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Chillchat (Learn Chinese and Chill)

How was the world created? Myths, Legends and Religions

Conversación básica en español y árabe marroquí. 

Aprende árabe con Radia 

Conversación en árabe marroquí y español

The difference between 以前(yǐ qián) and 以后(yǐ hòu) is very clear from last episode, 以前 means before, so we often see it in a past tense sentence, and 以后 is the opposite, but have you ever wondered that does 以前 always refer to the past, and does 以后 always refer to the future?

Learn Chinese with Jen

以前、以后

こんにちは、あかりです。今日(きょう)のトピックは「働(はたら)き方(かた)の違(ちが)い」です。

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Slow Japanese

Episode #48 - Difference in working style

JOYCE: Should we take a taxi or a bus to the mall?
BILL: Let’s take a bus. It’s impossible to get a taxi during 
rush hour.
JOYCE: Isn’t that a bus stop over there?
BILL: Yes ... Oh! There’s a bus now. We’ll have to run to 
catch it.
JOYCE: Oh, no! We just missed it.
BILL: No problem. There’ll be another one in 10 minutes.


LANGUAGE NOTES
• Should we … or …? Is a way of asking “Which is better?” “Should” is used to ask 
for an opinion. Note that we do not say “Will” here.
• Take a taxi or a bus? The word “or” signals a choice here. Notice the rising 
intonation on taxi (the first choice) and falling intonation on bus (the second choice).
• Let’s (Let us) means “I think we should do this.”
• Rush hour is the time of day when most people are going to or from work. In most 
American cities, rush hour is from about 7:30 to 9:00 a.m. and from about 4:30 to 
6:30 p.m. Notice that “rush hour” is a compound noun, with the main stress on the 
first word.
• Isn’t that This is a negative question. The speaker expects an affirmative answer. It 
is used to check information.
• Bus stop is a compound noun, with the main stress on the first word.
• Oh! is an exclamation used to express alarm or surprise.
• Oh, no! is an expression used to express disappointment.
• We just missed it here means “We arrived a moment too late to get the bus.” 
Notice the emphasis on “just” to show the very recent past.
• No problem here means “It doesn’t matter.

English Conversation practice (30-day challenge)

Day 19: Transportation 

Global professionals often grapple with complex communication challenges exacerbated by cultural differences, time zone disparities, and virtual collaboration. A business communication coach can be a valuable asset in navigating these complexities and mitigating workplace overwhelm.

A skilled coach can help you refine your communication style, improve your ability to articulate ideas clearly and concisely, and enhance your intercultural competence. By developing effective communication strategies, you can reduce misunderstandings, build stronger relationships, and streamline decision-making processes.

A coach can also provide valuable guidance on managing difficult conversations, such as delivering critical feedback or negotiating complex deals. By learning how to handle these situations with confidence and diplomacy, you can reduce stress and build trust.

Furthermore, a communication coach can help you develop time management and prioritization skills. By improving your ability to communicate efficiently, you can reduce the time spent on unproductive interactions and focus on higher-value tasks.

Investing in a business communication coach is an investment in your professional development. By improving your communication skills, you can enhance your career prospects, build stronger relationships, and increase your overall job satisfaction.

5 Action Items 
Self-Assessment: Identify your primary communication challenges, such as virtual presentations, cross-cultural negotiations, or written communication.

Coach Research: Explore business communication coaches with experience in global business and intercultural communication.

Goal Setting: Define specific goals to achieve through coaching, such as improving active listening or delivering persuasive presentations.

Time Investment: Allocate dedicated time for coaching sessions and practice exercises.

Measurement: Track improvements and measure the impact of coaching on overall job performance and satisfaction.

The Global Professional Podcast

Your Ally Against Workplace Overwhelm: Episode 115

Hey there! Welcome to Creative Talk Studio — where art and language come to life.
I’m Ann, your host — a visual artist and educator from the Philippines. I’m so excited to have you here for our very first episode!

This podcast is your cozy space to learn English the creative way, discover tips on art and self-expression, and hear real stories from my life as a working artist and teacher.

Whether you're a student, a fellow creative, or just someone curious to learn and grow — you're in the right place!

I’ve spent years painting portraits, teaching English and art online, and now I’m bringing that experience to you through bite-sized lessons and fun conversations.

🎨 Coming up soon:
• How to describe art in simple English
• My go-to art materials
• And creative conversations for curious minds like yours!

So hit that follow button, and let’s begin this journey together. You can also find me on italki as Ann G Villanueva for one-on-one lessons.

Creative Talk Studio

Episode 01 - Introduction to Creative Talk Studio 

xiǎo mǎ yào guò hé， kàn jian yì tóu lǎo niú zài hē shuǐ 。 
小  马 要 过 河 ， 看  见一 头 老 牛 在喝  水。
xiǎo mǎ wèn：“  niú bó bo， wǒ yào guò hé，  shuǐ shēn ma ？”
小  马  问:“牛 伯伯, 我 要 过 河，水   深  吗?”
lǎo niú shuō：“ shuǐ hěn qiǎn，  nǐ guò de qù 。”
老 牛  说:“水 很  浅， 你 过 得去。”
xiǎo mǎ tīng le lǎo niú de huà， zhèng yào guò hé，  tū rán，
小  马 听 了 老 牛 的 话，正  要  过 河，突 然，
yì zhī xiǎo sōngshǔ cóng shùshang tiào xia lai，   dà shēnq shuō ，
一只  小  松 鼠  从   树 上   跳 下 来，大  声   说，
“xiǎo mǎ，  bié guò hé！ shuǐ shēn de hěn ne！  nǐ huì yān sǐ de！”  
“小马，别  过 河!水  深 得  很 呢! 你会 淹 死的!”
tīng le xiǎo sōng shǔ de huà ， xiǎo mǎ bù zhī dào gāi zěn me bàn，
听  了 小  松  鼠 的 话，小  马 不 知  道 该 怎 么 办，
zhǐ hǎo huí jiā wèn māma。   māma shuō：“  hái zi，  lǎo niú yòu gāo yòu dà，
只 好 回 家  问 妈 妈。 妈 妈  说:“孩子， 老 牛 又 高  又 大，
tā huì jué de shuǐ hěn qiǎn；
他 会 觉 得 水  很  浅；
sŌng shǔ nà me xiǎo，  tā yí dìng huì shuō shuǐ hěn shēn 。 
松   鼠 那 么 小，他 一 定 会  说  水  很 深。
hé shuǐ shì shēn hái shì qiǎn，  zuì hǎo nǐ zì jǐ qù shì shi 。”
河 水 是  深  还 是 浅， 最 好你自己去试试。”
xiǎo mǎ tīng le mā ma de huà，  yòu pǎo dào hé biān， xiǎo xīn de guò le hé 。  
小   马    听 了妈 妈  的  话，又 跑到河边，小心地过了河。
yuán lái， hé shuǐ jì bú xiànq lǎo niú shuō de nà yàng qiǎn，
原来，河水既不像老牛说的那样浅，
yě bú xiànq sōnq shǔ shuō de nà yànq shēn
也不像 松鼠说的那样深。

CHINESE STORY中文故事

小马过河

1. Oxford Street is to become Pedestrianised
2. Drones to carry Blood between Hospitals in Central London


