Elon Musk在他的推特上发了一篇古诗词《七步诗》，相信很多同学已经知道它的寓意了。但是今天Ben老师要给大家讲一讲这首诗背后的故事，也就是七步诗的故事，希望大家学完会对这首古诗词有更深的见解，我们开始吧！

Chinese with Ben

Learn a Chinese Ancient Poetry with Elon Musk

From this episode, we are going to learn how to read time.

Q: 请问，现在几点？(Excuse me, what time is it now?)
   qǐng wèn , xiàn zài jǐ diǎn ? 
   几点了？
   jǐ diǎn le ?
A: 现在五点。(It is 5 o’clock.)
    xiàn zài wǔ diǎn .
     
早上zǎo shanɡ/上午 shàng wǔ（morning）
中午zhōng wǔ （noon）
下午xià wǔ （afternoon） 
晚上wǎn shang （night,evening）
半夜bàn yè （midnight）

6:00AM 早上六点zǎo shang liù diǎn 
12:00PM 中午十二点zhōng wǔ shí èr diǎn
3:00PM 下午三点xià wǔ sān diǎn
9:00PM 晚上九点wǎn shang jiǔ diǎn
1:00AM 半夜一点bàn yè yì diǎn

The questions from the beginning of this episode:
1.你叫什么名字？
2.你是哪国人？
3.你会说什么语言？
4.你喜欢做什么？
5.今天星期几？
6.今天几号？


Daily Conversation（日常对话）

5. Reading Time（读时间）part1

بَلَّش عَصْر الإِنْتَرْنِت بِوَقْت الحَرْب البَارْدِة بَين رُوسْيَا وأَمْرِيكَا.
طَبعًا بَلّش بِالجَيش الأَمْرِيكِي بِالسِّتِينَات أو السَبْعِينَات
بعدين بالتْمَانِينَات صَار مَسْمُوح بَين النَاس وبِالتِسْعِينَات إِنْتَشَر كْتِير.
هلأ صار الإِنْتَرْنِت كْتِير مُهِم بِحَيَاتْنَا، وبَعْد كُورُونَا صِرْنَا نِسْتَخْدِمُه مْشَان الشِغِل.

Levantine Dialect (Level 1)

الإنترنت \ internet 🛜

Imagine a chance meeting at a conference – a fleeting opportunity to make a strong impression. That's the power of an elevator pitch, a succinct introduction that sparks interest and sets you apart. Here's how to craft yours for networking success:

Grab Attention in the First 10 Seconds:  A captivating opening is key. Are you passionate about solving a specific industry challenge? Briefly mention it and how your expertise can be the solution. For instance, "I'm a data analyst with a knack for uncovering hidden insights that boost marketing campaign effectiveness."

Introduce Yourself Professionally:  In a sentence or two, state your profession and a key area of strength.  Keep it clear and concise. Example: "I'm a marketing specialist with a proven track record in developing high-performing social media strategies."

Highlight Your Value Proposition:  This is where you showcase what sets you apart.  It could be a unique skill, a successful project you've led, or a specific achievement that demonstrates your value. Don't just list duties; focus on results. Example: "I recently spearheaded a social media campaign that generated a 30% increase in qualified leads for my company."

End with a Clear Call to Action:  A strong call to action leaves a lasting impression and encourages further conversation.  Do you want to connect on LinkedIn? Offer to share a relevant case study or discuss your expertise in more detail?  Keep it specific and actionable.

Craft, Refine, and Conquer:

Practice your pitch out loud to refine its delivery. Aim for clarity, enthusiasm, and a natural conversational tone. Time yourself – it should be under 30 seconds to hold attention in a busy environment.

Bonus Tip: Tailor Your Message:  A one-size-fits-all approach won't cut it. Research the event or organization beforehand. Highlight skills and experiences relevant to their interests.

Follow these steps, you'll craft a memorable elevator pitch that captures attention, showcases your value.

The Global Professional Podcast

The Elevator Pitch - Episode 74 

Join me in this insightful podcast episode as we delve into the world of negotiation and explore the power of persuasive phrases. Negotiation is not just about making deals; it's about influencing outcomes, building relationships, and creating win-win situations. In this episode, we unravel the secrets behind effective negotiation by examining the strategic use of persuasive phrases.

