What makes someone good at their job? Skill is one thing, but there's more. 

In this episode, Nick helps you with this question that might come up in the IELTS test. 

IELTS with Nick - World Knowledge 

What are the most important qualities for success in a job?

The old (and new) topic, AI and chatGPT
Please note: this episode is nearly advance level, since the guest today is a professional programmer and the topics we talk are not so easy to be explained in easier Chinese :)

Blabla Chinese 

10. How will ChatGPT change our life_ ChatGPT会如何改变我们的生活？

Numbers 13-22, buy a ticket for public transport, ask politely & verb conjugations singular: (ich) komme, wohne, arbeite.
Paul is in a hurry to get to work on time. He needs to buy a ticket for the subway. But the ticket seller takes a lot of time ... The subway train is already coming. Will Paul still get it?

Here's how to get YOUR NAME on the next German Stories episode:
1) If not, launch the Apple Podcast app on your iPhone / iPad and tap the search icon (on top)
2) Search for “German Stories | Learn German with Stories”, and tap on our podcast
3) Once you're there, scroll down to "Ratings & Reviews", and tap "Write a Review" (or log in first)
4) Write us something nice and give us 5 stars :-)

German Stories | Learn German with Stories

5: Eine Fahrkarte bitte | A ticket please

This episode gives three idioms using the noun moon. Each idiom has three examples. Listen to hear how to use this idiom in your speech. 

Idiom Corner

Moon

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。

不知道大家是否了解，在中国，这个冬天，热带的海南三亚遇到了一个强劲的竞争对手，那就是东北的哈尔滨。

哈尔滨宏大壮丽的冰雪节，吸引了全国各地的游客争相前往游玩。这其中，南方的朋友们被亲切地称呼为“南方小土豆”。他们穿羽绒服的可爱样子，在大家眼中就像是胖乎乎的“小土豆”，在哈尔滨受到了极其热情的欢迎。

哈尔滨人的热情，让游客们赞不绝口，火遍了中国的互联网。没有见过雪的“南方小土豆”们满足了心愿，哈尔滨人的盛情款待，也使得哈尔滨的城市形象大大提高了。

媒体说，这真是一场双向奔赴，互相成就呀。

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。


了解liǎo jiě know; understand
强劲 qiáng jìng strong
竞争 jìng zhēng compete
对手 duì shǒu opponent
宏大 hóng dà grand
壮丽 zhuàng lì magnificent
争相 zhēng xiāng scramble to/for
称呼 chēng hū appellation
羽绒服 yǔ róng fú down jacket
赞不绝口 zàn bù jué kǒu full of praise
满足 mǎn zú satisfy
心愿 xīn yuàn wish
盛情款待 shèng qíng kuǎn dài treat sb with the utmost cordiality
双向奔赴 shuāng xiàng bēn fù go both ways

茶时话中文 Tea Time Chinese

茶时话中文 - 南方小土豆的冰雪之旅

Greetings everyone! You'll hear a brief intro on what this podcast is about and what kind of learners would benefit the most from it. I'll be making new episodes regularly so any ideas and opinions are welcome!

I Speak Mandarin Now

Introduction

One Minute Speaking Challenge - Birthday

Here are some questions to get you thinking in English - it's the key in your spoken English development ( or any other language you are learning )!

What was the best birthday you ever had?
How old were you?
Who was there, who did you invite?
Did you have it at home? Did you cook?
or you had it in a restaurant/ cafe?
Why was it the best birthday for you?
What feelings, emotions did you experience?
What were the gifts you were given?
Which one was the best one?
Who was the most memorable person at the party?

Simple questions but it'll take you a moment to think&answer.

Have a go, challenge yourself - there are many rewards in that - including your ptomotions, raising salary - making more money.

it's one step at a time, one day at a time towards your desired future.

Don't postpone or accept and exuse from yourself.

One minute speaking challenge - Challenge yourself to speak English daily!

One Minute Speaking Challenge - Birthday

Listen and repeat: zebra, zinnia, zebrafish, zebu, zucchini, zeppelin, zither, zipper, zoo, zen garden, zodiac 

Flashcards free download: https://supersimple.com/free-printables/captain-seasalt-and-the-abc-pirates-z-flashcards/

Super Simple Songs video: https://youtu.be/qoWS3UmHL6Q?si=sMX9sZEUWjXXCFo6

Book a class with me here: https://www.italki.com/en/teacher/13365914


Captain Seasalt And The ABC Pirates

Letter Z

MacAuley Culkin becomes a Dad again (no transcript today)