You’re not going to get anywhere if you keep complaining about the same problem but do nothing to fix it. Don’t waste your time complaining, expecting other people to continue to react to your complaints. Instead, take action to make a change.

Short Stories with Rose 

A Wise Man’s Jokes

Hello everyone, I hope you are doing well. Today I’ll be commenting on an article titled: “Why are people on TikTok asking men how often they think about the Roman Empire?” published on CBSNews. Don’t hesitate to participate in the discussion if you wish. Enjoy.

Useful vocabulary:
An enthusiast
To go viral
Modern-days sewage system
To popularize
An Aqueduct
To rise to power
A spectacular collapse
To expand
A political / military system
An emblematic movie
To be portrayed (in TV shows or movies)


Let's check out the news

New TikTok trend: How often do you think about the Roman Empire?

Aprenda um pouco sobre o clima brasileiro.

Português em 1 minuto com o Júlio

Como é o clima no Brasil?

Micromanagement, often seen as a hindrance to employee development, can paradoxically create opportunities for upskilling. By recognizing the root causes of micromanagement and implementing targeted upskilling initiatives, HR departments can transform this challenge into a strategic advantage.

Micromanagement frequently stems from a manager's lack of trust in their employees' abilities or a fear of failure. By offering upskilling programs that enhance employees' competencies, HR can address these underlying issues. Skills training in areas such as project management, problem-solving, and decision-making can empower employees to take ownership of their work and reduce the need for constant supervision.

Furthermore, micromanagement can create a culture of dependency. Upskilling initiatives can foster a growth mindset and encourage employees to seek out new challenges. By providing employees with the tools and knowledge to advance their careers, HR can create a more self-sufficient and engaged workforce.

To effectively address micromanagement through upskilling, HR should conduct needs assessments to identify skill gaps within the organization. Tailored training programs can then be developed to address these deficiencies. Additionally, mentoring and coaching opportunities can be provided to support employees as they develop new skills.

By proactively addressing micromanagement through upskilling, HR can create a more positive and productive work environment, improve employee retention, and enhance the overall competitiveness of the organization.

The Global Professional Podcast

Micromanagement and Upskilling - Episode 109

Have you ever wondered how people in North America predict the future? In this intriguing episode of The Real English Conversations Podcast, Canadian italki English teachers Amy and Curtis delve into the strange and surprising ways that people have tried to predict the future throughout history. From horoscopes to animal poop readings, they explore a wide range of methods that will leave you amazed and entertained. By listening to this episode, you'll not only improve your English listening skills but also gain a deeper understanding of North American culture and traditions. 

And if you're looking to take your English skills even further, why not book a lesson with Curtis on italki today? Follow this link to book your lesson now: https://www.italki.com/teacher/4672521/english

Real English Conversations Podcast

Predicting the Future: Strange and Surprising Methods Real English Conversations Podcast On Italki

Nei prossimi episodi parlerò dello scrittore Gianluca Gotto e dei suoi libri, una guida importantissima ed efficace nel mio percorso di crescita personale. 

Prima, però, vorrei parlarvi della persona che mi ha fatto scoprire Gianluca Gotto, una persona molto significativa nel mio percorso verso la scoperta del mio ikigai: la passione per l'insegnamento delle lingue.  

Chi sarà questa persona? Lo scoprirete in questo episodio! 

Puro Parlare

4. Chi mi ha fatto scoprire Gianluca Gotto?

<TRANSCRIPT>
日本の家庭には必ずバスタブがあり、毎日お湯を入れて浸かる人が多いです。
でも、私の家にはバスタブがないので、最近まで毎日シャワーだけでした。
でも、ドイツの冬は長く、寒いので、お風呂に入れないのはとても辛いです。
だから、このお風呂をアマゾンで見つけて買いました。
このお風呂はビニールでできていて、空気を入れて使います。
使わないときは空気を抜いて小さく折りたたんで、置いておくことができます。
お風呂に入ると、下半身が温まるのでうれしいです。
このお風呂の欠点はお湯がすぐにぬるくなることです。
みなさんはお風呂に入るのが好きですか？

<VOCABULARY>
お風呂：おふろ(ofuro)　bath
家庭：かてい (katei)　home
お湯：おゆ (oyu)　hot water
浸かる：つかる (tsukaru)  soak 
辛い：つらい(tsurai)   tough
ビニール：びにーる(biniiru)　plastic, vinyl
空気：くうき(kuuki)  air
（空気を）入れる：いれる(ireru) 　inflate
（空気を）抜く：ぬく(nuku)　take the air out
小さく：ちいさく (chiisaku)  small
折りたたむ：おりたたむ(oritatamu)  fold
置いておく：おいておく(oiteoku) 　leave it
下半身：かはんしん(kahannshin) 　lower body
欠点：けってん(ketten)  weak point


Nihongo Short Story by Noriko

私のお風呂について

今回は僕の大好きなコメディドラマ、ブルックリン・ナイン-ナインについて話しました！好きなキャラクターやエピソードについて話しています。ファンの方ぜひコメントしてくださいね！

☆目次
0:00 オープニング
0:37 魅力
1:51 ジェイク
2:51 エイミー
3:56 ボイル
5:08 ローザ
6:10 テリー
7:21 ホルト
8:30 ジーナ
9:33 ヒッチコック＆スカリー
10:53 ジェイクとホルト
13:43 エイミーとホルト
15:23 ボイルとホルト
16:44 ローザとホルト
17:39 ローザとヒッチコック＆スカリー
18:00 ジーナとローザ

☆語彙
ウザい
向上心（こうじょうしん）
閉所恐怖症（へいしょきょうふしょう）
投資（とうし）
養子（ようし）
微笑（ほほえ）ましい
寒中水泳（かんちゅうすいえい）
子守（こもり）
宿敵（しゅくてき）
承認欲求（しょうにんよっきゅう）
奔放（ほんぽう）
ガサ入れ
見切（みき）れる
反感（はんかん）を買（か）う
密輸（みつゆ）
脱獄（だつごく）
速読（そくどく）
奮（ふる）い立（た）たせる
詐欺（さぎ）
親交（しんこう）がある

"After 5" by Japanese Teacher

“ブルックリン・ナイン-ナイン/Brooklyn Nine-Nine”について

💔 Bajo la Lluvia ☔

Elena y Adrián se conocieron en la universidad y, desde el primer día, sintieron una conexión especial. Pasaban horas hablando, compartiendo sueños y apoyándose en los momentos difíciles. Se amaban profundamente, pero el destino tenía otros planes. Adrián recibió una oferta de trabajo en otro país, una oportunidad que no podía rechazar. Ambos prometieron mantenerse en contacto y esperar el momento en que pudieran estar juntos de nuevo.

Los meses pasaron y la distancia se hizo cada vez más pesada. Las llamadas se volvieron menos frecuentes, los mensajes tardaban en responderse y, poco a poco, el amor que tanto los unía comenzó a desvanecerse. Elena sabía que lo mejor era dejarlo ir, aunque su corazón se rompiera en el proceso. Una noche lluviosa, recibió un último mensaje de Adrián: "Siempre te llevaré en mi corazón, pero el tiempo nos ha cambiado".

Elena salió a caminar bajo la lluvia, sintiendo cómo las gotas ocultaban sus lágrimas. Sabía que el amor no siempre termina con un "para siempre", pero eso no significaba que no hubiera sido real. A pesar del dolor, sonrió con melancolía, recordando cada risa, cada abrazo, cada promesa. A veces, el amor es eterno solo en los recuerdos.