Enjoy this soothing and calming reading piece while paying attention to word stress, intonation, sentence stress and individual sounds. These are all skills needed to improve your band score in the speaking test. Feel free to engage by letting me know if you picked up on any mistakes in these four key areas. Enjoy! :)

Tackling the IELTS Giant

Cambridge IELTS reading piece

本州の北のはし、青森県には今から5000年以上前の村の遺跡があります。この時期として規模は最大で、そこには500人以上の人が住んでいたのではないかと言われています。何で？あんなに冬が厳しいところに、住めるの？と関西出身の私は不思議でなりませんでした。でも、青森を知れば知るほど、暗くて重い印象だけではないことが分かりました。私とハルカちゃんが発見した、「陽気な青森」の話をぜひ聞いてください。

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りんご食べたい…

すずまりの日本語「きき耳ずきん」S2

第23話　5000年前から住めたわけ（青森）

***Listen to piece of news about new sanctions on Iraq's banks for preventing of transferring dollar to Iran
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**hop you enjoy it

 خبرهای کوتاه جهان به فارسی   / Short World news in Persian

انتقال دلار به ایران /  Transfer of dollar to Iran 

There is an old theory that eating cheese before bed causes bad dreams, although scientists don't have much evidence to prove it.

But if cheese can't make us dream, new research from the US says that perhaps an app could — and they don't have to be bad dreams!

Researchers experimented with an app that they designed to encourage people to have lucid dreams. These are dreams that feel vivid and real.

During lucid dreams, people know that they're dreaming and may even be able to control what happens in the dream.

Not everyone has lucid dreams. It's thought that about half of us will have them during our lives, but some people may have them regularly.

Lucid dreams may be useful for us: experts think they could encourage creativity and problem-solving, or help us with nightmares.

The app in the study used a method called "targeted lucidity reactivation" that is supposed to make people more likely to experience lucid dreams.

This is usually done in a laboratory, but the researchers wanted to see how effective an app used at home could be.

They did two experiments to see if the app could increase the frequency of participants' lucid dreams.

The first experiment included 19 participants. Before going to sleep, they did a 20-minute activity that encouraged them to enter a "lucid mindset" when they heard certain sounds.

These same sounds were then played during the night. The frequency of the participants' lucid dreams more than doubled during the week of the experiment.

Fifty people completed the second experiment. They were put into three groups, with one group using the targeted lucidity reactivation method.

The people in this group reported that they had experienced more lucid dreams during the week of the experiment than those in the two control groups.

The researchers said these results suggest that apps like this could help people to use sleep for "personal benefits" including "spiritual and personal growth."

Practice Listening, Reading & Comprehension

App Could Help People to Have Lucid Dreams

Office politics refers to the intricate interplay of interpersonal relationships, power dynamics, and organizational culture. While often viewed negatively, understanding and navigating these dynamics can be crucial for career advancement.

Key Strategies:

Build strong relationships: Cultivate genuine connections across departments.

Focus on performance: Deliver exceptional results consistently.

Communicate effectively: Maintain clear and open communication.

Maintain neutrality: Avoid taking sides in conflicts.

Develop a thick skin: Let go of negativity and maintain a positive attitude.

Understand organizational culture: Familiarize yourself with unwritten rules and power structures.

Be mindful of your actions: Avoid engaging in negative behaviors.

Seek mentorship: A mentor can provide guidance and support.

Prioritize well-being: Take care of your mental and emotional health.

Conclusion

Office politics is an inevitable part of the workplace. By understanding its dynamics, building strong relationships, and maintaining a positive attitude, you can navigate these challenges effectively and create a more positive work environment. Remember, while office politics can be a complex issue, your focus should always be on your professional development and achieving your career goals.

The Global Professional Podcast

Office Politics: Navigating the Corporate Landscape - Episode 118

This podcasts is about the seasons and weather in different areas in Iran . 
Hope you enjoy listening :)
Feel free to send me a message if you have any questions !

Persian Podcasts / پادکست فارسی 

فصل های ایران / Iran's seasons 

¡QUÉ ES EL MARATÓN LUPE-REYES EN MÉXICO?

Spanish México

・東北地方全域で使われていると思われる共通の方言「ひじゃかぶ」と「まなぐ」の紹介
・どちらも身体のあるパーツを指す言葉
・標準語よりどちらも長い言葉になっている
・意味と使用例の紹介
・まとめ

Nihongo tokidoki Inaka hougen with Megumi Na

「ひじゃかぶ」「まなぐ」かゆい時あるよね？　Learning the Tohoku  dialect.

Idiom: To Be Awashed With (with transcript)

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_wE3P45fQEVO_X9VO_mE_rcwQ3mVHvKy/view?usp=drivesdk