Beginner Chinese Listening

Mother's Day in Chinese

Persuasion shouldn't be avoided. It's a good thing. Businesses need to be persuasive.  Whether it's securing a new client, rallying a team, or negotiating a deal, the ability to influence and inspire action is paramount. 

The good news? Persuasion isn't about manipulation. It's about understanding your audience and crafting messages that resonate with their needs and goals. Here's how to hone your persuasive communication skills:

Tailor your message to resonate with the specific interests and motivations of your audience. Research their background, challenges, and communication style. 

People care about how something improves their situation.  Instead of listing features, explain how your product or service solves a specific problem or fulfills a desired outcome. 

Back up your claims with credible statistics, case studies, and testimonials. Data adds weight to your arguments and builds trust. 

Weave compelling narratives that illustrate your points and connect with your audience on an emotional level. Stories are memorable and foster empathy. 

Persuasion is a two-way street. Pay close attention to your audience's concerns and questions. Address them directly and demonstrate your willingness to understand their perspective.

Avoid jargon and technical terms. Use strong verbs, active voice, and concise language to ensure your message is easily understood. 

Speak with conviction and enthusiasm. Projecting confidence makes your arguments more believable and inspires trust. 

Your body language and tone of voice play a significant role in persuasion. Make eye contact, maintain good posture, and speak with a clear, steady voice. 

Clearly articulate the action you desire from your audience. Do you want them to sign a contract, invest in a project, or simply consider your point of view? 


The Global Professional Podcast

Persuasion and Business Communication Explained - Episode 59

How to pronounce different clothes names? 
衣物名称
学会后，说说今天你穿的是什么？

完整视频，移步Youtube 
https://youtube.com/shorts/0O_FF30raAU


中文小课堂

一分钟学会衣物名称

こんにちは、あかりです。「本音(ほんね)」と「建前(たてまえ)」について、聞(き)いたことがありますか？

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Slow Japanese

Episode #70 - What is “Honne” and “Tatemae”?

Всем привет!
Hello, Russian Language Learners!
Salut, les amis!

This is 1-minute (or so) podcast on Survival Phrases when you need to buy some medicine in a pharmacy. We all may have headaches or stomachaches on a trip. Even though you might already know how to do shopping in Russian or ask for directions but if you are not well, it’s a relief when you know what to say to the pharmacist in the nearest pharmacy. (Believe me, it’s on every corner!)  
A piece of advice! Check on the internet Russian analogs of medicine that you are used to buy in your home country. 

Ваш иногда страдающий от мигрени преподаватель, Елена.


1-minute Survival Russian for Travelling (A1-A2)

Как покупать лекарство в аптеке_How to buy medicine in a pharmacy

¡Bienvenidos! Somos Maria y Pablo y en este cuarto episodio conoceremos uno de los platos más típicos de Cali y su Departamento, el Valle del Cauca. ¿Has probado este plato o quizás te gustaría probarlo? Cuéntanos en un comentario o un mensaje tu experiencia. 

Te invitamos a conocernos más en: 

📍 María: https://linktr.ee/spanishwithmariap  
📍 Pablo: https://linktr.ee/pabloalejos 


Maria & Pablo Spanish

4. El Sancocho Valluno 🍲 Colombia

Understanding the most common prefixes and suffixes in English is a great way to build your vocabulary. In this blog post, I cover how we form adjectives in English using "-y" as a suffix.  

For the full text of the article, go to https://www.difficultenglishexplained.com/adjectives-that-end-with-y/.

For a visualizer, go to:  https://youtu.be/eWxfzuEqlvs.

Difficult English Explained

Adjectives that end with "-y"

听众朋友你们好，欢迎来到茶时话中文，我是Penny。这是一个纯中文话题节目，我来和你用中文聊聊生活中有意思的话题，同时学习一些汉语词汇。让我们一边喝茶一边聊起来吧。

最近，中国的互联网上悄悄掀起了一股热潮，那就是逃离一线城市，回到家乡创业。一些创业成功的年轻人把他们的故事拍成视频放到网上，引发很多人的关注。这是怎么回事呢？

中国的一线城市，也就是北京、上海、广州和深圳的工作和生活的压力非常大，这是众所周知的事实。这几年，随着中国城市化过程接近尾声，大城市的年轻人也开始悄悄掀起了一小波回乡潮。他们不仅是厌倦了大城市的种种弊病，也向往着乡村生活的归园田居、诗和远方。很多大学生毕业后回到家乡进行农业生产，带领家乡的人们致富。但是也有年轻人回乡不仅仅是种植农作物，还开发了更多的有趣内容。

春天一家是疫情开始的时候从上海回到乡村的。疫情三年，他们几乎没有带过口罩，每天生活在蓝天白云、绿树河流的美景中。仅仅是这一点，就让所有人心生羡慕。三年来，他们改造羊圈建成房屋，院子种满鲜花，还在地里种菜，建乡村图书馆，到后来的设计研学项目，邀请城里的孩子来乡村体验生活。他们的视频不仅获得几十万人的观看，还被中国的中央电视台多次采访、录节目。看着他们用双手辛勤劳动，创造美好生活，在大城市打拼的同龄人纷纷留下羡慕的评语。

他们用自己的智慧，创造了充满希望的和可能性的生活。同时，获得了国家“乡村振兴“政策的扶持和广泛的赞誉。我相信，未来中国的农村是一片创业和生活的广阔天地，更多年轻有为的回乡人将把乡村建设得更美好。让我们拭目以待！

好了，希望你喜欢今天的内容，这里是茶时话中文，我是Penny，我们下次见。

掀起热潮xiān qǐ rè cháo set off a wave
创业 chuàng yè start a business
尾声 wěi shēng epilogue
弊病 bì bìng malady
归园田居 guī yuán tián jū return home of the countryside
诗和远方 shī hé yuǎn fāng poetry and far-off field; ideal life
疫情 yì qíng Covid Pandamic
羡慕 xiàn mù envy
研学 yán xué study tour
乡村振兴xiāng cūn zhèn xīng Rural Revitalization (Policy)
赞誉 zàn yù praise
拭目以待 shì mù yǐ dài wait and see