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⭐ Qu'est-ce que le Panthéon ? C’est ce que nous allons voir dans cet épisode.

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#04 Le Panthéon

The On the Go English podcast, Episode 3, hosted by Emil, explores the significance of Thanksgiving Day in the United States. Emil discusses the traditional activities of spending time with family, enjoying football games, watching the Macy's Parade, and indulging in a festive feast. The podcast delves into the history of Thanksgiving, highlighting the Pilgrims' journey and their encounter with the Wampanoag, particularly Squanto's pivotal role. Emil emphasizes the expression of gratitude during the holiday, as families gather to share what they are thankful for. The podcast concludes with intriguing fun facts about Thanksgiving, including the original absence of turkey at the first celebration and the evolution of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

 On The Go English

Episode 3. Thanksgiving day 

В   воскресенье   мы   с   друзьями   ходили   в   русский   ресторан,   который находится недалеко от станции метро «Гостиный Двор». Мы   сидели   около   окна.   В   зале   было   очень   красиво,   светло,   тепло,  уютно.  Официант  был  вежливый.  Он  дал  нам  меню.  Мы  читали  меню,  но  блюда  были  незнакомые,  поэтому  мы  спросили  официанта:
— Что вы рекомендуете нам заказать?
— Я рекомендую борщ и пельмени. Это национальные русские блюда. Есть ещё вкусные блины.
— А с чем блины?
— Есть блины с вареньем. Есть со сметаной.
— А что такое борщ?
— Это такой суп.
— А какое мороженое вы нам рекомендуете?
— Есть очень вкусное шоколадное мороженое.
   Мы  заказали  блины  (3  порции),  зелёный  чай  и  мороженое.  Всё было очень вкусно. Мы весело провели время. Все рестораны в Санкт-Петербурге разные, но везде готовят очень вкусно.

Источник текста и заданий: "Первые шаги. Ч1" Беликова Л.Г., Шутова Т.А., Ерофеева И.Н.
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Russian podcast with Ana A1-A2. Русский подкаст с Анной A1-A2

А1. Часть 4. В ресторане

La última vez hablamos de las ciudades españolas, hoy en cambio vamos a hablar de las italianas:
Roma, Florencia, Venecia, Napoles etc.

¿Y tu opinión cuál es?

"Pa arriba, pa abajo, pal centro y pa dentro"

4. Las ciudades italianas

Let's see what { Let's wrap it up" means :



It means:



To finish or bring something to a close
let's finish it and continue later

English for Work with James

Episode 11 :  Let's wrap it up

Elena, a data analyst on my business communication coaching roster, booked a session with a clear goal: secure a promotion to Senior Analyst. She possessed the technical skills, but her communication style lacked the persuasion needed to advocate for herself.

We started with the fundamentals.  
Step 1: 
Understanding the Audience. We analyzed the promotion criteria and researched the decision-makers. We discovered a focus on cost reduction and project efficiency.

Step 2: Framing the Value Proposition.  
Elena's technical skills were a given, but we needed to translate them into business impact.  We crafted a narrative highlighting how her data analysis led to a 15% reduction in marketing campaign overspend.

Step 3: Building Credibility.  
Facts and figures are powerful, but data presented in a vacuum loses impact.  We focused on data visualization, creating clear charts that showcased trends and connections.

Step 4: Delivery with Confidence.  
Technical expertise needs confident communication. We practiced her presentation, emphasizing vocal variety, strong eye contact, and body language that conveyed authority.

Step 5: The Anticipation Factor. 
We anticipated potential objections. What if they questioned her ability to manage a team?  We prepared responses that showcased her leadership potential through examples of mentoring junior colleagues.

The final coaching session was a mock interview. Elena, armed with her persuasive narrative and confident delivery, impressed. A week later, she excitedly reported landing the promotion.  Elena's success story is a testament to the power of combining technical expertise with effective communication.

The Global Professional Podcast

Want more MONEY? Use Persuasion -  Episode 97

Hello!  Today, I'm talking about this year's Autumn.  I think that Autumn came late this year, but the autumn leaves have finally started.  They are so beautiful. It's a shame that I can't show it to you living abroad. I don't know how much I can express this beautiful Autumn scenery in words, but I'd try it.  Thank you for listening! 
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ゆっくりやってきた秋
今年は11月になっても、昼間の気温が高い日が多く、少し動くだけで汗ばむ陽気でした。でも、11月の半ばを過ぎて、ようやく秋らしい気候になってきました。
朝晩は空気がひんやりと冷たく、毛糸のセーターを着てちょうどいいくらいです。
最近、時間のあるときは、できるだけ　歩くようにしています。うちから　20分ほど歩いたところに、ジブリ映画「ホタルの墓」の舞台になった池があります。そこには、桜の木などいろいろ植えられていて、今ごろになると　葉が赤や黄色に紅葉します。　1年中、緑色の木とのコントラストがとても美しいです。　その景色が　池の水面にも映っていて、写真に撮ると1枚の絵画のように見えます。　その池の周りを　ぐるっと一周　回るように歩きます。歩いている間も、風が吹くたびに、色づいた木の葉が、枝から離れて　ひらひらと　舞い落ちて行きます。地面には　落ちた木の葉が　たまって、　近くに住む家の人が、それらを　ほうきでかき集めて　道路をきれいにしています。全部の木の葉が落ちきるまで、しばらくは　この人たちの苦労は続くと思います。でも、私はただの通行人なので、「たいへんそうだなあ」と思うだけです。　その人たちの苦労を横目に、その落ち葉さえ秋の景色の一つとして楽しんでいます。
私は　歩きながら　景色の写真をたくさん撮ります。日本は季節があるので、同じ場所でも、季節によってまったく見え方が違います。雲も違います。夏、あれだけ力強く空にあった入道雲はもうありません。　すうっと線を引いたような薄い雲がいろんな方向から伸びていたり、小さくちぎれた雲がたくさんあったり。そうかと思えば、雲一つない青空だったりします。　池には、夏にはいなかった渡り鳥の群れが　何百羽も来ていました。ざっと数えただけでも200羽以上はいたと思います。冬を前に、引っ越ししているんですね。私たちも　冬支度を少しずつ始めないといけません。かぜも　インフルエンザもコロナも　かかりたくありませんからね。


やさしい日本語（にほんご）

ゆっくりやってきた秋　Autumn coming slowly　

Whether you live to work or you work to live, having a healthy work-life balance is good for both you and your employer.

Here are just a few ways to keep your balance healthy!

Plan
It can help to plan your time, making sure to include social activities in those plans, says Allaya Cooks-Campbell from job coaching website BetterUp.

Even scheduling a night in front of the TV is enough — it will give you a bit of time to switch off.

If you're able to, you could also plan to take short breaks during the day, and perhaps even use them to take a walk or read a few pages of a book.

Use apps to help
Cooks-Campbell also suggests using an app to block distracting websites during the work day — which might include things like social media.

You can then do the same in the evening and block work apps, if you find it difficult to stop checking them.

Be kind to yourself
It's important to be realistic about your work-life balance, and not to get too stressed if you don't follow your plan. That's according to Kate Eby from work management company Smartsheet.

Being kind to yourself, she says, can help you improve your mental health.

Talk to your boss
If you're finding it difficult to get your work-life balance right, speaking to your manager may be a good idea — although not everyone will feel comfortable doing this.

It may be that you have been given too much work to do, or there is a better way to do it — and talking to your boss could help you work smarter, not harder.

However, Cooks-Campbell says different things work for different people — so you have to find what's right for you!