Today we're talking about a noun that we can use to talk about the first few lines in an email, or maybe the first couple of minutes of a conversation, where we say things like, "how are you doing?" or "I hope you had a great new year?" This is the word pleasantries. I hope you find it useful! Don't forget that I'm a full time business English coach and tutor right here on iTalki, so if you have a strong work ethic around improving your English then feel free to book some of my time and let's get to work. I look forward to meeting you soon!

[conversation 1] A : 생선이 어디에 있어요? B : 왼쪽으로 쭉 가세요. 생선은 고기 가게 옆에 있어요. A : 주스는 어디에 있어요? B : 앞으로 쭉 가세요. 술 옆에 있어요. [conversation 1] A : Where are the fish? B : Go straight to the left. It is next to the meat store. A : Where are the juice? B : Go straight forward. They are next to the liquor section. [conversation 2] A : 이 근처에 백화점이 있어요? B : 네, 있어요. 이쪽으로 쭉 가세요. 그럼 오른쪽에 있어요. A : 얼마나 걸려요? B : 10분쯤 걸려요. A : 고맙습니다. [conversation 2] A : Is there a department store around here? B : Yes, here is. Go straight this way. Then it is on the right. A : How lon does it take? B : It takes about 10 minutes. A : Thank you. [vocabulary] 위 above/on 아래 under/below 앞 front 뒤 behind 옆 beside/side 안 inside 밖 outside 오른쪽 right side 왼쪽 left side [grammar point] N이/가 N에 있다/없다 N이/가 있어요 means that N is located or exists, while N이/가 없어요 means the opposite. N에 is used with N이/가 있어요 to show where N is located.

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Today we're talking about a phrase that means that you think work is important and valuable and that it is important to work hard. This is the phrase "work ethic". We can talk about having a good work ethic and also a strong work ethic. I hope you find today's vocabulary useful! Don't forget that I'm a full time business English coach and tutor right here on iTalki, so if you have a strong work ethic around improving your English then feel free to book some of my time and let's get to work. I look forward to meeting you soon!

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Today we're talking about two informal phrases that we can use, usually in negative sentences, to say that something is not particularly difficult. I hope you find them useful! If you want to improve your professional communication skills then don't forget that I'm a full time, professional, business English coach and tutor, right here on iTalki. Feel free to book some of my time and I look forward to meeting you.

In this episode, we’ll explore the difference between "效果" (effect) and "效率" (efficiency). These two words are often used interchangeably, but they actually have distinct meanings. We’ll break down each term and look at how they are used in different situations.Tune in to learn more and pick up some useful vocabulary along the way: 效果 (xiào guǒ) 中文解释：指某事物或某行为所产生的结果或影响。 英文解释：Refers to the result or impact produced by something or an action. 效率 (xiào lǜ) 中文解释：指单位时间内完成任务的程度。 英文解释：Refers to the degree of completing a task within a unit of time. 有效果 (yǒu xiào guǒ) 中文解释：表示某种方法、措施或行为产生了预期的结果。 英文解释：Indicates that a method, measure, or action has produced the expected result. 有效率 (yǒu xiào lǜ) 中文解释：表示某种方法、措施或行为在单位时间内的效果高。 英文解释：Indicates that a method, measure, or action is highly effective within a unit of time. 结果 (jié guǒ) 中文解释：某种行为、过程或事件的最终状态或收获。 英文解释：The final outcome or harvest of an action, process, or event. 单位时间 (dān wèi shí jiān) 中文解释：指一定时间内，通常用于衡量效率的标准。 英文解释：Refers to a specific period of time, usually used as a standard for measuring efficiency. 进步 (jìn bù) 中文解释：指事物在发展、提高过程中的改善或提升。 英文解释：Refers to the improvement or advancement in the development or progress of something. 目标 (mù biāo) 中文解释：希望达到的预定目的或方向。 英文解释：A desired outcome or direction to be achieved. 速度 (sù dù) 中文解释：指物体运动的快慢，或是某种过程的进展速度。 英文解释：Refers to the speed of an object's motion or the rate of progress of a process. 名词 (míng cí) 中文解释：表示人、事物、地点、概念等的词语。 英文解释：A word that represents a person, thing, place, concept, etc. 形容词 (xíng róng cí) 中文解释：用来描述名词的特征、状态或性质的词语。 英文解释：A word used to describe the characteristics, state, or nature of a noun.

Today we're talking about why you perhaps shouldn't use "difficult" at work, and why you might want to use "challenging" instead. I hope you find it useful! If you want to improve your professional communication skills then don't forget that I'm a full time, professional, business English coach and tutor, right here on iTalki. Feel free to book some of my time and I look forward to meeting you.

In this episode, I’ll discuss different situations to help you figure out who will pay for a meal when dining out with friends in China. Enjoy! Plus, you'll learn some useful vocabulary along the way: AA制 (AA zhì) 中文解释：一种支付方式，每个人平均分担费用。 英文解释：A payment system where everyone shares the cost equally. 平摊 (píng tán) 中文解释：指将费用或责任平均分担。 英文解释：To divide costs or responsibilities equally among participants. 请客 (qǐng kè) 中文解释：邀请别人吃饭，并且由邀请方承担所有费用。 英文解释：To treat someone to a meal, with the host covering the entire cost. 邀请 (yāo qǐng) 中文解释：向某人发出请求，邀请对方参与活动。 英文解释：To extend an invitation, asking someone to join an event or activity. 接风 (jiē fēng) 中文解释：为欢迎远道而来的客人而举行的宴请。 英文解释：A welcoming meal for guests, often held to greet someone arriving from afar. 庆祝 (qìng zhù) 中文解释：为了纪念某件特别的事情而举行的活动，通常伴有聚餐。 英文解释：To celebrate an event or achievement, often accompanied by a meal or party.