People in Britain have a unique sense of humour. For lots of foreigners, it's difficult to understand and confusing. But British people are fiercely proud of their sense of humour, and the UK has produced some of the world's best comedies. In this episode, we take a look at what makes Brits laugh, and tell a few jokes along the way.

English Learning for Curious Minds

The British Sense of Humour

Welcome to Spanish in the workplace, the podcast for professionals looking to speak better Spanish at work in order to create more money, more clients, more career opportunities.

If you're ready to take your Spanish to the next level do get in touch to book a trial lesson on my profile.

Spanish in the Workplace

#1 My Journey into Teaching (English)

Eric le Kraken se prépare à se battre contre les Français. Tout le monde monte sur le bateau. Frank dit à Charles qu’il doit bientôt voler la montre d’Eric. 

Charles ne sait pas quoi faire. Il essaie de demander à Eric de lui montrer la montre. Puis les Français commencent la bataille. Alors que la bataille commence, Charles prend la montre et court.  Charles, Suzanne, Eric et Frank se battent tous pour la montre. Elle s’active et ils voyagent dans le temps jusqu’au XXIe siècle. 

Ils arrivent à Cayenne. Charles accepte de réparer la montre d’Eric. Mais Eric doit détruire la montre quand il retournera dans son époque.

Read with me  the book : French stories in French - Olly Richards and Richard Simcott

La montre : Chapitre 3 - La bataille - French stories in French - Olly Richards and Richard Simcott

conditional sentences(1st and 2nd)


Hello, guys! This is Kate. Hope you are doing just fine. And today we’re going back to conditional sentences. This is part two and if you haven’t listened to the first podcast, it’s highly recommended to go back and take a look at them.

Alright, today’s podcast is about the 1st and 2nd conditionals. 
First of all let’s revise the first conditional. As you remember, we use it to talk about the future. Here are some examples for you to refresh your memory:

-If you study hard, you’ll enter the university.
-She will be happy if she earns outrageous sums of money.

I hope you remembered this one guys, because we’re going straight to the second conditional.

Why do we need it? To talk about present events which are almost impossible.

Here are a couple of examples:

If I could go anywhere, I would go to South Korea.
If I had more money, I would travel a lot.
I would drop out of my university if my parents didn’t pay for it.


Let’s take a look at the structure:

If+Past Simple, S+would+V1.
And vice versa
S+would+V1 | If+Past Simple(if the sentence is reversed, we don’t use a comma!)



I hope it was useful, it was nice to share this info with you. Feel free to book lessons with me. Thank you and see you later!



Excellent at English with Kate K

Conditional sentences(1st and 2nd)

Hello and welcome to today’s episode. I hope you are all well and having a wonderful day. Today’s topic is longevity, this is something I only really took seriously and investigated since the pandemic.
Since the pandemic, most of us, myself included have realised how important our health is and have started taking a proactive approach to our health. The average lifespan has been extended dramatically since the environmental improvements in the 1990s due to advances in medicine that have nearly eliminated certain deadly infectious diseases. The good news is that although longevity is mostly influenced by genetics, studies show that genetics count for 30% of longevity the rest is determined by your lifestyle, behaviours, attitudes, environment, and luck. 


Matcha & Meditation

Longevity

Being a picky eater can mean a number of different things. It may describe someone who doesn't like to try new foods, or someone who prefers plain meals. It can also refer to someone who eats quite a narrow range of foods.

It's quite common for children to be picky eaters. They may only like their pasta without sauce, or their bread cut in a certain shape.

Parents often feel they're to blame when their children are picky eaters. But according to a new study, picky eating is mostly caused by our genes.

Researchers in the UK looked at data from identical and non-identical twins who had been followed from birth since 2007.

Identical twins share 100% of their genes, while non-identical twins share half, on average. Studying these twins allowed the researchers to compare the eating habits of people who were genetically the same and those who weren't, but still grew up in the same home together.

More than 4,800 twins were included in the study. Their parents completed questionnaires about how picky their children were aged 16 months, then again at the ages of 3, 5, 7 and 13.

Not all parents completed the questionnaires as their children got older, but from the results, the researchers found that the eating habits of identical twins were much more similar than those of non-identical twins.

They also found that genetic variation explained 60% of the differences in food pickiness at 16 months, and 74% between the ages of 3 and 13. Meanwhile, shared environment only explained 15% to 26% of these differences, and the environmental effect was strongest when children were younger.

However, the researchers added that environmental effects are still important: parents can still influence their children's eating habits by eating together as a family, and by offering a wide variety of different foods, for example.

Practice Listening, Reading & Comprehension

Genes Biggest Cause of Picky Eating in Children

"Надо" and "нужно", is there a difference? Let's debunk another myth.

All about Russian language 🌟

Надо vs. Нужно

Negotiating a Remote Work Arrangement with Your Current Employer

The rise of remote work technologies and the increased desire for work-life balance have made negotiating a remote work arrangement a viable option for many employees.  This guide provides a strategic framework to help you successfully negotiate a remote position with your current employer.


Chapters- 

Before You Begin

Self-Assessment

Research

Building Your Case

Benefits of Remote Work

Focus on Outcomes

Addressing Concerns

Crafting Your Proposal

Formal Request

Trial Period

Equipment and Technology

The Negotiation Process

Schedule a Meeting

Professionalism and Confidence

Flexibility

Follow Up

Additional Considerations

Company Culture

Performance Reviews:

Alternative Options

Conclusion

Negotiating a remote work arrangement requires careful preparation, a strong case supported by data, and a professional approach.  By following these steps and considering the additional factors outlined, you can increase your chances of successfully securing a remote position and enjoying the benefits of a more flexible work environment.

The Global Professional Podcast

How to Negotiate a Remote Work Position at Your Current Role - Episode 80

こんにちは！Atsushiです。
今日はいつもと少し違うPodcastにします。
日本語学習の初心者向けです。

HELLO!  This is Atsushi.
Today I'm going to make a podcast a little different than usual.For beginners learning Japanese.


日本で旅行(りょこう)や生活(せいかつ)する時(とき)にまずはじめに覚(おぼ)えたい動詞(どうし)を10コ、紹介(しょうかい)します。では、いきます！

Here are 10 verbs that you should remember first when traveling or living in Japan.

 Let's get started!

goーいく
comeーくる
stayーとまる
eatーたべる
drinkーのむ
get onーのる
get offーおりる
talkーはなす
lookーみる
listenーきく





では、1度、わたしがよみますので、そのあと、リピートしてください！
I will read it once, so please repeat and practice after that!


行くーいく
来るーくる
泊まるーとまる
食べるーたべる
飲むーのむ
乗るーのる
降りるーおりる
話すーはなす
見るーみる
聞くーきく


いいですね！少し頭に残りましたか？
Sounds good!  Did you remember a little?

何度も練習して、はじめの動詞10コ、がんばって覚えてくださいね！
Practice many times and do your best to remember the first 10 verbs!


それではまた！
See you again!
