Ep.2 日本は四季がはっきり分かれている国です。今回はホストの2人が好きな季節についてお話しします！

Japan has great four seasons which makes it the best place to live and travel! In this episode, Ernest and Naoya are going to share their thoughts about the best season of Japan!

Real-Life Japan

#2 日本は四季がある？/ #1 日本人が使う日常表現 | #2 Japan has great four seasons?/ #1 Daily Japanese conversations

Did you know that some words in Spanish have no translation in English? 

This podcast we will talk about these words below: 

- Estrenar 

- Intenso

 - Parcero 

- Enguayabado 

Remember that I teach Spanish on italki, you can book a class for more information you can look at it on my profile :)

Colombia

Palabras que no tiene traducción en ingles (parte 2)

Have you ever wondered why Japan has two different names, "Nihon" and "Nippon"? 🇯🇵 

While both are correct, native speakers choose one over the other based on the "feeling" of the situation.

In this episode, I explain:

The subtle nuances: Which one sounds more energetic or formal?
Why we use "Japan" in English.

Improve your listening skills and dive deeper into Japanese culture with me! 🎙️

（やさしい日本語）

みなさんは、日本の名前に「にほん」と「にっぽん」の2つがあることを知っていますか？🤔 
どちらも正しいですが、日本人はその時の「気持ち」や「場面（ばめん）」で使い分けています。

このエピソードで話すこと：

・「にほん」と「にっぽん」のニュアンスの違い
・どうして英語では "Japan" と言うのか？

「本当の日本語」のニュアンスを、私と一緒に楽しく学びましょう！✨

Japanese Read & Listen Slowly

にほん vs にっぽん？ Why do we say "Nihon", "Nippon" or "Japan" ? Understanding the nuance【Intermediate】

        A: Excuse me, may I have some water, please?

	B: Oh, certainly, ma'am.

	A: Sorry. So, Cape Town’s nice. It seems so…interesting!

	C: Los Angeles is nice, too! So, what do you do in Los Angeles?

	A: I'm a nutritionist and personal trainer.

	C: Once again, slowly please.

	A: I'm a nu-tri-tion-ist, and a per-so-nal trai-ner.

	C: Sorry, I don't understand.

	A: Nutritionist and personal trainer. I help people eat healthy foods and exercise the right 
            way!

        C: Oh, I see!

English Conversation/Dialogue

Flight Attendant 

너 왜 그래? 갑자기 그렇게 화를 내.
你怎么了? 突然发那么大的脾气。

왜 그런지 모르겠는데 내 USB가 망가졌어. 안에 저장한 숙제 다시 해야 되.
不知为什么我的优盘坏了。里边存的作业我都得重新做。

컴퓨터에 복사해둔 것 없어?
电脑里没有拷贝吗? 

없어. 숙제는 다 학교 공용 컴퓨터로 했거든. 
没有。作业都是用学校的公用电脑做的。

성격, 화를 내다 脾气
USB 优盘
다시 重新
복사(하다) 拷贝
공용 公用

[YOON] 1분 한국어

너 왜 그래? 갑자기 그렇게 화를 내. 你怎么了? 突然发那么大的脾气。

Personal biases held by HR managers - how to overcome them?

Personal biases at work refer to the subconscious preferences, opinions, or prejudices that individuals hold towards certain people or groups based on their personal beliefs, experiences, or societal influences.

These biases can affect various aspects of the work environment, including hiring, promotion, performance evaluation, decision-making, and interpersonal interactions

Pay attention to potential biases that may arise during the job interview process and proactively prepare strategies to handle them effectively in the moment.

By actively listening and observing, you can identify any biases that may surface during the interview, such as personal preferences, stereotypes, or preconceived notions. Being aware of these biases can help you navigate the interview more effectively and present yourself in the best possible light.

To ensure you are well-prepared, focus on highlighting your skills, abilities, and relevant experiences during the interview. Emphasize your accomplishments and provide concrete examples to demonstrate your qualifications. Practice articulating your thoughts and responses in a persuasive and confident manner.

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Job Interview Preparation | Build Strong Communication Under Pressure

Personal biases held by HR managers - how to overcome them?

Reading a book in Japanese/Relaxing reading 

''Buying Mittens'' #10　(Written by Nankichi Niimi)
『手袋を買いに』(てぶくろを かいに）
新美南吉・著　第十話
It's a heartwarming story with
beautiful winter portrayal.

You can practice shadowing, and repeating with
this reading and the text below.📚
Also, it's a relaxing story reading for sleep🌛
📚My lessons: https://www.italki.com/ja/teacher/6185061

「お母さんは、人間は恐ろしいものだって
おっしゃったが　ちっとも恐ろしくないや。
だって僕の手を見てもどうもしなかったもの」

と思いました。
けれど子狐は いったい人間なんてどんなものか見たい
と思いました。
ある窓の下を通りかかると、人間の声がしていました。
何というやさしい、何という美しい、何と言う
おっとりした声なんでしょう。

「ねむれ　ねむれ
　母の胸に、
　ねむれ　ねむれ
　母の手に――」

子狐はその歌声は、きっと人間のお母さんの声に
ちがいないと思いました。
だって、子狐が眠る時にも、やっぱり母さん狐は、
あんなやさしい声で ゆすぶってくれるからです。


【漢字】

お母さん・・・おかあさん
人間　　・・・にんげん
恐ろしい・・・おそろしい
僕　　　・・・ぼく
手　　　・・・て
見て　　・・・みて
思いました・・おもいました
子狐　　・・・こぎつね
窓の下　・・・まどのした
通り　　・・・とおり
声　　　・・・こえ
何という・・・なんという
美しい　・・・うつくしい
母　　　・・・はは
胸　　　・・・むね
眠る　　・・・ねむる


朗読クラブ📚Reading to Japanese language learners 

朗読 『手袋を買いに』第十話 Buying Mittens #10 

Some people love to brag. They might brag about where they live, the money they make or how great they are at sports.

In fact, some people even brag about how busy or stressed they are.

And it's becoming quite common.

It's called "busy bragging" or "stress bragging" — and people find it just as annoying as any other bragging.

You may have heard it at your workplace, when people tell everyone about how much work they have to do, or say things like: "You have no idea of the stress I'm under."

They might be doing this to show others that they're important or working hard.

However, a study from the US found that the colleagues of stress braggers find those people less likable and less competent because of their bragging.

And colleagues were found to be less likely to help stress braggers.

The study also found that colleagues may even begin to feel stress themselves because of the effect of people stress bragging.

Study author Jessica Rodell said: "People are harming themselves by doing this thing they think is going to make them look better to their colleagues."

However, Rodell said sharing workplace stress with others is not a bad thing to do: it's only when people brag about their stress that it causes negative feelings.

"It's not the being stressed part that's a problem," she said. In fact, the study found that if your colleagues think you're stressed, they do think you're more competent.

You just can't brag about it.

Practice Listening, Reading & Comprehension

'Busy Bragging': The Workplace Habit That Annoys Everyone

Get ready to infuse your English with the festive spirit in this special episode of "English Learners Boost." Join me as we unwrap the magic of "Useful Phrasal Verbs for the Christmas Season." From getting into the holiday spirit to decking out your surroundings, we'll discover practical examples and useful expressions to navigate the Christmas season with confidence. Plus, don't miss our special segment on giving back during this season of generosity. And, as a bonus, learn how to ring in the New Year with flair and wrap up the festivities in style. Stay tuned for a unique learning experience, and if you're ready to boost your English skills, check out my italki profile for a personalized and immersive learning journey. 'Tis the season to enhance your language skills, and this episode is your ticket to a linguistic sleigh ride!