Bare Naked Ladies are a Toronto, Canada rock group popular in the late 1990s and the early part of the new century.  In episode 1, I commented that food, blue, and blew all had the same vowel sound.  Indeed, bare (meaning naked or basic) and bear (the animal) are pronounced the same. In this episode, I am going to guide you through (not throw) the E ear and A air sounds.
Here are the lists of the words in this lesson.  Notice that the spelling of the vowel sound is not consistent.
                                                 Sound 1                                             Sound 2
                                                      ear                                                      air
                                                      beer                                                    bear / bare
                                                      pier                                                      pear
                                                      hear                                                     hair
                                                      tear                                                      tear
                                                      cheers                                                 chairs             


                                     

Accelerate your English Pronunciation with Ralph

E Ear  A Air. 

Сегодня у нас в программе отрывок из романа Михаила Юрьевича Лермонтова “Герой нашего времени”. Прекрасный текст о взаимопонимании людей.

Как и раньше, я читаю отрывок дважды. В первый раз медленно, по несколько слов, но обязательно ставьте эпизод на паузу, чтобы всё успеть. Второй раз читаю быстрее, чтобы вы проверили, всё ли правильно записали. Будет много знаков препинания, которые я вам тоже буду проговаривать: точка (.), запятая (,), тире (-), двоеточие (:), точка с запятой (;), многоточие (...)

Отправьте мне сообщение со словами “седьмой диктант готов” и я пришлю вам текст для проверки. 

Пишите грамотно, говорите свободно! Хорошего вам дня, друзья!

Writing Russian

Отрывок из романа Лермонтова "Герой нашего времени" (диктант)

[ — Audio description, listen and read along for greater understanding. — ]
Oi! Meu nome é João.
Eu trabalho em um supermercado. Eu sou caixa.
Eu começo a trabalhar às 8 da manhã. Eu termino às 5 da tarde.
Eu gosto do meu trabalho. Eu vejo muitas pessoas.
Meus colegas são legais. Nós trabalhamos juntos. Nós deixamos o supermercado limpo e arrumado.
Ao meio-dia, eu almoço. Eu como um sanduíche e uma fruta.
No fim do dia, eu estou cansado, mas feliz. Eu gosto de ler livros e andar no parque no meu tempo livre.

PORTUREAD - Listen to small texts and conversations samples in portuguese!

Meu trabalho — SMALL TEXT A2-B2 LEVEL.

Transcription:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ng5dkvvgvbaZIH5GGAeCN1buKvr4ERSbbxDGz5seWwM/edit?usp=sharing

Enjoy Russian with Yanchik ❤️

# 15 Dialogue in the hotel

En este episodio hablo acerca de viajar solos, utilizo vocabulario sobre viajes, tipos de alojamientos, medios de transporte para viajar, la mochila de viaje y que cosas debes llevar en ella.
Como tiempos verbales utilizo algunos tiempos del pasado: preterito imperfecto, indefinido y definido; imperativo, presente. 

Viviendo entre dos lenguas 

Viajar solos

「5分でわかる日本語」は、日本語を勉強している人のためのPodcastです。
① 5分くらいで日本の文化や日常生活、日本語の文法や単語について簡単に説明します。
② 中級者から上級者まで、特にJLPT N3くらいをがんばっている人に役立ちます。
③ 短い時間で効果的に学べるので、忙しい人にもぴったりです。聞いてみてください♪

“Make Sense of Japanese in 5 Minutes” is a podcast for people learning Japanese.
① Each episode provides a brief and easy-to-understand explanation of Japanese culture, daily life, grammar, and vocabulary in about 5 minutes.
② It is useful for intermediate to advanced learners. Especially helpful for those aiming for JLPT N3 level.
③ Perfect for busy people who want to learn effectively in a short amount of time. Give it a listen!

【台本/Script】
こんにちは。今日は7月3日水曜日、「5分でわかる日本語」ポッドキャストへようこそ。私は日本語の先生、みわです。今日はアニメ『ハイキュー!!』と「球（きゅう）」という言葉についてお話しします。

🌸皆さん、アニメ『ハイキュー!!』は好きですか？

このアニメは、バレーボールをする高校生たちのお話です。とても人気がありますね。実は、「ハイキュー」は日本語でバレーボールのことです。「排球」という漢字もあります。

「排球」の「球（きゅう）」は、「たま」と読むこともできます。「球」はボールのことです。ですから、「球」の漢字がつくスポーツは、すべてボールを使ったスポーツを意味します。

例えば、⚾野球です。「野球」の「球」もボールのことです。野球は日本でとても人気のあるスポーツです。日本のプロ野球や高校野球は特に人気がありますね。毎年夏には高校野球の全国大会があり、多くの人が感心を持ってます。

次に、🏓卓球です。「卓球」の「球」もボールのことです。卓球は小さいボールを使うスポーツです。テーブルのようなものの上で、ラケットを使って、ボールを打ち合うスポーツです。中国がとても強いですね。速くて面白いスポーツです。

