It’s work party season — here’s a survival guide 

How to survive the party scene this time of year.

For reference, see the article below.

https://www.ft.com/content/ee952810-4e43-438e-99a4-fbb03bccce33

The Short And Sweet English Learning Podcast

It’s work party season — here’s a survival guide 

Hello everyone,welcome to my channel.Today my daily topic is ask for the day off.
I ate something wrong ,so I feel sick and want to vomit.I take some medicine and lie down for a day,I feel really bad.And when I think about tomorrow is Monday,I have a lot of work to do,I feel anxious,it’s not good for my health.so when Monday coming,I send a message to my boss,ask for a day off.
So today we learn some new words and sentences
1.请假 qǐngjià
2.我生病了wǒshēng bìngle
3.呕吐ǒutù
4.吃药chīyào
5.躺在床上tǎngzài chuángshàng
6.明天是周一 míngtiān shì zhōuyī
7.我有许多工作wǒyǒu xǔduō gōngzuò
8.我感到焦虑wǒ gǎn dào jiāolǜ
给我的老板发信息gěi wǒ de lǎobǎn fā xìnxi

Daily Talk

请假

Today, we are diving into a debate that divides friends and families: Streaming or the Movie Theater.

The English Effect

Streaming or the Movie Theater

公园有四排石狮子
每排是十四只大石狮子
每只大石狮子背上是一只小石狮子
每只大石狮子脚边是四只小石狮子
史老师领四十四个学生去数石狮子
你说共数出多少只大石狮子和多少只小石狮子

gōng yuán yǒu sì pái shí shī zi
měi pái shì shí sì zhī dà shí shī zi
měi zhī dà shí shī zi bèi shàng shì yī zhī xiǎo shí shī zi
měi zhī dà shí shī zi jiǎo biān shì sì zhī xiǎo shí shī zi
shǐ lǎo shī lǐng sì shí sì gè xué shēng qù shù shí shī zi
nǐ shuō gòng shù chū duō shǎo zhī dà shí shī zi hé duō shǎo zhī xiǎo shí shī zi

绕口令（Tongue Twister）

Count lions 数狮子

Profe Sandra

El gato con Botas

How To Positively Influence A Hiring Manager?


There are various way you can do so. Here is an answer from internet: 

"The best way to influence candidates as a recruiter is by effectively communicating the value proposition of the organization, actively listening to their needs and aspirations, building strong relationships, and providing personalized solutions that align with their interests and career goals."

IIn my podcast I covered something else - the mental world of yours and what do you do to prepare for the 'project' mentally. Here is an anwer from the internet:

 "Another tool you can use to mentally prepare is to visualize the interview going well. Instead of picturing yourself not knowing answers to questions or stumbling over your words, take time to imagine answering each question perfectly. Imagine that you are not nervous and your confidence shines to the interviewer."

I talk about a different thing instead - the attitude you carry with you about who you are and what you can deliver and from this perspective you speaj/answer recruiter's questions.

Dive deeper into my podcast and pick whats relevant, what resonates and what you can use to succeed as its my only intention for you!

Good luck.



Job Interview Preparation | Build Strong Communication Under Pressure

How To Positively Influence A Hiring Manager?

How to structure a debate and/or prepared argument.

Steps for success :)

Baffling Lingo

Debate Structure 

1.Cultural Tips
🧧 "Chinese New Year is coming! Did you know ‘红包’ (hóngbāo) means ‘red envelope’ and symbolizes good luck? 💰 Learning these cultural words makes your Chinese more authentic! 
2. Practical sentences
🎉 "How to greet someone during Chinese New Year? Try this: ‘新年快乐，万事如意！’ (Xīnnián kuàilè, wànshì rúyì!) – ‘Happy New Year, may all your wishes come true!’ 🐯 Practice and impress your friends!
3. Interactive questions
❓ "What’s your Chinese zodiac sign? 2026 is the Year of the Horse! Comment your birth year, and I’ll tell you your sign! 🎊
4.Short voice audio
🔊 Listen: How to say “恭喜发财” (Gōngxǐ fācái – Wishing you prosperity) correctly? Practice with me! 🎤 Perfect your tone with a native teacher. 
5. Riddles / Fun
🧩 "Riddle time! What Chinese New Year decoration is both ‘red’ and ‘lucky’, and sounds like ‘fortune’? 🧧 Answer: ‘福’ (fú – luck character)! Share your guess!
6. Comparison of festivals
🌍 "Just like Christmas in the West, Chinese New Year is about family, food, and gifts! Learn to compare traditions in Chinese. 🎁 How does your culture celebrate? 
7. Teacher interaction
👩🏫 “As a Chinese teacher, I’d love to hear: What aspect of Chinese New Year interests you most? Culture, vocabulary, or stories? Let me know! 👇

Simple blessings

Chinese New Year

Extensive reading can definitely help us gain vocabulary and new expressions. Besides, it is leisure-time activity that most of us enjoy. So, in this episode, I'll recommend three books written by female Latin American authors (commemorating 8M) so that you start reading now!