Real Life Chinese:
May 20th is also Valentine's Day in China？为什么5月20号也是情人节？
How many Valentine's Days in China?中国有几个情人节？

****Script for your second time listening****
qíng rén jié
情  人  节    
西方情人节 xī fāng qíng rén jié  公历2月14号
七夕情人节 qī xī qíng rén jié 农历7月7号
520=我爱您wǒ ài nín
521=我爱你wǒ ài nǐ

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520要到了，这大概是我国第五百个情人节，真的，我国人民除了过2月14日西方情人节，还有七夕中国情人节，还有什么520、521野鸡情人节等等，那么我们中国人民到底需不需要这么多情人节？


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May 20th is also Valentine's Day in China？为什么5月20号也是情人节？

Ep.5 日本の子供たちや学生たちの夏休みはどういう風に過ごすの？ホストのなおやに自分の経験を語ってもらいます！

Is really busy even in summer holidays for the kids and students in Japan. Our host Naoya is going to share his own experience on how he spent his summer!

Real-Life Japan

#5 日本の夏休みは大変?/ #3 関西弁講座 | #5 How Japanese kids and students spend their summer holidays?/ #3 Kansai Dialect Lecture

Discover the beauty and diversity of Norcasia, Colombia, in our next podcast. We’ll explore the rich local culture, the stunning fauna and flora, and the exciting adventure that this Andean paradise has to offer. Join us on this journey and discover Norcasia like never before!
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Descubre la belleza y diversidad de Norcasia, Colombia, en nuestro próximo podcast. Exploraremos la rica cultura local, la impresionante fauna y flora, y la emocionante aventura que este paraíso andino tiene para ofrecer. ¡Únete a nosotros en este viaje y descubre Norcasia como nunca antes!

Latido Latino

Norcasia

山上的冒险

小明和小红是一对好朋友。一个周末，他们决定去山上探险。出发前，他们准备了食物和水，还带了地图和指南针。一路上，他们看到了许多美丽的风景，还有一些小动物。经过几个小时的爬山，他们到达了山顶。站在山顶上，他们看到了远处的城市和河流，感觉非常开心。
问题和选项：

    小明和小红是怎么关系？
        A. 兄妹
        B. 同事
        C. 好朋友
        D. 夫妻

    他们在出发前准备了什么？
        A. 帐篷和睡袋
        B. 食物、水、地图和指南针
        C. 相机和望远镜
        D. 书和笔记本

    他们在山顶上看到了什么？
        A. 远处的城市和河流
        B. 其他登山者
        C. 大海和船只
        D. 飞机和机场

每日汉语练习

山上的冒险

Olá, tudo bem? Já assistiu aos episódios anteriores? Neste eu vou iniciar uma série de episódios apresentando a literatura brasileira para você.
Segue o link para você poder baixar o documento com a transcrição deste episódio, se desejar, para conferir a escrita correta das palavras, além de treinar a pronúncia:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1deRYKd6ADt8CuQDlfcpu7G5avujB8Jjb/view?usp=drive_link
Aproveite e vamos aprender português!


Aprenda português

Episódio 3 - A literatura brasileira - 1ª parte

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

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What is a winning mindset for a job interview?

老字号是指历史悠久，拥有世代传承的产品、技艺或服务，具有鲜明的中华民族传统文化背景和深厚的文化底蕴，取得社会广泛认同，形成良好信誉的品牌。不少产品更由于不断沿革和推广，成为了区域性的亮丽名片。
Lǎozìhào shì zhǐ lìshǐ yōujiǔ, yōngyǒu shìdài chuǎnchéng de chánpǐn、jìyì huò fúwù, jùyǒu xiānmíng de zhōng huá mínsú chuángtǒng wénhuà bèijǐng he shēnhòu de wénhuà dǐyùn, qǔde shèhuì guǎngfàn rèntóng, xíngchéng liánghǎo xìnyù de pǐnpái。Bù shǎo chǎnpǐn gèng yóuyū bùduàn yángé hé tuīguǎng, chéngwéi le qūyù xìng de liànglì míngpiàn.
Time-honored brand refers to a brand with a long history, products, skills or services inherited from generation to generation, distinct traditional Chinese cultural background and profound cultural heritage, widely recognized by the society, and a good reputation. Many products due to continuos evolution and promotion, become a regionl bright name card well known by home and abroad. 

据了解，新中国成立初期约有老字号1万多家，分布在餐饮、零售、食品、酿造、医药、居民服务等众多行业，在满足消费需求、丰富人民生活、倡导诚信经营、延伸服务内涵、传承和展现民族文化等方面发挥了重要作用，在全国人民、海外华人和国际友人当中具有深远影响。
It is reported that in the early days of the founding of the People's Republic of China, there were about 10,000 time-honored brands, which were distributed in catering, retail, food, brewing, medicine, resident services and many other industries. They played an important role in meeting consumer demand, enriching people's lives, advocating honest management, extending the connotation of service, and inheriting and displaying national culture.  It has far-reaching influence among the Chinese people, overseas Chinese and international friends. 

如：北京 全聚德烤鸭    Quanjude Roast Duck Beijing;       
        四川火锅   hot pot Sichuan; 
        杭州丝绸   Silk product Hangzhou; 
        广州早茶    Dimsum Guangzhou;
       上海老凤祥珠宝   Lao Feng xiang shanghai; 
       贵州茅台酒   Maotai Guizhou;
       云南滇红红茶   Black tea from Yunnan; 
       传统中医学    Traditional Chinese Medical Treatment




Maple's fun Chinese  (Mandarin)

老字号  Lǎozìhào Time-honored brand      HSK 5-6

wǒ hǎo le 。 
我 好  了 。 

tā jīn nián shí suì le 。 
她 今  年   十  岁  了 。 

huā kāi le 。 
花  开  了 。 

tā shì yī shenɡ le 。 
他 是  医 生    了 。 

JOJO CHINESE

了（1）：indicate a change

A common saying, is that "an apple a day keeps the doctor away". But which is healthier, an apple or an orange?