The 5th and penultimate episode in this intruiging murder mystery.  

Stories to Stimulate!

The Murders in the Rue Morgue Part 5

In this episode we are going to hear a conversation between a new student and an old student in school. What they are taiking about? Let's listen now.
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A：嗨，你好！你是新来的同学吗？
      hēi ， nǐ hǎo ！ nǐ shì xīn lái de tónɡ xué mɑ 
B：是啊，我是刚来这个学校的。
      shì ā ， wǒ shì ɡānɡ lái zhè ɡe xué xiào de 。 
A：我叫苏颜，你叫什么名字呢？
     wǒ jiào sū yán ， nǐ jiào shén me mínɡ zi ne ？ 
B：我叫阿丽莎。
      wǒ jiào ā lì shā 。 
A：你从哪里来的呀？
       nǐ cónɡ nǎ lǐ lái de yɑ ？ 
B：我是从俄罗斯来的，你呢？
      wǒ shì cónɡ é luó sī lái de ， nǐ ne ？ 
A：啊，我来自韩国。
       ā ， wǒ lái zì hán ɡuó 。 
B：韩国啊，哇！嗯，你也住在留学生宿舍吗？
      hán ɡuó ā ， wā ！ èn ， nǐ yě zhù zài liú xué shenɡ sù shè mɑ ？ 
A：没有，我在学校外面租的公寓。
      méi yǒu ， wǒ zài xué xiào wài miàn zū de ɡōnɡ yù 。 
B：喔，在学校外面租公寓很贵吗？
      wō ， zài xué xiào wài miàn zū ɡōnɡ yù hěn ɡuì mɑ ？ 
A：要三千人民币一个月呢。
      yào sān qiān rén mín bì yí ɡè yuè ne 。 
B：喔，真的有点贵额！你来北京多久了呀？
       wō ， zhēn de yǒu diǎn ɡuì é ！ nǐ lái běi jīnɡ duō jiǔ le yɑ ？ 
A：我来快三个月了。你呢？
      wǒ lái kuài sān ɡè yuè le 。 nǐ ne ？ 
B：喔，我是昨天刚来的。嗯，你学了多久汉语了啊？
       wō ， wǒ shì zuó tiān ɡānɡ lái de 。 èn ， nǐ xué le duō jiǔ hàn yǔ le ā ？ 
A：学了快五年了。
     xué le kuài wǔ nián le 。  
B：哇！怪不得你的中文讲得这么好！
      wā ！ ɡuài bù dé nǐ de zhōnɡ wén jiǎnɡ dé zhè me hǎo ！ 
A：没有没有！
      méi yǒu méi yǒu ！ 
B：嗯嗯，你这个周末有空吗？
      èn èn ， nǐ zhè ɡe zhōu mò yǒu kōnɡ mɑ ？ 
A：啊，我这个周末要去看演唱会。
      ā ， wǒ zhè ɡe zhōu mò yào qù kàn yǎn chànɡ huì 。 
B：哦，那不然我们下个星期？嗯，星期一晚上一起去吃饭，好不好？
ò ， nà bù rán wǒ men xià ɡè xīnɡ qī ？ èn ， xīnɡ qī yì wǎn shɑnɡ yì qǐ qù chī fàn ， hǎo bu hǎo? 
A：好呀好呀！我带你去学校门口那家火锅店，特别好吃。
      hǎo yɑ hǎo yɑ ！ wǒ dài nǐ qù xué xiào mén kǒu nà jiā huǒ ɡuō diàn ， tè bié hǎo chī 。 
B：那好啊！我们星期一晚上见！
      nà hǎo ā ！ wǒ men xīnɡ qī yì wǎn shɑnɡ jiàn ！ 
A：周一见！
      zhōu yí jiàn ！ 
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New words:
公寓       ɡōnɡ yù         apartment
怪不得   ɡuài bu dé     no wonder

Story Chinese

认识新同学 to know new classmate (elementary level, New HSK 1)

Estudia el vocabulario de las tareas del hogar de manera fácil! 😃😄 

AUDIOS PARA PRACTICAR TEMAS ESPAÑOL. 

VOCABULARIO TAREAS DEL HOGAR. 

En este episodio comentamos ciertos aspectos que suelen omitirse a la hora de compartir piso.

