Fox or Tiger? Who is the king of the forest？

成语故事

狐假虎威

Here I recite some lines from the Iliad. This part centres around Hector's finding Andromache, and their final dialogue. 

Ancient Greek Now

Iliad 6.369-465

Story learning Chinese with Annie

Story learning Chinese with Annie-----Three things I like the most at home

Today we're talking about the word "pedantic" and how we can use it to talk about people who are very concerned about the smallest details. I hope you find it useful!

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DAILY Business English VOCABULARY builder

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You will not believe the strange turn the story takes as Landy describes what he wants to do to Will after he dies! (Listen to Parts 1 and 2 first - so that you know what has happened so far)

Stories to Stimulate!

Will and Mary - Part 3

What is “White Day” in Japan? Do you know what it is for?
日本の「ホワイトデー」ってなんの日ですか？何をする日か知っていますか？

[Intermediate-Upper level] Interesting Japanese Not Taught In Schools About Japanese business culture, Japanese habits & Osaka

What is “White Day” in Japan? Do you know what it is for? 日本の【ホワイトデー】ってなんの日ですか？何をする日か知っていますか？ 

If someone has "the gift of gab," they have the natural ability to talk in a way that makes people want to listen to them or believe them. For example, a politician may use "the gift of gab" to get people to vote for them.



English Vibes

Do You Have 'The Gift of Gab'?

色々と考えると迷いますが、実は北海道が良いかなと思っています。
北海道は、東京よりも涼しいですし、ドライブをしながら見る外の眺めは最高だと思います。はるか遠くに沈む夕日も見ることができそうです。
夏休みが楽しみです。夏休みのことを考えると、東京の混雑したラッシュアワーもがまんできます。


N2合格

第1部4章の言葉を使って③「候補地はあるんですか」

What are the 3 main steps to be promoted at work?

Here are three main steps you can take to increase your chances of getting promoted at work:

1. Perform exceptionally well in your current position.

2. Establish connections and expand your professional network.

3. Acquire additional skills and knowledge.

To enhance your chances of advancing in your career, a combination of diligent work, building connections, and continuous professional growth is necessary. 

By excelling in your current role, expanding your professional network, and acquiring new expertise, you can increase your prospects for getting promoted at work.

Which aspect of your English language skills are you currently focusing on improving, and what are the three most significant challenges you face in achieving your goal?

Please send me a private message so that we can discuss and create a plan for your success.

To Your Success,
Anatoly



