Good and evil exist within each of us. It’s our responsibility to own that reality and do whatever we can to nurture the good.

Short Stories with Rose 

The Two Wolves

Joy to Our World

The food is delicious! 

第一课  九月去北京旅游最好
1.下午他要踢足球。
2.妈妈买了几件新衣服。
3.她的眼睛很漂亮。
4.我们去买一个新的桌子吧。
5.王小姐最喜欢运动。

第二部分
6. 男：你想喝点儿什么？
女：我想喝茶。
7. 男：我们下午一起去运动吧。 
   女：好啊，我最喜欢跑步了。
8. 女：你几点能回来？
男：七点多，不会太晚。
9. 女：你的猫多大了？
 男：一岁多。
10. 女：什么时候去北京旅游最好？
男：九月和十月北京天气最好，你九月去吧。

第三部分
11. 女：你觉得什么时候去北京旅游最好？
男：我觉得九月去最好。
   问：几月去北京旅游最好？
12. 女：你喜欢上海吗？
男：上海冬天太冷了，我不喜欢。
   问：男的为什么不喜欢上海？
13. 女：我要去商店，你去吗？
男：我也去，我要买几个新椅子。
问：男的要买什么？
14. 女：王医生的女儿今年多大了？
男：十四岁了。
问：王医生的女儿今年多大了？
15. 女：我觉得这个杯子很漂亮。
   男：你也很喜欢？这是我在北京买的。
问：女的觉得什么很漂亮？


hsk2  第一课  九月去北京旅游最好

**Morteza Pashaei was an Iranian musician, composer, and pop singer.
** He was popular as a romantic singer among young Iranians
**listen to song " Negarane mani " which means " You are worried about me " by Morteza Pashaei


موسیقی و ترانه های ایرانی/Persian Music & Songs

ترانه نگران منی از مرتضی پاشایی / 'Negarane mani " song by Morteza Pashaei

『日本語能力試験」対策＿日本語総まとめN3（語彙）』アスク出版 テキストを読んでいきます。 １回に1日ずつ読んでいきます。 今日は、第3週5日です。

N3合格

N3　語彙　第3週5日目

Adding endings that turn verbs into adjectives that describe people or things.

The English Toolbox

Adjective Endings

Master the Art of Conversation: Active Listening Best Practices
In today's fast-paced world, truly being heard can feel like a luxury. Active listening, however, goes beyond simply hearing words. It's a powerful communication skill that fosters deeper understanding, builds trust, and strengthens relationships. Here are some best practices to elevate your active listening game:

Be Present: Put away distractions like phones and silence internal chatter. Focus solely on the speaker, conveying attentiveness through eye contact and open body language.

Listen Verbally and Nonverbally: Pay attention not just to words, but also to tone of voice, facial expressions, and body language. These nonverbal cues can reveal underlying emotions or unspoken concerns.

Embrace Silence: Don't feel pressured to fill every pause. Comfortable silence allows the speaker to gather their thoughts and express themselves fully.

Ask Clarifying Questions: Don't assume you understand everything. Use open-ended questions to encourage elaboration and ensure you're on the same page.

Paraphrase and Summarize: Reflect back key points in your own words to confirm comprehension and demonstrate attentiveness. This also helps identify any misunderstandings early on.

Acknowledge Emotions: Validate the speaker's feelings with empathy. Show you understand their perspective, even if you don't agree.

Minimize Interruptions: Allow the speaker to finish their thoughts before responding. Interrupting hinders their flow and can come across as dismissive.

By incorporating these practices, you become a more engaged and supportive listener. This strengthens relationships in all areas of life, from building trust with clients to fostering deeper connections with loved ones. Remember, active listening is a continuous journey. With practice, you'll become a master of communication, fostering a world where everyone feels heard and understood.

The Global Professional Podcast

Active Listening Best Practices - Episode 83

How to introduce yourself in Thai for beginners

Thai for Everyone with Kru Robert

Learn Thai : How to introduce yourself 

Los españoles somos muy expresivos, y a veces tenemos una manera particular de decir algo. En el episodio de hoy comento algunas frases que los españoles usamos en determinados momentos para expresar algo concreto, y que si no conoces su significado puede parecer que estemos hablando en código.

Espero que, como siempre, disfrutes el episodio. Después de escucharlo no te olvides de pasarte por mi Instagram y decirme qué te ha parecido este episodio y conoces alguna otra frase que los españoles usan y que a ti te resulta curiosa. ¡Te espero!
