【北海道Hokkaido生活】
3月16日水曜日　天気/くもり　気温/2℃

札幌市　Sapporo
・昨日午前10時から札幌市の一部で停電
・3300世帯で停電
・午後0時20分ごろまでに復旧

［単語］
停電（ていでん）...電気が消えること blackout  
一部（いちぶ）...全部の中のひとつ one part
世帯（せたい）...一緒に住んでる人の集まり household
復旧（ふっきゅう）...直ること restoration


北海道Hokkaido生活 for Japanese learners

〈#17〉3月16日水曜日　札幌市で停電！

George and Harold finally get their 3D Hypno-Ring in the mail. They try it out and discover that it really works! They use the ring to hypnotize Mr. Krupp. The boys are surprised and excited because now they have the power to control him instead of the other way around.
Listen and follow along.
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The Adventures of Captain Underpants

Chapter 9 Four-To-Six Weeks Later

I denne episoden prater vi om hva Selyna gjør på fritiden, men også hva som er spesielt med Norge. Hva kan man gjøre i Norge på fritiden som man ikke kan gjøre i alle land?

Norsk for nybegynnere (A1-A2)

Norsk Tale - EP. 5 - Fritid

Ciao a tutti!!! In questo episodio torniamo a parlare di apprendimento linguistico, il tutto in italiano. Sottolineo che l'opinione espressa in questo episodio è semplicemente la mia opinione e può essere più o meno condivisa da altri, studenti o insegnanti. Il metodo migliore è quello che funzionerà meglio per voi e si adatterà di più alle vostre esigenze...keep it fun!

The Italian Miscellaneous Podcast🖐 

Come studio (io) una lingua straniera...

How do you improve your IELTS band score. In this podcast I’m going to give you 1 simple strategy to help you get the band score you need.

The technique I’m going to teach you is paraphrase. Yes, paraphrasing is very important, and it’s something that IELTS examiners listen out for. In the IELTS band descriptors you will see that you can not get a band score 6 or 7 unless you can paraphrase effectively.

Let me give you an example.

Let’s say in part 1 the examiner asks you about your hometown and asks you this question: Is your hometown a popular destination for foreigners?

You should answer the question by choosing a synonym for foreigners, for example, tourists.

You could also choose a synonym  for destination, for example visit.

So, when the examiner asks you “Is your hometown a popular destination for foreigners?” you could answer like this:

Yes, many tourists visit my hometown. 

So, you’ve answered the question using paraphrase.

Instead of foreigners you said tourists and instead of destination, you said visit.

Let me teach you again. If the examiner asks you “Is your hometown a popular destination for foreigners?” you could answer:

Yes, many tourists visit my hometown. 

Book an IELTS speaking exam preparation lesson with me to improve your IELTS score.




IELTS Speaking Practice

1 IELTS strategy to improve your IELTS score - paraphrase

En este episodio hablamos sobre los estereotipos más comunes de México y te comparto datos curiosos y reales para que conozcas un poco más de la riqueza cultural de este país. ¿Qué sabes realmente sobre México? ¡Descúbrelo y prepárate para conversar en español!

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vITbo9lh7Gz7p0J9mMnfqayGjGN02M5-p8KKqqvrklQ/edit?usp=sharing

México Contemporáneo 

¿Qué sabes de México?

Egg prices are rising in America. The average cost of a dozen eggs hit a record $4.95 in January — up 53% from a year earlier. The price was below $2 in early 2022.

While the coronavirus pandemic and inflation have affected prices, experts say the real problem has been bird flu. An outbreak that began in early 2022 has become the largest in US history, affecting more than 100 million egg-laying hens.

To cope with rising egg prices, some Americans have been going straight to the source — and renting hens.

Rent The Chicken in New Hampshire is letting people rent egg-laying hens for six months at a time. For $595, you get two egg-laying hens and a guide on how to take care of them, as well as chicken feed and a coop to keep the birds in.

The birds actually aren't very difficult to take care of, explains Brian Templeton, owner of Rent The Chicken. "You just let them out and walk around and they go in at night on their own," he told CBS News.

"People really enjoy it," he added.

Rent The Chicken says two hens should produce eight to 14 eggs per week.

That comes to about $25 for every dozen eggs — so it's not really a savings.

You can also get four hens for $735, which would reduce your cost to about $15 per dozen eggs.

However, if you'd like to keep your chickens and coop at the end of your rental period, you can — for an extra $350 to $450.

According to the University of Wisconsin-Madison, hens will usually live for six to eight years, and produce eggs for three to four of those years.

So that might bring your price down over time.

Practice Listening, Reading & Comprehension

Americans Rent Chickens as Egg Prices Rise

Understanding Your Audience
Empathy: The ability to understand and share the feelings of others. 

Active Listening: Paying full attention to the speaker, understanding their message, and responding thoughtfully. 
Audience Analysis: Researching and understanding your target audience's demographics, psychographics, and needs. 

Building Credibility and Trust
Expertise: Demonstrating deep knowledge and competence in your field.

Integrity: 
Building a reputation for trustworthiness is essential for long-term persuasion.

Authenticity: People are more likely to be persuaded by someone who comes across as authentic.
Effective Communication
Clear and Concise Communication: Delivering messages clearly and directly without unnecessary jargon or complexity.
Storytelling: Using narratives to connect with your audience emotionally and make your message memorable.
Persuasive Language: Use persuasive techniques such as rhetorical devices, strong calls to action, and vivid language.
Influence and Negotiation
Influence Tactics: Understanding and employing various influence strategies, such as reciprocity, scarcity, authority, consistency, and liking.
Negotiation Skills:  This involves active listening, compromise, and finding win-win solutions.
Conflict Resolution: Managing disagreements constructively while maintaining positive relationships.
Presentation Skills
Public Speaking: Delivering engaging and persuasive presentations. 

Body Language: Using non-verbal cues to reinforce your message and build rapport with your audience.
Persuasive Visuals: Creating compelling visuals that support your message and enhance understanding.

Emotional Intelligence
Emotional Awareness: Understanding and managing your own emotions and recognizing the emotions of others.
Relationship Building: Developing strong relationships based on trust, empathy, and mutual respect.
Persuasive Influence: Using emotional intelligence to connect with others on a deeper level and persuade them more effectively.