你   nǐ   you      我   wǒ    I;me
有点   yǒudiǎn    a little
一点也不  yīdiǎn yě bù     Not at all; none 
不，我一点也不忙/渴/饿/累。 Bù, wǒ yīdiǎn yě bù máng/kě/è/lèi. 
  No, I'm not busy/thirsty/hungry/tired at all.

零基础汉语---zero basic Chinese

第四课 lesson 4

In this episode, we explore the ancient area of İznik in Turkey. We talk about its history, culture, and why this city is so special. At the end, as always, we will learn some new Turkish words and expressions.

Merhaba Türkçe 

A Journey to an Ancient Region in Türkiye

This episode is a short version of my podcast. It covers the Syrian family's rituals, traditions, and daily life. While you are learning Arabic dialect, it's very important to reflect on the people, their mindset, traditions, and lives.
I hope you enjoy it!

Beyond Borders: Immersing in Syrian Culture

The Syrian Family 

In this episode we will talk about 【Working in China 】, you will learn how to say 【civil servant，wave of layoffs，We media blogger】 ect. The material helps you know more about China. 
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It is recommended that you study in the following ways:
Step 1: Gist listening. Listen to get the main idea. (more times if necessary)
Step 2: Read the text to find out words you didn't get, then look up the dictionary. 
Step 3: Listen and imitate as much as you can without looking at the text.
Step 4: Write down what you hear if you want to practise writing.
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大家好，我是Yuli。欢迎收听我的播客。
今天想和大家聊一聊在中国工作是什么样的体验。在中国的工作大概可以分为这几种：公务员、国企、事业单位、民企和外企。
公务员的工作很稳定，一直以来都是最受欢迎的工作。特别是疫情以后一些公司倒闭，员工失业，大家更觉得有一份铁饭碗很重要。在中国，我们把这种很稳定的工作叫做铁饭碗，例如公务员、教师和医生等等。
国企就是属国家所有的企业单位，例如中国石油、国家电网等等。国企的好处也是稳定，但是发展有限，关系和人脉很重要。
事业单位是一些从事教育、科技、文化、卫生等活动的社会服务组织，例如教师、医生和研究人员等等。事业单位的工作也是比较稳定的，但是收入要看当地的经济，很多地方的待遇其实很一般。
随着经济的发展，中国涌现出一批营收上百亿的大民企。2023中国民营企业500强榜单显示，民营企业500强入围门槛达275.78亿元，比上年增加12.11亿元。京东、阿里巴巴和腾讯都是为大家熟知的企业。2016年到2018年可以说是中国互联网行业的高光时刻，薪酬待遇远远超过普通的公司。然而2022年开始的“裁员潮”似乎到了今年也没有停下来的趋势，这让很多中年失业者陷入“上有老、下有小，背负房贷和车贷”的危机。在民企的发展空间比较大，缺点就是不稳定，小公司制度不完善，管理混乱。
外企的工作曾经备受名校毕业生追捧，但是随着民企的崛起，外企的薪酬逐渐失去竞争力。不过外企还是有很多优点，例如：综合福利好，假期也比较多；上下级关系比较平等，也有利于开阔视野和眼界。
除了当“打工人”，也有越来越多的人选择创业当老板、做自媒体博主，或者其他自由职业。每种工作都各有利弊，找到适合自己的才是最好的。
你更喜欢哪一种工作呢？留言告诉我吧。我们下期见。
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体验/tǐ yàn/experience
大概/dà gài/roughly
公务员/gōng wù yuán/civil servant
国企/guó qǐ/state-owned enterprise
事业单位/shì yè dān wèi/public institution
民企/mín qǐ/private enterprise
外企/wài qǐ/foreign company
倒闭/dǎo bì/shut down
电网/diàn wǎng/Power grid
人脉/rén mài/connections
待遇/dài yù/treatment
涌现/yǒng xiàn/come to the fore
营收/yíng shōu/revenue
榜单/bǎng dān/ranking list
门槛/mén kǎn/threshold
薪酬/xīn chóu/remuneration
高光时刻/gāo guāng shí kè/highlight/finest hour
裁员潮/cái yuán cháo/wave of layoffs
追捧/zhuī pěng/chase after
崛起/jué qǐ/rise up
自媒体博主/zì méi tǐ bó zhǔ/We media blogger

