FLO TALKS 

The art of seduction

In this episode you can learn about how we pronounce the vowels in Catalan. Some of the vowels (a, e, o) have different sounds depending on their position in the word or on whether they have an accent on top or not.
Let's keep having fun with the learning! 😃👍

Català for beginners

Catalan Vowels' Pronunciation | Catalan Lesson 3

Daily conversations.
P1
- Hai Dang meets his woman lecturer
- Hop meets his man-teacher
- Mrs. Nhung meets Mr. Dung
- Miss Huong meets Mrs Trung
- Viet Anh meets Viet Hai
P2
Meeting people at the new house party
P3
Meetinh people at the offfice

Hieu’s Vietnamese Podcast

Common Conversation in Vietnamese

想 (xiǎng) and 要 (yào) are both verbs in Chinese that can be translated as "want" in English, but they are used in different contexts and convey slightly different meanings.
想 (xiǎng) is used to express a desire or inclination, often accompanied by a feeling or emotion. It can be translated as "to think" or "to wish" in English. For example:
我想去旅游。 (Wǒ xiǎng qù lǚyóu.)
I want to go traveling.
他想学游泳。 (Tā xiǎng xué yóuyǒng.)
He wants to learn how to swim.
要 (yào) is used to express a strong desire or intention, often with the idea of taking action to achieve a goal. It can be translated as "to want" or "to need" in English. For example:
我要一杯咖啡。 (Wǒ yào yī bēi kāfēi.)
I want a cup of coffee.
他要买一辆新车。 (Tā yào mǎi yī liàng xīn chē.)
He wants to buy a new car.
Note that in some contexts, 想 (xiǎng) and 要 (yào) can be used interchangeably, especially in spoken Chinese. In this case, the choice of word may depend on the speaker's style or emphasis.

Difference between A and B in Chinese with Shanmei

想 (xiǎng) VS 要 (yào)

Let's talk about life and what's going on in the world.

Can I Say - Can I Do

・導入部　最近の東北地方の天気、私のガーデニングについて
・東北地方の方言「なして」の紹介
・どんな意味があるのか
・どんな使い方をするのか
・発音と用法「なして日本語はすごく難しい言語なんだろう」
・まとめ

Nihongo tokidoki Inaka hougen with Megumi Na

How to use the word 「なして」-learning Tohoku dialect!-東北地方の方言を学ぼう！！

In the world of business, persuasion reigns supreme. It's not just about slick sales pitches; it's about influencing others to see your point of view, be it a client considering your product, a colleague on a new strategy, or an investor on your venture.

The core of persuasion lies in understanding your audience.  What are their needs, wants, and potential objections? By tailoring your message to address these concerns, you build trust and credibility.  Facts and figures are powerful, but framing them in a way that resonates with your audience is key.  Highlight how your product solves their pain points or your idea benefits their goals.

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Effective persuasion goes beyond mere words.  It's about non-verbal cues too. Confident body language, strong eye contact, and an enthusiastic tone project conviction and inspire trust.

Finally, persuasion is an ongoing process.  Be prepared to answer questions and provide additional information.  The goal is not to pressure, but to guide your audience towards a win-win situation.

By mastering the art of persuasion, you can become a powerful advocate for your ideas, your business, and yourself.

The Global Professional Podcast

Persuasion and Business Communication - Episode 96

The topic for today's podcast is about personal branding. Something that I have learned from the podcast of Angely. Personal branding is very important whether you are a small business, a solopreneur or a big enterprise. I hope that you guys learn something from this podcast.