What is “White Day” in Japan? Do you know what it is for?
日本の「ホワイトデー」ってなんの日ですか？何をする日か知っていますか？

[Intermediate-Upper level] Interesting Japanese Not Taught In Schools About Japanese business culture, Japanese habits & Osaka

What is “White Day” in Japan? Do you know what it is for? 日本の【ホワイトデー】ってなんの日ですか？何をする日か知っていますか？ 

La Tour Eiffel devrait éteindre la lumière : ce qu'il faut savoir !
Une nouvelle proposition de la mairie de Paris vise à modifier l'éclairage nocturne du monument. Des discussions sont en cours en pour définir l'organisation.


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Tour Eiffel : un éclairage remis en question 

Hi everyone!! It’s Timpika and you’re listening to Thai T la nid podcast EP 5!! As you know it’s the hottest time of the year in Thailand right now. It’s burning hot and many times, I have to say “ร้อนมากกกกกก แบบก.ไก่ล้านตัว” (slang).

Alright, some of you might know “ร้อนมาก”  already ร้อน means hot and มาก means very so ร้อนมาก means very hot.

And when you want to emphasize an adjective or adverb even more you can pronounce the word “มาก” longer (The longer the more emphasis). For example ร้อนมากกกกกกกก. Just like that.

But that’s not enough. When it’s a very very great degree. We can add the expression “ก.ไก่ล้านตัว” "gor-gài láan dtuua" or with a million of “ก”.

ก.ไก่ is the letter “ก” which is the final consonant of the word “มาก”
ล้าน = million 
ตัว = the classifier for letters, consonants, vowels, numbers, characters 

So when we say ร้อนมากกกกกก แบบ ก.ไก่ล้านตัว, it means the weather is sooooooo hottttttt! With a million of “t”

More examples on using ก.ไก่ล้านตัว
1. สงกรานต์ที่เมืองไทยสนุกมากกกกกกกก แบบก.ไก่ ล้านตัว
2.  ส้มตำร้านนี้อร่อยมากกกกกก แบบก.ไก่ล้านตัว

Well, I hope you enjoy this episode of Thai T la nid podcast. Let me know and share the link to your friends who are learning Thai if you find this is helpful. Thank you so much. See you in the next episode. Bye-bye 😊


Thai - Tea La Nid (ไทยทีละนิด) Podcast

Thai - Tea La Nid (ไทยทีละนิด) - EP.5 - The Slang ร้อนมากกกกก แบบ ก.ไก่ ล้านตัว It's sooooooo hottttttt!  (with transcript for study)

Forget bullet points and dry statistics. Capturing attention and sparking action requires a different approach: storytelling.  Effective communication transforms you from an information provider into a captivating storyteller, weaving a narrative that resonates with your audience.

Why Stories?

Humans are wired for stories. They tap into emotions, create a sense of connection, and make information more memorable.  A well-crafted story in a business presentation can:

Illustrate complex concepts: Imagine explaining a new marketing strategy. By weaving a story about a customer's journey, you make the strategy relatable and engaging.
Highlight challenges and solutions: Business is full of obstacles. Share a story about overcoming a past hurdle, showcasing your problem-solving expertise.
Inspire and motivate: The most powerful stories evoke emotions and ignite action. Use a story of a customer's success to inspire others to do the same.

Identify the Hero: Every story needs a hero. In a business context, the hero could be your customer, your team, or even your company itself.
Define the Obstacle: What challenges does the hero face? This could be a market disruption, a competitor's strategy, or an internal obstacle to overcome.
Showcase the Journey: How does the hero overcome the obstacles? This is where you highlight your product, service, or strategy in action.
Deliver a Satisfying Resolution: What is the positive outcome of the story? Did the hero achieve their goal? Leave your audience with a sense of accomplishment and hope.
Storytelling in Action:

Imagine pitching your innovative new software to potential investors. Instead of a dry presentation full of technical jargon, weave a story about a struggling small business frustrated with outdated software.  Highlight how your product transformed their operations, leading to increased efficiency and growth.  This narrative approach connects on an emotional level, making your pitch more memorable and impactful.



