Every year in June, there are 2 days that are dead silent in Chinese cities when the most important exam in Chinese teenagers’ life is taking place - the college entrance exam.
In this Chillchat episode, Karen and Baiwei compared education and examination systems in Mainland China and the U.S..

Chillchat (Learn Chinese and Chill)

The Most Important Exam in China?! Education and Examination Systems

4 very useful phrases to express obligation in the future tense, listen to this episode and learn how to use them :)

Spanish with Jania

4 phrases to express obligation in the future tense 

I share a story of an experience I had trying to visit Osaka castle in Japan. 

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T.E.A. Time with Tayvin Bayless 

Journey to the castle

会話の間に入れる言葉
あの　それで　そうですね　やっぱり　まぁ　etc

真似してみよう★

教科書
わたしはアメリカ人です。ニューヨークで生まれました。いま日本語を２年勉強しています。仕事はグラフィックデザイナーです。お好み焼きが大好きです。

日本人
私はアメリカ人でニューヨーク出身です。あと、日本語を二年勉強してます。あ、それに、わたしはグラフィックデザイナーです。それと、そうですね、お好み焼きがだいすきです。


Japanese "Taka" it easy

ネイティブっぽい話し方

Всем привет!

If you are already in Russia and enjoying the trip you might want to start making acquaintances with locals. Here is the list of the phrases that will come in handy. Learn them by heart and that will be a great start for keeping up the conversation. 
Remember, Russian people are so happy when they hear Russian speech from a foreigner, they will instantly warm up and help you to continue the conversation.

Ваш преподаватель и путешественница,
Елена

1-minute Survival Russian for Travelling (A1-A2)

Как завести и поддержать разговор/How to start and keep the conversation going

Technology plays a crucial role in today's modern workplace, and dealing with outdated or malfunctioning equipment can be a significant challenge for HR professionals. Addressing these issues promptly is essential to maintain productivity, employee satisfaction, and overall organizational efficiency.

When faced with technology issues, it's important to first identify the root cause. This may involve troubleshooting hardware, software, or network problems. Once the issue is identified, take appropriate steps to resolve it. This might include updating software, replacing faulty hardware, or seeking assistance from IT professionals.

To prevent future technology issues, it's crucial to implement regular maintenance and updates. This includes scheduling routine maintenance checks, ensuring software is kept up-to-date, and providing employees with training on proper equipment usage. Additionally, consider investing in redundant systems and backup solutions to minimize downtime in case of failures.

Addressing technology issues effectively requires a collaborative approach between HR and IT departments. HR professionals can play a key role in communicating with employees about technology-related disruptions and providing support. They can also work with IT to ensure that employees have the necessary training and resources to use technology effectively.

By proactively addressing technology issues and implementing preventive measures, HR professionals can contribute to a more efficient and productive workplace.

The Global Professional Podcast

Technology Issues: Dealing with outdated or malfunctioning technology - Episode 120

Practice lesson to help you define your ɔ: & a: sounds. 

Target: British Accent 

ɔ: | a: minimal pairs

1 ， nǐ xǐ huɑn chī qīnɡ dàn de cài mɑ ？ 
1 ， 你 喜 欢   吃  清   淡  的 菜  吗 ？ 
2 ， nǐ xǐ huɑn chī shén me kǒu wèi de cài ？ 
2 ， 你 喜 欢   吃  什   么 口  味  的 菜  ？ 
3 ， shēnɡ bìnɡ de shí hou ， wǒ men yào zuò shén me ？ 
3 ， 生    病   的 时  候  ， 我 们  要  做  什   么 ？ 
4 ， nǎ ɡè fàn diàn de cài hěn dì dào ？ 
4 ， 哪 个 饭  店   的 菜  很  地 道  ？ 
5 ， nǐ xǐ huɑn chī shén me zhōnɡ ɡuó cài ？ 
5 ， 你 喜 欢   吃  什   么 中    国  菜  ？ 


Laura cheng Chinese

Laura Chinese practice for order food 7

Una de las primeras personas que quiso averiguar si hay algo de verdad en eso de que cada uno de nosotros tiene un doble idéntico por el mundo fue Teghan Lucas, científica de la Universidad de Adelaida, en Australia, que realizó un estudio de antropometría facial para obtener la respuesta.