Nick discusses art today! What do you think makes a good piece of art? This question might come up in IELTS speaking Part 3 or Writing Part 2. 

IELTS with Nick - World Knowledge 

What makes a good piece of art?

Bu bölümde dünya ekonomisiyle alakalı kısa bilgilendirmeler yapılır.

Ekonomi

Dünya Ekonomisi (İlk Ders)

Всем привет!
Hello, Russian Language Learners!
Salut, les amis!

This is 1-minute (or so) podcast on Survival Phrases when you need to buy some medicine in a pharmacy. We all may have headaches or stomachaches on a trip. Even though you might already know how to do shopping in Russian or ask for directions but if you are not well, it’s a relief when you know what to say to the pharmacist in the nearest pharmacy. (Believe me, it’s on every corner!)  
A piece of advice! Check on the internet Russian analogs of medicine that you are used to buy in your home country. 

Ваш иногда страдающий от мигрени преподаватель, Елена.


1-minute Survival Russian for Travelling (A1-A2)

Как покупать лекарство в аптеке_How to buy medicine in a pharmacy

Britannica's Word Of The Day is 'recharge' and I'm convinced the universe is communicating with me through Britannica's Words Of The Day

Transcript (read and study): https://drive.google.com/file/d/1meJKQZoFTrIEIRupsROAJm2EKGhWLJ-0/view?usp=sharing
Schedule a class with me here: https://teach.italki.com/teacher/12103910

Lisa's Podcast

I need to recharge my battery WOTD

In this lesson you’re going to hear how to say very, not very and not at all in Moroccan Arabic.

New words:

Very
Not very
Not at all
Sample sentences:

I’m very happy,
They’re very late.
The homework isn’t very difficult.
I’m not very busy.
I’m not hungry at all.
He’s not reliable at all.

Aprende árabe con Radia 

How to say ‘very’, ‘not very’ and ‘not at all’ in Moroccan Arabic

Diary of a Bubbly Teacher👩‍🏫🤗😘

Memory of a class: Face drawing Punishment

ROMANCES DE RAFAEL DE LEÓN

ROMANCE DE LA SERRANA LOCA

Effective virtual communication in business thrives on five key practices:

Clarity and Concision:  Craft messages tailored to the platform. Emails should be well-structured with clear subject lines and concise language.  Video presentations benefit from strong visuals that support, not replace, spoken points. Regardless of the medium, focus on the core message and avoid jargon or unnecessary complexity.

Active Listening and Engagement:  Virtual environments lack nonverbal cues, so active listening is crucial. Pay close attention to what's being said, ask clarifying questions, and paraphrase key points to demonstrate understanding. Encourage participation through polls, breakout rooms, or chat features to keep everyone engaged.

Professionalism and Etiquette:  Maintain a professional online presence. Dress appropriately for video calls, use a clean and distraction-free virtual background, and practice good microphone etiquette (muting when not speaking).  Be mindful of time zones when sending emails and respect colleagues' schedules by avoiding unnecessary interruptions.

Leveraging Technology:  Utilize the tools available to enhance your communication.  Screen sharing allows for visual explanations, online whiteboards facilitate brainstorming, and breakout rooms foster focused discussions.  Mastering these features creates a more dynamic and informative virtual experience.

Building Rapport and Trust:  While physical presence is absent, fostering connection is vital.  Start meetings with icebreakers to create a lighter mood. Use video calls whenever possible to build rapport through facial expressions and body language.  Be transparent in your communication and acknowledge contributions from all participants to create a sense of trust and inclusivity.

The Global Professional Podcast

5 Best Practices of Effective Virtual Communication - EP 36



こんにちは！
Japanese daily life podcast のAtsushiです。
このPodcastは、日本語を楽しく勉強しているみなさんに向けたPodcastです。

ぼくの日常生活の話を聞くことで、日本語のリスニングをよくしたり、新しい言葉を知ってもらえたらいいなと思います。


みなさんお元気でしょうか。
今日もトルコからPodcastを録っています。

日本では、新年のはじめに初詣、はつもうでに行きます。
人によりますが、だいたいの人が行くと思います。

初詣とは、その年はじめに神社へ行き、その年の健康などを願います。

元旦早朝から行われることが一般的ですが、1日に行けない人は1月前半、遅くても1月中には行きます。

神社に行って、お参りする時は、
二拝二拍手一拝をします。

2回お礼をして、
2回手を叩き、
最後に1回お礼をします。

願いごとをする時は、最後のお礼の時にします。

今年は残念ながら行けません。
毎年行っているので、行かないとちょっと変な感じがします。

みなさんの国では、新年にする特別なことはありますか？

そんな話をオンラインレッスンでしましょう！
お待ちしています！

ということで、今回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！