では、他にも「球」がつくスポーツをいくつか紹介しましょう。実は、たくさんあります。

例えば、「庭球（ていきゅう）」というスポーツがあります。これはテニスのことです。「庭」と書いて「球」と書きます。テニスもボールを使うスポーツです。

次は、「蹴球（しゅうきゅう）」です。これはサッカーのことです。「蹴る」と書いて「球」と書きます。ボールを足で強く打つスポーツですね。サッカーは世界中でとても人気があり、日本でも多くの人が楽しんでいます。

普段は「バレー」「テニス」「サッカー」とカタカナで言いますが、昔からの言い方もあります。不思議なのは、「野球」と「卓球」は、昔からの日本語の名前で呼ばれています。

では、ここで部活についても少しお話ししましょう。日本の中学校や高校では、ほとんどの生徒が部活に参加します。部活とは、好きなスポーツなどをして楽しむ活動のことです。例えば、バレーボール部、野球部、卓球部、サッカー部、テニス部などがあります。学校の授業が終わった後に活動しますが、朝に練習することもあります。スポーツだけではなく、音楽を演奏する吹奏楽部（すいそうがくぶ）という部活もあります。

このように、いろいろなスポーツで「球」という言葉が使われます。

ここで、皆さんに問題です。「球」は何のことですか？
	1.	山のこと
	2.	海のこと
	3.	ボールのこと
正解は「3. ボールのこと」です。

今日のポッドキャストはここまでです。『ハイキュー!!』と「球」という言葉について、楽しんでいただけましたか？これからも日本語の勉強を頑張ってくださいね。質問やリクエストがあれば、コメントやメッセージで教えてください。
それでは、また明日もお会いしましょう。またね！



🌸5分でわかる日本語🌸 Japanese Podcast

🌸アニメ『ハイキュー!!』で学ぶ日本語の「球」！

Today we're talking about job interviews. We’re going to look at some vocabulary that you can use to improve how you perform in your next job interview. Or, if you’re writing a CV, cover letter, or a resume, these are words and phrases that you should think about including. Whether you're a student, a graduate, or someone with a lot of experience, job interviews can be scary. Especially if you're not a native English speaker. Hopefully today we can make them a little easier for you! I work with people from all over the world to improve how handle job interviews and hopefully you will find some of that in today's podcast.

Breakout Business English

Breakout Business English - Ep 5 - Job Interview Vocabulary

Did you feel confident in your last interview? 

If you didn’t feel confident, your interviewer likely didn’t perceive you as confident. 

Yet, in the U.S. and many other countries, interviewers prefer confident candidates. It seems to have an intoxicating effect on them, and many of them equate it (for better or for worse) with competence. So, it’s a skill worth learning! 

Tune into the latest Express to Impress podcast to learn which groups of people struggle most with confidence in interviews. You’ll also learn how you can overcome self-doubt to feel and project confidence in an interview.  Ultimately, you'll feel better, increase your interviewer's confidence in you, and land a job offer. 

Papers Cited:

Belmi P, Neale MA, Reiff D, Ulfe R. The social advantage of miscalibrated individuals: The relationship between social class and overconfidence and its implications for class-based inequality. J Pers Soc Psychol. 2020 Feb;118(2):254-282. doi: 10.1037/pspi0000187. Epub 2019 May 20. PMID: 31107052.

Exley, Christine L and Kessler, Judd B. The Gender Gap in Self-Promotion. National Bureau of Economic Research: Working Paper Series number 26345. 2019 Oct. doi: 10.3386/w26345.

Episode originally published June 28, 2021.

Original theme music by Lucas Knutter 

Read the transcript at https://www.express-to-impress.com/be-confident/

Join the Express to Impress community on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/express-to-impress/.

See infographics for this episode on Pinterest at https://www.pinterest.com/ExpresstoImpress/_created/.

Express to Impress

How to Be Confident in an Interview

First and foremost, research the company thoroughly, familiarize yourself with its values, goals, and recent developments. Understanding the company's culture and industry trends can help you tailor your responses during the interview, demonstrating your genuine interest and enthusiasm.

Practice your responses to common interview questions, but don't memorize them verbatim. Instead, focus on conveying your experiences, skills, and achievements in a clear and concise manner. Practice active listening skills, allowing the interviewer to finish their questions before formulating your responses. This demonstrates respect and attentiveness, qualities highly valued in the business world.

When discussing your qualifications and experiences, use specific examples to illustrate your points. Quantify your achievements whenever possible, highlighting the impact you've had in previous roles. Employ the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to structure your responses, ensuring clarity and coherence.

Reframing anxiety as excitement can be empowering. Instead of dwelling on potential mistakes or shortcomings, focus on the opportunity to showcase your skills and personality. Visualize success, envisioning yourself confidently answering questions and building rapport with the interviewer.

Mindfulness techniques can also be effective in managing interview anxiety. Practice deep breathing exercises to calm your nerves and center your focus. Remind yourself that it's okay to feel nervous – it's a sign that you care about the outcome. Embrace the adrenaline rush as a source of energy to fuel your performance.

After the interview, take time to reflect on your performance. Identify areas of strength and areas for improvement, using feedback to refine your interview skills for future opportunities. Regardless of the outcome, view each interview as a learning experience, building your confidence and resilience with each interaction.
