We're starting something new today. From now on, we'll be introducing one new English idiom per episode. We'll cover the grammar, meaning and emotional nuance of the expression before providing a few realistic examples.

Today's idiom is "the ball is in my court".

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022 - "the ball is in my court"

In this episode, we explore how building good habits can help you achieve your goals and stay consistent. You'll learn the importance of starting small, making habits part of your daily routine, and rewarding yourself for progress. We also share tips on staying patient and persistent, even when results take time. Whether you’re trying to study more, exercise regularly, or improve a skill, these strategies will make it easier to turn actions into habits that last. Tune in for practical advice to help you build habits that stick!

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Building Habits That Stick

In this episode, we’ll explore the difference between 收到 (shōudào) and 接受 (jiēshòu)! At first glance, they might both translate to “receive” or “accept” in English, but in Chinese, they have distinct meanings. One is more objective, while the other involves personal acceptance. Want to know how to use them correctly? Tune in and learn with real-life examples!

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Receive or Accept? 收到 vs 接受

A "gaucho" is a skilled horseman, reputed to be brave and unruly.
 The gaucho in some respects resembled members of other nineteenth century rural, horse-based cultures such as the North American cowboy (vaquero in Spanish), 
The figure of the gaucho is a folk symbol of Argentina, Uruguay, the south of Chile and Brazil, places where he inhabited the 18th and 19th centuries. 
Gauchos became greatly admired and renowned in legend, folklore, and literature, and became an important part of their regional cultural tradition.
This podcast is about them, their story and their customs.

Culture and Heritage of Latin America

The Cowboys of South America

안녕하세요. Hello~
한국어 듣기 수업 시작해요. Let's start with the Korean listening class.
선생님 읽어요.  I read it.
잘 들으세요. Please listen well.

I posted the sentences on my blog. 
https://blog.naver.com/laramcraft/222900466976
https://youtu.be/KiNqQ18mpQ8

The basics are important.
It is also good to check the basics of 한글 Hangeul before this listening class.
1-1. Korean alphabet - Vowels 모음 - What is Hangeul?
https://youtu.be/0YzhJ9p2lcs
2-1. Korean alphabet - Consonants 자음 -what are the consonants 자음?
https://youtu.be/lckgvQ_vreA
3-1. Korean alphabet - Final Consonants 받침 - What are the final consonants 받침?
https://youtu.be/sLlFmG30fNI

This is a class to listen to Korean conversational sentences.
In this voice recording for listening, 
After reading many sentences in Korean conversations sentences, 
Check out how much you understand the sentences with a voice recording. 
Never look at the sentences when listening to the voice recording. 
And Listen to the sentence repeatedly until you hear it completely. 

You are listening to the Sejong Korean conversation. (세종학당)
There are four books in total. (Korean conversation, 1, 2, 3, 4.)
It consists of 1st and 2nd courses for beginners and 1st and 2nd courses for intermediate.
Each course is conducted in 14 units. (2 grammar - for each unit.) 
This listening class you are taking is Korean Conversation 2. (Beginner 2) 
Please listen carefully.

Korean Listening Class 한국어 문장 듣기 - Korean teacher, Grace

Korean Conversation 2 - Lesson 9. Part 1 -을 때/-ㄹ 때,  Part 2 -을게요/-ㄹ 게요  (Beginner 2)

In this episode, I’ll talk about the difference between 意见 and 建议.
They may sound similar, but using them incorrectly can lead to misunderstandings. So, let’s break down the difference and make it clear! Along the way, you’ll also learn some fun new vocabulary:

建议 (jiàn yì)
中文解释：做动词时，意思是指向别人提出自己的想法主张，做名词时，意思是向别人提出的主张。
英文解释：As a verb, it means to present one's suggestion, recommendation, or proposal to others; as a noun, it refers to the suggestion, recommendation, or proposal made to others.

意见 (yì jiàn)
中文解释：第一个意思是对事情一定的看法或想法。第二个意思是，对人或者对事情不满意的想法。
英文解释：The first meaning is a view or idea about something; the second meaning refers to an unsatisfied opinion about a person or thing.

发音 (fā yīn)
中文解释：指说话时，语言的语音输出方式。
英文解释：Pronunciation; the way in which words or sounds are spoken.

颠倒 (diān dǎo)
中文解释：把事物的顺序或位置弄反。
英文解释：To invert, reverse, or turn something upside down.

截然不同 (jié rán bù tóng)
中文解释：完全不同，差异很大。
英文解释：Completely different, with a significant contrast.

微妙 (wēi miào)
中文解释：事物或变化很细致、难以察觉。
英文解释：Subtle; delicate, difficult to perceive or notice.

动词 (dòng cí)
中文解释：表示动作或状态的词类。
英文解释：Verb; a word that expresses an action or a state of being.

名词 (míng cí)
中文解释：表示人、事物、地点、抽象概念等的词类。
英文解释：Noun; a word that represents a person, thing, place, or abstract concept.

主张 (zhǔ zhāng)
中文解释：坚持某种看法或观点，提出意见。
英文解释：To advocate or assert a point of view; to suggest or support an idea.

联合国 (lián hé guó)
中文解释：世界上最大的国际组织，致力于维护国际和平与安全。
英文解释：The United Nations; the largest international organization, dedicated to maintaining international peace and security.

满意 (mǎn yì)
中文解释：对某事感到满意或符合期望。
英文解释：Satisfied; to feel content or pleased with something.

留心 (liú xīn)
中文解释：注意、留意。
英文解释：To pay attention to, to be careful about.

误会 (wù huì)
中文解释：由于理解错误或沟通不清，产生的错乱或不准确的理解。
英文解释：Misunderstanding; a wrong or incorrect interpretation caused by miscommunication or misunderstanding.

Do you mean 意见 or 建议？

En todos los países se celebran bodas. Y aunque la mayoría de las bodas tienen muchas cosas en común, creo que cada país tiene alguna característica diferente. 

En este episodio comento un poco como son las bodas españolas.

Espero que disfrutes el episodio. Después de escucharlo, me encantaría que me dijeras:

-qué piensas sobre las bodas españolas.

-cómo son las bodas en tu país, y si tenéis alguna tradición especial.
  


Blanca to go 

52 – Las bodas en España 

En español, normalmente usamos el femenino y el masculino para hacer referencia al género de las cosas de las que hablamos y lo cambiamos en función del mismo. Pero algunas palabras no funcionan así, y cuando cambiamos su género cambiamos también su significado.

En el episodio de hoy te menciono algunas de esas palabras. Cuando lo hayas escuchado dime si las conocías y si conoces otras palabras que al cambiar su género tienen un significado diferente.


45 – Palabras que cambian de significado cuando cambian el género

Interview VOcabulary - How To Captivate HR Manager with Your Skills and Experience?

Why is it important to have a good interview vocabulary?

Having a good interview vocabulary is important because it can affect various factors. Here are some examples of how using the right interview vocabulary can benefit you:

Presents you as a well-spoken individual

Helps interviewers compare your values to the company's values

Provides a more detailed understanding of previous job duties

Conveys your emotions about the job or an experience

There is a bonus section where I shared how I got to be chosen for a position out of 5 thousand applicants.

Listen in and take whatever you'll find relevant and join me for 1-1 training to be better prepared for your next big project ( a job interview, a meeting with your client, meetings with partners etc.!)

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To Your Success,
Anatoly