This week we discuss the idiom: 

to catch a break

Brentoni's English Podcast

032 - to catch a break

Hi there! This is Ken, your Japanese teacher.
Today I am going to talk about "favourite drinks"
Hope you enjoy the episode and don't forget to take a comprehension check quiz after listening to the episode.

けんと日本語/Japanese with Ken

好きなのみもの/favourite drinks

Українські подкасти

Факти про Україну

저는 지난 주말에 도쿄에 다녀왔어요.
이번 여행의 목표는 총 세가지였어요.
어떤 목표가 있었는지 들어보세요 :)

I visited Tokyo this weekend.
I had three goals in total during my trip this time.
Check out what those goals were :)

Yejin's Podcast for Korean Learners

What did I do during my 도쿄 여행?

Workplace anxiety is a growing concern for businesses and organizations of all sizes. It refers to the feelings of worry, fear, and unease that employees may experience in their professional environments. This type of anxiety can have significant impacts on an individual's productivity, job performance, and overall well-being, ultimately affecting the success and profitability of the company as a whole.

The manifestations of workplace anxiety can take many forms. Employees may experience physical symptoms such as headaches, muscle tension, and digestive issues. Mentally, they may struggle with decreased concentration, indecisiveness, and feelings of dread about going to work. Behaviorally, workplace anxiety can lead to absenteeism, presenteeism (where employees are physically present but not fully engaged), and even burnout.

At the core, workplace anxiety is driven by a variety of factors, both internal and external to the organization. Internal factors may include high-pressure work environments, unrealistic deadlines, lack of job security, poor communication from management, and interpersonal conflicts with colleagues. External factors can encompass economic uncertainty, industry disruptions, and societal stressors that seep into the workplace.

The business implications of workplace anxiety are far-reaching. Reduced productivity and performance can directly impact the bottom line, as tasks take longer to complete and mistakes become more frequent. Increased healthcare costs associated with stress-related illnesses and higher turnover rates can also weigh heavily on a company's financial resources. Moreover, workplace anxiety can erode employee morale, collaboration, and overall job satisfaction, making it challenging to attract and retain top talent.

The Global Professional Podcast

Workplace Anxiety Explained - Episode 54

My friend Valerie and I discuss our experience of moving abroad to Japan, including some stories and what surprised us the most.

Starting at 16:56, I explain the following vocabulary from the episode:

~ tie (something) into (something)
~ ahead of the game
~ sort out
~ that's the thing

014 - What Surprised Us About Life in Japan (Part One)

Qǐngwèn，yínháng zěnme zǒu？
请  问， 银  行  怎  么  走？
Yìzhí wǎng qián zǒu，nàge báisè de dà lóu jiù shì。
一 直  往  前  走， 那 个 白  色  的 大 楼 就  是。
 Qǐngwèn，huǒchēzhàn zěnme zǒu？
请  问， 火  车  站  怎  么  走？
Yìzhí wǎng běi zǒu，dì èr ge lùkǒu yòu guǎi。
一 直  往  北  走， 第 二 个 路 口  右  拐。
Qǐngwèn，yóujú zěnme zǒu？
请  问， 邮 局  怎  么  走？
Yìzhí wǎng běi zǒu，zài yínháng pángbiān。
一 直  往  北  走， 再 银  行  旁  边。
 
 Qǐngwèn，diànyǐngyuàn zěnme zǒu？
请  问， 电  影  院  怎  么  走？
Dì yī ge lùkǒu zuǒ guǎi，yìzhí wǎng qián zǒu，dì yī ge lùkǒu zuǒ guǎi，zài yìzhí wǎng qián zǒu。
第 一 个 路 口  左  拐， 一 直  往  前  走， 第 一 个 路 口  左  拐， 再 一 直  往  前  走。
 Wǎng qián zǒu，hóngsè de dà lóu jiù shì。
 往  前  走， 红  色  的 大 楼 就  是。
 

中文每日一练

每日听汉语

There are three different meanings in English for the word "esperar".

Remember to try the quiz questions to check you comprehension.

The Social Evolutionary

Hold on! What does "esperar" mean? (For Spanish students learning English.)

YUCATAN es uno de los estados con mayor índice de conformidad respecto a sus servicios públicos, es decir, que sus habitantes están satisfechos con el trato y la calidad que reciben.

Además, en los últimos años Yucatán se ha caracterizado por ser pionero en propuestas como la eliminación del uso de plásticos y unicel para combatir el cambio climático. Desde grandes tiendas nacionales e internacionales, hasta pequeños comercios y puestos de comida, la conciencia por el cuidado del ambiente es una política que se ha ido colando en la vida diaria de los ciudadanos.

Al mismo tiempo, Yucatán se ha preocupado por establecer acuerdos que hagan de su capital, Mérida la mejor ciudad para vivir en México.

Por ejemplo, actualmente Mérida se convertirá en una de las primeras ciudades inteligentes en México, ya que pronto contará con tecnología  para mejorar el tráfico y la contaminación sonora, así como para hacerla aún más segura.

Yucatán es un estado que se caracteriza por su amplia gama cultural. Desde las edificaciones que habitan sus comunidades hasta las celebraciones y los ritos que las acompañan. Todo esto en conjunto ha creado una curiosidad a nivel internacional, en especial gracias a la presencia de la cultura Maya y su fuerte influencia en el estado.

Y como ya sabrás, la seguridad es una de las cartas más fuertes de presentación del estado y de la ciudad, ya que Yucatán es el estado más seguro de México.

Es por eso que Yucatán y Mérida resultan tan atractivas. Uno puede caminar por las calles de la ciudad tranquilamente para disfrutar de la arquitectura, encontrar cafés y restaurantes con platillos típicos o explorar bellezas naturales como los cenotes.

