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¿Quieres hablar como un nativo de México o de Argentina?
Camila y yo te presentamos una serie del argot que usamos en dichos países. 
¡Toma nota!

🇲🇽 Martín: https://www.italki.com/teacher/5211013

🇦🇷 Camila: https://www.italki.com/teacher/11031501 

Hablando Al Chile

Argot mexicano y argentino

Imagina un plato suculento, repleto de sabores, colores y aromas. Ummmm… ¿a quién le provoca? ¡A mí sí! ¿A ti no?. La verdad es que la variedad de alimentos que se encuentran en el continente facilita el proceso de poder dar a conocer el podcast de hoy. Platos que han traspasado fronteras y que se conocen internacionalmente, hoy veremos algunos de ellos. Conoceremos ingredientes, alguna curiosidad asociada al plato y regiones donde se consume. ¡Comencemos! ¡Sigue escuchando!

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PLATOS FAMOSOS DE AMÉRICA LATINA

This episode is about the adventurous hobby  'of beachcombing' also known as metal detecting.

You can learn new vocabulary, definitions, and factual information based on tides and sea refuse. 

refuse
noun: unwanted waste material, especially material that is regularly thrown away from a house, factory, etc.:
Garden/kitchen refuse

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Hobbies: beachcombing (listening activity with vocabulary and definitions) 

إِذَا قَلَّ مَا تَفْرَح بِه….قَلَّ مَا تَحْزَن عَلَيه.
الإِنْسَان بِطَبِيعَتِه دَائِمًا مَا يُرِيد المَزِيد ولَا يَكْتَفِي بِمَا يَمْلِك, ويَظُن أن السَعَادَة تَكْمُن فِي الأمُور الدَارِجَة مِثل النِسَاء والسَفَر والأَمْوَال الكَثِيرَة وغَيْرِهَا.
بِالرُغم مِن أَنَّ هُنَالِك الكَثِير مِنَ القِصَص التي تُثْبِت بِأنه ليس من الضَرُورِي أن يكون الشخص سَعِيدًا إِذَا أمتَلَك كُل مَا يُرِيد. 
يَجِب على الإِنْسَان إِدْرَاك أنه مِنَ المُسْتَحِيل تَحْقِيق السَعَادَة الكَامِلَة فِي هَذِه الحَيَاة. ومَن ظَنَّ أن السَعَادَة تَكْمُن فِي شَرِيك أو وَظِيفَةٍ مُعَيَنَة فَإِنَّه مُخْطِئ.
السَعَادَة الحَقِيقِيَة هِيَ طَمَأنِينَة وسَلَام دَاخِلِي رُغم كُل الظُرُوف المُحِيطَة بِك. والإنْسَان السَعِيد يُدْرِك جَيدًا أن أي حُزْن فِي هَذِه الحَيَاة مُؤَقَت وأي سَعَادَة أَيضًا مُؤَقَتَة.
القَنَاعَة كَنْزٌ لَا يَفْنَى والإِنْسَان السَعِيد يَكُون قَنُوعًا بِمَا يَمْتَلِك ويُحَاوُل جَاهِدًا أَن لا يُفَكِّر بِإِمْتِلَاك مَاعِندَ الغَير.

MSA / الفُصْحَى

السعادة الحقيقية

Imagine a chance meeting at a conference – a fleeting opportunity to make a strong impression. That's the power of an elevator pitch, a succinct introduction that sparks interest and sets you apart. Here's how to craft yours for networking success:

Grab Attention in the First 10 Seconds:  A captivating opening is key. Are you passionate about solving a specific industry challenge? Briefly mention it and how your expertise can be the solution. For instance, "I'm a data analyst with a knack for uncovering hidden insights that boost marketing campaign effectiveness."

Introduce Yourself Professionally:  In a sentence or two, state your profession and a key area of strength.  Keep it clear and concise. Example: "I'm a marketing specialist with a proven track record in developing high-performing social media strategies."

Highlight Your Value Proposition:  This is where you showcase what sets you apart.  It could be a unique skill, a successful project you've led, or a specific achievement that demonstrates your value. Don't just list duties; focus on results. Example: "I recently spearheaded a social media campaign that generated a 30% increase in qualified leads for my company."

End with a Clear Call to Action:  A strong call to action leaves a lasting impression and encourages further conversation.  Do you want to connect on LinkedIn? Offer to share a relevant case study or discuss your expertise in more detail?  Keep it specific and actionable.

Craft, Refine, and Conquer:

Practice your pitch out loud to refine its delivery. Aim for clarity, enthusiasm, and a natural conversational tone. Time yourself – it should be under 30 seconds to hold attention in a busy environment.

Bonus Tip: Tailor Your Message:  A one-size-fits-all approach won't cut it. Research the event or organization beforehand. Highlight skills and experiences relevant to their interests.

Follow these steps, you'll craft a memorable elevator pitch that captures attention, showcases your value.

The Global Professional Podcast

The Elevator Pitch - Episode 74 

大家好，我是Honglin老师，欢迎来到我的汉字频道。
这是我的第三条推送。今天要和你们分享的是“目“字，目标的”目“，题目的”目“。

“目“，是一个象形字。指的是我们的眼睛。最开始的”目“字，就是一只眼睛的样子，非常像，中间还有圆圆的眼球。后来中国人把这只眼睛换了一个方向，把它往左边90度转了一下，把它竖了起来，就慢慢变成我们今天的，竖着的“目”了。目也是一个偏旁，表示和眼睛或者看见这个动作有关系。比如，“眼睛”，两个字都有“目”字旁。又比如，睡觉的“睡”，因为要闭上眼睛，所以也是用的“目”字旁。是不是很有意思呢？

那含有“目”字的词语很多，尤其是成语，今天就给大家分享一个成语，叫“目不转睛”。睛是“眼睛”的“睛”，指的是我们眼睛中间的眼球，眼珠。那“目不转睛”，眼睛里的眼球都不转了，大家猜猜是什么意思。我停顿两秒，大家想想啊。猜出来了吗，连眼球都不动地盯着看，那就是你的注意力全部都在一件东西上，非常专心地看着。比如，这部电视剧太精彩了，他简直看得目不转睛。

这就是“目不转睛”，指专心地看着。

（在网页版italki复制👇网址查看“目”字字形图片）
http://qiyuan.chaziwang.com/pic/ziyuanimg/E79BAE.png

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三：“目”为什么这样写&“目不转睛”

Interview Preparation / Best Practices

There are common job preparation practices in most jobs

Here are some of them:

Research the company and the position you are applying for.
Practice for the interview.
Prepare for the interview.
Follow up after the interview.
Be aware of your body language and non-verbal cues.
Bring copies of your resume and references.

They are universal so the idea is to research of what's expewcted in your industry and fit with these steps above.

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Interview Preparation / Best Practices

Three phrases that are often confused in Business English, explained with examples.