In this episode, we’ll explore the difference between 收到 (shōudào) and 接受 (jiēshòu)! At first glance, they might both translate to “receive” or “accept” in English, but in Chinese, they have distinct meanings. One is more objective, while the other involves personal acceptance. Want to know how to use them correctly? Tune in and learn with real-life examples!

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Receive or Accept? 收到 vs 接受

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 — Oi, com licença, estou perdida. Você pode me ajudar?

— Sim, pode falar!

— Onde fica a estação de metrô?

— Você vira a esquerda e segue direto por duas quadras. Na primeira entrada você vai ver a estação de metrô mais para frente.

— Entendi. Muito obrigado!

— Nada! Qualquer coisa é só perguntar que o pessoal informa.


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 Estou perdido! — SMALL TALK IN PORTUGUESE (B1-C1 LEVEL)

it's all Greek to me!

Verb to want 

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第二部分：
于是你听到了风的歌声慢慢暖了
于是你看到了地的画布渐渐绿了
于是柳丝在舞、燕子在飞
于是桃花红了、杏花白了、油菜花黄了
于是姹紫嫣红、流光溢彩
中国在写着一首关于春天的诗了


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Yuka has her first dinner with her Korean host family.

At the table, she learns one of the most important Korean expressions:
“잘 먹겠습니다.”
But pronunciation matters.
It’s not “Jar Mokgesseumnida” 😄

In this episode, we explore:
✨ The real meaning of “잘 먹겠습니다” and “잘 먹었습니다”
✨ How Koreans gently correct pronunciation
✨ Common phrases used during family meals
✨ Why food and politeness are deeply connected in Korean culture
✨ When to say “안녕히 주무세요”

This episode goes beyond vocabulary —
you’ll experience the warmth of a Korean family dinner.

📺 Study with subtitles on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/FhAw6m0BQ_o

🌍 Multilingual subtitles available

[Audiobook] Yuka’s Korean Life Diary 

EP1-4  Korean Mealtime Expressions Explained |“잘 먹겠습니다”

I popoli d'Europa (A2-B1)
Comprensione e apprendimento :

1. Come si chiamano gli spostamenti, in nuovi territori, di grandi gruppi di persone?
2. Cos'è una cultura?
3. Quali sono gli elementi più importanti di una cultura?
4. Le società multietniche sono un fenomeno dei tempi antichi? Vero o falso.

Daya's language corner (ITALIAN)

I popoli d'Europa (A2-B1) - esercizio di comprensione

Seguir una dieta saludable te aporta muchísimos beneficios como los siguientes... 
-Ayuda mucho a tu sistema inmunológico. Tu sistema inmune se defiende mejor cuando estas bien alimentado, por lo que una dieta saludable te  ayudará a combatir las enfermedades.
-Controla tu colesterol y tu glucosa.  Las dietas poco saludables suelen elevar tu colesterol y esto a futuro te puede ocasionar diabetes.
-Te ayuda a evitar problemas digestivos. La comida poco saludable puede ocasionar problemas en tu  digestión, por eso es recomendable introducir fibra en la dieta para digerir mejor los alimentos.
-Mejora tu estado de ánimo. Algunos nutrientes como el hierro, el ácido fólico o las vitaminas te ayudan  a mejorar tu  estado de ánimo y también a ver las cosas de una manera más positiva.
-Te ayuda a reducir el riesgo de enfermedades cardiovasculares. La ingesta excesiva de grasas puede producir enfermedades cardiovasculares, pero con  una dieta saludable en la que se controlen las grasas y se prioricen las frutas y las verduras, los riesgos serán más bajos. 
Following a healthy diet brings you many benefits such as the following...
- Helps your immune system a lot. Your immune system defends itself better when you are well nourished, so a healthy diet will help you fight disease.
Control your cholesterol and glucose. Unhealthy diets tend to raise your cholesterol and this can cause diabetes in the future.
- Helps you avoid digestive problems. Unhealthy food can cause problems in your digestion, so it is advisable to introduce fiber into the diet to better digest food.
-Improve your mood. Some nutrients such as iron, folic acid or vitamins help you to improve your mood and also to see things in a more positive way.
-Helps you reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. Excessive intake of fats can lead to cardiovascular disease, but with a healthy diet in which fats are controlled and fruits and vegetables are prioritized, the risks will be lower.

Puro Español con Andy 

Beneficios de una dieta saludable

Company culture matters. A common reason people are motivated to switch jobs is a desire for a different company culture. When employees fit into the culture of a company, they not only feel more comfortable, like they are at their home away from home, but they are happier, more engaged, and more productive. 

In this episode, I walk you through questions to identify the type of culture you want in a company. You'll hear some of the most memorable and shocking answers I've heard from clients as we've talked about company culture. Then, I share steps that you can take to find companies with attractive cultures. Finally, I share what to do during a job interview to detect the culture of the company. You'll learn what to look for and questions to ask your interviewers. The episode concludes with definitions for nine idioms and phrases for English language learners.

Episode originally published on April 24, 2020.
Transcript available at https://www.express-to-impress.com/culture-of-a-company/. 
Infographics from this episode are at https://www.pinterest.com/ExpresstoImpress/. 