The Global Professional Podcast

Storytelling in Business Communication  EP 28

Text：
服务员：您好，欢迎光临！请问您几位？
fúwùyuán: nín hǎo, huānyíng guānglín! qǐngwèn nín jǐwèi ？
Waiter: Hello, welcome! May I ask how many of you, please?

客人：两位。
kèrén：liǎng wèi.
Guest: Two people.

服务员：这边请，坐这里可以吗？
fúwùyuán:  zhèbian qǐng, zuò zhèlǐ kěyǐ ma？
Waiter: This way, please. Is it okay to sit here?

客人：可以，谢谢!请给我菜单。
kèrén：kěyǐ，xiè xiè！qǐng gěi wǒ càidān.
Guest: Sure, thank you. May I have a menu, please!

服务员：您想吃点儿什么？
fúwùyuán:  nín xiǎng chī diǎnr shénme ？
Waiter: What would you like to order?

客人：有什么好吃的？
kèrén：yǒu shén me hǎo chī de ？
Guest: What's good?

服务员：请看这些都是我们的特色菜，您可以尝尝。
fúwùyuán: qǐngkàn zhèxie dōushì wǒmen de tèsè cài, nín kěyǐ chángchang.
Waiter: Please see these are our specialty dishes, you can have a taste.

客人：好的，来一个宫保鸡丁，一个麻婆豆腐。
kèrén：hǎode,lái yīge gōngbǎo jīdīng，yīge mápó dòufǔ.
Guest: OK, I'll take a KungPao chicken, a Mapo tofu.

服务员：还要别的吗？
fúwùyuán: hái yào bié de ma ？
Waiter: Anything else?

客人：再来一碗西红柿鸡蛋汤。
kèrén：zài lái yīwǎn xīhóngshì jīdàn tāng.
Guest: A bowl of Tomato and egg soup,please.

服务员：您要什么主食，我们有米饭、面条和饺子。
fúwùyuán: nín yào shénme zhǔshí，wǒmen yǒu mǐ fàn、miàntiáo hé jiǎozi.
Waiter: What staple food would you like? we offer rice, noodles,and dumplings.

客人：来一碗炸酱面吧！
kèrén：lái yīwǎn zhájiàng miàn ba！
Guest: A bowl of  Zhajiangmian !

服务员：好的，要喝点儿什么？
fúwùyuán:  hǎode,yào hē diǎnr shénme ？
Waiter: ok, what would you like to drink?

客人：一瓶可乐，零糖、冰的，谢谢！
kèrén： yī píng kělè, líng táng、bīng de, xièxie！
Guest: A bottle of Cola, zero sugar, iced, thank you!

服务员：请稍等，马上为您上菜！
fúwùyuán: qǐng shāoděng,mǎshàng wèi nín shàngcài ！
Waiter: Please wait a moment, we will serve you immediately!

New words：
位 wèi：measure words for people
可以 kě yǐ：can；may（Indicate permission or agreement）
给 gěi：give（gěi给+sb+sth）
菜单 cài dān：menu
特色 tè sè：specialty
别的 bié de：else
主食 zhǔ shí：staple food
马上 mǎ shàng：immediately
为 wéi：for;to
上菜 shàng cài：Serve the dishes

P.S.：In text 来(lái) doesn't mean to “come”，but is rather a verb for ordering something to eat or drink.

Welcome to visit China ”欢迎来中国!“

L6 去饭馆吃饭[qù fànguǎn chī fàn]～Go for a meal in a restaurant

In this episode, I talk about Olive Oil, its benefits, and the importance of the Olive Tree.

Food in Arabic الأَكل بِالعَرَبِيَّة

Olive Oil زَيْت الزَّيْتُون

In this podcast, we will share the Most important language-boosting Tips.

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Idioms with D,E and F

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