Have you ever thought about the origins of pasta? We all know it's an Italian dish, but there's an interesting history behind it, suggesting that it was not born in Italy.
>>What is your favorite pasta dish?
Comment below!

5-minute English Tea Time

ep7. Is Pasta Really Italian?

外婆，好想多一些了解你（下）
外婆养了好几只猫。其实算不上养，因为那些都是流浪猫，突然跑到院子来，给它们吃的，就留下来了。半年或一年后，他们又会突然消失。外婆不想念它们，名字也不取，一只消失，一只又来了。
外婆最害怕冲突，最喜欢亲人团聚。每次他在电话里叫大家回来聚，那种语气，有一丝胆怯。害怕打扰，又鼓起勇气，她一辈子付出，几乎没什么自我表达。全世界的外婆都是这样。我想多了解她一些，可她习惯了沉默，好像从来不需要得到些什么。

关于人的性格、心理感觉的一些词：
1.怕冲突：怕冲突的人喜欢大家都开开心心的。
2.胆怯：这位新同学小声地向大家介绍了自己，有些胆怯。
3.有勇气：能面对失败的人，都是有勇气的人。  他没有勇气做这个决定。
4.付出：他总是付出给别人，不在乎自己得到了什么。
5.表达：他是一个很表达的人。
6.沉默：父亲的爱是一种沉默的爱，总是说得很少，做得很多。
7.温和：外婆是一个温和的胖老太太。

边听边说 More than Chinese Listening

第六集  外婆，好想多一些了解你（下）

1.	Apakah ada deadline yang harus dipenuhi? - Is there a deadline that needs to be met?
2.	Saya sedang mengalami kesulitan dalam menyelesaikan tugas ini - I am having difficulty completing this task
3.	Tolong jelaskan instruksi ini lagi - Please explain these instructions again
4.	Mohon maaf, saya tidak bisa hadir pada pertemuan tersebut - I apologize, I won't be able to attend the meeting
5.	Saya akan menyelesaikan tugas ini secepat mungkin - I will complete this task as soon as possible
6.	Apakah Anda memiliki saran untuk perbaikan? - Do you have any suggestions for improvement?
7.	Saya membutuhkan bantuan untuk menyelesaikan proyek ini - I need help to complete this project
8.	Bisakah Anda memberikan saya umpan balik tentang hasil kerja saya? - Could you give me feedback on my work?
9.	Saya setuju dengan pendapat Anda - I agree with your opinion
10.	Mohon izin untuk meninggalkan kantor sejenak - May I have permission to leave the office for a moment?


 Indonesian Language Friends

Common Expressions in the Workplace / Ungkapan Tempat Kerja

歡迎光臨，夠鐘煲粥！今期繫我地四位粥友分享互相認識嘅過程。大家其實得一個共同點，就繫都講廣東話，又因爲講廣東話喺美國呢個異國他鄉好快搵到共同語言。但繫各自唔同嘅經曆又可以擦出點樣嘅搞笑火花繼而撻著，行過路過埋黎聽下笑下hea下啦！

夠鐘煲粥 Congee Time

EP1. 四位講野冇Point嘅粥友

Remember to tell yourself  you are doing great!

HSK2

记得告诉自己，你很棒！

It is a introduction of steps of learning Chinese Pinyin. 

Story Chinese

Steps of  learning Chinese Pinyin

Partez aujourd'hui avec nous sur les pas de Claude Monet en Normandie. 


Douce France

Claude Monet et la Normandie

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

I will talk about Lunar New Year, a holiday that celebrates the Korean New Year.