Episode 2 of The Malta Podcast provides a some relatively unknown information about the Maltese language! If you have an interest in learning Maltese, please message me or checking out my profile for more information :)

The Malta Podcast

Maltese - Episode 2

"T'as la ref?", c'est une expression française et aussi le thème de cette saison 6 de My Polyglot Life en français, un podcast en français avancé pour aider les apprenant.e.s de niveau intermédiaire-supérieur et avancé à se perfectionner en français, sans stresser. 

Podcast en français avancé My Polyglot Life

T'as la ref? Une série pour mieux comprendre les références culturelles

Today’s topic is going to be about an article called: “Safer brain surgery using AI possible within two years” published by the BBC.

Thanks for tuning in and don’t hesitate to give me your feedback on the topic if you wish.

Useful vocabulary
To undergo surgery
A millimeter
To sweat bullets
A mock surgery
A substitute / to substitute
Constructive
Civil aviation / military aviation
A simulator
An autopilot system
A massive number of casualties 
A tedious task


Let's check out the news

Artificial Intelligence (AI) could help brain surgeons now.

In this episode, I’ll discuss different situations to help you figure out who will pay for a meal when dining out with friends in China. Enjoy! Plus, you'll learn some useful vocabulary along the way:

AA制 (AA zhì)
中文解释：一种支付方式，每个人平均分担费用。
英文解释：A payment system where everyone shares the cost equally.

平摊 (píng tán)
中文解释：指将费用或责任平均分担。
英文解释：To divide costs or responsibilities equally among participants.

请客 (qǐng kè)
中文解释：邀请别人吃饭，并且由邀请方承担所有费用。
英文解释：To treat someone to a meal, with the host covering the entire cost.

邀请 (yāo qǐng)
中文解释：向某人发出请求，邀请对方参与活动。
英文解释：To extend an invitation, asking someone to join an event or activity.

接风 (jiē fēng)
中文解释：为欢迎远道而来的客人而举行的宴请。
英文解释：A welcoming meal for guests, often held to greet someone arriving from afar.

庆祝 (qìng zhù)
中文解释：为了纪念某件特别的事情而举行的活动，通常伴有聚餐。
英文解释：To celebrate an event or achievement, often accompanied by a meal or party.

Learn Chinese and Have Fun!

和中国朋友吃饭，Who Pay?

This episode briefly describes the history, content, and structure of a typical review.

The Wandering and Wondering Writers Club

Review

안녕하세요. Hello~
한국어 듣기 수업 시작해요. Let's start with the Korean listening class.
선생님 읽어요. I read it.
잘 들으세요. Please listen well.

I posted the sentences on my blog.
https://blog.naver.com/laramcraft/223105743730
https://youtu.be/P6LJMBCcIAQ

The basics are important.
It is also good to check the basics of 한글 Hangeul before this listening class.
1-1. Korean alphabet - Vowels 모음 - What is Hangeul?
https://youtu.be/0YzhJ9p2lcs
2-1. Korean alphabet - Consonants 자음 -what are the consonants 자음?
https://youtu.be/lckgvQ_vreA
3-1. Korean alphabet - Final Consonants 받침 - What are the final consonants 받침?
https://youtu.be/sLlFmG30fNI

This is a class to listen to Korean conversational sentences.
In this voice recording for listening,
After reading many sentences with Korean grammar in Korean conversations sentences,
Check out how much you understand the sentences with a voice recording.
Never look at the sentences when listening to the voice recording.
And Listen to the sentence repeatedly until you hear it completely.

You are listening to the Sejong Korean conversation. (세종학당)
There are four books in total. (Korean conversation, 1, 2, 3, 4.)
It consists of 1st and 2nd courses for beginners and 1st and 2nd courses for intermediate.
Each course is conducted in 14 units. (2 grammar - for each unit.)
This listening class you are taking is Korean Conversation 4. (Intermediate 2)
Please listen carefully.

Korean Listening Class 한국어 문장 듣기 - Korean teacher, Grace

Korean Conversation 4. (Intermediate 2) - Lesson 11. Part 1 -는/-은/-ㄴ만큼/ 만큼,  Part 2 -는 데

なぞなぞ　

①床に落ちている「みみみみみ」ってな〜んだ？

②くつの上にあるのに、下って言うものなーんだ？

③お風呂に入る鳥ってどんな鳥？


答え

①ごみ
②靴下
③トリートメント


なぞなぞで遊びながら、
たくさん単語を覚えていきましょう！

レッスン待ってます♪

なぞなぞPodcast

〈#3〉ゆかに落ちている「みみみみみ」は？

One of the key drivers of workplace anxiety is the fear of the unknown. When faced with a high-stakes negotiation, it's natural to feel apprehensive about the potential outcomes and the consequences of our actions. To combat this, it's important to thoroughly prepare and gather as much information as possible. Research the other party, understand their interests and priorities, and anticipate potential objections or roadblocks. The more informed and prepared you are, the more confident and in control you'll feel during the negotiation process.

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Instead of viewing the negotiation as a high-stakes battle, consider it an opportunity to showcase your problem-solving skills and demonstrate your value to the organization. Shift your mindset from "I have to win" to "I have the chance to find a solution that works for everyone." This subtle shift in perspective can help reduce the sense of personal threat and allow you to engage in the negotiation process with greater confidence and composure.

Finally, it's important to remember that workplace anxiety is a natural and common response to high-pressure situations. Rather than trying to eliminate it entirely, focus on developing strategies to manage and channel that energy in a productive way. Engage in stress-reducing activities, such as deep breathing exercises or mindfulness practices, to help you stay grounded and focused during the negotiation process.



The Global Professional Podcast

Anxiety when Negotiating - Episode 58 

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