One Minute Challenge: Who are you grateful to?

Today's one-minute challenge is to think of people or a person that you feel grateful for.

Who is this person?

How did you get acquainted with this person?

What did they help you with?

And what are the consequences of their help? How did your life change as a result?

Take some time. You can listen to the recording several times to answer the questions. Listen to it. Reading and listening are two modalities (languages of the mind, if you will). Use them both to stimulate your mind differently!

And apply for my private 1-on-1 coaching to go from an English learner to a confident English communicator, whether for job interview preparation, an IELTS speaking exam, or improving your business English for a career and promotions.

See you in my 1-1 classes.

🎙 One-Minute Speaking Challenge by Anatoly Glazkov – Voice Unlock Method™

One MInute Challenge: Who are you grateful to? Episode 25

Medical Spanish

Acompáñanos a Camila y a mí en una entrevista a la nutrióloga Lucía Álvarez. 

Camila:
https://www.italki.com/teacher/11031501

Medical Spanish

Fats, Carbs, Protein 🎧🏥

Прослушайте текст и ответьте на вопросы:
1. Почему камень тосковал?
2. Какая у него была мечта?
3. Кем в итоге стал камень?

Russfriend  (all about russia) 

О. Козырев "Камень"

Диктант - это не самая любимая часть занятий по русскому языку у школьников, но очень полезная. Так что давайте учиться понимать русский и грамотно его записывать!

Система будет такая. Я прочитаю текст два раза: в первый раз медленно, по несколько слов (ставьте эпизод на паузу, чтобы всё успеть), второй раз - быстрее, чтобы вы проверили, всё ли правильно записали.

Отправьте мне сообщение, как только закончите диктант, и я пришлю вам его текст для сверки. 

Первый текст - цитата Вячеслава Полунина о счастье. Очень рекомендую посмотреть его ted-talk “Счастье дурака”.

Там встречается два сложных слова - “дзынькает” и “на полную катушку”.
Удачного диктанта!

Writing Russian

Слова Вячеслава Полунина о счастье (диктант)

[1.ひらがな発音練習 2]

五十音　それから　いえあおう、かけきこく

あいうえお　低高高低高
かきくけこ
さしすせそ
たちつてと
なにぬねの
はひふへほ
まみむめも
やゆよ
らりるれろ
わをん

いえあおう
きけかこく
しせさそす
ちてたとつ
にねなのぬ
ひへはほふ
みめまもむ
りれらろる

あえいうえおあお

かけきくけこかこ

させしすせそさそ

たてちつてとたと

なねにぬねのなの

はへひふへほはほ

まめみもめもまも

やいぇいぃゆいぇよやよ

られりるれりらろ


最後に

あいうえお　

いうえおあ　

うえおあい

えおあいう

おあいうえ


SAMURAI BROADCAST　侍放送  継続は力ニャり

Vol. 94 セイさんとひらがな発音と早口言葉の練習 2 後半

There are some key differences between negotiating in person versus doing so virtually. When meeting face-to-face, it is easier to build rapport and trust with the other party. Seeing someone's facial expressions and body language helps both sides understand the other's perspective. It is also simpler to have informal side conversations that can move the negotiation forward in a more fluid, organic way. However, in-person negotiations require more planning, travel time and costs associated with getting everyone together physically.

Virtual negotiations conducted via videoconference or phone eliminate the need for travel but make establishing rapport more challenging. Without in-person cues it is harder to read another party's reactions and know when to push further on an issue or concede a point. Technical difficulties can also potentially hamper the flow of virtual discussions. However, virtual formats have increased flexibility as negotiators can connect from anywhere at any time based on their schedules. Exchanging revised offers and documents is also simpler digitally.

While building trust is tougher online, maintaining detailed notes and finding ways to personalize virtual interactions such as using video can help overcome some of the impersonal aspects. With practice and the right strategies, negotiators can develop their virtual skills just as effectively as doing deals in a traditional face-to-face setting. Both in-person and virtual negotiations have pros and cons, so understanding these differences can optimize outcomes regardless of format.

The Global Professional Podcast

Negotiating in Person Versus Virtual Negotiations - EP 38

In this episode, Daniel and Golnaz continue their discussion of the IELTS exam with Moses, an IELTS examiner and IELTS trainer. 

He shares many useful tips, strategies and advice to help you be successful in your IELTS exam!

ESL Talk

IELTS Tips and Strategies for Success!

Hello! I went to Kyoto for sightseeing during May 17th - 19th.
It was one of the most beautiful season in Kyoto, especially green color of new leaves.
I am going to talk about our trip on Kyoto. 

On the first day at Kyoto, we went Heian Jingu and Shin-en, which is a traditional Japanese garden.  We can see some flowers like Shobu, Has, and Kouhone.  They are so beautiful.

After that, we enjoy Ochabana, which is a kind of flower arrangement in Japanese style.
Master gave us some tips for Ochabana.  That is Subtraction and triangle. To throw out the extras. 

Our trip goes on and on. I'll tell you the rest later.  Thank you so much.

新緑の５月　京都を旅行しました。
５月１７日から１９日の三日間の京都観光についてお話します。
今回は　第１日目
１０時　平安神宮に集合
平安神宮は平安遷都（へいあんせんと）1100年を記念して、明治28年に遷都（せんと）のおや神様である第50代桓武天皇（かんむてんのう）をご祭神（さいしん）として建てられました。
JR京都駅からバスで約３０分　　赤い大きな鳥居が目印です。
１０：３０　神苑（しんえん）
33,000㎡の広さの日本庭園。5月の見ごろは　菖蒲（しょうぶ）、蓮（はす）、コウホネの花です。
１１：１０　お茶花体験
日本の華道と海外のフラワーアレンジメントの違いを知りました。
フラワーアレンジメントは、足し算（たしざん）で作るのに対して、日本の華道（かどう）は引き算（ひきざん）でいける。つまり、余分（よぶん）な　葉や枝を切って落とすのです。シンプルに！　形は三角（さんかく）にする。そうすれば、すがたよくお花が生けられると教えてもらいました。

私の京都旅行はまだまだつづきますが、つづきはまた今度！


やさしい日本語（にほんご）

京都旅行vol.1 Trip in Kyoto vol.1

British people often send cards for Christmas.

You can find the transcript here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1maAKxlbvGIEHvnpp63ZBTf3GJMuzdVbA/view?usp=drivesdk