные преимущества воды, сколько её нужно пить каждый день и как её нужно пить. Независимо от того, новичок вы или опытный слушатель подкастов на русском языке, вам понравится этот эпизод!

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Russian with Nick

# 6 Напиток для жизни - вода 💧 

В русской культуре бабушка – это очень важный человек. Русские дети часто ездят на каникулы к бабушке. В этом видео расскажем, кто такой Лермонтов и что бабушка дала ему?

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Мороз и солнце: русская литература

#1 Москва. Метро. Лермонтов| Listening Russian A1 - A2 

スクリプト
こんにちは、日本語教師のななです。
みなさん、今週はどんな一週間でしたか？
私は、お休みの日に、カフェに行って大好きなコーヒーを飲みました。
とっても素敵なカフェでした。
どんなカフェかは、インスタにアップしているので、ぜひ見てみてください。

みなさん、日本語を勉強するときとても難しい表現がないですか？
音や、状態を表現する擬音語、擬態語です。
今日は1つ、シェアしたいと思います。

「超ドキドキした」
「ドキドキ」意味、わかりますか？
緊張したときや、楽しいとき、嬉しいときに心臓がはやく動くことを表現します。
「明日、初めてのデートだから今から超ドキドキする」
「ＪＬＰＴはじめてウケるからドキドキする～」
こんなふうに使います。

擬音語、擬態語はたくさんあるので、少しずつ、一緒に勉強できたらいいですね。
今日も最後まで聞いてくださってありがとうございました。
日本語教師のななでした。

Nana's podcast

Nana's podcast#2 What is DOKIDOKI? 도키도키는 뭐?

"Rotasız Seyyah: Keşif Dolu İran Yolculuğu"

Description: Bu podcast bölümünde, "Rotasız Seyyah" adlı kitaptan bahsedeceğiz ve yazarın İran'da yaptığı keşif dolu yolculuğuna eşlik edeceğiz. Kitap, yazarın İran'ın farklı şehirlerinde yaptığı gezi ve keşifleri anlatırken, ülkenin zengin kültürü, tarihi ve doğal güzellikleri hakkında da bize bilgi veriyor. B1 seviyesinde olan bu kitap, Türkçe öğrenenler için keyifli ve faydalı bir okuma materyali olabilir. Ayrıca, İran'ı keşfetmek isteyenler için de ilham verici bir kaynak olabilir.


Description: In this podcast episode, we will discuss the book "Nomad Traveler" and join the author on his discovery-filled journey in Iran. The book tells the story of the author's travels and explorations in different cities of Iran, while also providing information about the country's rich culture, history, and natural beauty. Written at a B1 level, this book can be a enjoyable and useful reading material for those learning Turkish. Additionally, it can serve as an inspirational source for those interested in exploring Iran.

Turkish Stories (Intermidate Level)

Routeless Traveler   Rotasız Seyyah 

The thing is when you write, you don't write down everything in your head. this would do you more harm than good.

Build Your English Thinking

09 How writing down things can improve your fluency in speaking.

¿Alguna vez has sentido que entiendes español, pero cuando llega el momento de hablar... te quedas en blanco?

En este episodio comparto lo que he aprendido después de conversar con estudiantes de diferentes países. Descubriremos por qué muchas personas estudian un idioma durante años, conocen la gramática y el vocabulario, pero todavía sienten miedo al conversar.

Hablaremos sobre la confianza, el perfeccionismo, el miedo a cometer errores y cómo las conversaciones reales pueden ayudarte a desarrollar fluidez de una forma más natural.

Este episodio es para ti si ya tienes una base de español y quieres sentirte más seguro al hablar.

Recuerda: la fluidez no nace de la perfección. Nace de cada conversación que te atreves a tener.

Slow & Real Spanish

¿Por qué entendemos un idioma, pero nos cuesta tanto hablarlo?

几 (jǐ) and 多少 (duōshǎo) are both words in Chinese that can be translated as "how many" or "how much" in English, but they are used in different contexts and convey slightly different meanings.
几 (jǐ) is usually used to ask about a small quantity, it can be roughly under 10, the number is vague.
For example:
你有几个兄弟？ (Nǐ yǒu jǐ gè xiōngdì?)
How many brothers do you have?
我这里有几张照片？ (Wǒ zhèlǐ yǒu jǐ zhāng zhàopiàn?)
How many photos do I have here?
现在几点？
Xiànzài jǐ diǎn
What time is it now?

多少 (duōshǎo) is usually used to ask about a bigger quantity. When the number is not certain but you assume it's definitely more than ten, it's better to ask the question with 多少 (duōshao) instead of 几 (jǐ). For example:
这个东西多少钱？ (Zhège dōngxi duōshǎo qián?)
How much does this thing cost?
你的工资多少？ (Nǐ de gōngzī duōshǎo?)
How much is your salary?

Note that in some contexts, 几 (jǐ) and 多少 (duōshǎo) can be used interchangeably, especially in spoken Chinese. In this case, the choice of word may depend on the speaker's style or emphasis.

Difference between A and B in Chinese with Shanmei

几 (jǐ) VS 多少 (duōshǎo)-HSK1

Situation: Employee Experiencing Micromanagement

Statements: "I feel like I'm constantly being watched," "I don't have autonomy in my role," "My manager doesn't trust me to make decisions," "I'm overwhelmed with constant check-ins."

Questions: "How can I communicate my need for more autonomy?" "What strategies can I use to build trust with my manager?" "How can I handle excessive workload due to micromanagement?" "Is it appropriate to set boundaries with my manager?"

Situation: Manager Accused of Micromanagement
Statements: "I'm just trying to ensure the work is done correctly," "I want to be supportive of my team," "I'm afraid of making mistakes," "I have high expectations."

Questions: "How can I delegate effectively without losing control?" "How can I build trust with my team?" "What are the signs of micromanagement?" "How can I empower my employees to take ownership of their work?"

Situation: Team Discussion About Micromanagement
Statements: "Micromanagement is killing our morale," "We need more trust from management," "I feel like I'm not learning or growing," "This is affecting our productivity."

Questions: "How can we address micromanagement as a team?" "What can we do to improve communication with our manager?" "How can we create a more empowered work environment?" "Are there specific examples of micromanagement we can share?"

Situation: Organizational Level Discussion
Statements: "Micromanagement is a systemic issue," "We need to develop leadership training," "We need to redefine our management philosophy," "This is impacting our company culture."

Questions: "How can we create a culture of trust and autonomy?" "What are the long-term consequences of micromanagement?" "How can we measure the impact of micromanagement on performance?" "What role does organizational structure play in micromanagement?"