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As a teacher who has taught more than 3200 lessons on iTalki, and a learner who has taken more than 200 lessons on iTalki, I share my experience with you all. 😁

iTalki Teacher Ryan

Bring up 

"Bring up" по-русски озночает "поднять что-то" или "вынести на обсуждение что-то."

1. He brought up an interesting topic during the meeting.
Он поднял интересную тему на встрече.

2. I didn't want to bring up that issue with my parents.
Я не хотел поднимать этот вопрос с родителями.

3. She brought up the idea of going on a trip.
Она предложила идею поехать в путешествие.


Английский для Русскоговорящих _ 50 Самых Распространённых Фразовых Глаголов в Английском Языке

изучение фразового глагола "Bring Up"

TOPIC: Where you live now.
QUESTION: Is it a good place for young people?

Answer Structure: 
Answer + Reason + Example

Answer: I live in Melbourne.
Opinion: Yeah, I think it’s a great place for young people.
Reason: There are lots of job opportunities, a lively nightlife, and plenty of parks and cafes to hang out in.
Example: For example, the city has tons of events and festivals throughout the year, so there’s always something fun going on.

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Portuguese Audios for Intermediate Advance B2 -Áudios em Português para Intermédios Avançados B2

Músicas brasileiras

哥哥和弟弟是双胞胎，长得一模一样。他们的爸爸妈妈经常都不知道谁是哥哥，谁是弟弟。这一天，爸爸妈妈和孩子们去饭馆吃饭，服务员问：“谁是哥哥？谁是弟弟？”他们想了一下，说：“哥哥旁边的是弟弟，弟弟旁边的是哥哥。”

哥哥 [gēge] - older brother
弟弟 [dìdi] - younger brother
双胞胎 [shuāng bāo tāi] - twins (siblings)
长 [zhǎng] - to grow
得 [de] - used after a verb or adjective to link a complement describing the result or degree
一模一样 [yì mú yí yàng] - exactly the same, identical
经常 [jīng cháng] - often, frequently
知道 [zhī dào] - to know
孩子 [hái zi] - child, kid
吃饭 [chī fàn] - to eat, to have a meal
服务员 [fú wù yuán] - waiter/waitress, attendant
问 [wèn] - to ask
一下 [yí xià] - a little bit, a moment
旁边 [páng biān] - beside, next to

Intermediate Chinese Listening

哥哥和弟弟

Oi gente, aqui é a Aneleh, sua tutora de português favorita. No episódio de hoje vamos explorar a arte de ter pequenas conversas. Afinal, quem não gosta de uma boa conversa fiada? Se quiser acompanhar o script do podcast é só clicar nesse link:  https://docs.google.com/document/d/10R5080Rflxyt6eNncPTudn9_9LfmwKNoXTaBVBdWLSI/edit?usp=sharing
Vamos começar?!

Hi guys, this is Aneleh, your favorite Portuguese tutor. In today's episode we will explore the art of having small conversations. After all, who doesn't like a good chat? If you want to follow the podcast script, just click on this link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/10R5080Rflxyt6eNncPTudn9_9LfmwKNoXTaBVBdWLSI/edit?usp=sharing
Let's go?!

Portuguese Drops 

Conversa Fiada em Português Brasileiro

First and foremost, research the company thoroughly, familiarize yourself with its values, goals, and recent developments. Understanding the company's culture and industry trends can help you tailor your responses during the interview, demonstrating your genuine interest and enthusiasm.

Practice your responses to common interview questions, but don't memorize them verbatim. Instead, focus on conveying your experiences, skills, and achievements in a clear and concise manner. Practice active listening skills, allowing the interviewer to finish their questions before formulating your responses. This demonstrates respect and attentiveness, qualities highly valued in the business world.

When discussing your qualifications and experiences, use specific examples to illustrate your points. Quantify your achievements whenever possible, highlighting the impact you've had in previous roles. Employ the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to structure your responses, ensuring clarity and coherence.

Reframing anxiety as excitement can be empowering. Instead of dwelling on potential mistakes or shortcomings, focus on the opportunity to showcase your skills and personality. Visualize success, envisioning yourself confidently answering questions and building rapport with the interviewer.

Mindfulness techniques can also be effective in managing interview anxiety. Practice deep breathing exercises to calm your nerves and center your focus. Remind yourself that it's okay to feel nervous – it's a sign that you care about the outcome. Embrace the adrenaline rush as a source of energy to fuel your performance.

After the interview, take time to reflect on your performance. Identify areas of strength and areas for improvement, using feedback to refine your interview skills for future opportunities. Regardless of the outcome, view each interview as a learning experience, building your confidence and resilience with each interaction.
