Doing business in or with the United States? This course is for you.
The US is a fast-moving, opportunity-rich market. To succeed, you must master not only English—but how Americans communicate in business. Language and culture can make or break your deal. You may have the perfect product or idea, but if you can’t explain it in a way Americans connect with, you risk being overlooked. This course helps you speak clearly, confidently, and effectively with US partners, clients, and investors.


English for Business

Mastering Business English for Success in the US -- New Course by Peter Crawford

Are you feeling stressed about checking into your hotel or Airbnb? Don’t sweat it!
In this episode of Spanish Unplugged, we’ll help you nail your check-in, ask about amenities, and solve common issues like a pro. Valeria, our fearless traveler, will show you how it’s done!
🎙️ Get ready for real-life conversations that will boost your confidence and make your stay unforgettable.
💡 Want this guide? Drop me a message, and I’ll send it your way!

Spanish Unplugged Podcast

EP3: Check-In Champ: No More Awkward Moments ✈️

這次是去海生館過夜，超酷的！雖然場地有點舊、「住宿」陽春，但確實是個非常特別的經驗！
Spending the night at the National Museum of Marine Biology and Aquarium was so cool! The facilities were a bit old and the “accommodation” was pretty basic, but it was definitely a very special experience!

Fu-lan Speaking -- Natural Taiwanese Mandarin

EP10. 海洋生物館 Museum of Marine Biology and Aquarium

There is always a discount on a package of classes with me!

The Social Evolutionary

Black Friday - can you get a discount on ANYTHING?

I'm going to give you 6 of my tips for the IELTS speaking exam. These are just some tips to start with, and we will be looking at some more in future episodes.

IELTS 85 Speaking

6 of my top tips for the IELTS speaking exam

高考 gāo kǎo：the national College Entrance Examination
无数 wú shù：countless; numberless; innumerable
紧张 jìn zhǎng：nervous；tense
充满 chōng mǎn：be filled with be full of
期待 qī dài：anticipate;await;expect
话题 huà tí：subject of a talk; topic of a conversation
中国大陆 zhōng guó dà lù：
选择 xuǎn zé：the Chinese mainland
资格考试 zī gé kǎo shì：qualifying exam；qualification
大多数 dà duō shù：most; the majority of
转折点 zhuǎn zhé diǎn：turning point；milestone
关系到 guān xì dào：related to; affect; have something to do with
在即 zài jí：about to; soon; be near at hand
如愿以偿 rú yuàn yǐ cháng：achieve what one wishes; have got one's wish;
旗开得胜 qí kāi dé shèng：succeed at the first try;as soon as one went into action he won a victory
金榜提名 jīn bǎng tí míng: gold placard nomination；have passed the examination
梦想成真 mèng xiǎng chéng zhēn：a dream come true


“龙”年中国话（“ lóng ” nián zhōng guó huà）

"The Gaokao“-National College Entrance Examination

『オルゴールワールド』　にしのあきひろ著

どれ、奇跡の話をしようじゃないか。

カンパネラ爺がこしらえているラッパはな、えれぇ昔に工場の屋根をつきぬけて、
いまじゃ空中帝国から空にむかってビヨーンと とびだしとるが、それでもまだまだ完成しとらんのだと。
カンパネラ爺は、そのラッパのさきっちょで、もう５０年も工具をふりまわしとる。
そげな場所で足をすべらせたら、５０００メートル下の『森』へとまっさかさま。ひとたまりもない。
ところがどっこい、まわりの心配なんのその、きょうもラッパの大工事。
どんな言葉をかけようと、カンパネラ爺の返事はいつも決まって こうじゃった。
「ちょっくら奇跡に用がある」

Shall we talk about a MIRACLE?

Old Man Campanella is building a bugle. A long long time ago, it pierced right through the roof of
his factory, and now it stretches out far from the EMPIRE IN THE SKY, poking up way into the air.
Even so, it's still a long way from completion.
Old Man Campanella has been wielding his tools on the tip of his bugle for 50 years now.
If he was to slip, he would fall into the FOREST 5000 meters below and land smack on his head.
He wouldn't stand a chance. But, no matter how much people worry about him, he's at it again today, building away on his bugle.
And, no matter who says what, Old Man Campanella always gives the same response.
''There's a miracle waiting for me''

朗読クラブ📚Reading to Japanese language learners 

朗読：『オルゴールワールド』にしのあきひろ著

From checking into hotels under different names to living in homes that can't be seen on Google Maps, rich people work hard to keep others from knowing where they are and where they're going.

But some new data might tell us more about where they've chosen to live and work.

An investment company called Henley & Partners has released data that gives information about the countries the world's millionaires are leaving, and where they're going.

And the company says 2024 will be a big year for millionaire moves, with economic and political uncertainty — including big elections in the UK and the US — encouraging a record 128,000 rich people to move somewhere new.

This information is important, according to the company, because it tells us about the health of a country's economy.

And if you're a millionaire, the UAE is the place to be, with a record 6,700 of them expected to move there this year.

The top destination for the last three years, the UAE is a good place for rich people to look after their wealth, experts say. There's no income tax to pay, and if you're rich, it's easy to get a "golden visa" — which lets people live there for a number of years if they invest money in the country.

After the UAE, the next most popular destination is America, followed by Singapore, Canada and Australia.

China, the world's biggest loser of millionaires, could see more than 15,000 leave the country this year — 10% more than last year — while 9,500 millionaires may leave the UK, and 4,300 are expected to leave India.

However, according to experts, China and India's losses may just be because their successful economies are seeing more and more millionaires being created there, not because of local problems.

Practice Listening, Reading & Comprehension

Money on the Move: Where Are Millionaires Going?

Teachers Given More Incentives in England