Positive thoughts for the New Year!
This is from a blog post I wrote at the start of 2021, but I think it is still really important now.

The Social Evolutionary

Last year was bad? Let's remember the good things.

Littérature avec Isa

La courbe de tes yeux

花儿咳嗽了一阵。
The flower coughed.
但并不是由于感冒。
But it was not because she had a cold.
她终于对他说道：“我方才真蠢。请你原谅我。希望你能幸福。”
"I have been silly," she said to him, at last. "I ask your forgiveness. Try to be happy... "
花儿对他毫不抱怨，他感到很惊讶。
He was surprised by this absence of reproaches.
他举着罩子，不知所措地伫立在那里。
He stood there all bewildered, the glass globe held arrested in midair.
他不明白她为什么会这样温柔恬静。
He did not understand this quiet sweetness.
“的确，我爱你。”花儿对他说道。
"Of course I love you," the flower said to him.
但由于我的过错，你一点也没有理会。
It is my fault that you have not known it all the while.
这丝毫不重要。
That is of no importance.
不过，你也和我一样的蠢。
But you–you have been just as foolish as I.
希望你今后能幸福。
Try to be happy.
把罩子放在一边吧，我用不着它了。

let the glass globe be. I don't want it any more.
要是风来了怎么办？
But the wind... ?
我的感冒并不那么重…夜晚的凉风对我倒有好处。
My cold is not so bad as all that...the cool night air will do me good.
我是一朵花。
I am a flower.
要是有虫子野兽呢？
But the animals?
我要是想认识蝴蝶，经不起两三只尺蠖是不行的。
Well, I must endure the presence of two or three caterpillars if I wish to become acquainted with the butterflies.
据说这是很美的。
It seems that they are very beautiful.
如果不是蝴蝶,毛虫——不然还有谁来看我呢？
And if not the butterflies– and the caterpillars–who will call upon me?
你就要到远处去了。至于说大动物，我并不怕，我有爪子。
You will be far away...as for the large animals–I am not at all afraid of any of them. I have my claws.
于是，她天真地显露出她那四根刺，
And, navely, she showed her four thorns.
随后又说道：“别这么磨蹭了。真烦人！你既然决定离开这儿，那么，快走吧！”
Then she added: "Don't linger like this. You have decided to go away. Now go!"
她是怕小王子看见她在哭。她是一朵非常骄傲的花…
For she did not want him to see her crying. She was such a proud flower...

小王子-The Little Prince-Read in Chinese

小王子第22章：骄傲的花

From this episode you will finally understand the difference between all the modifications of the verb менять. Give it a try!

RUSSIAN BRIDGE PODCAST

Russian in 3 minutes. Cменить, заменить, изменить ... (B1-B2)

Turkish Stories

Yunus Emre 1. Bölüm

In today's fast-paced business world, the pressure to deliver is constant. Emails ping incessantly, meetings fill calendars, and impromptu conversations become the norm.  Yet, amidst this whirlwind, a crucial element often gets sidelined: preparation.  Think about it – wouldn't a perfectly executed presentation or a flawlessly delivered pitch be infinitely more effective than a last-minute scramble?

The truth is, effective communication in business is rarely spontaneous.  It's a carefully crafted strategy, and the cornerstone of that strategy is pre-communication planning.  Just as athletes train before a competition, successful business professionals invest time in readying themselves for critical communication moments.

The Power of Preparation in Action:

Consider the scenario: You have a critical meeting with a potential investor.  By investing time in pre-communication planning, you've:

Researched their investment portfolio: You can tailor your pitch to align with their specific interests.
Developed a clear, concise presentation: You highlight the problem your business solves and the value proposition.
Anticipated potential questions: You have well-rehearsed responses that address any investment concerns.
The result? A confident, compelling presentation that positions your business for success.

Investing in Pre-Communication Planning:

Pre-communication planning isn't just about efficiency; it's about maximizing impact and minimizing missteps.  By dedicating time to prepare, you'll project confidence, inspire trust, and ultimately achieve your communication goals.  Remember, in the business world, first impressions matter – so make yours count with the power of preparation.

The Global Professional Podcast

Preparation For Business Communication - EP 24

Spanish México

PROYECTO ARQUEOLÓGICO TEMPLO MAYOR.

In this audio I go over my way of preparing my students to succeed in Part 2 of IELTS speaking exam. 

Please listen to it and try to catch the logic behind the process.

The topic: The most important benefit of the internet.

Connection, communication, sharing, other people, social media, internet wars, conflicts, misunderstandings, whatspp, wechat, fraud theft, banks, photos, videos, messenger.

Let me know what you think, let me know what you'd like me to go over and if you need more from me - join my private classes now.

