Note: This podcast is intended for language learning ONLY. Not for promoting or criticizing any political party or ideology. Let’s keep it friendly and accessible to all :)

Also, all of the experiences are the hosts’ own experiences so please do your own research if you need more information.

Chillchat (Learn Chinese and Chill)

How to ‘flatter’ the Chinese In-laws!

Today I will be discussing a topic that I find not only interesting but important. Assertiveness is commonly confused with aggressiveness but assertiveness is important in emotional intelligence and plays an important role in the workplace. It allows us to create boundaries and be able to express ourselves confidently. I will discuss assertiveness, what it is, why it's important and how to become more assertive.

Matcha & Meditation

Assertiveness.

自我介绍要根据不同的场合做不同的介绍。今天我们学习以下三种情况应该怎么做自我介绍。
1. 第一天上班，向组员介绍自己
2. 邀请同事吃饭
3. 面试时自我介绍
大家可以跟着里面的三段对话来练习。

中文小课堂

自我介绍

Hello everyone, today’s episode is based on the article titled:” YouTuber Fidias Panayiotou sparks investigation in Japan for 'dodging train fares and stealing food'” published on the Dailymail.

I’ll briefly mention the context and give my two cents on the matter. As usual, don’t hesitate to give me your feedback if you wish. Enjoy.

Useful Vocabulary:
To claim to do something
To be controlled
A controller
To get caught
To issue an apology
To be obnoxious
To be infuriated
Non-confrontational nature
To be thrilled
The etiquette
An ambassador


Let's check out the news

A youtuber tries to apologize for his behavior in Japan

Češi milují moře, ale bohužel žádné nemají. Nebo mají!?

Czech Easily: Slow & Easy

15. Česko a moře

⏳ El Reloj del Tiempo Perdido 🕰️

Lucas siempre fue un apasionado de los objetos antiguos. Un día, mientras exploraba una vieja tienda de antigüedades, encontró un reloj de bolsillo dorado con una inscripción que decía: "Gira y el tiempo te seguirá". Intrigado, lo compró y, al llegar a casa, giró la pequeña perilla sin pensar demasiado. De repente, el aire a su alrededor cambió, y la habitación desapareció. Al abrir los ojos, se encontró en una calle empedrada donde las personas vestían ropas de hace siglos. Había viajado al año 1823.

Confuso pero emocionado, Lucas caminó por la ciudad, maravillado por la vida en el pasado. Pero pronto se dio cuenta de algo inquietante: las personas lo miraban con desconfianza, y un hombre con un abrigo largo lo seguía a todas partes. Asustado, intentó girar la perilla del reloj para volver a su tiempo, pero no funcionó. De repente, el hombre lo alcanzó y le susurró: "Ese reloj no te pertenece, joven viajero. Cada segundo que pasas aquí, el tiempo te reclama más".

Lucas, temblando, corrió hacia el puente principal. El reloj vibraba y parecía calentarse. Con todas sus fuerzas, giró la perilla una vez más. El suelo tembló y todo se desvaneció. Al abrir los ojos, estaba de vuelta en su habitación. Pero había un detalle que lo dejó helado: el calendario en su escritorio marcaba el año 2057.

Spanish Reading Comprehesion

The Clock of Lost Time

Do you have problems with prepositions in Spanish? Do you usually confuse "a" with "en"? Or do you add prepositions where you don't need to? Welll, don't worry,. In this episode we will talk about the most common mistakes with prepositions in Spanish so you can identify and work through them. Are you ready?

Your Spanish Journey

Prepositions in Spanish- What are the most common mistakes?

Admit it. You’ve lost your focus during a virtual meeting. But have you ever been asked a question while you were zoning out?

Whether you’re leading or participating in a meeting, you’ll likely face a wide range of difficult questions at some point in your career. 

In this episode, I give you the communication tools you need to navigate these awkward and challenging moments in meetings.

Episode originally published April 8, 2021.

Original theme music by Lucas Knutter 

Read the transcript at https://www.express-to-impress.com/difficult-questions/. 

Join the Express to Impress community on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/express-to-impress/.

See infographics for this episode on Pinterest at https://www.pinterest.com/ExpresstoImpress/_created/.

Express to Impress

How to Answer Difficult Questions in a Meeting

All at Once (with transcript)

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iHnhq6DMDuSG7vu7GQum70EtzV05otV1/view?usp=drivesdk