Today I want to talk about a particular group of English adjectives.  These adjectives start with the prefix, "a-".  This prefix comes from Middle English.  It attaches to verbs and nouns and it changes them into adjectives.  An example would be "sleep" and "asleep." 

Find a transcript at:  https://www.difficultenglishexplained.com/blog/adjectives-that-start-with-a

Difficult English Explained

Adjectives that start with a-

I went on a trip to Idaho and visited an interactive aquarium.

Animals mentioned: stingrays, parakeets, doctor fish, sea stars (starfish)

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My Visit to an Aquarium

Welcome to The Global Professional Podcast. Today, I will be dissecting a crucial distinction for career advancement: the difference between an English Teacher and a Business Communication Coach. Many professionals seek to refine their English, but understanding who to engage is paramount.

Think of it this way: an English Teacher builds your foundation. They are experts in grammar, vocabulary, sentence structure, and the mechanics of the language. They are invaluable for mastering the rules, expanding your lexicon, and achieving fluency. They'll focus on reading comprehension, literature analysis, and formal writing. They cover things from basic phonics to Shakespeare. This is essential, particularly if you're strengthening your core English proficiency.

A Business Communication Coach, however, takes that foundation and strategically applies it. I focus on impact. I zero in on how you use English to achieve specific professional objectives. It's about influence, persuasion, clarity, and concision – within the context of your career.

I'm less concerned with the intricacies of a past participle, and more focused on crafting compelling presentations, navigating cross-cultural communication nuances, and delivering impactful emails. I analyze your audience, your goals, and tailor your communication accordingly.

Think boardroom, not classroom. Negotiation, not narration.

In short, one builds the linguistic toolset; the other teaches you to wield those tools effectively in the global business arena. Both are valuable, but for the ambitious professional, strategic communication is the key differentiator. Choose the professional that aligns with your desired outcomes. My method actually combines both. I also add in a career development element as well. I am a language professor, an executive business coach, and a career counselor. 

That's all for this episode. Join us next time on The Global Professional Podcast.

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What is the difference between an English Teacher and a Business Communication Coach? - Episode 123

みなさん、こんにちは。お元気ですか。今日も夏空（なつぞら）でいっぱいの東京です。もう暑（あつ）すぎて、ふつうに日常生活（にちじょうせいかつ）を送ることが大変な状況です。
朝と夕方には、蝉（せみ）の鳴き声（なきごえ）も聞こえてきます。
蝉は日本の夏の風物詩（ふうぶつし）です。蝉は、35度以上を超えると鳴かなくなります。なので、昼間は蝉の声が聞こえません。私が子どものころは、昼間も鳴いていたのですが、地球の気温が上がってしまったんですね。残念です。

ところで、みなさん、日本の野菜や果物が美味しいことをご存じですか。
今日、私が皆（みな）さんに紹介（しょうかい）したいのは、日本のトマトです。日本のトマトは、本当に美味（おい）しいです。ぜひ日本にいる皆さんは食べてくださいね。海外にいるみなさんは、日本に来た時に必（かなら）ず食べてください。
トマトは夏野菜です。一年中を通してトマトを食べることができますが、夏のトマトは格別（かくべつ）に美味しいです。
日本には約120種のトマトが栽培（さいばい）されていると言われています。日々、品種改良されたことによって、つぎつぎと新しい品種が生まれたのです。より甘く、よりおいしく、より食べやすくするために、研究されているんです。日本人は、野菜を生（なま）でたくさん食べます。私も生野菜が大好きです。今日食べたトマトは福島産でした。近くのショッピングモールで、福島応援フェアーがやっていたので、トマトと桃を買いました。美味しかった！！！　
絶品でした！！！
福島の農家さん、ごちそうさまでした。

語彙
蝉（せみ）：Cicada
風物詩（ふうぶつし）：seasonal tradition
ご存じですか：Do you know? (this is a part of KEIGO. Normal way is “知っていますか“)
格別（かくべつ）：special (ふつうとはちがって)
栽培（さいばい）：cultivation
品種改良（ひんしゅかいりょう）：cultivar improvement
日々（ひび）：on a daily basis
生（なま）：Raw
福島産（ふくしまさん）：Produced in Fukushima
ショッピングモール：shopping mall
福島応援フェアー：Fukushima support fair
絶品（ぜっぴん）：Best Products
農家（のうか）：Farmer



「のぞみ」の日記

夏のトマトは最高！

En este episodio te leeré dos fabulas del escritor griego Esopo. 

Espero que disfrutes estas dos pequeñas historias. 

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Lifestyle creep, also called "lifestyle inflation," is when you find yourself with some more money — for example, after getting a new job or paying off a mortgage — but then spend more as a result.

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こんにちは！今日(きょう)は変(へん)な校則(こうそく)について話(はな)します。
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Slow Japanese

Episode #82 - Pointless rule in schools

In this episode, I talk to one of my italki students, Wen from China. We talk about her English
journey and especially her successful strategy that helped her get 7.5 in IELTS.

Transcript available below
https://kevsenglishpodcast.com/2025/03/02/kevs-english-podcast-episode-21-interview-with-wen-from-china-how-she-took-ielts-and-what-her-successful-strategy-is/