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Energetic grand father

みなさん、こんにちは。ごはん太郎です。このチャンネルでは、日本のおいしいごはんをご紹介します。

３月３日はひな祭り。女の子の幸せを願う日です。雛人形（ひなにんぎょう）という伝統的な人形を飾ります。

また、”ひなあられ”というお菓子を食べたりします。実はこのひなあられは、関東と関西で味も見た目も違うんです。

関東のひなあられは、軽い食感で、甘い味です。ピンクや白や黄色などカラフルでかわいい。
関西のひなあられは、小さなおせんべいみたいでもので、塩味や醤油味など。白や緑など落ち着いた色です。

このように関東と関西で違う食べ物ははたくさんあります。お正月に食べる”お雑煮（ぞうに）”の味も違います。
日本に遊びにきたら、ぜひ関東と関西の食べ物の違いも見つけてみてくださいね。

日本のおいしいごはん

３月３日は雛祭り（ひなまつり）

Мир, к которому мы привыкли, все еще стремительно меняется. Треть навыков, востребованных сейчас, всего за несколько лет потеряют актуальность и сменятся новыми. Читаем статью про тренд на переобучение на рынке труда.

Текст статьи доступен по ссылке: 
https://trends.rbc.ru/trends/education/65fd40499a794738ebf4e8bc?from=copy

Рекомендуется читать и слушать одновременно.

Если хотите обсудить эту тему - приходите на урок!

Listen and read

Тренд на переобучение на рынке труда B1 - C1

Do you like pop culture? Do you watch anime in Portuguese? Join us in this conversation about these topics.

In this episode, I invited a student from France to talk a little about pop culture, and especially anime.

Portuguese With Caro

A conversation about pop culture (or about anime?) | Talking to a Student

On this episode of The Real English Conversations Podcast, Amy & Curtis are going to share some of their memories and adventures from traveling around Canada on a ferry boat. These boats are part of the transportation and highway network in areas where cars and people need to get across rivers, lakes, and even sections of the ocean!

Learn English On Italki with the host of this Podcast: 
Book a lesson with Curtis - https://www.italki.com/teacher/4672521/english 

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Ferry Boat Rides: Real English Conversations Podcast On Italki

你有哪些好习惯和坏习惯呢？生活的，工作的，各方各面的习惯……


Chillchat (Learn Chinese and Chill)

聊聊你的好习惯和坏习惯 Let’s chat about your good and bad habits!

Recently, I coached a team of four – 2 talented software developers, a product manager, and a product designer – at a startup facing a decision. Their current product management system was a mix of spreadsheets, emails, and sticky notes, hindering collaboration and development. They needed to persuade their founder to adopt Jira, a project management tool.

We began by dissecting the founder's viewpoint.  Was it a fear of change? A concern about learning a new system?  Through open-ended questions and active listening, we discovered the founder valued efficiency and transparency.

The team knew the founder's needs and wants so we crafted a persuasive narrative.  The developers highlighted how Jira's bug tracking system would streamline communication and expedite fixes. The product manager showcased how Jira's visual boards would enhance project visibility, ensuring everyone was on the same page.  The designer emphasized the improved user interface and workflows, promoting user adoption.

We gathered data showcasing the wasted time and communication breakdowns caused by their current system. We contrasted it with quantifiable benefits of Jira – faster development cycles, improved team collaboration, and reduced errors.  

We set up a demo of Jira, showcasing how it addressed their specific pain points. I prepped the team to answer potential objections and provide examples of companies using Jira.

The final step was a unified presentation.  Each team member presented their department's perspective, painting a clear picture of the benefits across the development workflow. 

The founder, impressed by the team's research, data, and collaborative effort, agreed to a Jira trial.  Their persuasive communication, grounded in understanding their audience's needs and presenting a clear solution, secured a win for the entire team. This success story highlights the power of effective communication in driving positive change within a startup environment.