In this podcast, I cover the history and meaning of the following idioms:
   * to be taken aback
   * by and large
   * to be left high and dry

For a transcript, please see https://www.difficultenglishexplained.com/nautical-idioms-part-1/.

Difficult English Explained

Nautical Idioms in English, Part 1:  What Do they Mean and Where Did They Come from?

子どもの頃の遊びについてお話ししました😊

Nihongo Hiyori | Japanese Podcast

#125 子どもの頃の遊び Childhood Games

Enjoy this wonderful, short dialogue between colleagues.

English Conversation/Dialogue

I'm not sure pt3

『日本語能力試験」対策＿日本語総まとめN3（語彙）』アスク出版
テキストを読んでいきます。
一回に1日ずつ読んでいきます。
今日は、第1週４日目です。


N3合格

N3　語彙　第1週4日目

会話で使える日本語のphraseをご紹介します！

Japanese Phrases

肌寒い　hadasamui

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。

今天的话题是中国的宠物经济。近十年来，随着中国人民生活水平的提高，越来越多的中国人开始饲养宠物。中国的宠物经济也越来越蓬勃发展，形成了涵盖宠物方方面面的“一条龙”服务。包括宠物饲养场、宠物医院、宠物美容院，宠物寄养点甚至宠物殡葬服务。养宠大军的不断扩大，使得宠物经济前景广阔。

在中国，尤其在大城市，单身人群越来越多，许多独居的年轻人或是老年人喜欢养一只猫咪或者狗狗作伴。宠物医生、宠物美容师、宠物摄影师，宠物寄养师、训犬师，宠物派对、宠物spa馆，甚至宠物瑜伽纷纷走俏。

有句话说的好，爱ta就爱一辈子，因为ta的生命中只有你。动物也通人性，养他就给他一辈子的承诺，不要抛弃、遗弃你的猫咪或者狗狗。这是我认为盈利的宠物经济背后，最重要的部分。你说呢？

欢迎留言，感谢收听，希望你喜欢，我们下次见。

宠物chǒng wù （pet）
饲养 sì yang （feeding; raising;）
蓬勃发展 péng bó fā zhǎn （flourish; booming; explosion;）
一条龙服务 （one-stop service; one-package service）
寄养 jì yǎng（fosterage）
殡葬 bìn zàng （funeral and interment）
单身 dān shēn （bachelordom）
独居 dú jū（live alone）
训犬师 xùn quǎn shī （Dog Handler or Trainer）
走俏 zǒu qiào （popular）
通人性 tōng rén xìng  （perceive human emotion）
承诺chéng nuò (commitment )
盈利的 yíng lì de (lucrative; profitable)

茶时话中文 Tea Time Chinese

茶时话中文 - 宠物经济在中国

In this episode, I teach you 5 common phrasal verbs using the word "Put" so you can sound like a native speaker! 

✔️ Put into 
✔️ Put aside 
✔️ Put forward
✔️ Put back
✔️ Put off

👉 Book a class with me: https://italki.com/teacher/8476284

Stairway to English: Short easy to understand episodes to improve your English grammar and fluency

How much effort do you put into your studies?! 5 Phrasal Verbs Using the Word "Put"

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Practice Listening, Reading & Comprehension

DUMBPHONES

Clara, a brilliant data analyst with a mind for numbers, walked into my office looking like a storm cloud. Networking events were her kryptonite. "I freeze up," she confessed, "Small talk? Forget it! I just stand there awkwardly, feeling like a total outsider."

Clara's shyness was hindering her career. Her analytical skills were top-notch, but promotions often went to colleagues who could "schmooze" with decision-makers. I knew I could help.

Our first step was reframing networking. Instead of a dreaded chore, we saw it as an opportunity to connect with people who shared her passion for data. We practiced "elevator pitches" - concise introductions highlighting her expertise. We focused on open-ended questions, like "What's the biggest data challenge you're facing?" to spark engaging conversations.

Next, we tackled the "shy freeze." Role-playing helped Clara practice making eye contact, smiling warmly, and using active listening techniques like nodding and acknowledging what the other person said. We even practiced "exit strategies" - polite ways to excuse herself from a conversation when she felt overwhelmed.

The turning point came when I suggested Clara volunteer at a data analysis conference.  She'd be interacting with people who shared her interests, but in a less intimidating setting.  It worked! Clara's passion for data analysis shone through, and she ended up having stimulating conversations with attendees.

The next networking event was a different story. Armed with her practiced pitch and newfound confidence, Clara actively approached people, discussed data trends, and even shared a few insights herself. She even left with a business card from a potential mentor!

Today, Clara is a networking pro.  She still gets nervous, but she no longer lets shyness hold her back.  Clara's story proves that anyone can become a confident networker with the right tools and a supportive coach.