Un ratito en pareja

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Fear #2 Being afraid of making mistakes

The fear of making mistakes persecutes many people, regardless of their achievements, age and social status. Where does the fear of making a mistake come from, and how to overcome it?

Many people are hesitant to do something serious, not so much because they are afraid of failure, but because of fear of public condemnation or censure.

Often, such anti-motivation is a consequence of a hidden inferiority complex: a person is so dependent on public opinion that he loses the ability to make decisions on his own.

In the podcast I will share some ideas about the fear and what do top managers look for in their employees (since C-level managers are my regular students).

Grab a comfortable sit, make yourself comfortable and dive deep into the recording.



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Fear #2 Being afraid of making mistakes

With many teens spending almost all of their time online, parents are concerned that social media is exposing them to harmful content. Faced with growing pressure to stop online harm, Instagram has introduced a major new update to protect young people and give parents more control.

Under 18s now signing up for Instagram in the US, UK, Canada and Australia will be automatically enrolled into a restricted teen account. Existing accounts will be transferred by mid-November.

The European Union will get teen accounts later this year, and the rest of the world in January. Other Meta services like Facebook will get teen accounts next year.

What limits will teen accounts have?
Instagram already prohibits anyone under 13 from signing up.

Now, teen accounts will automatically be set to private, so they'll have to accept or reject new follower requests. Other users won't be able to see their posts or tag the account.

Teens will also only receive direct messages from people they're following or who follow them.

Teens won't be shown content involving sensitive topics and an anti-bullying feature will screen out offensive words in comments and message requests.

To reduce their screen time, teens will get a notification to stop using the app after it's been open for over an hour — which they can ignore.

Sleep mode between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. will mute notifications and send auto-replies to direct messages. However, they can still use Instagram and answer messages if they want to.

Are there workarounds?
These limits will be turned on automatically for all teens, but 16 and 17-year-olds can turn them off. Kids under 16 will need permission to do so and parents can make changes and approve or deny any requests.

However, if parents want to use teen controls, they'll need an Instagram account.

New controls for parents



Practice Listening, Reading & Comprehension

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A coach can be a valuable asset in overcoming the challenges posed by micromanagement. By providing a confidential and supportive environment, a coach can help individuals develop strategies to navigate these situations effectively.

A coach can help individuals pinpoint the underlying reasons for micromanagement. This could be a manager's insecurity, lack of trust, or simply a poor management style. Understanding the root cause is crucial for developing an effective strategy.

Micromanagement often thrives on employees' lack of confidence. A coach can help individuals build self-esteem, develop assertiveness skills, and learn how to communicate their needs and boundaries clearly.

A coach can guide individuals in developing open and honest communication with their manager. By teaching active listening and clear expression, a coach can help individuals create a more productive and respectful working relationship.

A coach can help individuals establish healthy boundaries with their manager. This involves identifying areas where autonomy is essential and learning how to assert those boundaries without creating conflict.

Micromanagement can often lead to feeling overwhelmed. A coach can help individuals develop effective time management and prioritization skills, enabling them to manage their workload more efficiently and reduce the need for constant supervision.

A coach can provide emotional support and encouragement throughout the process of overcoming micromanagement. By offering a listening ear and providing guidance, a coach can help individuals build resilience and maintain a positive outlook.

Remember, overcoming micromanagement is a journey, not a destination. A coach can be a valuable partner in this process, providing the tools and support needed to thrive in challenging work environments.

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A Coach's Role in Overcoming Micromanagement - Episode 110

Ever wondered if adverbs of frequency hold the secret to mastering language like a word-wizard? Well, hang onto your linguistic hats because Smith, our adventurous linguist, is about to take us on a roller-coaster ride through this grammar maze! From the rock-solid "always" to the mysterious "never," he's got them all covered. Picture these adverbs doing a dance routine before main verbs, or sneakily peeking after auxiliary verbs in questions, and even chilling after the verb "to be" - it's like a grammar party! And when it comes to the present simple tense, they're the cool cats effortlessly denoting routine actions. So, put on your linguistic shades and get ready to disco with Smith, because decoding adverbs of frequency just got a whole lot more fun! 🎉📚

LEARN BY LISTENING

Adverbs of Frequency part1

https://drive.google.com/file/d/17OC242sCusiLraVyp-fl_WkRRMY_uqSb/view?usp=drivesdk