There Is a Bird on Your Head!" is a funny book for kids by Mo Willems. It's about two friends, Gerald the elephant and Piggie the pig. Gerald finds a bird on his head, and they try to figure out what to do. I hope you enjoy hearing this story told by me, Teacher Amanda. To read this book with me in class and see the hilarious illustrations, book a Story Time Lesson with me!

Story Time for Kids with Teacher Amanda

Episode 1: There is a Bird on Your Head by Mo Willems

Январь - January
Февраль - February
Март - March
Апрель - April
Май - May
Июнь - June
Июль - July
Август - August
Сентябрь - September
Октябрь - October
Ноябрь - November
Декабрь - December

Enjoy Russian with Yanchik ❤️

Месяцы - Months

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.


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Overcoming Anxiety during Job Interviews - Episode 57

CHISTES MEXICANOS

"ES MALO"    ...Y...   "ES PEOR"

a) Check if you know these words. If not, translate them:

Translate new words using a dictionary: 
Habitación –
Oferta –
Tarjeta bancaria –
Desayunar –
Disfrutar de algo –
Llamar a alguien para –
Quedarse en un hotel – 

b) Answer the questions:

¿Cuántas noches van a quedarse en este hotel?
¿Cómo se llama el hotel?
¿Cuántas personas son?
¿Cuánto cuesta el desayuno?
¿Quieren desayunar en el hotel?
¿Y tú? ¿Viajas mucho? ¿Prefieres quedarte en hoteles o en apartamentos?

c) Read the dialogue and find the answers to the questions that caused you difficulty:

– ¡Hola! ¡Buenos días! Hotel ¨Only You¨. ¿En qué le puedo ayudar?
- Buenos días, le llamo para reservar una habitación.
- ¿Para qué día es?
- Para el día 19 de abril, para 2 personas.
- ¿Cuántas noches van a quedarse?
- Solo dos. ¿Tiene habitaciones con terraza?
- Un segundo. Voy a mirar. Sí, las tengo. ¿Quiere disfrutar de nuestra oferta de desayuno ¨buffet¨ solo por 11 euros para una persona?
- Eee…No, gracias, vamos a desayunar en algún bar en la ciudad.
Sí, claro. Voy a necesitar su nombre, por favor, y el número de la tarjeta bancaria.

You may answer the questions in the comments and I will check them:-)

Método Tati

Booking a room

Welcome to the American English Pronunciation Guide. My name is Trevor Kafka, and I am your host.

There are many different varieties of American English. I was born and raised in New York, which has given me General American English pronunciation. The English that I speak has 15 vowel sounds. 

Please view the transcript for help while listening.

Today, we will talk about the vowel sound number 2 of 15: /eɪ/ grey day. This vowel is what we call a diphthong, meaning that it’s really two vowel sounds smooshed together as one. The mouth begins very open when the sound begins, but then turns into a smile as the teeth come together.

Listen to me saying this sound and repeat: /eɪ/, /eɪ/, /eɪ/

Listen to and repeat the following single-syllable words:
gray
day
pain
whale
waste
straight
tail
wait
shade

Listen to and repeat the following multiple-syllable words:
chamber
embrace
greatest
labor
vacation
translate
Canadian
information

Listen to and repeat the following sentences:
The way you say “gray” makes my day quite okay.
I embrace the shade to stay out of the sun’s rays.
The greatest of Canadian vacations have no space for rain.

I would like to thank Shirley Thompson and Karen Taylor for their work in developing the set of key phrases that I use with each vowel, such as /æ/ black cat, /eɪ/ grey day, etc. 

📢 American English Pronunciation Guide

Episode 2 - Vowels: /eɪ/ gray day (2 of 15)

In this introductory episode, I’ll explain how this podcast will go beyond dictionary definitions and challenge the idea that two words can actually have exactly the same meaning.

I’m your host Emma, an Italki teacher with four years’ experience in editing and teaching writing skills. I’m bringing my passion for the intricacies of the English language to this podcast, where I’ll explain the subtle, pragmatic differences between a pair of synonyms each week. 

This might mean, for example, that one of the two words is more formal than the other, or creates more of a negative meaning, or has specific connotations that mean it’s only suitable for a certain topic, or level, or audience.

So, when you’re writing your next email, chapter, letter, or essay, you can feel confident that you’re choosing the perfect word for the situation.

So, get your magnifying glass and join me on this investigation into vocabularly!

No Such Thing as a Synonym

00: Introduction

En el episodio de hoy hablo de cultura española, y de algo que puede causar un choque cultural cuando visites España si en tu país no es algo común. Hablo de las palabras afectivas en el día a día, donde las puedes escuchar y quien las suele utilizar. Y el límite con el acoso callejero que no es lo mismo y está penado.

Como siempre, espero que disfrutes este episodio, si es así, ¡no te olvides de dejar una valoración! Y, dime, ¿qué piensas de esto? ¿En tu país también se usan este tipo de palabras para ser amable? 