Yuli's Chinese Channel

在中国工作 Working in China  （Advanced level）

EPISODE 1 — “What ‘Voice Unlock’ Really Means”

You’ve studied English for years.
You know the words, the grammar, the rules.
But when it’s time to speak — your voice sounds smaller than who you are.

This episode reveals why fluent professionals still feel blocked in English — and how to unlock the confident, powerful version of yourself that’s already there.

Anatoly Glazkov, Global Communication & Voice Strategist, shares real coaching stories, NLP insights, and a guided visualization that will help you reconnect to your authentic sound — the one that leads, inspires, and influences.

🎧 Listen now and experience your first moment of Voice Unlock™.
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🎧 Experience Your Own Voice Unlock™
If this episode resonated with you, don’t stop here — experience it yourself.

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🎙 EPISODE 1 — “What ‘Voice Unlock’ Really Means”?

Vuosi vaihtuu ja tässä jaksossa puhun uudenvuoden vietosta Suomessa. Nakit ja perunasalaatti kuuluvat suomalaiseen uuteenvuoteen, lisäksi ulkokonsertit ja rakettien pauke. 

Hyvää uuttavuotta ja kiitos kuluneesta vuodesta!
 

Suomea for you

20. jakso: Hyvää uuttavuotta!

😎In this short dialogue, you will hear about different vacation destinations! 🛫🏖Try to solve the quizzes after listening to the dialogue.🤩
Срећно учење! / Srećno učenje!📚
See you in class!👋


SERBIAN TO GO

Куда путујете на одмор? – Kuda putujete na odmor? – Where do you travel on vacation? (Dialogue A1 level)

Negotiating a Remote Work Arrangement with Your Current Employer

The rise of remote work technologies and the increased desire for work-life balance have made negotiating a remote work arrangement a viable option for many employees.  This guide provides a strategic framework to help you successfully negotiate a remote position with your current employer.


Chapters- 

Before You Begin

Self-Assessment

Research

Building Your Case

Benefits of Remote Work

Focus on Outcomes

Addressing Concerns

Crafting Your Proposal

Formal Request

Trial Period

Equipment and Technology

The Negotiation Process

Schedule a Meeting

Professionalism and Confidence

Flexibility

Follow Up

Additional Considerations

Company Culture

Performance Reviews:

Alternative Options

Conclusion

Negotiating a remote work arrangement requires careful preparation, a strong case supported by data, and a professional approach.  By following these steps and considering the additional factors outlined, you can increase your chances of successfully securing a remote position and enjoying the benefits of a more flexible work environment.

The Global Professional Podcast

How to Negotiate a Remote Work Position at Your Current Role - Episode 80

第11课  现在几点
一、听力  第一部分
1. 吃饭    
2. 看电影    
3. 九点  
4. 看书   
5. 北京  

第二部分
6. 男：现在几点？
女：现在五点。
7. 男：你什么时候见李老师？
   女：我下午一点十分去学校见李老师。
8. 男：我想看电影。
女：好啊，下午我有时间，我们一起去。
9. 女：你星期六工作吗？
 男：不工作。
10.女：你什么时候去北京？
男：9月17号去，住三天。

第三部分
11. 我十点去工作，现在在家。
   问：他几点工作？
12. 现在八点，我们九点前去看电影。
   问：他们几点去看电影？
13.  我中午十二点不看书。
问：他十二点看书吗？
14. 我下午喝茶，中午十二点前不喝茶。
问：她什么时候喝茶？
15. 他在北京住三天，星期五回家。
问：他什么时候回家？
