Extensive reading can definetely help us gain vocabulary and new expressions. Besides, it is leisure-time activity that most of us enjoy. So, in this episode, I'll recommend three books written by female Latin American authors (commemorating 8M) so that you start reading now!

Your Spanish Journey

Reading books to learn Spanish

Boost Your Language Skills with 5 Verbs a Day. 每天学习五个动词 

Episode 42 is here with impactful verbs that will add depth to your conversations. Whether you're talking about making an influence, inheriting values, or insisting on your beliefs, these verbs bring both action and intention to your language.

🔹 Influence – 影响 (Yǐngxiǎng) 🌐
🔹 Inhale – 吸气 (Xī qì) 💨
🔹 Inherit – 继承 (Jìchéng) 🏛️
🔹 Injure – 伤害 (Shānghài) 💔
🔹 Insist – 坚持 (Jiānchí) 💪

For more practice, check out:
📘 C(42) Vocabulary Flash Cards: Visualize and Memorize – Quick, visual reminders to make these verbs stick!
🎯 C(42) Verbs Quiz: Test Your Knowledge – See how well you know today’s verbs and put them to use!

Listen to Episode 42 now, and let’s add purpose to your vocabulary!

5 Verbs a Day. 每天学习五个动词。

C (42) Verbs Set : Influence Inhale Inherit Injure Insist

See what we use more often in China for transportation

Blabla Chinese 

09. What Type of Transportation Do You Like？你喜欢什么交通工具

I don't like you. - Sikupendi.
I need to rest now. - Ninahitaji kupumzika sasa.
I want to eat. - Ninataka kula.
I would prefer this. - Ningependelea hii.
Stop lying to me. - Acha kunidanganya

Austine Sikuku

Swahili Phrases

みなさんは、都会と田舎、どちらが好きですか？そしてどちらに住みたいですか？
このエピソードでは、日本で都会もしくは田舎に住むことについて、メリット・デメリットを話しています。

Natty's Podcast

都会と田舎、どっちに住みたい？

Barbecue is a much-loved part of American food culture, with different areas having their own special flavors and cooking styles. From the Carolinas to Texas, there's a lot to learn about how barbecue styles are different across the country — and what better place to learn than at a museum!

Planned to open next spring in Kansas City, Missouri, the Museum of BBQ says it will be the world's first museum dedicated to teaching visitors about the history and culture of the cooking style.

"Barbecue is a feast for your senses," says food writer Jonathan Bender, who is opening the museum with chef Alex Pope. "Here in one of the BBQ capitals of the world, we're creating a place where you can immerse yourself in the stories of barbecue."

The museum will have rooms based on different barbecue styles, and what it calls "the main American regions of barbecue" — the Carolinas; Memphis, Tennessee; Texas; and Kansas City.



There will also be an oversized pot of "barbecue beans" for kids to play in, and a gift shop where visitors can buy things like barbecue spices, sauces and aprons.

Bender says the museum will be a place "where barbecue comes alive."

Kansas City is one of the barbecue capitals of the world, home to more than 100 local barbecue restaurants and many barbecue competitions. The city's barbecue style is famous for its "burnt ends" — charred pieces of slow-cooked beef brisket — often served with a thick, sweet, tomato-based sauce.

But the best styles and flavors are often debated among lovers of the cooking style — which is something the museum may help to encourage among its visitors!

"Barbecue isn't just food. It's culture," Bender told CNN Travel. And the founders hope visitors will come away from the museum with a new appreciation for barbecue and the community it creates.

Practice Listening, Reading & Comprehension

Fired Up: Barbecue Museum to Open in Kansas City

안녕하세요? 
한국어 강사 세이디예요. 저는 오늘 북카페에 갔어요. 저는 북카페에 가는 것을 좋아해요. 오늘은 아메리카노를 한 잔 시켰어요. 그리고 자리를 잡고 앉았어요.  어떤 사람은 책을 읽고, 어떤 사람은 공부를 했어요. 저는 동영상을 편집하고 책을 읽었어요. 여러분도 북카페에 가는 것을 좋아하나요? 

* 새로운 표현*

북카페: book cafe, 书吧
시키다 : to order, 点餐
자리를 잡다: to take up one's seat, 找座位
앉다 : to sit down, 坐
어떤 사람(들)： some people,  有(些)人
동영상을 편집하다 :  to edit a video, 编辑视频
verb stem + 는 것을 좋아하다: to like to do sth 
예) 영화를 보는 것을 좋아해요. I like to watch movies.我喜欢看电影。
     요리하는 것을 좋아해요. I like to cook. 我喜欢做菜。
     노래하는 것을 좋아해요. I like to sing 我喜欢唱歌。

Learn Korean with Sadie

북카페📘☕️

What is a winning mindset for a job interview?+

As someone who has interviewed hundreds of English teachers, I’ve seen firsthand the mindset patterns that set top performers apart.

Here are a few key traits of winners:

Growth Mindset: Winners see every interview, even those that don’t lead to a job offer, as an opportunity to learn and grow. They reflect on their performance, identify areas for improvement, and use feedback to enhance their skills.

Positive Self-Belief: Winners believe in their abilities and their potential to succeed. They approach interviews with confidence and a genuine enthusiasm for the opportunity.

Goal-Oriented: Winners have a clear understanding of their career goals and how the role aligns with their aspirations. They articulate their aspirations clearly and demonstrate how their skills and experience can contribute to the company’s success.

So, what exactly is a winning mindset?

It’s not about being perfect or always getting the job. It’s about embracing a set of attitudes and beliefs that empower you to overcome challenges and achieve your goals.

Listen to the recording and gain insights from someone who was the top performer for 54 consecutive months out of 1500-4000 English teachers!

You’ll uncover key strategies that can help you develop a winning mindset and ace your next interview.

To Your Success,
Anatoly

#job interview #HIRED #mindset #coaching #career coaching #mindset coaching #career advice #job interview questions #S.T.A.R. method 


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What is a winning mindset for a job interview?

JAMES: Good morning, Professor Austin, how are you doing?

PROFESSOR AUSTIN: Good morning, James. I am doing well. And you?

JAMES: I’m great, thank you. This is my friend Emma. She is thinking about applying to this college. She has a few questions. Would you mind telling us about the process, please.

PROFESSOR AUSTIN: Hello, Emma! It’s a pleasure to meet you. I’m more than happy to speak with you. Please stop by my office next week.

EMMA: It’s a pleasure to meet you, professor. Thank you so much for helping us.

PROFESSOR AUSTIN: Don’t mention it. Hopefully, I will be able to answer your questions!