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《咏鹅》
《Yǒng é》
                    作者： 骆宾王（ 唐代）
               Author:  Luò bīn wáng (Táng Dynasty)

鹅，鹅，鹅， 曲项向天歌。
é,     é,     é,    qǔ xiàng xiàng tiān gē。

白毛浮绿水， 红掌拨清波。 
Bái máo fú lǜ shuǐ, hóng zhǎng bō qīng bō。

诗意画面   
Shīyì huàmiàn：
鹅鹅鹅(声响词），面向蓝天，一群鹅儿伸着弯曲的脖子在歌唱。
é,é,é(shēng xiǎng cí), miàn xiàng lántiān, yī qún ér shēn zhe wānqū de bózi zài gēchàng。
洁白的羽毛，漂浮在碧绿的水面。
Jiébái de yǔmáo, piāofú zài bìlǜ de shuǐ miàn。
红红的脚掌，拨动着清清的水波。
Hóng hóng de jiǎo zhǎng, bō dòng zhe qīng qīng de shuǐ bō。


英文译版   
Yīngwén yì bǎn
English version 

O Geese
by Luo Binwang

O geese, O geese, O geese!
You crane your neck and sing to sky your song sweet.
Your white feathers float on green water with ease.
You swim through clear waters with your red-webbed feet.



Listening & Speaking (Mandarin)

诗歌一首   A Poem named "O Geese"    （HSK 3-4)

Milý studenti, připravila jsem zjednodušenou a zkrácenou verzi klasické knihy Pýcha a předsudek od Jane Austen, která vám nejen pomůže s učením se češtiny, ale také vás ponoří do nádherného příběhu lásky, pýchy a předsudků.  Text ke stažení na Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Hezkycesky_checomex/shop/pycha-predsudek-zjednodusena-verze-a2-1050448?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=productshare_creator&utm_content=join_link 

Hezky česky

Zjednodušená verze knihy Pýcha a Předsudek 

A short clip introducing 5 useful words to use in your IELTS exam.

IELTS Vocab

IELTS Vocabulary - Education

Intermediate Chinese Listening：冬天跑步  Running in winter

Intermediate Chinese Listening

Globish, anyone? In this episode, we'll talk about how to communicate effectively in an international business setting. Since most people in an international business environment speak English as a second language, that will be our focus. I'll share tips for native English speakers and English Language Learners, including where to focus your English language-learning efforts, so you're ready to excel in an international business setting. 

To succeed in an international business environment, I suggest going back to the basics. Tune in to find out how you can go back to the basics. 

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Episode originally published March 18, 2022

Original theme music by Lucas Knutter 

Read the transcript at https://www.express-to-impress.com/international-business/

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Materials cited:

How to speak up when you don't understand something, which can be found at https://www.express-to-impress.com/asking-for-clarification/

Globish.com for 1500 vocabulary words with definitions

Rachel's English 100 Most Common Words in American English 
Youglish for pronunciation, which can be found at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1kBRXkQ6cI&list=PLrqHrGoMJdTR76CbHRqi7uLbpEtTUU7eR

Business English Pod for business vocabulary, which can be found at https://www.businessenglishpod.com/

Anki language app for help memorizing new vocabulary, which can be found at https://www.ankiapp.com/

perfect-english-grammar.com/past-simple.html for grammar practice

Express to Impress

Less is More: Tips for Effective International Business Communication

The never-ending fairy tales land🧚🏻‍♂️

Swan lake ( Chapter 6)

Oi gente, aqui é Aneleh, sua tutora de português favorita. No podcast de hoje falaremos sobre a diferença entre Trazer e Levar. Se você é iniciante e está se sentindo perdido, pode pular direto para a parte em que explico tudo isso em inglês em um minuto e trinta segundos. (If you are a beginner and feel lost, you can skip straight to the part where I explain all this in English at one minute and thirty seconds).
Você pode acompanhar o script do podcast clicando nesse link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/14xub0tKSYux7IhS8YEYgEbQODFOT9e3-i5pnE_zr5bk/edit?usp=sharing
Vamos lá?


Portuguese Drops 

Trazer x Levar 

When it comes to communicating effectively, especially for those working across international borders, being a great communicator is not just about the words we say. It is vital to understand international etiquette to avoid offending people. Listen to some great tips to help you express yourself politely in English.
