안녕하세요, 오랜만이에요!
한국에는 이제 길고 무더웠던 여름을 지나 겨울이 왔어요.
갑자기 날씨가 추워지더니 어제는 첫눈이 내렸어요.
After such a long hot summer, now it's winter in Korea.
The temperature has dropped suddenly and yesterday it has snowed for the first time of this year.

Yejin's Podcast for Korean Learners

Now it's finally 겨울 in Korea with 첫눈!

A bit of a ramble from me this week, just talking about my usual routine. I will have more guests on my show when I can find someone who has the time to appear. All my students seem too busy these days!..ah well, nevermind...

If you want a transcript for this episode or any episode, go to
https://kevsenglishpodcast.com/episodes/

If you want to see my videos, click here
https://www.youtube.com/@TheEnglishNative

Kev's English Podcast

KEP Episode 25: My Typical Day!

Oi gente, aqui é Aneleh, sua tutora de português favorita. No podcast de hoje, vou contar para vocês sobre uma lenda do folclore brasileiro chamada "A Lenda do Curupira". Ela fala sobre um ser mítico que protege a floresta contra caçadores e contra aqueles que derrubam as árvores. No final, trarei algumas palavras com seus significados em inglês para ajudar caso vocês tenham dificuldade com o vocabulário.
E se quiserem acompanhar o script do podcast é só clicar nesse link:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fe50CW49qj1Er-EVhVvQdxAPXf2okoDfjSLUfBApBx0/edit?usp=sharing
 Vamos lá?

Portuguese Drops 

Lendas do Brasil - Curupira 

HSK 5 & Superior Soundscapes: 5月19日中国旅游日

HSK 5 & Superior Soundscapes

This podcast is the English translation of the original Spanish story, so you can understand it better if you have any doubts.

Clan de Autodidactas

The Polyglot

Platforms like Slack and Microsoft Teams offer instant messaging, channels for focused discussions, file sharing, and video conferencing integrations. These tools foster real-time communication and build a sense of team presence, bridging the geographical gap. Beyond basic chat, they often integrate with other productivity apps, creating a central hub for workflows.

To keep projects on track and tasks clearly defined is crucial in a remote setting. Tools like Asana, Trello, and Monday.com provide visual boards, task assignments, progress tracking, and deadlines. These platforms ensure everyone knows their responsibilities and the overall project status, promoting accountability and efficient execution. Features like Gantt charts and workload management further enhance planning and resource allocation.

Remote work can amplify distractions. Tools like Toggl Track help individuals and teams monitor time spent on tasks, providing valuable insights for optimizing workflows and billing accuracy. Focus-enhancing apps like Freedom block distracting websites and applications, enabling deeper concentration and minimizing interruptions. Dedicated timer apps can facilitate techniques like the Pomodoro method.

Virtual face-to-face interaction is vital for team cohesion and effective communication. Platforms like Zoom, Google Meet, and Microsoft Teams offer reliable video and audio conferencing, screen sharing, and recording capabilities. These tools facilitate productive meetings, presentations, and virtual team-building activities.

The protection of sensitive information is paramount in any work environment, especially remotely. VPNs (Virtual Private Networks) encrypt internet traffic, ensuring secure connections. Password managers like LastPass and 1Password help generate and securely store complex passwords, reducing the risk of security breaches.

The Global Professional Podcast

Essential Tools for Remote Work Success - Episode 125

Сегодня мы читаем статью про стереотипы.
Гендерные, этнические, религиозные — это только часть стереотипов, которым подвержены люди. Разбираемся, в чём польза и опасность стереотипов и как не стать их жертвой.

 Слушайте и читайте текст одновременно: https://trends.rbc.ru/trends/social/6308b2e59a7947f90dc1bcf8?from=mainpage

Если вы хотите обсудить услышанное и подискутировать на эту тему - приходите на урок.

Listen and read

Стереотипы - они нам помогают или вредят? A2-B2

This is the second episode of the series From Cali to Barcelona, today we will talk about August, kites and vacations.

Este es el segundo episodio de la serie De Cali a Barcelona, hoy hablaremos de agosto, las cometas y las vacaciones.

Español para conversar

De Cali a Barcelona 2 - Agosto

Don't live in your head. BE KIND. We do not know what people are going through behind the scenes. We do not know so the least we could do, I am including myself is to be less judgmental and to be more empathetic because everyone has their own struggles.