We all do it regardless of knowing that it's often counterproductive and can put us in a bad mood or lead to us feeling insecure....no matter what the gurus tell you and their advice to NOT do it we just cannot help ourselves. 

This episode offers my take on this everyday phenomenon. I welcome you to share your opinion in the comments section.

British English with Maria

Comparing yourself to others

Confident language in business communication projects assuredness, authority, and credibility. It instills trust in colleagues, clients, and investors. By using confident language one can reduce confusion, miscommunication, and save time. Here are key elements:
•	Strong Verbs: Replace weak verbs like "maybe" or "could" with active verbs like "will" and "can." This conveys ownership and decisiveness.
•	Precise Language: Avoid vague terms like "a lot" or "kind of." Use specific data, metrics, and examples to substantiate claims.
•	Direct Address: Speak directly to your audience. Avoid hedging phrases like "I think" or "in my opinion" unless emphasizing your perspective.
•	Positive Framing: Focus on the strengths of your ideas and solutions. Downplay limitations with workarounds or future improvements. 
EXAMPLE>
Negative: "We might not meet the original deadline, but we'll try our best."
Positive: "We're on track to deliver a high-quality project by the extended deadline. This allows for final refinements to ensure a successful outcome."

By mastering confident language, you can express your ideas with clarity, influence decision-making, and achieve your business goals. 


The Global Professional Podcast

Confident Language: Business Dictionary EP - 29

こんにちは、あかりです。久(ひさ)しぶりのエピソードです！

Usage of Slow Japanese:
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STEP 3. Check the whole script, it'll fill the gap in your understanding.

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Slow Japanese

Episode #62 - Sunn O))) concert is special

Larme


Loin des oiseaux, des troupeaux, des villageoises,
Je buvais, accroupi dans quelque bruyère
Entourée de tendres bois de noisetiers,
Par un brouillard d’après-midi tiède et vert.

Que pouvais-je boire dans cette jeune Oise,
Ormeaux sans voix, gazon sans fleurs, ciel couvert.
Que tirais-je à la gourde de colocase ?
Quelque liqueur d’or, fade et qui fait suer.

Tel, j’eusse été mauvaise enseigne d’auberge.
Puis l’orage changea le ciel, jusqu’au soir.
Ce furent des pays noirs, des lacs, des perches,
Des colonnades sous la nuit bleue, des gares.

L’eau des bois se perdait sur des sables vierges,
Le vent, du ciel, jetait des glaçons aux mares…
Or ! tel qu’un pêcheur d’or ou de coquillages,
Dire que je n’ai pas eu souci de boire !

Mai 1872

Arthur Rimbaud, Derniers vers

Learn French through literature ☕

LARME ( Poem by Arthur Rimbaud)

＼ Your comment and theme requests are welcome 😊 ／
Why do Japanese people rarely say “watashi (I)” in real conversations?
Although textbooks often teach sentences like “Watashi wa ~ desu,” native speakers usually omit “watashi” once the context is clear. In this episode of Why Why Nihongo, I explain when it is natural to use “watashi,” why repeating it sounds unnatural, and how flow and shared context shape real Japanese conversation. This episode is for learners who want to understand how Japanese actually sounds, not just how it looks in textbooks.

日本語では、どうして会話で「私」をあまり言わないのでしょうか。
教科書では、「私は〜です」という文をよく勉強します。でも、実際の会話では、話している人が分かるとき、「私」を何度も言いません。
このエピソードでは、「私」を言っていいとき、言わなくてもいい理由、そして日本語の会話で大切な流れや空気について、やさしい日本語で話します。
文法だけでなく、自然な日本語を知りたい人におすすめのエピソードです。

Easy Japanese with Aiko | Slow & Natural Listening

Why「私」を言わない？｜Why Japanese Rarely Say “Watashi” in Real Conversations? (Slow & Natural Japanese)

Learn to speak about your home. We cover language related to the amenities in a house/apartment and beginner expressions you can use to describe the place you live in.
Happy learning!

Super Basic Spanish

Basic Spanish: Nuestra casa (Our house)

В этом подкасте я перечисляю новогодние обещания. Приятного прослушивания!

Привет, это Наташа!

Эпизод 22. Новогодние резолюции. 

Spanish México

MEXIKO-STADT FOLGE NUMMER DREI.

Some news from the United Kingdom. 

Transcript: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Tx-YEITAFzVPLjRO8S02Obz13yVfXA_O/view?usp=drivesdk