"Our world today is so competitive that sometimes even if you are not competing, people can see you as a competition."
- This is a valuable lesson that I learned about business.

FLO TALKS 

VALUABLE BUSINESS LESSONS BEGINNERS MUST KNOW

Many people always feel like their English speaking ability is not improving and often say they need to improve their confidence. Well, in this video I share a practice you could do in the comfort of your home. 

Language Bootcamp

How To Talk about Anything Confidently

An word that repeats information or is obvious, is called a redundancy.
Exam tips on how to write better and not be worrying about how to find enough words.

The Social Evolutionary

"DON'T use Redundancies!" he shouted loudly. (Exam Writing Tips.)

No episódio de hoje, vamos uma vez mais praticar um pouquinho de leitura em português! Vamos ler uma breve história de ficção contida no livro "Portuguese Tales: romance, ghosts and sci-fi". Espero que gostem! :)

Praia e Dolce Vita

Vamos ler um pequeno conto de ficção juntos?

In this episode, Santi will share her weekend activity. Let's hear to her story
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Pada episode kali ini, Santi akan bercerita aktifitas yang dilakukan diakhir pekan. Ayo kita dengarkan.  

Cerita Harianku (My Daily Story)

Akhir Pekan (Weekend)

In this episode we will talk about 【味道】, you will learn how to say 【sweet, sour, bitter, salty】 ect. 
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It is recommended that you study in the following ways:
Step 1: Gist listening. Listen to get the main idea. (more times if necessary)
Step 2: Check the script and learn new words. 
Step 3: Listen and imitate as much as you can then retell the story.
Step 4: Write down what you hear if you want to practise writing.
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大家好，我是Yuli。欢迎收听我的播客。
今天想和大家聊一聊【味道】。
你知道味道是什么意思吗？在英语中我们有taste和smell，一个是通过嘴巴，一个是通过鼻子，在中文里都叫味道。
东西吃到嘴里，有酸甜苦咸四种味道。有人说辣也是味道，其实辣是痛觉，不是味觉。酸的东西有柠檬、醋；甜的东西有糖、蛋糕；苦的东西有咖啡、苦瓜，咸的东西有盐和酱油。一盘菜很好吃，我们可以说“这盘菜味道很好。”
鼻子可以闻到的味道也有很多，例如，花的香味、饭菜的香味，酒精、汽油的气味，还有夏天出了汗以后身上的臭味。如果一个房间很脏很臭，你可以说“这个房间味道真难闻。”
你可能会听到这样的话“这本书越看越有味道。”这里的味道就不是书的味道了，是说这本书很有意思，很吸引你。我们还可以说“她穿这件裙子很有味道。”意思是说这件裙子很适合她，她穿起来很有女人味。有“女人味”这个说法，自然也有“男人味”。当然，这些都是传统的定义，现在的人更追求个性，而不是女人就该有“女人味”，男人就该有“男人味”。
你最喜欢什么味道？留言告诉我吧。我们下期见。
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通过/tōng guò/through
酸甜苦咸/suān tián kǔ xián/sweet, sour, bitter, salty
辣/là/spicy
痛觉/tòng jué/sense of pain
味觉/wèi jué/sense of taste
醋/cù/vinegar
苦瓜/kǔ guā/bitter gourd
酱油/jiàng yóu/soy sauce
闻/wén/to smell
香味/xiāng wèi/fragrance
酒精/jiǔ jīng/alcohol
汽油/qì yóu/gasoline
气味/qì wèi/smell,odour
出汗/chū hàn/sweating
臭味/chòu wèi/stink
难闻/nán wén/smells bad
吸引/xī yǐn/attract
女人味/nǚ rén wèi/girlish, femininity
男人味/nán rén wèi/manly, masculine
自然/zì rán/naturally
传统/chuán tǒng/traditional
定义/dìng yì/definition
追求个性/zhuī qiú gè xìng/seek individuality

Yuli's Chinese Channel

味道 Taste/Smell（Intermediate level）

Título: ¿Eres Madrugador o Madrugadora? .. Al que MADRUGA, Dios los ayuda. 
Nivel  : B2 C1 
Categoría: Práctica de AUDIO y Vocabulario  - Desafío de Comprensión
Transcripción:  SI, disponible  me envias un mensajito y listo, es gratis.

Hoy tengo un audio cortico .. pero cumplidor, es un desafío de comprensión, porque aunque no hablo rapídísimo, si hablo a velocidad natural,

Obviamente, es un material para aprender nuevo vocabulario en contexto cultural. Hoy hablmos de MADRUGAR, MADRUGADA Y MADRUGADOR, palabras muy presentes en el español real,

Pero el desafío es la velocidad, así que puedes seguir la transcripción, o ponerlo un poquito más lento si es necesario. Por eso es corto.

Me voy ahora, son las 5 de la madrugada .. casi hora de empezar la primera clase del día, porque ya sabes .. AL QUE MADRUGA .. DIOS LO AYUDA.

Rocío en Español Podcast

30. ¿Eres Madrugador o Madrugadora: Al que MADRUGA .. Dios lo ayuda

Listening&Speaking Boost. Elementary Level.

Unit 4c

Habit stacking is a technique where you link a new habit or task to an existing one so it's easier to form. 

To prepare for an interview, start small by reviewing your resume after breakfast each day.

Then, build on that by following it with researching common interview questions while you commute. 

Next, add practicing answers aloud in your car or on a walk. 

Gradually increase difficulty by recording mock interviews on your phone and reviewing where you can improve. 

Soon, your routine will be: 

breakfast > resume review > research questions > practice answers > mock interview. 

Then, take it a step further. After work, fit in calling contacts for referrals during your regular exercise. 

Follow exercise with reviewing your networking and researching the company more in-depth. 
Right before bed, update your notes so it's fresh in your mind. 

Within a few weeks, all these small, connected habits will have you fully prepared without much effort since it's just an extension of your daily routine. 

Habit stacking makes interview prep seamless and ensures you put your best foot forward on the big day!