Chinese for beginners

汉语拼音的声母和韵母(1) Initials and Finals of Chinese Pinyin (1)

洛阳城里见秋风，欲作家书意万重。复恐匆匆说不尽，行人临发又开封。

洛阳城又一次到了秋风吹起的日子，客居异乡，不知家里的亲人生活得怎么样了。想要写一封家书报个平安，可想说的话实在太多，竟不知从何说起。
写好了信，可又怕匆忙之间没将自己要说的话表达出来。在捎家书的人快要出发时，又一次把家书拆开来进行检阅。

最美古诗词Chinese poetry

秋思

日本人のニックネームのつけ方についてお話ししました😊

Nihongo Hiyori | Japanese Podcast

#121 ニックネームのつけ方 Nickname

냉장고에 케이크가 있던데 누구 거야?
冰箱里有块蛋糕, 那是谁的?

그거 내 거야. 후배가 나에게 줬어.
那是我的。学弟给我的。

안쪽에 초코 비스킷이 들어있네, 
맛있어 보이는데. 한 입 먹어봐도 될까?
里面有巧克力饼干, 
看起来很好吃。我可以尝一口吗?

당연하지!
那当然！

*어휘
냉장고 冰箱
케이크 蛋糕
남자후배 学弟
초코 비스킷 巧克力饼干

[YOON] 1분 한국어

냉장고에 케이크가 있던데 누구 거야? 冰箱里有块蛋糕, 那是谁的?

这里是one minute Chinese, 每天一分钟，中文很轻松(qing1song1, light soft)！ 我们一起听一分钟，想一分钟，说一分钟，今天的话题是重复(chong2fu4, repeat)。
重复的意思是一次又一次地做同样的事情，比如你说一次对不起，又说一次对不起，我们就可以说，你重复在说对不起。
那么，如果我每天都在重复做一件事情，会有什么结果（jie2guo3, consequence）？会发生什么呢？比如每天早上起来跑步。对，我会养成（yang3cheng2,cultivate）一个习惯(xi2guan4, habit)，跑步是一个好习惯，人们把这样的重复叫做坚持(jian1chi2, persevere in)！
但是如果我每天去酒吧(jiu3ba1, bar)喝酒到天亮，白天睡觉，这就是一个坏习惯，这样的重复，也被叫做堕落(duo4luo4, degenerate)。
坚持或者堕落，这两种重复都有很强大(qiang2da4, powerful)的力量(li4liang4, power)，它们都能改变一个人，一群人，一个国家，甚至一个世界。
你的生活里，有什么是重复在做的吗？它的力量很大哦,你知道怎么驾驭（jia4yu4, control, dominate, master）它吗？

One minute Chinese

Episode 2  Repeat 重复的力量

Learn the basic vocabulary and expressions that deal with clothes and fashion.

Learn Basic French Podcast

Learn Basic French: Les vêtements (clothes)

In this introductory episode, I’ll explain how this podcast will go beyond dictionary definitions and challenge the idea that two words can actually have exactly the same meaning.

I’m your host Emma, an Italki teacher with four years’ experience in editing and teaching writing skills. I’m bringing my passion for the intricacies of the English language to this podcast, where I’ll explain the subtle, pragmatic differences between a pair of synonyms each week. 

This might mean, for example, that one of the two words is more formal than the other, or creates more of a negative meaning, or has specific connotations that mean it’s only suitable for a certain topic, or level, or audience.

So, when you’re writing your next email, chapter, letter, or essay, you can feel confident that you’re choosing the perfect word for the situation.

So, get your magnifying glass and join me on this investigation into vocabularly!

No Such Thing as a Synonym

00: Introduction


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A business coach, like myself, can be a valuable asset in combating job insecurity within a company. They can work with managers to develop transparent communication strategies, ensuring employees understand their roles and the company's direction. Additionally, the coach can guide managers in crafting career development plans for employees, fostering a sense of growth and opportunity. By creating a culture that values continuous learning and clear communication, business coaches empower employees and mitigate the anxieties associated with job insecurity.

The Global Professional Podcast

Job Insecurity - Episode 101

In this episode of "English Learners Boost," we explore "The Advantages of Taking a Break." Discover how taking breaks can enhance productivity, reduce stress, and boost creativity. Learn practical tips and real-life examples to incorporate effective breaks into your daily routine. Plus, don't miss our special segment on how to improve your English skills with personalized lessons through my iTalki profile. Tune in and find out why taking a break is a smart strategy for achieving your goals!