Verdun, le cimetière de nombreux soldats français et allemands pendant la première guerre mondiale.  Ce podcast, c'est la voix des fantômes qui errent encore dans la région. 

Douce France

Sur le front de Verdun 

Explicamos el significado de una frase que proviene del fútbol pero que es muy útil: parar la pelota.

Che, ¿qué significa en español?

Parar la pelota

“My English isn’t good enough.”

If you’ve ever thought that — especially after a meeting or interview —
this voice message is for you.

You don’t need native-like grammar.
You need structure, presence, and calm confidence.

Your ideas already matter.
Your voice just needs a stage.

Hit play.
Then DM me “VOICE” if you’re ready to speak up with clarity — under pressure, in real life.

#EnglishCoach #BusinessEnglish #InterviewSkills #SpeakWithClarity #UnlockYourVoice

The Habits of Highly Effective English Communicators

“My English isn’t good enough.”

Gabby is from Vietnam and lives and works in the Philippines. I decided to record our conversation for the podcast.

All American Podcast 

Gabby from Vietnam

不免 (bù miǎn) and 未免 (wèi miǎn) are both adverbs that are used to indicate that something is inevitable or cannot be avoided. However, there is a subtle difference in their meanings.
不免 (bù miǎn) means "inevitably" or "unavoidably," and it is used to indicate that something is certain to happen or cannot be avoided. Here is the structure when using 不免：objective reason,+不免+result
未免 (wèi miǎn) means "unavoidably" or "unnecessarily," and it is used to indicate that something is unnecessary or excessive. You use it when you can’t agree to something. Here is the structure when using 未免：（scenario, can be omitted in the sentence)，+未免+judgement
Here are some examples to illustrate the difference between the two, with pinyin provided for the example sentences:
不免 (bù miǎn)
* 这种天气下出门，不免有些冷。 (zhè zhǒng tiānqì xià chūmén, bù miǎn yǒuxiē lěng) (It is inevitably a little cold when going out in this kind of weather.)
* 他的职业生涯结束了，不免有些伤感。 (tā de zhíyè shēngyá jiéshù le, bù miǎn yǒuxiē shāngǎn) (His career has ended, and it is inevitably a little sad.)
未免 (wèi miǎn)
* 这道题的难度未免有点大。 (zhè dào tí de nándù wèi miǎn yǒudiǎn dà) (The difficulty of this problem is unnecessarily large.)
* 他的表演未免有些夸张。 (tā de biǎoyǎn wèi miǎn yǒuxiē kuāzhāng) (His performance is unnecessarily exaggerated.)
* 你这么做，未免太过分。 (nǐ zhème zuò, wèi miǎn tài guòfèn) (What you are doing is unnecessarily extreme.)


Difference between A and B in Chinese with Shanmei

Difference between 不免 (bù miǎn) and 未免 (wèi miǎn) 

❥ In this podcast, Melo reads from The Aesop for Children found for free online at: https://www.read.gov/aesop/001.html
❥ Listen and learn the moral of each story.
❥ Practice listening and reading comprehension by answering the quiz questions.
❥ Today's fable is called “The Crow & the Pitcher” and can be found here:
https://www.read.gov/aesop/012.html
❥The moral of today’s fable is: 
“In a pinch, a good use of our wits may help us out.”

❥ 在这个播客中，梅洛朗读了《儿童伊索》，可在网上免费找到：https://www.read.gov/aesop/001.html
❥聆听并学习每个故事的寓意。
❥ 通过回答问答问题练习听力和/或阅读理解。
❥ 今天的寓言叫"乌鸦和投手"，可以在这里找到：
https://www.read.gov/aesop/012.html
❥今天的寓言故事的寓意是： 
"在紧要关头，好好利用我们的智慧可能会帮助我们解决问题" 。

Life Lessons from Aesop's Fables

Episode 11: The Crow & the Pitcher

Today you’re going to hear how to talk about present actions in Saudi Arabic.

 

Sample sentences:

I’m going.
You’re running.
You’re (plural) sleeping.
She’s coming.
He’s speaking.
We’re seeing.
They’re knowing.

Aprende árabe con Radia 

How to talk about present actions in Saudi Arabic

We live in an interconnected world, businesses operate across borders and cultures. But simply having a global presence isn't enough. To truly resonate with international audiences, you need to tell compelling stories that transcend language and cultural barriers.
So, how do you craft a global business story that captures hearts and minds? 

Consider translation and localization when sharing your story globally.  Ensure the language and cultural references resonate with your target audience.

By following these steps, you can transform your global business story from a dry recitation of facts into a captivating narrative that resonates with international audiences, fosters connections, and propels your company forward in the global marketplace.


The Global Professional Podcast

How to tell a story - EP 20

In questo episodio parlo di uno dei tanto stereotipi sugli italiani: L'essere "mammoni"!!!
Se è sicuramente vero che abbiamo un legame fortissimo con la nostra famiglia e in particolare con la mamma, è anche vero che non bisogna fare l'errore di valutare aspetti culturali come questo con una scala di valori che appartiene ad una cultura diversa. Buon ascolto e buono studio a tutti!!! CIAO MAMMA 🖐  :)