Do you feel like you sound like Siri?
Do you still have that robotic intonation?
Well, that's a thorny issue. 
Listen to this episode  and learn how to handle that !

James Unlocks IELTS

Stop Sounding Like a Robot

 You can record the story you read and send it here, I'll correct the pronunciation for you. Follow me ,you will learn more Chinese

content:
      今年6月，美国人Bob家里来了一个新朋友，是一只小鹿。天气太热了，这只小鹿每天都去他家的游泳池游泳。
        Bob和他的孩子们都很高兴，他们很喜欢这个新朋友。


家里 - jiālǐ - home 
来 - lái - to come / to arrive 
新 - xīn - new 
朋友 - péngyou - friend 
只 - zhī - classifier for certain animals 
小 - xiǎo - small 
鹿 - lù - deer 
美国人 - Měiguórén - American (person) 
天气 - tiānqì - weather 
热 - rè - hot 
游泳池 - yóuyǒng chí - swimming pool 
游泳 - yóuyǒng - to swim / swimming 
高兴 - gāoxìng - happy 
喜欢 - xǐhuan - to like



Merry's voice (HSK一）

HSK 一   story 1 《新朋友》

Listen to this episode about the phrase PUSHING THE ENVELOPE and learn what "the envelope" really means.

Brentoni's English Podcast

042 - pushing the envelope

En este episodio hablamos sobre los propósitos de año nuevo, de por qué el 90% de la gente los abandona y qué podemos hacer para cumplir nuestros objetivos. 
Y tú, ¿tienes propósitos para este 2026? Dímelo en los comentarios 😊

Español con Pablo

Propósitos de Año Nuevo | Nivel A2-B1

Planning has begun on a new, car-free town which the authorities plan to locate on waste ground, close to the Condolanda power plant. It will consist of houses, parks and public transport facilities, as well as public buildings such as a police station, a secondary school, town hall, etc. There will be commercial buildings including a shopping mall, office blocks, retail stores and a medical centre. There will also be a large area of modem apartment blocks, and residents will welcome the addition of a nearby leisure centre. The heating for all the buildings will come at low cost from the power plant.


English Mini Lessons

Buildings in a new town

标准汉语会话360句 book1-4 Standard Chinese conversation 360 sentences

我正在跑步呢。

The easiest way to learn and remember idioms is to learn about their history. When you understand where they came from, it's a lot easier to remember what they mean.  This episode covers idioms that are drawn from different types of transportation.

Difficult English Explained

Idioms from Transportation:  What do they mean and where do they come from?

Platiqué con Nikolett, profe húngara aquí en Italki, sobre una leyenda de sus tierras.


Mucho que decir

La Leyenda de El Turul Ft. Nikolett Bíró (Hungría)

Imagine a deal on the verge of collapse, not because of product quality or price, but because a seemingly innocuous email landed with the cultural impact of a lead balloon. This is the hidden cost of neglecting a global mindset – a billion-dollar blind spot for businesses venturing into the international arena.
As a communication coach specializing in cross-cultural interactions, I've seen firsthand how a company's success hinges on its ability to bridge cultural divides. A global mindset isn't just about knowing a few customs or phrases in another language. It's a comprehensive approach that values diversity, embraces different perspectives, and prioritizes clear, adaptable communication.
Developing a global mindset isn't a one-time fix. It's an ongoing process that requires continuous learning and adaptation. Here are some practical steps to build a communication bridge within your team.

Encourage cross-cultural exchange programs or workshops.
Create a diverse team environment and celebrate cultural differences.
Implement communication guidelines that address cultural sensitivities.
Invest in communication training that focuses on active listening and adaptability.
By fostering a global mindset and prioritizing clear, adaptable communication, your company can unlock a wealth of opportunities in the international arena. 