Listen and repeat:

alpaca, alligator, ant, anteater, anemone, apple, arrow, aardvark, asparagus, anaconda, anchor

Flashcards free download: https://supersimple.com/free-printables/captain-seasalt-and-the-abc-pirates-a-flashcards/

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VdUpF0Pzrw0

Captain Seasalt And The ABC Pirates

Letter A

Have you ever wondered what different kinds of celebrations are celebrated at the end of the year in different cultures? In honour of our German heritage we celebrate Heilig Abend and new this year, the Rauhnächte. In honour of our North American heritage we celebrate Christmas. And in the tradition of a Celtic past we celebrate the Feast of Lights at Winter Solstice.

Philosophical Friday

Holiday Special. Today I’d like to share with you some end-of-year traditions we celebrate in our home which is a mixture of three cultures.

Listen and repeat then sing along.
pup, bud, mud
A pup sees a bud in the mud.

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Phonics Short Vowels

Short U Words

😯The Chinese Communist Party's 20th National Congress has concluded. On the closing day, though, something unexpected occurred, and now we'll talk about this unheard-of incident.
Please don't hesitate to contact me. 

😯二十大开完了！但是在二十大结束那天，发生一件很令人意外的事情，今天我们就要来聊聊这史无前例的意外吧！
欢迎跟我联系

[transcription] Learn with Zhe - YT
[00:00] introduction
[03:11] explanation
[10:08] discusion 

生词：
當眾/当众 in the pressence of all 
架走 to hustle sb. away 
曝 expose 
意圖/意图 intention 
向 towards 
釋放/释放 release

来源：https://www.storm.mg/article/4577861

News with zhe

#23 胡锦涛当众被架走！

Cerita Pendek Indonesia (A1-A2)

06 Pekerjaan

怎么样is used to ask about the condition of something or someone.
For example:
nǐ de hàn yǔ zěn me yànɡ ？ 
你的汉语怎么样？How is your Chinese?

mínɡ tiān tiān qì zěn me yànɡ ？ 
明天天气怎么样？What will the weather be like tomorrow?

zuó tiān de zú qiú bǐ sài zěn me yànɡ ？ 
昨天的足球比赛怎么样？How was the football match yesterday?

nǐ men de xīn fánɡ zi zěn me yànɡ ？ 
你们的新房子怎么样？How's your new house?

JOJO CHINESE

怎么样？

Let's talk today about how to give feedback at work, especially if you use English as a second language in the workplace and are not a native English speaker.

Giving feedback to your colleagues, your staff, and your managers, is an essential part of a great team. However, so few people actually do it! We often think of feedback as a scary thing that is reserved for end of year performance reviews and appraisals. However, the best teams in the world make both negative and positive feedback a key part of their company culture.

Today we’re going to hear some tips and ideas for how to give feedback to your colleagues. We’ll hear some great natural and native sounding vocabulary that we can use to do this, and then we’ll finish off with some challenges for you. Including a speaking challenge and a vocabulary quiz to see what you’ve remembered from today’s podcast. 

Breakout Business English

How to GIVE FEEDBACK to your colleagues at work - Business English lesson

Lesson 1: Build a Study Habit as Solid as the Titanic’s Hull
The Titanic’s hull was state-of-the-art, yet it wasn’t indestructible. Similarly, your study habits need to be strong, but they don’t have to be perfect. Start small—just like the shipbuilders who started with a blueprint. Dedicate 10–15 minutes daily to learning your language. Research shows that consistent practice, even in small increments, leads to long-term success.
Your daily routine is your hull. If it’s solid, you’ll keep floating, even when you hit minor obstacles.
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Lesson 2: Spot the Icebergs Before They Hit
The Titanic didn’t see the iceberg until it was too late. When it comes to studying, your "icebergs" are distractions, unrealistic expectations, and burnout. Be mindful of these obstacles before they derail you. Set realistic goals, like learning five new words a day instead of fifty.
Think of distractions like incoming icebergs on the horizon—acknowledge them, steer clear, and keep your focus steady.
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Lesson 3: Lifeboats Are Non-Negotiable
The Titanic’s lack of lifeboats was its greatest tragedy. In language learning, lifeboats represent backup plans for when life gets overwhelming. Too tired to study grammar? Watch a short video in your target language instead. Feeling stuck on vocabulary? Try a language game instead of a workbook.
Lifeboats are your Plan B—your way to keep moving forward even when your primary routine is disrupted.
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111 Tips for Learning a Language 

Tip 57 - Lessons to be learnt from a sinking ship - the Titanic 

Approaches to Learning

Transcript: 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/19cicbT2oLtRYp_viG8miN71H_g0iuyBL/view?usp=drivesdk