In this episode, Karen and Baiwei chatted about trends that popped up in China for the past few years, such as the rise of air fryers, the rise of camping, and people’s increasing desire to see the world…

Chillchat (Learn Chinese and Chill)

2023年度生活趋势报告 2023 Annual Life Trends Report

Have you ever arrived in Italy and felt like nobody was speaking the Italian you learned?

In this episode, we explore the difference between textbook Italian and the Italian people actually use in everyday life, and why understanding real spoken Italian is so important for the B1 citizenship exam.

Interested in preparing for the exam? Book a trial lesson with me here on italki, and we'll create a study plan based on your goals and current level.

Italian Citizenship Journey

Episode 4: Why Textbook Italian Is Not Enough for Real Life in Italy

Talking about das Oktoberfest in Germany.

Wortschatz:

ein großes Volksfest – a large folk festival
nämlich – namely
es wird auf einer Wiese gefeiert – it is celebrated on a meadow
schon kalt und dunkel – already cold and dark
kommen etwa – about [people] come
der Besucher | die Besucherin Pl.: die Besucher, die Besucherinnen – the visitor (male) | the visitor (female); Pl.: the visitors (male), the visitors (female)
nicht nur aus Deutschland, sondern auch – not only from Germany, but also
wurde zuerst – was first
Der Grund dafür – the reason for that
die Hochzeit Pl.: die Hochzeiten – the wedding; Pl.: the weddings
viele interessante Attraktionen – many interesting attractions
das Fahrgeschäft Pl.: die Fahrgeschäfte – the amusement ride; Pl.: the amusement rides
die Achterbahn Pl.: die Achterbahnen – the roller coaster; Pl.: the roller coasters
ein großes Riesenrad – a large Ferris wheel
das Bierzelt Pl.: die Bierzelte – the beer tent; Pl.: the beer tents
die fröhliche Atmosphäre genießen – enjoy the cheerful atmosphere
Überall auf dem Fest – everywhere at the festival
Stände mit typischen bayerischen Spezialitäten – stalls with typical Bavarian specialties
das Hendl Pl.: die Hendl (Südostdt.; Österr.) – the roast chicken; Pl.: the roast chickens (Southern Germany; Austria)
die Schießbude Pl.: die Schießbuden – the shooting gallery; Pl.: the shooting galleries
Dirndl und Lederhosen – Dirndl (traditional women's dress) and Lederhosen (traditional men's leather pants)
fröhlich sein – be happy/cheerful
die Bratwurst Pl.: die Bratwürste – the sausage; Pl.: the sausages
die Brezel Pl.: die Brezeln – the pretzel; Pl.: the pretzels

Schnurgerade Deutsch

Das Oktoberfest

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¿Te gusta viajar?

¿Qué significa viajar para ti?

¿Qué tipos diferentes de viajes existen?

¿Cuál es el mejor lugar al que has ido?

¿Te gustaría viajar durante varios años sin parar?

¿Cuáles son las cosas buenas y malas de viajar?

¿A dónde te gustaría viajar antes de morir?

¿Es mejor viajar o llegar?

Lin Yutang dijo: "Nadie se da cuenta de lo hermoso que es viajar hasta que llega a casa y descansa su cabeza en su vieja y familiar almohada." ¿Estás de acuerdo?

Elizabeth Drew dijo: "Con demasiada frecuencia, viajar, en lugar de ampliar la mente, simplemente alarga la conversación." ¿Qué significa esto? ¿Estás de acuerdo?

Talk Time with Jhon!

Reflexiones sobre Viajar

Привет! 🤗

В этом выпуске подкаста мы поговорим о пляжном отдыхе, а для этого мы повторим пляжную лексику.

Приятного прослушивания!

Speak fluent Russian A1-A2

🎧 Выпуск 62. Пляжная лексика / Beach vocabulary ⛱️

Mum: Hi remember me?

Dad: Oh yeah, aren’t you wait, aren’t you the mother of my children?

Mum: Yes, how are you doing? Haven’t seen you in a while! 

Dad: Now I’ve put them to bed, I’m great! 

Mum: Today was exhausting!

Dad: Tell me about it. What time were you up?

Mum: About 4:30. I need that early morning time to get myself together and actually do some work before it all goes to hell.

Dad: Every night, I tell myself I’m going to do that, and every morning when the alarm goes off, I tell myself I need just a few more minutes of sleep.

Mum: You’re a night owl, I’m an early bird, it’s just how we are.

Dad: But I want to be an early bird and watch TV at night instead of doing the work I need to do. By the way, thanks for helping me out today. I owe you. Tomorrow, they’re mine.

Mum: It’s fine. Apart from when Justin dropped his yogurt, I think it went pretty well.

Dad: Oh, I don’t think anyone even noticed the screaming child while I was presenting – and if they did, they probably didn’t want to say anything in case they have their own children screaming on call in the future.

Mum: I don’t think I’m convinced about this hybrid working situation. Don’t get me wrong, I love not having to commute every day. With my job, that’s easily two hours of the day I get back. But organizing myself and kids and work?

Dad: Yeah, it’s a challenge. Some days I feel on top of it all, but there are days when I feel like I’m a terrible employee, a terrible father and a terrible husband.

Mum: (with joking intonation) Oh honey, don’t think like that. Trust me, you’re a terrible husband EVERY day, not just some days.

Dad: Just for that, I’m not going to tell you where Becky hid the chocolate Nutella.

Mum: I’ll just go and buy more.

Dad: or the car keys

Mum: Fine. You’re a wonderful husband on most days.

Dad: I’ll be wonderful tomorrow while you’re in your meeting. What are you doing again?

Mum: I’m just leading the meeting, but the CEO is going to be there. 

English Conversation/Dialogue

Mixing Responsibilities

Negotiation is a cornerstone of leadership. From securing contracts to resolving team conflicts, leaders must navigate agreements that benefit all parties. Here's how to excel at this vital skill:

1. Know Your BATNA: Before entering negotiations, determine your Best Alternative To a Negotiated Agreement (BATNA). This empowers you to walk away if an offer falls short of your needs. A strong BATNA strengthens your position and gives you room to make concessions.

2. Collaborative Spirit: Aim for win-win solutions. Leaders understand successful negotiation isn't about dominance, but building long-term relationships. Focus on common interests and identify areas where compromise can create mutual benefit.

3. Active Listening: Master the art of active listening. Pay close attention to the other party's needs and concerns. Ask clarifying questions to ensure you fully grasp their position. This fosters trust and allows you to tailor your approach.

4. Clear Communication: Articulate your goals and needs clearly, using strong communication skills.  Back up claims with data and evidence to support your arguments.  Be assertive, yet respectful, avoiding aggressive tactics that can damage relationships.

5. Leverage Body Language: Nonverbal cues speak volumes. Maintain confident eye contact, an upright posture, and avoid fidgeting. Projecting confidence strengthens your position and demonstrates your seriousness.

6. Be Flexible, Not Fixed: While you enter negotiations with clear goals, be prepared to adapt.  Unexpected issues may arise.  Maintain a flexible mindset, willing to consider alternative proposals that achieve your core objectives.

7. Patience is Key: Negotiations rarely happen overnight. Be patient, allowing time for discussion and counter-proposals. Don't rush the process to avoid settling for an unfavorable deal.

By mastering these strategies, leaders can transform negotiations from battles into opportunities for collaboration and mutual success.

The Global Professional Podcast

How do leaders negotiate? - Episode 68

https://drive.google.com/file/d/11zgEYDqxpxrEfkWXromj7uOVH-vUofl4/view?usp=drivesdk