Namasté !
In this podcast I am talking about a friend. Here below are few words that will help you understand the text.

*saathi = friend
*Pokhara = name of a city 
*pariwaar = family
*tara = but
*fursad = free time
*bajaaunu = to play (instrument)
*git = song
*gaaunu = to sing
*bhaashaa = language
*pani = also

Learn Nepali with Rijendra

méro saathi

粤读时光，看见生命中嘅光。

最近我睇到一篇有趣嘅粤语文章，
读起身琅琅上口，
我觉得好有意思，
所以想分享俾你。

牛耕田, 马食谷, 老窦揾钱仔享福; 
象行田, 马行日, 过河卒仔无退缩; 
兵杀敌, 将闪缩, 功成身退享俸禄; 
男善变, 女易哭, 贫贱夫妻难和睦; 
流水清, 死水浊, 人望高处无满足; 
冰易化, 钱难蓄, 巧妇难煲无米粥; 
水维生, 土长木, 光合作用叶变绿;
赌易学, 书难读, 赌仔何曾买大屋?
命注定, 运难卜, 三衰六旺好难捉; 
仙洒脱, 凡人俗, 犯规和尚食狗肉; 
阳寿尽, 落阴谷, 生老病死乃定局。
趁宜家，仲能郁，快乐享受要知足，
咪再成日困在屋，儿孙自有儿孙福。

呢段话真系几有道理㗎，
呢段话我最中意嘅一句话系，
趁宜家，仲能郁，快乐享受要知足，
人应该学识及时行乐，
而且应该学识知足，
知足系一种对健康生活特别有益嘅感觉，
知足并唔系叫人放弃努力，
而且学识欣赏自己已经拥有嘅一切，
学识看见拥有嘅嘢嘅珍贵性。

粤读时光，看见生活中嘅光。

 Advanced Cantonese listening material

Let's read a poem

Les comparto una divertida anecdota de cómo un simple asador desencadenó una serie de eventos desafortunados.

Mariana 

¡ Vamos a comprar asador!

This podcast will ask you questions from part 1 of the speaking test. You will have enough time to asnwer the questions. You will be asked questions about study, your hometown, art, books and bicycles. There is also some practical advice on paraphrasing for the topic on bicycles. Enjoy!

IELTS Speaking Practice

Part 1 questions

Full transcript: ⁠⁠https://japanesemayuna.com/⁠⁠

はい、こんにちは。今回はポッドキャストの15回目です。先月、不動産屋のウェブサイトを見たら、私の住んでいるアパートの家賃が下がっていることに気付きました。大家さんに相談したら、私も家賃を下げてもらえることになりました。ラッキーです。日本のアパートは時間が経つと家賃が下がることがあります。

Hello, this is episode 15 of season 2 of my podcast. Last month, I looked at the estate agent's website and noticed that the rent for the apartments in my apartment building had gone down. I talked to my landlord and he agreed to lower my rent too. I feel lucky. Apartments in Japan can have their rent reduced over time.

最近は大学で比較教育学について勉強しています。比較教育学とは、いろいろな国の教育システムの違いや、教育の歴史を調べて、比べる学問です。いろいろな国の教育を比べると、社会の違いがよくわかります。たとえば、義務教育の違いです。義務教育とは、子供が学校に行かなければならない期間です。日本は、小学校６年、中学校３年、全部で９年です。アメリカは９年から13年で、州によって違います。日本では、どの学校も同じ教科書を使います。アメリカでは、決められた教科書がありません。

I have recently been studying comparative pedagogy at university. Comparative pedagogy is the study of the differences in education systems and the history of education in different countries. Comparing the education systems of different countries gives a clear picture of the differences between societies. An example is the difference in Gimukyouiku. ‘Gimukyouiku’ (compulsory education) is the period during which children have to go to school. In Japan, there are six years of elementary school and three years of junior high school, nine years in all. In the USA, it ranges from 9 to 13 years, depending on the state. In Japan, all schools use the same textbooks. In the USA, there are no set textbooks.

