Today we're talking about the vocabulary "non-negotiables" and "deal breakers". I hope you find them useful!

Don't forget that I'm a full time English coach and tutor, right here on iTalki. So if you use English as a second language at work and you'd like to improve your professional communication skills then feel free to book some of my time and let's get to work!

DAILY Business English VOCABULARY builder

Would you agree to this?

🔗北海道ほっかいどう　雪ゆきが多おおすぎて列車れっしゃを動うごかすことができない

https://www3.nhk.or.jp/news/easy/k10013472341000/k10013472341000.html

🔗Heavy snow disrupts train and bus services in Sapporo, Hokkaido

https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20220207_25/#:~:text=Hokkaido%20Railway%20Company%20suspended%20all,the%20station%20have%20been%20suspended.

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Heavy snow disrupts train and bus services in Sapporo, Hokkaido

老师是一位书法老师，他的书法课非常受学生们的欢迎。每个周末，李老师都会给学生们上课，教他们如何写漂亮的汉字。李老师非常耐心，他会一笔一画地示范给学生们看，并帮助他们纠正错误。

这周，李老师准备了一些特别的练习题，让学生们写关于“春天”的词语。学生们在练习过程中，不仅学到了书法技巧，还了解了春天的美丽景色。

课后，李老师给每个学生发了一张自己写的春天的诗，并鼓励学生们继续练习。他说：“书法不仅是一种艺术，也是表达我们对生活热爱的方式。”

选择题：

    1.李老师的书法课最受谁的欢迎？
        A) 家长
        B) 学生
        C) 同事

   2. 李老师这周准备了什么练习题？
        A) 写关于“春天”的词语
        B) 写关于“秋天”的词语
        C) 写关于“冬天”的词语

    3.李老师如何鼓励学生们继续练习？
        A) 发一些小礼物
        B) 让他们做更多的练习题
        C) 给每个学生发了一张自己写的春天的诗

每日汉语练习

李老师的书法课

 曾在三毛的《送你一匹马》中，看到这样一句话：
        读书多了，容颜自然改变，许多时候，自己可能以为许多看过的书籍都成了过眼云烟，不复记忆，其实他们仍是潜在的。在气质里，在谈吐上，在胸襟的无涯，当然也可能显露在生活和文字里。

        我来不及认真地年轻，待明白过来时，只能选择认真地老去。
      


Chilling Chinese 

三毛：我笑，便面如春花，定是能感动人的，任他是谁。

Oi gente, aqui é a Aneleh, sua tutora de português favorita. No episódio de hoje vamos nos aprofundar em uma habilidade muito prática e essencial para os viajantes: pedir direções em português brasileiro. No final desse episódio, você saberá pedir direções quando estiver explorando as ruas encantadoras do Brasil. Ah e se quiser acompanhar o script do podcast é só clicar neste link:  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WUN3r0UdzdWLRmJefJhOnLiAgzp7sZmHWx8xAEn34VE/edit?usp=sharing
Vamos começar?!

Hi guys, this is Aneleh, your favorite Portuguese tutor. In today's episode we will delve into a very practical and essential skill for travelers: asking for directions in Brazilian Portuguese. By the end of this episode, you'll know how to ask for directions when exploring Brazil's charming streets. Oh and if you want to follow the podcast script, just click on this link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WUN3r0UdzdWLRmJefJhOnLiAgzp7sZmHWx8xAEn34VE/edit?usp=sharing
Let's start?!

Portuguese Drops 

 Pedindo informações em Português

In this episode, we explore the subtle but important difference between the Italian verbs "parlare" and "dire". While both verbs can be translated as "to speak" or "to say", they have distinct meanings and usage.

Italiano Chiaro Grammatica

Difference between Parlare and Dire

Hi everyone, a new series starts today! 
In this series, I talk about Senpai and Kohai relationship in Japan. Have you heard about it? If not, listen to this podcast to find it out! If you do know what it is, well, listen to this anyway!

Some words you might want to check before listening to this;
・関係（かんけい）　relationship
・年上（としうえ）　older 
・年下（としした）　younger
・敬語（けいご）　　formal Japanese

Support my podcast! You can get my scripts of all episodes with detailed grammar explanations!
(https://www.patreon.com/tatsukisjapanese)

たつきのにほんご

Senpai & Kohai relationship (Beginner Level)

Learn 10 useful Hindi announcement sentences with English meanings — perfect for beginners and travellers! From stations to airports, these easy phrases will help you understand and speak like a native. Listen, repeat, and start your Hindi journey today!

In this episode, we bring you 10 essential Hindi announcement sentences with English translations — perfect for travellers, beginners, and anyone who wants to sound confident in public places. From train stations to airports, buses to schools, these real-life phrases will help you understand and use Hindi announcements just like a native speaker!

1. कृपया ध्यान दें, ट्रेन प्लेटफ़ॉर्म संख्या तीन पर आ रही है।
Please note, the train is arriving on platform number three.

2. सभी यात्री अपनी-अपनी सीट बेल्ट बाँध लें।
All passengers, please fasten your seat belts.

3. यह बस पाँच मिनट में रवाना होगी।
This bus will depart in five minutes.

4. सुरक्षा कारणों से कृपया अपने सामान पर नज़र रखें।
For security reasons, please keep an eye on your belongings.

5. कृपया लाइन में खड़े रहें और अपनी बारी का इंतज़ार करें।
Please stand in line and wait for your turn.

6. उड़ान संख्या 205 का बोर्डिंग अब शुरू हो गया है।
Boarding for flight number 205 has now begun.

7. अगला स्टेशन राजीव चौक है।
The next station is Rajiv Chowk.

8. कृपया धूम्रपान न करें, यह धूम्रपान-मुक्त क्षेत्र है।
Please do not smoke, this is a no-smoking zone.

9. खोया हुआ सामान काउंटर नंबर दो से प्राप्त किया जा सकता है।
Lost items can be collected from counter number two.

10. स्कूल की छुट्टी दोपहर तीन बजे होगी।
The school will close at three in the afternoon.

That’s all for today’s episode! Keep practising these Hindi announcement sentences, and soon you’ll be able to understand and make them with confidence. Remember — every word you learn brings you one step closer to fluency. Until next time, keep listening, keep learning, and keep speaking Hindi!
#TravelIndia #LearnHindi #HindiForTravelers #IndianCulture #SpeakHindi #HindiPhrases #ExploreIndia #IndiaTravelTips 

Hindi Station Of India

10 Essential Hindi Announcement Sentences for Beginners

今天8月中国政府拟继续讲强对未成年人使用手机的限制，今天Karen和柏威也就着这个话题聊了他们关于使用屏幕和上网的看法。