En el episodio de hoy menciono algunas palabras españolas que normalmente usamos en su versión acortada en español. Estas palabras cortas son usadas en el día a día, y estoy segura de que alguna de ellas te resultará familiar.

Blanca to go 

15 – palabras acortadas en español

En este episodio especial de No Hay Tos, hablamos sobre 6 activadores (triggers) del subjuntivo en español.
Roberto Andrade and Héctor Libreros are the creators of No Hay Tos, a podcast designed to help English speakers practice their Spanish listening skills by listening to real conversations at a normal speed by native speakers.

No Hay Tos

Subjunctive Triggers | Adverb Clauses

Korean Speaking Practice 8  /   N-(으)로 : with, by, through, in  /  ex) 저는 지하철로 회사에 왔어요. 저는 현금으로 계산할 거예요.   /  V-고 싶어요 : An expression used to state that the speaker wants to do the act mentioned in the preceding statement. / ex) 집에 가고 싶어요. 친구를 만나고 싶어요. 



Speaking Practice - Beginner

8. N-(으)로, V-고 싶어요

⭐ Qu'est-ce que la galette des rois ? C’est ce que nous allons voir dans cet épisode.

⭐ To make the most of this podcast, a transcript, an English translation and language activities are available on my BLOG

⭐ If you want to practise your French further, please check out my regular podcast channel "Learn French with Anthony" and visit my website to access plenty of interactive language activities.

Explore France with Anthony

#01 La galette des rois

Welcome to English on the Road, Episode #2. My name is Louis, and I'm the host. 
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In this episode, I go over the top ten largest countries in the world by land area. I discuss interesting geographical features of each of these countries. I also highlight one interesting / unique animal from each country.  If you are from any of these countries, please leave a comment and tell us some more facts about the geography of your country. English on the Road is an English podcast for English learners. I teach here on italki. I would love to meet you and have an English lesson with you. Check out my profile for details, or send me a messsage to chat. Thank you for listening, and good luck studying English. 

English on the Road 

10 Largest Countries in the World

En este corto podcast de 15 minutos te cuento cuáles son las ventajas de ver peplículas y series y escuchar podcasts en español; y también te doy un "paso a paso" que FUNCIONA para que puedas realmente aprovechar tu tiempo cuando estas interactuando con este tipo de estímulo.

¡ES UNA GRAN IDEA VER PELÍCULAS Y SERIES EN ESPAÑOL, Y TAMBIÉN ESCUCHAR PODCASTS; pero es aún MEJOR SI SABES CÓMO APROVECHARLOS AL 100%!

Disfruta de aprender

¿Es buena idea escuchar podcasts y ver peliculas y series en español?

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The Science Behind Language Learning

Clara, a brilliant data analyst with a mind for numbers, walked into my office looking like a storm cloud. Networking events were her kryptonite. "I freeze up," she confessed, "Small talk? Forget it! I just stand there awkwardly, feeling like a total outsider."

Clara's shyness was hindering her career. Her analytical skills were top-notch, but promotions often went to colleagues who could "schmooze" with decision-makers. I knew I could help.

Our first step was reframing networking. Instead of a dreaded chore, we saw it as an opportunity to connect with people who shared her passion for data. We practiced "elevator pitches" - concise introductions highlighting her expertise. We focused on open-ended questions, like "What's the biggest data challenge you're facing?" to spark engaging conversations.

Next, we tackled the "shy freeze." Role-playing helped Clara practice making eye contact, smiling warmly, and using active listening techniques like nodding and acknowledging what the other person said. We even practiced "exit strategies" - polite ways to excuse herself from a conversation when she felt overwhelmed.

The turning point came when I suggested Clara volunteer at a data analysis conference.  She'd be interacting with people who shared her interests, but in a less intimidating setting.  It worked! Clara's passion for data analysis shone through, and she ended up having stimulating conversations with attendees.

The next networking event was a different story. Armed with her practiced pitch and newfound confidence, Clara actively approached people, discussed data trends, and even shared a few insights herself. She even left with a business card from a potential mentor!

Today, Clara is a networking pro.  She still gets nervous, but she no longer lets shyness hold her back.  Clara's story proves that anyone can become a confident networker with the right tools and a supportive coach.

The Global Professional Podcast

How to overcome shyness with a coach - Episode 76

Company culture matters. A common reason people are motivated to switch jobs is a desire for a different company culture. When employees fit into the culture of a company, they not only feel more comfortable, like they are at their home away from home, but they are happier, more engaged, and more productive. 

In this episode, I walk you through questions to identify the type of culture you want in a company. You'll hear some of the most memorable and shocking answers I've heard from clients as we've talked about company culture. Then, I share steps that you can take to find companies with attractive cultures. Finally, I share what to do during a job interview to detect the culture of the company. You'll learn what to look for and questions to ask your interviewers. The episode concludes with definitions for nine idioms and phrases for English language learners.

Episode originally published on April 24, 2020.
Transcript available at https://www.express-to-impress.com/culture-of-a-company/. 
Infographics from this episode are at https://www.pinterest.com/ExpresstoImpress/. 