Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/19E1q6pK03LswlyXGzhTZi8NEnZtAnIjQO4dajuWu-O8/edit?usp=drive_link

Today's word is to focus. Focus. It can be a noun. Focus… to have a focus…. or it can be a verb to focus on something. Now it's very common in education when you're learning to focus on something, maybe you have a project at work you like to focus on. To have a focus. Or to focus on. 


Teacher Joseph's Podcast

To Focus (With transcript)

Je vous invite aujourd'hui à Versailles, la ville de prédilection du roi soleil. Jean de la Fontaine, Molière, Lully, tous peuvent témoigner de la générosité de Louis XIV, tout comme de sa colère ! Cette ville est aujourd'hui une source d'inspiration pour de nombreux artistes : 
- Kamel Ouali et sa comédie musicale, Le Roi soleil 
- Gérard Corbiau et son film, Le Roi danse 
- Le mois Molière, un festival de théâtre et de danse versaillais 
C'est aussi un haut lieu diplomatique. Emmanuel Macron a jeté son dévolu sur la galerie des batailles du château pour recevoir le président russe, Vladimir Poutine en 2017. 
Enfin, Versailles est souvent associé à la bourgeoisie française, j'ai donc profité de cette opportunité pour vous partager l'art de la table à la française, bon appétit ! 
Plats français de l'épisode :
- Côtes de Nuits Village du Domaine Petitot, le vin préféré du roi soleil
- La fleur bleue, le fromage de la ferme de la Tremblaye
- Potage aux cailles et aux petits pois

Douce France

Versailles, à la suite du roi soleil

欢迎来到科技黑话第二集！在本期播客里，我们会一起学习和互联网、群聊、流媒体有关的表达。


Chillchat (Learn Chinese and Chill)

互联网词汇101 Internet-lingo

👨‍💻We'll look at what new policies Tesla CEO Elon Musk implemented after purchasing Twitter. Do you concur with him? What are your thoughts? In today's episode, we'll learn some fantastic historical idiom phrases as well as a common expression.Welcome to listen this episode.

👨‍💻今天要来看看特斯拉的执行长，伊隆马斯克买下推特后，他推出了什么新政策。你赞成吗？有什么想法？这一集也会学到一句很厉害且出自于历史的成语以及一个常用的说法。欢迎收听哦。

[00:00] introduction
[02:23] explanation
[08:03] discussion 

来源：https://www.bnext.com.tw/article/72432/twitter-remote-ban-1104
            https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKZ9GiqfdlA

News with zhe

#30马斯克上任三把火！

In this episode we don't have a guest. I just talked a little about comparing yourself to other students.

Portuguese With Caro

Should I compare my Portuguese level?

14 Listening tips for your IELTS exam

    Attempt all questions – there are no penalties for incorrect answers.
    Watch out for plurals in answers. If the question requires a plural answer, a singular answer is incorrect.
    Answers appear in the order they are heard in the audio. They come quickly or with large gaps between them.
    Prepare to hear a potential answer that is not the actual answer. This is common when two people are making plans. They first agree on meeting at a certain time, but then one remembers that they cannot so they decide on a new time.
    Take care when you transfer your answers and pay attention to the word limit for your answers on your answer sheet!
    Multiple-choice answers will ask for a letter (a, b, c, d). Write the letter and not the corresponding answer.
    When asked to complete a sentence using no more than two words, and the correct answer is “leather coat,” then “a coat made of leather” is incorrect. Same goes for numbers.
    Hyphenated words (like “part-time”) are considered as one word.

    Focus on what the speaker is saying not how they say it.
    Don’t take notes in complete sentences – jot down the key points and abbreviate. You only need to write down enough to help your memory later.
    Get the habit of distinguishing between essential and non-essential information. If two people are talking about making plans for a dinner date, the important information is the date/time they finally agree upon. Other dates/times they considered become irrelevant.
    Try to guess what the speaker is going to say. Speakers, will often drop clue words or outline what they will to talk about beforehand. This gives you the ability to start your own outline to then fill in.
    Listen to the audio while reading the audio script. This will help you get a sense of how questions are spaced out, as well as learning some useful common expressions that are frequently used in listening tests.

IELTS Insights📚📝

14 Listening tips for your IELTS exam

In this episode we'll learn how to say "What or what kind of" and we`ll see some common conversational questions with this word. 

Какой день сегодня?
Какая погода сегодня ?
Какое голубое небо ?
Какие красивые цветы?
Какой фильм ты смотришь? 
Какую книгу ты читаешь? 
Какие книги ты читаешь ?


Russian for daily life with Lena 📖💫

How to say "What or what kind of" in Russian?

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.

The Global Professional Podcast

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

Adjectives for Cyber Monday (with transcript)

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qloBP6lsVzHX556FYGn6RQVFdkzZ_ti8/view?usp=drivesdk