Teacher Joseph's Podcast

Stephen Fry Gets an Austrian Passport

Listen and repeat each question. This is informal Spanish, used with friends or people your age. Pause the audio if you need more time. 
Questions in the audio: 
1. ¿Cómo te llamas? What is your name?
2. ¿De dónde eres?  Where are you from?
3. ¿Dónde vives?  Where do you live?
4. ¿Cuántos años tienes? How old are you?
5. ¿A qué te dedicas? What do you do?
6. ¿Qué te gusta hacer en tu tiempo libre?  What do you like to do in your free time?
7. ¿Qué idiomas hablas? What languages ​​do you speak?
8. ¿Cuál es tu número de teléfono? What is your phone number?
9. ¿Tienes correo electrónico? Do you have email?


¡Hola! Spanish for Beginners

✅ “Listen and Repeat – Introduction Questions (Informal)"

みなさん、こんにちは。ごはん太郎です。このチャンネルでは、日本のおいしいごはんをご紹介します。

３月３日はひな祭り。女の子の幸せを願う日です。雛人形（ひなにんぎょう）という伝統的な人形を飾ります。

また、”ひなあられ”というお菓子を食べたりします。実はこのひなあられは、関東と関西で味も見た目も違うんです。

関東のひなあられは、軽い食感で、甘い味です。ピンクや白や黄色などカラフルでかわいい。
関西のひなあられは、小さなおせんべいみたいでもので、塩味や醤油味など。白や緑など落ち着いた色です。

このように関東と関西で違う食べ物ははたくさんあります。お正月に食べる”お雑煮（ぞうに）”の味も違います。
日本に遊びにきたら、ぜひ関東と関西の食べ物の違いも見つけてみてくださいね。

日本のおいしいごはん

３月３日は雛祭り（ひなまつり）

Enjoy this wonderful, short dialogue between colleagues.

English Conversation/Dialogue

I'm not sure pt2

The boardroom shimmered with anticipation. It was our moment – the chance to present our green energy solution to a potential billion-dollar partner.  Months of research and development hung in the balance.  As CEO, I knew the presentation had to be flawless.

Flashback six weeks.  We'd made the initial contact with them, but our initial proposal was met with a lukewarm response.  Their feedback – "unclear goals" and "lack of data-driven evidence."  It was a harsh lesson.  We'd underestimated the importance of clear communication.

This time, we went all in on preparation.  We drilled down on their specific needs, tailoring our presentation to address their environmental goals and cost-saving projections.  Data became our mantra.  Charts, graphs, and case studies were meticulously crafted to showcase the impact of our technology.

Anticipating questions was paramount.  Our team planned every scenario, rehearsing responses until they were clear, concise, and confident.  Even the presentation slides – clean, visually appealing, and focused on the message – became a communication tool.

Fast forward to the meeting.  My opening statement resonated.  It wasn't just about our technology; it was about a shared vision for a sustainable future.  The data painted a compelling picture, each statistic linked back to the investor's needs.  When questions arose, our team delivered prepared, impactful responses.

The atmosphere shifted.  Their executives leaned forward, engaged.  The follow-up discussions were lively, brimming with possibilities.  We left that day with a handshake and a renewed sense of optimism.

Weeks later, they signed the partnership agreement.  Looking back, it wasn't just our technology that won them over.  It was the preparation, the clear communication, and the confidence we exuded. In business, effective communication is the bridge between good ideas and successful partnerships.  And that bridge is built on preparation.

The Global Professional Podcast

Preparation is Key - A Business Story - EP 25

Veja quais são as bebidas e comidas mais comuns no café da manhã brasileiro.

Português em 1 minuto com o Júlio

Como é o café da manhã no Brasil?

I will talk about my trip to Taipei.
This episode is JLPT-N5 level.

I created a quiz on this episode.
After listening, please take the quiz!

Please use this audio for listening and shadowing practices.

☆Words☆
台北（たいぺい）taipei：Taipei
空港（くうこう）kūkō：airport
工場（こうじょう）kōjyō：factory
次の日（つぎのひ）tsuginohi：next day
観光（かんこう）kankō：sightseeing

☆Grammar☆
・～が あります
・adjective（past）
・～たいです

☆Script for this episode
The scripts (URL) are listed in the overview section of the channel.

☆Quiz for this episode
https://onl.bz/t4Zzawx


Simple Japanese Listening with Meg（めぐ）Smile

#11 Trip to Taipei // N5 Level

Today, I’m bringing you a tip that’s all about the magic of taking breaks—because sometimes, the best way to move forward is to pause. I know it might sound counterintuitive, but research shows otherwise. Pausing isn’t about slacking off; it’s a strategic tool that can supercharge your learning journey.

111 Tips for Learning a Language 

Tip 41 – Hit Pause to Power Up: The Easiest Weapon to your Language Learning!

在这集Chillchat全中文特辑里，Karen讲了几个地道的口语表达，比如”That was close"或者“No wonder"。