Pick up your friends from airport and check in the hotel

Basic communication conversations

第八课 去酒店  lesson 8 Go to the hotel

This is a vert famous story in Chinese history. It's a story about a calligrapher who visited his friend in a snowy night.

Story Chinese

visit a friend in a snowy night

昨天  zuótiān      yesterday         今天  jīntiān      today       明天 míngtiān      tomorrow   
几  jǐ     several/ a few     号  hào   number/ size     
今天几号？Jīntiān jǐ hào?  What's the date today?   
今天5号。 Jīntiān 5 hào.  Today is the 5th.

零基础汉语---zero basic Chinese

第六课 lesson 6

Listen to my introduction to this episode https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0l7vxnh to find ideas and questions to get you started. Then give me your response and let's build on it in class.

"People Fixing the World" whilst learning English with Teacher Eve

3D printed school with tablets

Ne confond plus visiter et rendre visite en français !

🧳Je visite des lieux, monuments, musées...

MAIS ⚠️

Je rends visite à ma tante.👩
Je vais voir ma meilleure amie.👩‍🦰

FunwithFrench

Le verbe VISITER

朝起きて一番最初（いちばんさいしょ）に何する？ 勉強？　ジムに行く？　朝ご飯たくさん食べる？


Japanese "Taka" it easy

朝起きて一番に何する？

Negotiation is a cornerstone of leadership. From securing contracts to resolving team conflicts, leaders must navigate agreements that benefit all parties. Here's how to excel at this vital skill:

1. Know Your BATNA: Before entering negotiations, determine your Best Alternative To a Negotiated Agreement (BATNA). This empowers you to walk away if an offer falls short of your needs. A strong BATNA strengthens your position and gives you room to make concessions.

2. Collaborative Spirit: Aim for win-win solutions. Leaders understand successful negotiation isn't about dominance, but building long-term relationships. Focus on common interests and identify areas where compromise can create mutual benefit.

3. Active Listening: Master the art of active listening. Pay close attention to the other party's needs and concerns. Ask clarifying questions to ensure you fully grasp their position. This fosters trust and allows you to tailor your approach.

4. Clear Communication: Articulate your goals and needs clearly, using strong communication skills.  Back up claims with data and evidence to support your arguments.  Be assertive, yet respectful, avoiding aggressive tactics that can damage relationships.

5. Leverage Body Language: Nonverbal cues speak volumes. Maintain confident eye contact, an upright posture, and avoid fidgeting. Projecting confidence strengthens your position and demonstrates your seriousness.

6. Be Flexible, Not Fixed: While you enter negotiations with clear goals, be prepared to adapt.  Unexpected issues may arise.  Maintain a flexible mindset, willing to consider alternative proposals that achieve your core objectives.

7. Patience is Key: Negotiations rarely happen overnight. Be patient, allowing time for discussion and counter-proposals. Don't rush the process to avoid settling for an unfavorable deal.

By mastering these strategies, leaders can transform negotiations from battles into opportunities for collaboration and mutual success.

The Global Professional Podcast

How do leaders negotiate? - Episode 68

آن روز که مرکب فلک زین کردند

آرایش مشتری و پروین کردند

این بود نصیب ما زدیوان قضا

ما را چه گنه قسمت ما این کردند

 I tell You this -- When, starting from the Goal,
        Over the shoulders of the flaming Foal
        Of Heav'n Parwin and Mushtari they flung,
        In my predestin'd Plot of Dust and Soul.


قسمت = fate


Persian Poetry

آن روز که مرکب فلک زین کردند

Is American and British English the Same?

Transcript: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cLHFS63yLNOh5ZCfa9zmYMg-5_xZk-zQ/view?usp=drivesdk