今日はアメリカの生徒さんと、このことについて話しました。アメリカの中学校の歴史の授業では、国の歴史以外に、州の歴史も勉強するそうです。知りませんでした。日本の中学校では、どこに住んでいても同じ内容の、国の歴史を勉強します。高校でも歴史を勉強しますが、どこの学校も大体同じ内容だと思います。内容が大きく変わるのは大学に入ってからです。大学では専攻に関係する歴史を詳しく勉強します。

Japanese Lessons with Mayuna

S2 Ep15. 義務教育

Understanding Different Perspectives:

Step into Their Shoes:  Each department has its own metrics for success.  Marketing might prioritize customer acquisition, while engineering focuses on product quality and  feasibility.  Understanding their goals fosters empathy and reveals potential areas of collaboration.

Communicate Clearly: Clearly outline your desired outcomes and explain how they align with the company's overall objectives. Frame your requests in a way that resonates with their priorities.

Finding Common Ground:

Focus on Benefits:  Negotiation shouldn't be a win-lose scenario.  Instead, seek solutions that provide value to all parties involved. Brainstorm creative solutions that address everyone's concerns.

Be Prepared to Compromise:  Recognize that concessions are often necessary. Identify areas where you have flexibility and be willing to make trade-offs that won't severely hinder your core objectives.

Active Listening and Collaboration:

Listen Attentively:  Pay close attention to their concerns and reservations. Ask clarifying questions to ensure a complete understanding of their perspective.

Collaborative Problem-Solving:  Work together to address challenges.  Their insights might reveal unforeseen roadblocks or opportunities you haven't considered.

Maintaining Positive Dynamics:

Respectful Demeanor:  Throughout the negotiation, maintain a professional and respectful tone.  Avoid accusatory language or dismissive attitudes.

Focus on the Future: Don't dwell on past disagreements.  Keep the conversation focused on reaching a mutually beneficial solution moving forward.

Consistency is key to measurable progress. Confidence is grown from control and preparation. 

The Global Professional Podcast

Episode 48

¡Hola a todos y bienvenidos a mi podcast Spanish with a Colombian coffee y en este episodio hablaré sobre la Navidad! Hoy te contaré sobre las fascinantes costumbres navideñas que se viven en Colombia, un país lleno de color, alegría y tradiciones.
En Colombia, la Navidad es una época mágica donde las familias se reúnen para celebrar con gran entusiasmo. Una de las tradiciones más representativas y es la novena, una serie de nueve noches de oración y canto para celebrar el nacimiento de Jesús. Cada noche, vecinos y amigos se reúnen en diferentes casas para compartir momentos de reflexión y alegría.
Entusiasmo: es un estado de ánimo muy alegre y de mucha emoción
In English is the noun enthusiasm and is related with an intense and eager enjoyment
La Navidad en Colombia también es sinónimo de música. Los villancicos se escuchan en cada rincón del país, desde las plazas hasta las casas. Canciones como "Mi Burrito Sabanero" se convierten en himnos que unen a grandes y pequeños en una misma melodía.
Melodía: es una secuencia de notas musicales
In English is the word melody and is a sequence of single notes that is musically satisfying
Y, por supuesto, no podemos olvidar la comida. En esta época, las mesas colombianas se llenan de delicias como la lechona, un cerdo relleno de arroz, cocinado con especias y cocido lentamente hasta que la piel se vuelve crujiente. También los buñuelos y la natilla.
buñuelos:  en una masa de harina frita con forma esférica
Natilla: es un flan de leche hecho a base de harina de maíz y sin huevo
Pero lo más importante es el espíritu de unidad y amor que hay en cada hogar colombiano. Las calles se iluminan con luces de colores, las casas se decoran con bellos pesebres y las familias se unen en torno a la fe y la esperanza.
Pesebre: es la representación del nacimiento de Jesús
In English is the word Nativity scene that is a special exhibition representing the birth of Jesus

Spanish with a Colombian coffee

Navidad en Colombia

Is there an art to expressing frustration with finesse? Smith, in his insightful discussion, unravels the intricacies of expressing oneself when vexed. With a touch of advanced yet accessible language, Smith emphasizes the significance of articulating frustration in a constructive manner, fostering better understanding and resolution.

LEARN BY LISTENING

Listen to THIS when You're feeling FRUSTRATED

In this episode of Your Spanish Journey, I'll talk about the famous "argentinian accent". I'll describe some of its particular characteristics and their origin so that you can start identifying it. Relax and enjoy!