这是一个地方，我在这里讨论与我的学生谈论的相同话题。有时是关于我们语言的特点，有时是关于我们的文化，混合且有趣的事情。

关于西班牙语和其文化的趣事

Este es un lugar donde hablar sobre las mismas cosas que hablo con mis estudiantes. A veces sobre peculiaridades de nuestra lengua y a veces sobre nuestra cultura, cosas mezcladas e interesantes.

Curiosidades sobre el español y su cultura

你好，我是西班牙语教师，也是汉语学生。在这个播客中，我想要教你一些能帮助你拥有更自然西班牙语表达的短语。你愿意加入吗？


西班牙语表达

Te enseñaré una expresión en cada podcast para ayudarte a sonar más natural.

Expresiones en español

Here our guest talks about his favorite hobby. 

Real Native Vocabulary

What's your favorite hobby?

EN: This story tells about the importance of charity and respect for nature.

TR: Bu hikaye, yardımseverliğin ve doğaya duyulan saygının önemini anlatmaktadır.

StoRyporter - Turkish A2-B1/2

A2- Hikaye2_Baharın Gelişi

The particle “吗” indicates an interrogative mood. 
When “吗” is added at the end of a declarative sentence, the declarative sentence turns into a question. For example：
nǐ shì zhōnɡ ɡuó rén 。 
你 是  中    国  人  。 
nǐ shì zhōnɡ ɡuó rén mɑ ？ 
你 是  中    国  人  吗 ？ 

tā shì xué shenɡ 。 
她 是  学  生    。 
tā shì xué shenɡ mɑ ？ 
她 是  学  生    吗 ？ 

tā shì dà wèi 。 
他 是  大 卫  。 
tā shì dà wèi mɑ ？ 
他 是  大 卫  吗 ？ 

JOJO CHINESE

吗ma？

Think of a time when your friend wanted to buy something, but you didn't like it. What did you say to him/her? 
Listen to this conversation:
Louise: Here is the dress I love. What do you think? Does it look ok on me?
Zoe: Well I'm not sure. 
Louise: Why what's wrong with it?
Zoe: I don't think it suits you. It's a bit short. Why don't you try this black one?
Louise: But what's wrong with this one?
Zoe: If I were you I'd try the black one. I think it looks great. 




Everyday English with Teacher Alyse

Giving Feedback

En este episodio desentrañaremos el misterio de los verbos ser y estar. 

Español en Acción

Temporada 1 Episodio 15 Los Verbos Ser y Estar - Diferencias, Usos y Ejercicios

Listen to this podcast about a current trend in the employment industry that involves recording a video version of your CV. Best for upper intermediate lessons!

New English US

Business English: Video CVs (employment, recruitment, video technology, trends)

Many leaders struggle to strike the balance between friendliness and firmness. One client, let's call her Sarah, excelled in collaboration but found her team didn't take her directives seriously. Her challenge? Assertive communication.

Over 12 weeks, we embarked on a journey to transform Sarah's communication style. Our bi-weekly coaching sessions (Mondays for planning, Fridays for review) provided structure and accountability. Here's how we achieved results:

Unveiling the Power of "I" Statements:  Instead of accusatory "you" statements ("You always miss deadlines!"), we practiced "I" statements ("I feel frustrated when deadlines are missed"). This shifted the focus to the impact on Sarah and the team, fostering collaboration.

Body Language Bootcamp:  Nonverbal cues speak volumes. We practiced confident posture, strong eye contact, and clear gestures. Standing tall while giving instructions and mirroring team members' positive body language fostered a sense of mutual respect.

The Art of the Pause:  Sarah often rushed through instructions, leaving room for confusion. We mastered the power of the pause. Strategic pauses after key points allowed information to sink in and empowered team members to ask clarifying questions.

Innovation in Role-Playing:  Traditional role-playing can feel awkward. We gamified the process, creating scenarios based on Sarah's real-life situations. This playful approach allowed Sarah to experiment with assertive language in a safe space, boosting her confidence.

Celebrating Small Wins:  Progress wasn't always linear. We celebrated even minor victories, like delivering a firm but respectful instruction. Acknowledging her achievements fueled Sarah's motivation and helped her stay on track.

The Result? Measurable Change: Within three months, Sarah's communication transformed. Team meetings became more focused, deadlines were met consistently, and her leadership presence flourished.

