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Teacher Joseph's Podcast

Smack Bang in the Middle  - a common phrase (with transcript)

Vocabulary Words

1 . Comfortable
Definition: Feeling relaxed or at ease; free from worry or discomfort.
Example Sentence: It’s important to feel comfortable when introducing yourself to new people in a networking event.

2 . Authentic
Definition: Genuine, real, or true; not fake or copied.
Example Sentence: People appreciate authentic conversations rather than those filled with insincere attempts to impress.

3 . Impression
Definition: An idea, feeling, or opinion about something or someone, usually formed after a brief encounter.
Example Sentence: Your first impression can make a big difference in how someone perceives you.

4 . Referral
Definition: The act of directing someone to a person or place for assistance or information.
Example Sentence: A strong referral can help you get a job interview at your dream company.

5 . Opportunity
Definition: A set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something; a chance for success or advancement.
Example Sentence: Networking can open up new opportunities in your career.

Discussion Questions

1 . When do you feel most comfortable meeting new people?

2 . Why is it important to be authentic when networking?

3 . How can you make a strong first impression when introducing yourself?

4 . Have you ever received a referral that helped you in your career?

5 . What is one opportunity that you wish you had taken in the past?

Business English Podcast

Ep #1 - Networking Strategies

Le russe pour tous. Ruso para todos

Dia de Maria. Le jour de Marie. EN RUSSE

🔴(Velocidad rápida, nivel intermedio, avanzado)
¡Hola! ¿Cómo estás o cómo está usted?
Quiero conversar contigo un poco sobre como funciona los idiomas en mi país y en mi ciudad. 🔵¿Me creerías si te dijera que debemos aprender un idioma para trabajar en el gobierno? ¿Qué idioma crees que sea? Te lo cuento en el episodio...

Escucha Facil Español

¿Qué idioma debo aprender primero?🗣👀📕[Capítulo 5]

つけます→つけて
けします→けして
あけます→あけて
しめます→しめて
いそぎます→いそいで
まちます→まって
とります→とって
手つだいます→手つだって
よびます→よんで
はなします→はなして
つかいます→つかって
止（と）めます→止めて
見（み）せます→見せて
教（おし）えます→教えて
すわります→すわって
立ちます→立って
入ります→入って
出ます→出て
ふります→ふって
コピーします→コピーして


ようへい先生　　N4,N5チャンネル

みんなの日本語　14課のどうし→て形どうし　conjugate to Te-form verb

SMART Goals for Active Listening:
Here are some examples of SMART goals you can set to improve your active listening skills:

1. Improve comprehension in work meetings:

Specific: I will actively listen during all team meetings by summarizing key points after each agenda item.
Measurable: I will track the number of times I summarize key points and the accuracy of my summaries based on colleague feedback.
Attainable: I will start by summarizing after one agenda item per meeting, then gradually increase to all items over a month.
Relevant: Improved comprehension will lead to better participation and decision-making in meetings.
Time-bound: I will implement this for the next 3 months and evaluate progress then.
2. Enhance communication with family:

Specific: I will practice active listening with my partner by reflecting back their emotions and using open-ended questions during evening conversations.
Measurable: My partner will provide feedback on whether they feel heard and understood by my responses.
Attainable: I will focus on actively listening during one conversation per evening for the next two weeks.
Relevant: Improved communication will strengthen my relationship with my partner.
Time-bound: I will practice this for two weeks and then discuss adjustments with my partner.
3. Become a more supportive friend:

Specific: I will actively listen to a friend facing a challenge by maintaining eye contact, avoiding interruptions, and offering summaries of their situation.
Measurable: My friend will report feeling supported and understood after our conversation.
Attainable: I will dedicate focused listening time during one conversation with a friend per week for a month.
Relevant: Active listening will help me be a more supportive friend.
Time-bound: I will implement this for one month and then reflect on its impact on our friendship.
Remember, these are just examples. You can modify them to fit your specific needs and goals!


The Global Professional Podcast

S.M.A.R.T. Goals and Active Listening - Episode 82

IELTS Preparation. Band 8-9 Answers. Part 3 - Inventions and Copyright. Q1-Q3.

1. Which invention has transformed your country most? How?
2. What inspires some people to be inventors?
3. How long should someone be able to profit from an idea? Why?

Which questions was the toughest one? Why?

IELTS-SPEAKING 8-9 BAND IS POSSIBLE. DAILY SPEAKING PRACTICE PART 1,2 & 3. Listen daily.

IELTS Preparation. Band 8-9 Answers. Part 3 - Inventions and Copyright. Q1-Q3.

おはようございます！Atsushiです。
今日の天気は曇り。
気温は朝なので18℃。寒いですね。


さて、今日は青森県について、話します。
青森は聞いたことがありますか？

青森は北海道の下にある都道府県の名前です。
大きさは、9,600km2
人口は、120万人

県の木はヒバ
県の花はリンゴの花
県の鳥はハクチョウ

です。

人口は全国で31位。
大きさは全国8位。

湖や山などの自然が数多く残されています。
世界遺産(せかいいさん)の白神山地(しらかみさんち)があります。

青森は農業が有名です。
特に、リンゴ、ナガイモ、ニンニクは、
全国一の生産量です。

祭りは青森ねぶた祭が有名です。
ねぶた祭りは、大型の灯籠(とうろう)を作って、まちを練り歩きます。
毎年8月のはじめぐらいから、1週間近く、お祭りがあります。

灯籠(とうろう)には、日本や中国の伝説(でんせつ)や歴史上(れきしじょう)の人物(じんぶつ)、歌舞伎(かぶき)、神仏(しんぶつ)などをテーマにすることが多いようです。

個人的には、ねぶた祭りはまだ見たことがないので、必ず見たい！と思います。


青森のことを簡単に紹介しました。
調べると興味がわいて、行きたくなりますね。
みなさんも、もし興味があれば、調べてみてください。

それでは、今日も最後まで聞いていただき、ありがとうございます！ではまた！