Today we're talking about the word "setback" and a word that people commonly confuse with it, "drawback". I hope you find it a useful discussion.

Don't forget that if you're an international professional who want's to improve the way they use English at work then I help people like you every day, right here on iTalki. Feel free to book some of my time and let's get to work!

DAILY Business English VOCABULARY builder

I hope this doesn't cause you any setbacks!

Hinamatsuri is a holiday in Japan on which we celebrate the girls in our lives. We put out ornamental dolls, and eat tasty candy and chirashizushi.  Listen in to learn more about unique Japanese holidays

Crazy Japanese Culture

[Hinamatsuri🎎🌸] Wishing Health and Happiness to All Girls in Japan

Bienvenidos al podcast "aprende español hablando". En este sexto podcast, seguiremos aprendiendo más expresiones con ejemplos prácticos. En esta ocasión, aprenderemos varias expresiones relacionadas con las partes del cuerpo.

Aprende español con Manu

Sexto episodio de expresiones idiomáticas. Partes del cuerpo.

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

En el tercer episodio leeré el microrrelato "Mi Abuela hablaba italiano". Espero que te guste.

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Microrrelato "Mi Abuela hablaba italiano"

。。。。。。用兵作战的策略，最高明的是开战之前就已经用谋略使敌人屈服；其次是运用外交手段取得胜利；再次才是用武力去夺取胜利；攻打敌人的城池是最差的策略。。。。。。

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Presentation Nightmare? Vocabulary BS Holding You Hostage? (Knock It Off!)

So, you’re one of those… the type who crumbles at the thought of presenting in English? Giving up before you even try because of some pathetic excuse about your vocabulary?

Newsflash: Nobody cares. And frankly, neither should you.

You’re letting a lack of words cripple your career? Pitiful.

Well, I’m not going to coddle you. But I am going to give you a damn solution.

In today's podcast you'll learn how to:

I. Start Your Presentation (greet, introduce your purpose, show the outline and learn how to engage your audience.
2. Guide Your Audience Through Your Presentation (Use transitions to move from slide to slide, reffer to visuals when needed and much more!)
3. How to conclude in professiona manner
4. Open the floor for questions & answers.

 This isn’t some touchy-feely pep talk. This is about actionable strategies you can use immediately to succeed in any English presentation. So, quit whining and listen up. Your future depends on it!

#job interview #presentation preparation #successful communicator #leader #boss





 


The Habits of Women Growing Into Strong, Confident English Communicators

Presentation Nightmare? Vocabulary BS Holding You Hostage? (Knock It Off!). Episode 405.

American interviewers want to hear precise, simple, and clear answers. They don’t want to hear rambling or layered communication. Australians, Canadians, and Germans appreciate this communication style too.

On the other hand, Japanese, Korean, and Chinese interviewers are more likely to appreciate sophisticated, nuanced, and layered communication styles. 

In this episode, we dive into communication styles by nationality, and you’ll learn how to prepare for an interview with a hiring manager who expects concise answers.

If you’re accustomed to talking at length and rambling, modifying your communication style will take some effort. But, it’s possible if you follow the seven tips outlined in the episode. 

In this episode, you’ll also hear an example of a concise answer to the interview question, what would you do if you knew your boss was wrong about something? 

Episode originally published on December 24, 2020

Read the transcript at https://www.express-to-impress.com/interview-questions/

Theme music by Lucas Knutter. 

Infographics on Pinterest. 

Express to Impress

How to Answer Interview Questions Without Rambling

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