Is it as easy for you to make friends now as it was in primary school?

Speak English With Muki

Episode 9: Making Friends now versus in Primary school

Question:
1) 中国人喜欢去哪里旅游？
2）泰国怎么样？
3）你去过泰国吗？

文本：
       很多中国人喜欢去泰国旅游。从中国去泰国你可以坐火车，也可以坐飞机。为什么这么多人喜欢泰国呢？很多人去了都不想回来。
      泰国很漂亮， 那里天气和水都很好。那里有很多水果，很好吃很便宜。住在那里也不贵。那里的人们很友好，喜欢帮助人，还有很多美女和帅哥。


Merry's Channel（HSK 二）

HSK 二   去泰国旅游

Welcome ! ☀️

Because it’s summer — and to keep things feeling light and fun — this podcast channel aims to stay connected to French pronunciation. The episodes are short and straightforward, each focusing on how to pronounce essential French sounds that are tricky or commonly mispronounced.

Today's episode is about the pronunciation of the "es" at the end of French words.
➡️ Read the transcript while listening, to link the sounds to the spelling and also to do the little pronunciation exercice at the end.

TRANSCRIPTION :
Bonjour ! Tu vas bien ? Moi je vais super bien !

Aujourd’hui on va pratiquer un son qui s’écrit “es” et qui se prononce “euh” ou des fois “é”.

Il se prononce toujours “euh” quand il est à la fin d’un mot comme par exemple : petites. Le “euh” est discret: lavandes, tentes, tables, robes, grandes, petites …
On ne dit pas : petités ou grandés. On dit petites, grandes.

Attention les possessifs et les articles avec “es” se prononcent : les, des, mes, tes, ses.

Donc on va dire : les petites filles / les grandes vacances.

Allez, maintenant le quiz final !
So, you will speak just after I say the number. A blank will give you time to speak. Then listen to my pronunciation. Read number 2 and listen to the pronunciation again. Keep going like that.
Prêt ? C’est parti !
1: Les robes
2: Mes valises
3: Tes grandes lunettes
4: Les petites vacances
5: Des belles plages
6: Les grandes tables
7: Mes belles chemises
8: Tes énormes voitures
9: Des grandes sandales
10: Des bonnes glaces

Et voilà c’est tout pour aujourd’hui. Allez on se revoit au prochain épisode ! A bientôt !


French Pronunciation to go

Pronunciation of the "es" at the end of French words

Describo mi experiencia de ser profesor en el norte de India... yo enseñaba solamente español, pero aprendía muchísima más...

AUDIO-ARTÍCULOS (Nivel B2-C1)

"APRENDER EN INDIA" Mi experiencia como profesor.

learn the greetings in french and repeat when i say " your turn " :) 

𝗗𝗢 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗔𝗞 𝗙𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗔𝗜𝗦 ? 😉

The french greetings

他专心地看着，随后又说：“我不要，这只羊已经病得很重了。给我重新画一只。”
He looked at it carefully, then he said:“No. This sheep is already very sickly. Make me another.”

我又画了起来。
So I made another drawing.
我的这位朋友天真可爱地笑了，并且客气地拒绝道：
My friend smiled gently and indulgently.

你看，你画的不是小羊，是头公羊，还有犄角呢。
“You see yourself,” he said, “that this is not a sheep. This is a ram. It has horns.”
于是我又重新画了一张。
So then I did my drawing over once more.

这副画同前几副一样又被拒绝了。
But it was rejected too, just like the others.
这一只太老了。我想要一只能活得很长的羊。
This one is too old. I want a sheep that will live a long time.

我不耐烦了。因为我急于要检修发动机，
By this time my patience was exhausted, because I was in a hurry to start taking my engine apart.
于是就草草画了这张画，并且匆匆地对他说道：
So I tossed off this drawing. And I threw out an explanation with it.
这是一只箱子，你要的羊就在里面。
This is only his box. The sheep you asked for is inside.


这时我十分惊奇地看到我的这位小评判员喜笑颜开。他说：
I was very surprised to see a light break over the face of my young judge:


这正是我想要的，你说这只羊需要很多草吗？
That is exactly the way I wanted it! Do you think that this sheep will have to have a great deal of grass?
为什么问这个呢？
Why?
因为我那里地方非常小
Because where I live everything is very small.
我给你画的是一只很小的小羊，地方小也够喂养它的。
“There will surely be enough grass for him,” I said. “It is a very small sheep that I have given you.”
他把脑袋靠近这张画。“并不像你说的那么小。瞧！它睡着了”
He bent his head over the drawing:“Not so small that– Look! He has gone to sleep.


就这样，我认识了小王子。
And that is how I made the acquaintance of the little prince.

小王子-The Little Prince-Read in Chinese

小王子第五章：结识小王子

Read the podcast here >> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TzFMVGG11mpCOpLzLAFVNBA4q4IE7I6A/view?usp=sharing

Lisa's Podcast

Learn to Like and Accept Your ‘English Voice’ 

Title: Decoding Common Leadership Phrases: A Guide to Effective Business Communication

Leaders often rely on certain phrases to convey messages, inspire action, and foster collaboration. These phrases, though seemingly simple, carry significant weight and can make or break a leader's effectiveness. Understanding the nuances behind these common leadership phrases is essential for fostering positive relationships and driving success in various business scenarios.

1. "Let's touch base"

2. "Think outside the box"

3. "We're in this together": Building a sense of unity and camaraderie among team members is crucial for achieving common goals. This phrase emphasizes collective responsibility and fosters a supportive work culture. Authenticity is key here; leaders must demonstrate their commitment to teamwork through their actions.

4. "Lead by example"

5. "It's a learning opportunity"

6. "Stay laser-focused"

7. "Let's brainstorm"

8. "Own your mistakes"

9. "Communicate with clarity"

10. "Celebrate our successes"


In conclusion, mastering common leadership phrases is essential for effective business communication. By understanding the nuances behind these phrases and employing them strategically, leaders can inspire their teams, foster collaboration, and drive success in various business scenarios. However, authenticity, clarity, and consistency are paramount in ensuring these phrases resonate with employees and contribute to a positive work culture.

The Global Professional Podcast

Episode 66

In this episode I have a talk with Jania Alvarez, an Italki tutor from Mexico, about social networks, the good and the bad.

Remember that I teach Spanish in italki, you can book a class for more information you can see it on my profile and you can also book a class with my partner Jania Alvarez in this link that I share.

https://www.italki.com/teacher/6844238