Hello everyone, I hope you are doing well. Today I’ll be commenting on an article titled: “Why are people on TikTok asking men how often they think about the Roman Empire?” published on CBSNews. Don’t hesitate to participate in the discussion if you wish. Enjoy.

Useful vocabulary:
An enthusiast
To go viral
Modern-days sewage system
To popularize
An Aqueduct
To rise to power
A spectacular collapse
To expand
A political / military system
An emblematic movie
To be portrayed (in TV shows or movies)


Let's check out the news

New TikTok trend: How often do you think about the Roman Empire?

HSK 5 & Superior Soundscapes

十二生肖 Chinese Zodiac

Mountain - Mlima
Hill - Kilima
River - Mto
Ocean - Bahari
Lake - Ziwa
Dam - Bwawa
Plateau - Uwanda
Plain - Tambarare
Valley - Bonde




Austine Sikuku

Physical Features

“才”和“就”都可以放在动词前做状语。
“就”表示说话人认为动作发生得早，进行得快、顺利。
“才”表示说话人认为动作发生得晚，进行得慢、不顺利。

坐火车八个小时才能到。——坐飞机一个小时就到了。

Eva Wang的channel ——汉语语法对比合集

汉语语法对比之“才”和“就”

First and foremost, research the company thoroughly, familiarize yourself with its values, goals, and recent developments. Understanding the company's culture and industry trends can help you tailor your responses during the interview, demonstrating your genuine interest and enthusiasm.

Practice your responses to common interview questions, but don't memorize them verbatim. Instead, focus on conveying your experiences, skills, and achievements in a clear and concise manner. Practice active listening skills, allowing the interviewer to finish their questions before formulating your responses. This demonstrates respect and attentiveness, qualities highly valued in the business world.

When discussing your qualifications and experiences, use specific examples to illustrate your points. Quantify your achievements whenever possible, highlighting the impact you've had in previous roles. Employ the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to structure your responses, ensuring clarity and coherence.

Reframing anxiety as excitement can be empowering. Instead of dwelling on potential mistakes or shortcomings, focus on the opportunity to showcase your skills and personality. Visualize success, envisioning yourself confidently answering questions and building rapport with the interviewer.

Mindfulness techniques can also be effective in managing interview anxiety. Practice deep breathing exercises to calm your nerves and center your focus. Remind yourself that it's okay to feel nervous – it's a sign that you care about the outcome. Embrace the adrenaline rush as a source of energy to fuel your performance.

After the interview, take time to reflect on your performance. Identify areas of strength and areas for improvement, using feedback to refine your interview skills for future opportunities. Regardless of the outcome, view each interview as a learning experience, building your confidence and resilience with each interaction.


The Global Professional Podcast

Overcoming Anxiety during Job Interviews - Episode 57

大家好，我是潘妮，欢迎来到古典智慧拾贝。在这里，我主要与大家分享中国古代的思想家的智慧。 Hello everyone, my name is Penny, welcome to this channel. In this channel, I will share with you wisdoms of Chinese thinkers and philosophers from the past. 今天我们来看看道德经的第四章，Now let’s look at the fourth Chapter of Tao De Jing

道冲，而用之或不盈。渊兮，似万物之宗：挫其锐，解其纷；和其光，同其尘。湛兮，似或存。吾不知谁之子，象帝之先。

这几句话是什么意思呢？

规律是空虚而没有形态的，如果遵循着他办事，也许就不会要求把事情办得完美无缺。规律是那样的深远而复杂，好象是万物的根源：他消磨去万物的锋芒，从而融解文明之间的纷争；调和它们的长处，从而使它们都不那样完美。规律是无有形态，是隐没的，但又实际存在着。我不知道它是如何传下来的，只知道它出现在上帝之前。

这一章又讲了玄妙的道，也翻译成万物自然的规律。What is the rule of the vast universe in his eyes? 这个规律可以消磨万物的锋芒，也就是让一切都圆融和平。能够让一切都不那样完美，缓解大家的纷争。If you can look closely with discerning eyes, everything is not perfect in this world. This is why we are able to understand others. 
感谢收听，下次见！Thanks for listening and see you next soon. 

Wisdom From the Past 古典智慧拾贝

古典智慧拾贝之道德经第四章 Tao Te Ching Chapter Four

like [Native speaker] #learnthai #thailanguage 00_00_07-00_03_06

Thai for Everyone with Kru Robert

Ep.16 Learn Thai _ how to pronounce ใกล้(near) VS ไกล(far) 

En el audio de hoy os hablo de la fiesta sorpresa que me quieren preparar para mi cumpleaños que se acerca vertiginosamente. En ella podéis aprender el uso de la locución adverbial "y mucho menos" y algunas expresiones coloquiales interesantes.

Reyes from Spain

La fiesta de cumpleaños sorpresa

The phrase, to play out, glamping and a  helicopter becomes a room for the night.

Transcript: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ri4VbtFpyQGVP13m9KD5_4RqGFFVm4m8/view?usp=drivesdk