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Olá, tudo bem? Seja muito bem-vindo a mais um episódio do podcast Aprenda português. 
Neste episódio vamos falar sobre o primeiro temperamento, o colérico. Será que este é o seu? Vamos descobrir!
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Até a próxima!

Aprenda português

Episódio 8 - O temperamento colérico

Reviewing Japanese Grammar via Genki1

Let's Review Lesson 1, Genki 1

In the world of business, persuasion reigns supreme. It's not just about slick sales pitches; it's about influencing others to see your point of view, be it a client considering your product, a colleague on a new strategy, or an investor on your venture.

The core of persuasion lies in understanding your audience.  What are their needs, wants, and potential objections? By tailoring your message to address these concerns, you build trust and credibility.  Facts and figures are powerful, but framing them in a way that resonates with your audience is key.  Highlight how your product solves their pain points or your idea benefits their goals.

Different audiences respond to different persuasive tactics.  For analytical thinkers, data and research hold weight.  Emotional connectors, on the other hand, respond better to stories and testimonials that paint a vivid picture of the positive impact.

Remember, persuasion is a two-way street. Listen attentively to your audience's perspective. Acknowledge their concerns and address them directly.  This fosters a collaborative environment where they feel heard and respected, making them more receptive to your ideas.

Effective persuasion goes beyond mere words.  It's about non-verbal cues too. Confident body language, strong eye contact, and an enthusiastic tone project conviction and inspire trust.

Finally, persuasion is an ongoing process.  Be prepared to answer questions and provide additional information.  The goal is not to pressure, but to guide your audience towards a win-win situation.

By mastering the art of persuasion, you can become a powerful advocate for your ideas, your business, and yourself.

The Global Professional Podcast

Persuasion and Business Communication - Episode 96

"If you want to survive in any position, you have to act like a fool in many situations
because if people think you are too sharp, they will bring you down very fast."

FLO TALKS 

PRETEND TO BE A FOOL.

For beginner level learners✨　
わたしのいろいろなはなし　LESSON12　

「どうして？って いわないで」 Don't ask me "why?"

The aim of this lesson...
こわくて、できないことを　はなします。
to talk about what you can't do because you're scared!!


4)Text, Applied conversation practice, Extra thinking training［3：57］ 


★★Text(Kanji)★★
「どうしてですか。エレベーターは　速くて　楽ですよ。」･･･知っています。でも、わたしは　エレベーターが　怖いです。だから、エレベーターに　乗ることが　できません。

こんなことが　ありました。３、４年前、エレベーターに　乗っていたとき、急に　エレベーターが　ストップしました。そして、エレベーターから　出ることが　できませんでした。一人でした。だれも　来ませんでした。それが　すごく　怖かったです。

また　ストップしたら、どうしよう？ だから、わたしは　いつも　階段や　エスカレーターを　使います。できるだけ　エレベーターは　使いません。だから、もう　どうして？ って　言わないで　くださいね。



★★Applied conversation practice★★
（また）・・・たら、どうしよう？って　しんぱい(Worried)／こわい(Scared)／ふあん(Anxious)です。だから、わたしは、・・・は・・・ません。

１）じてんしゃで　ころびました。×じてんしゃに　のります。
(I fell on my bicycle /ride a bicycle)

２）いぬが　てを　かみました。　×いぬに　さわります。
(Dog bit my hand /pet a dog)

３）おなかが　いたくなります。　×つめたい　たべものを　たくさん　たべます。
(get a stomachache /Eat a lot of cold food)

４）へんなひとが　います。　　　×よる、そとを　あるきます。
(Have strange people /Walk outside at night)


★★Extra thinking training★★
次の「だから」の文は、ＯＫですか。
Are these "だから“  sentences correct?

れい１）れい）わたしは　エレベーターが　こわいです。だから、エレベーターに　のることが　できません。 OK!

れい２）れい）きょうは　あたまが　いたいです。だから、こうえんを　さんぽしました。 ??


１）にほんに　いきたいです。だから、まいにち　８じに　ねます。
２）おなかが　いたいです。だから、くすりを　のみました。

NOTE:
The conjunction “だから（ですから）” can be used to express a reason. “A。だから、 B。" A is the reason for B.



LESSON12　どうして？って いわないで Don't ask me "why?"
1)［3：59］Introduction of the characters, Please tell me about yourself 
2)［5：25］The aim of this lesson, Text, Vocabulary 
3)［3：51］Sentence pattern and expression 1&2　 
4)［3：57］Text, Applied conversation practice, Extra thinking training　 
5)［5：07］Let's challenge you too!
6)［3：09］Interview...

You can see the text of this lesson on my free website.
你可以在我的免费网站上找到这一课的内容。

Japanese! わたしの いろいろな はなし

どうして？っていわないで（4）

Hoy en día el espanglish y el portuñol, por algunos, son vistos como atajos lingüísticos, formas de resolver y poder ser entendido, sin embargo, tanto el espanglish como el portuñol se debaten también como un dilema desde el punto de vista comunicacional. Hoy conoceremos un poco más de ambos, ventajas, oportunidades y realidades.

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El Espanglish y el Portuñol

Learn about laws that protect employees' rights to rest and to disconnect from work.
Best for upper intermediate and advanced learners!
Happy learning!

New English US

Business English: The Right to Rest and other employment laws

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yGpZ42HDHilQoTkUtaFYfSimG8lsT3Eq/view?usp=drivesdk