《1491》- Charles C Mann
《The Picture of Dorian Gray》*not Portrait - Oscar Wilde
《撒哈拉的故事》- 三毛 (sān máo)

Chillchat (Learn Chinese and Chill)

Chat About 'READING' in Chinese: Our Favorite Books & Authors

Listen to this conversation and how the wedding is going to get arranged, who is getting married and who is coming! 

Aprende árabe con Radia 

The wedding day

Vocabulary Words

1 . Comfortable
Definition: Feeling relaxed or at ease; free from worry or discomfort.
Example Sentence: It’s important to feel comfortable when introducing yourself to new people in a networking event.

2 . Authentic
Definition: Genuine, real, or true; not fake or copied.
Example Sentence: People appreciate authentic conversations rather than those filled with insincere attempts to impress.

3 . Impression
Definition: An idea, feeling, or opinion about something or someone, usually formed after a brief encounter.
Example Sentence: Your first impression can make a big difference in how someone perceives you.

4 . Referral
Definition: The act of directing someone to a person or place for assistance or information.
Example Sentence: A strong referral can help you get a job interview at your dream company.

5 . Opportunity
Definition: A set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something; a chance for success or advancement.
Example Sentence: Networking can open up new opportunities in your career.

Discussion Questions

1 . When do you feel most comfortable meeting new people?

2 . Why is it important to be authentic when networking?

3 . How can you make a strong first impression when introducing yourself?

4 . Have you ever received a referral that helped you in your career?

5 . What is one opportunity that you wish you had taken in the past?

Business English Podcast

Ep #1 - Networking Strategies

Poema de Federico García-Lorca del Romancero Gitano

POEMAS DE FEDERICO GARCÍA-LORCA

ROMANCE SONÁMBULO

Learn to talk about homes! This lesson is all you need in order to feel comfortable talking about homes. We cover: 1) types of homes 2) home amenities 3) how to list advantages and disadvantages 4) home descriptions 
Perfect for intermediate students!
Enjoy!

New English US

What's your dream home?

将帅是国君的辅佐，辅佐得周详严密，国家就必定强盛；辅佐有疏漏，国家就必然衰弱。
 
国君对军队的危害大体有三种：不了解军队不可以进攻而命令进攻，不了解军队不能撤退而强令军队撤退，这叫做束缚军队；不懂得军中事务却要干预军队的管理事务，将士们会无所适从；不懂得军队作战的权宜机变，却要干预军队的指挥，将士就会产生疑虑。如果军队既无所适从，又疑虑重重，其他诸侯国就会趁机兴兵作难。这就叫做自乱其军，自取其败。因此，以下五种情况可预见获胜：懂得什么情况下可以与敌作战，什么情况下不能与敌作战的，能够获胜；懂得根据兵力的多寡而灵活采取不同战略战术的，能够获胜；将帅与士兵同心同德、同仇敌忾的，能够获胜；以有备之师对付疏懈之敌的，能够获胜；将帅有组织指挥才能而国君又不妄加干预的，能够获胜。这五者是作战取胜的根本条件。
 
所以说：既了解敌方情况，又了解自己情况，才能常胜不败；不了解敌方情况，只了解自己情况，胜败的几率均等；既不了解敌方情况，又不了解自己情况，那每战必败。


《孙子兵法》

《孙子兵法》10

This episode introduces three idioms that use the word apple. Listen to the examples to hear how to use them. Please send me a message if you would like a copy of the audio script.

Idiom Corner

Apple

Halo semua! Selamat pagi, siang, sore dan malam! 
Akhir-akhir ini saya sangat sibuk, jadi hanya punya sedikit waktu untuk membuat podcast. Maaf ya! 
Oh iya, hari sabtu akhir minggu lalu, saya pergi dengan teman saya ke museum kereta. Saya mendapat tiket cuma-cuma dari teman saya itu. “Cuma-cuma” artinya “gratis”, “free”, atau di Bahasa Jepang artinya “無料”. Wah, saya senang banget! Kami sangat menikmati hari itu. Kami juga makan di restoran yang terkenal dengan cumi-cumi goreng! Haha… “Cumi-cumi” adalah “イカ” di Bahasa Jepang, dan “squid” di Bahasa Inggris. Hari itu sangat menyenangkan! Tiket cuma-cuma dan makan cumi-cumi! Lain kali saya mau makan cumi-cumi cuma-cuma! Kalian bisa mengerti artinya? Haha…. Ok, hari ini sampai di sini ya, dadah! 


Akhir minggu

Cuma-cuma

Un episodio lleno de construcciones que narran la historia de Colombia como amalgama de culturas, pensamientos y modos de ser y habitar el mundo. 
En el siguiente google docs encontrarán el artículo del podcast y algunas fotografías de distintas construcciones en épocas diferentes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HQYl66bsQbhd7k-Funmx8P9W-dLJiIkvRn4cRdC41QI/edit