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Two of my Favourite Idioms (with transcript for study)

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In this episode, learn how to describe your family, introduce family members, and talk about siblings in simple Malay. Perfect for A2–B1 learners who want to speak naturally. 
English explanations included.

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Talking About Family in Malay — Easy A2 Bahasa Melayu


The boardroom. A crucial client meeting. A high-stakes sales call. These scenarios demand clear and confident communication. Here are five best practices to elevate your language and project unwavering self-belief:

Power Verbs:  Replace wishy-washy verbs with action-oriented ones. Instead of saying, "We could explore this new marketing strategy," say, "We will implement this data-driven strategy to boost brand awareness by 20%." This injects decisiveness and ownership into your message.

Be Specific:  Unspecific claims lack impact.  Instead of "Our product is the best," showcase its strengths with data. Say, "Our software boasts a 98% customer satisfaction rate and a 25% reduction in processing time compared to competitors." Specifics build trust and credibility.

Direct Address: Engage your audience directly. Ditch phrases like "I think" or "in my opinion." Say, "We can deliver this project on time and within budget." This conveys authority and ownership of your ideas.

Positive Framing: Focus on the strengths of your solutions.  Instead of, "This plan might have a tight deadline," say, "This fast-track approach allows for agility and capitalizes on current market trends." Highlighting positives reassures and motivates your audience.

Conciseness is Key: Eliminate unnecessary words and filler phrases.  Instead of, "We believe that this approach might be a good way to proceed," say, "We propose this solution to achieve optimal results." Concise communication delivers a clear message and maximizes impact.

I use confident language every day with my clients. I also use it with family, friends and any chance I get. Many of us use language that is unclear or passive habitually, without intent or purpose. 

One of the first habits I work on with my clients is the overuse of - I think, maybe, and I don't know. 

Start being aware of the phrases that you use, especially at the beginning and end of your sentences. 


The Global Professional Podcast

The 5 Best Practices of Confident Language - EP 31

根据短文的内容，选择适当的答案。 
小测试-1
我的家里有四个人，爸爸，妈妈，妹妹和我。我和爸爸一样，都喜欢运动。爸爸喜欢踢足球和打羽毛球，而我喜欢游泳和打羽毛球。

1）我和爸爸都喜欢踢足球。

2）我不喜欢运动。

3）爸爸也喜欢打羽毛球。     ✔

小测试 – 2
根据短文的内容，选择适当的答案。
妈妈和妹妹都很喜欢打扮，她们经常一起去买衣服和化妆品。妈妈说化妆上班更有精神。妹妹老爱说我运动过后一身臭汗，不像女孩子。

1）我和妹妹一样喜欢化妆。

2）妈妈喜欢化妆上班。        ✔

3）我是一个男孩子。

小测试 - 3
请选出与短文内容不符的一项。 
陪妈妈购物已经成了爸爸的习惯，爸爸常说“不是怕老婆，而是爱老婆”。还说我和妹妹都是妈妈送给他的，用钱也买不到的礼物，所以，要把妈妈的爱好看成是他自己的爱好来对待。

1）爸爸喜欢妈妈的爱好。

2）妈妈要求爸爸陪他购物。      ✔

3）爸爸很珍惜我和妹妹。

小测试 - 4
根据短文内容，选出正确的答案。 
上个周末，我和爸爸一起参加了社区的羽毛球比赛，爸爸参加了个人赛和双打；我只参加了双打比赛，爸爸就是我最好的搭档。

1）我参加了个人赛。

2）爸爸和我参加了足球比赛。

3）爸爸参加的比赛项目比我多。      ✔

小测试 - 5
根据短文内容，选出正确的答案。 
最后，爸爸得了个人赛的季军，我和爸爸一起摘得了双人比赛的银牌。妈妈和妹妹一起来为我们加油，在我们领奖的时候，妹妹和妈妈还高兴得拥抱起来。

1）爸爸个人赛第二名。

2）我没有拿到奖牌。

3）我和妈妈拥抱起来。

4）我和爸爸获得了双打第二名。  ✔


你都清楚了吗? 继续加油，我们下期再见！
 


Correction notebook   错题本 (Mandarin)

阅读理解《我和家人的爱好》的讲解

What is important for you in your idea of a dream job?

The Social Evolutionary

What would be your perfect job?

Lettura del secondo capitolo del libro "Il Piccolo Principe" di Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

📖 IL PICCOLO PRINCIPE di Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

🌖 CAPITOLO 2

Spanish México

LAS PIÑATAS "MEXICANAS".

Listen to my introduction to this episode https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0l7vxnh to find ideas and questions to get you started. Then give me your response and let's build on it in class.