Discover how phrases like acknowledging the other party's position or expressing gratitude for concessions made can foster goodwill and encourage collaboration. Learn how highlighting scarcity and leveraging authority can create urgency and bolster credibility, tipping the scales in your favor. Explore the concept of social proof and how it can influence perceptions and attitudes, making it easier to align with your proposals.

Whether you're a seasoned negotiator or just starting out, this episode offers valuable insights and practical strategies to enhance your negotiation skills.  Master the art of persuasion and take your negotiation game to the next level.

Mastering the Art of Persuasion in Negotiation - Episode 63

Today, in the “Serbian to go” podcast, you will hear 3 WAYS how to say GET WELL SOON in Serbian.🤒😷🤕 Let’s grab a snack and let’s start. 😎
Срећно учење! / Srećno učenje!📚
See you in class!✨


SERBIAN TO GO

3 НАЧИНА да кажеш – Get well soon… на српском – 3 WAYS to say – Get well soon… in Serbian (A1-А2)

It is recommended that you study in the following ways:
1st time: listen without looking at the text.
2nd time: look at the text and write down the new words, then look up the dictionary. 
3rd time: listen again without looking at the text.
4th time: shadow reading without looking at the text.
https://www.purpleculture.net/chinese-english-dictionary/

In this episode we will talk about “冷”, you will learn different meanings of “冷”.
大家好，我是Yuli。这是我的第3期播客。
今天想和大家聊一聊“冷”的话题。
大家都知道冷是温度低的意思，它的反义词是热。如果今天只有8度（°C），我们可以说今天好冷啊，我要多穿几件衣服。夏天的时候，大家喜欢喝冷饮，例如冰可乐、冰啤酒、冰奶茶。还有夏天必不可少的冰淇淋。大家可能会说，冬天我们也喝冷饮吃冰淇淋啊。
这里要告诉大家一个文化小知识。在中国，大家在吃的方面比较讲究。小时候天气冷的时候，妈妈会告诉我们：“不可以吃冷的，对身体不好。”所以我们长大后也是这样的习惯。不过啊，现在年轻人越来越不在乎这些了， 他们想什么时候吃就什么时候吃。
冷还可以表示一个人的态度。例如，他对我很冷淡，一点儿也不热情。也可以说：她总是冷冰冰的。如果两个人吵架了，互相不说话，我们可以说：他们在冷战。如果你的朋友很激动，你可以告诉他：你冷静点儿。
冷还有其他有意思的用法。例如冷门，冷门专业是指那些很少人会选择学习的专业，它的反义词是热门专业。很多年前，计算机在中国是冷门专业，过去十几年变成了热门专业。
大家听过冷笑话吗？如果你的朋友告诉你一个笑话，你觉得不好笑，那你可以说：好冷啊。冷笑话就是bad joke，lame joke。
你听过什么中文的冷笑话吗？留言告诉我吧。我们下期见。

冷饮	lěng yǐn	cold drink
必不可少	bì bùkě shǎo	indispensable
讲究	jiǎng jiū	be particular about 
在乎	zài hū	care about
态度	tài dù	attitude
冷淡	lěng dàn	give the cold shoulder to
热情	rè qíng	enthusiastic
冷冰冰	lěng bīng bīng	icy （attitude） 
冷战	lěng zhàn	cold war
激动	jī dòng	excited
冷门	lěng mén	unpopular
热门	rè mén	popular
冷笑话	lěng xiào huà	lame joke


Yuli's Chinese Channel

冷 cold

In this episode I have a talk with Jania Alvarez, Italki tutor from Mexico, about Why are Latinos expressive?

Remember that I teach Spanish in italki, you can book a class for more information you can see it on my profile and you can also book a class with my partner Jania Alvarez in this link that I share.

https://www.italki.com/teacher/6844238

I invite you to also listen to Jania's podcast channel called Spanish whit Jania where we chat about Burnout and Mental Health.

https://www.italki.com/post/P4MhqkZk5ZhdReL7hYBWiA

Colombia

Talking to jania ¿Por qué los latinos somos expresivos?

Рассказ про мальчика Павлика, который обижался, что ему никто ничего не дает. Один старичок подсказал волшебное слово, которое надо говорить, когда что-то просишь. Павлик не верил, что оно поможет, но слово оказалось действительно волшебное.