南(方) nán (fānɡ) n. south, southern part
北方   běi fānɡ    n. north, northern part

xiǎolì：xiàgèyuèwǒqùlǚyóu，nǐnénggēnwǒyīqǐqùma？
xiǎogāng：wǒháiméixiǎnghǎone。nǐjuédenǎérzuìhǎowánér？
xiǎolì：nánfānga，wǒmenqùniánjiùshìzhègèshíhòuqùde。
xiǎogāng：nánfāngtàirèle，běifānghǎoyīxiē，bùlěngyěbùrè。

小丽：下个月我去旅游，你能跟我一起去吗？
小刚：我还没想好呢。你觉得哪儿最好玩儿？
小丽：南方啊，我们去年就是这个时候去的。
小刚：南方太热了，北方好一些，不冷也不热。


HSK3--materials and exercises for listenning, reading and speaking

聊旅游计划  liáolǚyóujìhuà

Make a self-introduction, have a small talk, give a short answer, public speaking is everywhere to see in life.
How do you feel when you hear nervous people presenting?
How to cope with anxiety symptoms?
This episode will offer you a hand.

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【CN】“单身狗”是一个网络俚语，特指没有恋爱对象的人，用来形容单身的人。Lily已经不是单身狗了，你们呢？
【pinyin】“ dān shēn gǒu ” shì yī gè wǎng luò lǐ yǔ ， tè zhǐ méi yǒu liàn ài duì xiàng de rén ， yòng lái xíng róng dān shēn de rén 。Lily yǐ jīng bù shì dān shēn gǒu le ， nǐ mén ne ？
【EN】"single dog" is an internet slang, especially for people who have no love object. It is used to describe single people.Lily is not single dog anymore, are you guys?

Lily-Buzzwords/Idioms/Slang-【Lily-中国 Italki Id:8877492 Chinese Tutor】

第10集-单身狗（Single dog/Damn single）-learn Chinese with Lily

In this story, a Ferrari named Rarri gets an offer that’s hard to refuse. But what will the consequences be? This is Part 2 of 6.  

It was 7:25am when Rarri rolled into the large garage located at the race track. It was here where the racing cars got tuned up and repaired. Rarri’s number one competitor was waiting for him: a Mercedes racing car. 

“Good of you to meet me here,” said the Mercedes. 

“Why did you call me here?” said Rarri. 

“I just wanted to have a friendly talk.” 

The Mercedes was leaking arrogance and superiority. Rarri didn’t respond, but slightly revved his engine. 

“Listen Rarri, I’ll cut to the chase. I’ve got all the money I’ll ever need. Enough to feed generations of Mercedes. That’s not why I race. I race for the glory. And as you know, I have quite a reputation.” 

Rarri said, “You called me here to boast about your success?” 

“I’ve been watching you closely, Mr. Ferrari. You’ve performed quite well, winning so many races. But you know you can’t beat me, and I won’t let you. That cup is mine.” 

“We’ll see who is the faster car and better driver soon.” 

“Maybe, but I’d rather settle things today. I have an offer for you. You lose on purpose and I’ll give you half the prize money. Second place is nothing to be ashamed of.” 

Rarri’s mind immediately flashed to his family. They all depended on Rarri to win this race. They had been so supportive, encouraging him day and night to train harder. 

Mercedes saw that Rarri was contemplating and he said, “I heard a little rumour that you’re feeling a bit nervous about the big race. Something about wind and snow. Would I be right?” 

“I’m not worried about snow,” said Rarri, trying to be brave. “But I care very much about my family, and they need this money. I’ll think about your offer and let you know before the big race.” 

“Listen here, little race car. I respect you, but you must know, if you don’t accept my gracious offer, there’ll be consequences… You’ve got 24 hours.”

Being a Cloud

Rarri the Ferrari 

Dir ist bestimmt aufgefallen, das Muttersprachler das „en“ stumm sagen. Es klingt weilweise wie verschluckt. Am besten lernst du die Aussprache mit -en wenn du genau an der Stelle, wo du -en sagen solltest, deinen Mund mit der Hand zumachst, oder mit deinen Fingern deine Lippen aneinanderpresst. Ich habe den Text mit dem Schwerpunkt en-Endungen einmal langsam, dann schneller vorgelesen. 

Viel Spaß beim Zuhören, Erkennen und Mitlesen:

Eines Morgens beschlossen die beiden Kinder, einen Drachen steigen zu lassen. Sie liefen zum Garten, um die Schnur zu holen. Mit freudigen Gesichtern begannen sie, den Drachen zusammenzubauen. Dann gingen sie auf die Wiese, wo der Wind die Bäume bewegte.

„Wir müssen ihn höher fliegen lassen!“, rief einer von ihnen. Gemeinsam hielten sie die Schnur fest, bis der Drachen tanzend in den Himmel stieg. Die Wolken schienen greifbar, die Vögel flogen davon.

Am Abend, nachdem die Sonne untergegangen war, saßen sie erschöpft am Feuer. „Das war ein unvergesslicher Tag!“, sagten beide, bevor sie zufrieden einschliefen.

Aussprachehilfe 

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En este episodio de mi podcast Keep promises! (Manten tus promesas), Les contare lo que pienso sobre llevar un diario, mi experiencia y por qué llevar un diario es una buena idea para mejorar en el aprendizaje de idiomas. Explico cómo escribir en el diario de manera regular y constante te ayuda a practicar el idioma y a desarrollar tu fluidez y vocabulario. También hablo sobre cómo el diario te permite reflexionar sobre tu progreso y registrar nuevas palabras y expresiones que aprendas. Además, doy algunas ideas sobre qué escribir en el diario y cómo hacerlo de manera efectiva. Si estás aprendiendo un idioma y quieres mejorar tu fluidez y vocabulario, ¡este episodio es para ti!

Talk Time with Jhon!

¿Es un diario algo productivo?

道听途说是不负责任，不道德的行为。在日常生活中，我们要对听来的消息加以辨别，要有自己的判断。不要轻易相信，更不要轻易传播。

汉语云  Chinese cloud

成语故事道听途说

Critical Interview Prep Mistakes You Can’t Afford to Make!

1. FOcusing too much on technical skills. While technical skills are essential, employers value soft skills that demonstrate your ability to work effectively in a team and contribute to the company’s success.

2. Responsed to questions are too generic.  Sure you can use the S.T.A.R. method but remember to touch the interviewers with emotions. Facts tell but stories sell. Use emotions!

Last but not least, a crucial, yet often overlooked aspect of interview preparation is aligning your values and goals with the company’s mission, vision, and values. Demonstrating this alignment effectively showcases your suitability and strengthens your candidacy.

Let’s connect to discuss how my coaching services can further support your career path.


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Today we're talking about a phrasal verb that you can use to talk about those times that you don't know what to say. Those moments in meetings or presentations when someone asks you a question, or you get to a challenging part of what you're saying and you stop talking. You just can't find the right words. Maybe you'll find this a useful phrasal verb to describe what sometimes happens to many of us!