叶公好龙 [yè gōng hào lóng]：Lord Ye/love/drago, professed love of what one actually fears
刻 kè ：carve
装饰 zhuāng shì：decorate;dress up 
探望 tàn wàng：pay a visit to; look up;look in
魂飞魄散 hún fēi pò sàn：be frightened out of one's wits
看起来像 kàn qǐ lái xiàng：look like

乐读中文 (Lè Dú Zhōngwén) - "Joyful Chinese Stories"

叶公好龙[yè gōng hào lóng]

En este episodio aprenderas los diferentes usos que tienen los verbos quedar y quedarse.

Spanish Shortcut

EP 31. USOS DE QUEDAR Y QUEDARSE

CHISTES MEXICANOS

CURA

Some common phrases we say at Christmas time. But be careful!

The Social Evolutionary

Silly things we say in the "Silly Season", (Christmas).

Let's start from Zero

Challenge your Pinyin skills

In italiano davanti a nomi propri o cognomi si usa l'articolo? Scopri quando in questa puntata!

ITALIANO 360°

Puntata 1. ARTICOLI: USO CON NOMI PROPRI E COGNOMI

As a communication coach, I witness the transformative power of preparation in business communication.  Winging it might work occasionally, but for consistent success, pre-communication planning is your secret weapon.  Here are my top 6  tips to ensure you dominate your next meeting, presentation, or email exchange:

1. Know Your Audience:  This isn't a cliche; it's the foundation.  Research your audience's background, interests, and pain points.  Tailor your language and message to resonate with them.  Imagine explaining your idea to a friend – that level of clarity and connection is what you're aiming for.

2. Define Your Purpose:  What is the single most important takeaway you want your audience to have?  Is it to inform, persuade, or simply update?  Having a clear purpose keeps your message focused and avoids information overload.

3. Craft a Compelling Message:  Less is more.  Eliminate jargon and redundancy.  Structure your message with a clear beginning, middle, and end.  Practice your delivery beforehand, paying attention to pacing, tone, and body language.

4. Anticipate Roadblocks:  Forewarned is forearmed.  Think of potential objections or questions your audience might have.  Prepare clear, concise responses that address these concerns head-on.  This demonstrates confidence and proactive problem-solving.

5. Choose Your Weapon Wisely:  Not all communication channels are created equal.  Consider the purpose and audience when selecting your method.  A complex proposal might be best delivered as a written document, while a team update could thrive on a video call.

6. Embrace Technology:  Utilize presentation tools effectively.  Visuals can significantly enhance understanding and retention of your message.  However, avoid information overload –  keep slides clean and focused on supporting your core points.


The Global Professional Podcast

TOP 6 Best Practices for Business Communication Preparation - EP 26

Spanish México

Ciudad de México Episodio número doce.

Siapa sih yang nggak butuh transportasi. Transportasi sudah menjadi kebutuhan manusia. Yuk kita bahas dikit soal transportasi di sekitar kita.