In this episode, Karen and Baiwei chatted about trends that popped up in China for the past few years, such as the rise of air fryers, the rise of camping, and people’s increasing desire to see the world…

Chillchat (Learn Chinese and Chill)

2023年度生活趋势报告 2023 Annual Life Trends Report

Poema de Federico García-Lorca del Romancero Gitano

POEMAS DE FEDERICO GARCÍA-LORCA

MUERTE DE ANTONIO EL CAMBORIO

"The Benefits of Listening to English Podcasts and Audiobooks" is a podcast that explores the advantages of incorporating audio-based learning in English. Enhance your language skills, vocabulary, and fluency with insightful discussions and practical tips. Join us on this transformative journey through podcasts and audiobooks.

English Learner's Boost

The Benefits of Listening to English Podcasts and Audiobook

Ich habe mit Absicht diese Geschichte sehr langsam vorgelesen, damit ihr die Aussprache mitverfolgen könnt. Hier ist die Geschichte im Text:

"Der Überraschungskuchen"

Es war ein sonniger Samstagmorgen, und Emily hatte Geburtstag. Sie wachte mit einem Lächeln auf, weil sie wusste, dass ihre besten Freunde, Mia und Lucas, zu ihrem Geburtstag kommen würden. Emily freute sich auf ihren Besuch und auf die gemeinsame Zeit, die sie verbringen würden.

Die Sonne schien hell, als Mia und Lucas endlich ankamen. Emily begrüßte sie mit einem breiten Lächeln an der Tür und umarmte sie herzlich. Sie wusste, dass sie einen tollen Tag zusammen haben würden.

Emily, Mia und Lucas verbrachten den Tag damit, lustige Spiele im Garten zu spielen. Sie tobten herum, spielten Verstecken und lachten über lustige Geschichten. Es war ein Tag voller Freude und Gelächter.

Nachdem sie draußen gespielt hatten, gingen sie ins Haus, um Emily's Geburtstagskuchen zu genießen. Als Emily die Kerzen ausblies und sich etwas wünschte, sangen Mia und Lucas fröhlich "Happy Birthday". Dann schnitten sie den Kuchen in Stücke und genossen jede köstliche Bissen.

Der Tag verging viel zu schnell, aber Emily war überglücklich. Sie fühlte sich so glücklich und dankbar, ihre besten Freunde an ihrem Geburtstag bei sich zu haben. Als Mia und Lucas sich schließlich verabschiedeten, versprachen sie, bald wiederzukommen, um mehr Abenteuer zu erleben.

Kurze Hörgeschichten 

Der Geburtstagskuchen (Eine kurze und langsam ausgesprochene Geschichte zum Mitverfolgen)

SMART Goals for Active Listening:
Here are some examples of SMART goals you can set to improve your active listening skills:

1. Improve comprehension in work meetings:

Specific: I will actively listen during all team meetings by summarizing key points after each agenda item.
Measurable: I will track the number of times I summarize key points and the accuracy of my summaries based on colleague feedback.
Attainable: I will start by summarizing after one agenda item per meeting, then gradually increase to all items over a month.
Relevant: Improved comprehension will lead to better participation and decision-making in meetings.
Time-bound: I will implement this for the next 3 months and evaluate progress then.
2. Enhance communication with family:

Specific: I will practice active listening with my partner by reflecting back their emotions and using open-ended questions during evening conversations.
Measurable: My partner will provide feedback on whether they feel heard and understood by my responses.
Attainable: I will focus on actively listening during one conversation per evening for the next two weeks.
Relevant: Improved communication will strengthen my relationship with my partner.
Time-bound: I will practice this for two weeks and then discuss adjustments with my partner.
3. Become a more supportive friend:

Specific: I will actively listen to a friend facing a challenge by maintaining eye contact, avoiding interruptions, and offering summaries of their situation.
Measurable: My friend will report feeling supported and understood after our conversation.
Attainable: I will dedicate focused listening time during one conversation with a friend per week for a month.
Relevant: Active listening will help me be a more supportive friend.
Time-bound: I will implement this for one month and then reflect on its impact on our friendship.
Remember, these are just examples. You can modify them to fit your specific needs and goals!


The Global Professional Podcast

S.M.A.R.T. Goals and Active Listening - Episode 82

今天來區別一下 唔該 和 多謝 的區別吧！

Ellieの嘰里咕嚕

唔該，多謝！

In this episode of channel Let's speak Albanian/Le të flasim shqip we'll learn new poetry of a well known Albanian poet, like Aleksandër Stavre Drenova (Asdreni). This material is for level B1-B2. Hope this episode will help you better improve Albanian. Let's enjoy it! 

Some vocabulary.
dallëndyshe - swallow - ласточка
mërgimi - migration - миграция
fole - nest - гнездо
livadh - meadow - луг
ringjallem - resurrected - воскреститься

Let's speak Albanian

'Dallëndyshe'/'Swallow'/'Ласточка'

Today we're discussing the movie and the story of Napoleon in light of the recent release. This English lesson contains practical language related to Napoleon's biographical information, the film industry, and the legacy of this influential man.

New English US

Learn English: Napoleon

The 48 laws of Power by Robert Greene
You can die from someone else's misery- emotional states are as infectious as diseases. You may feel you are helping the drowning man but you are only precipitating your own disaster. The unfortunate sometimes draw misfortune on themselves; they will also draw it on you. Associate with the happy and the fortunate instead.