Välkommen till min svenska podd för dig som är på väg att prata flytande svenska. Idag ska jag prata om hur det är att komma till ett nytt land. 

Svenskarna säger: borta bra men hemma bäst. Är det sant eller inte? Vad tycker du? Har du någon gång flyttat till ett nytt land? Eller ska du göra det?


Prata Flytande Svenska/Speak Swedish Fluently  

Kulturkrocken-Att Komma Till Ett Nytt Land  

Thank you for visiting my profile! It warms my heart to know that you're interested in our ESL classes. I'm excited to meet you and help you on your language learning journey. Don't hesitate to book a trial class with me – together, we'll make learning English a fun and rewarding experience! Looking forward to seeing you soon!

Get To Know Me

THANK YOU FOR  VISITING MY PROFILE!

In this episode we talk about videogames in Canada and Japan...but mainly in Canada (we will talk more about videogames in Japan in the future). We discuss how Zach doesn't really like many Canadian or maybe games in general, PC vs console, how videogames are viewed, etc. 

Koryuu Podcast/交流ポッドキャスト

Zach Doesn't Really Like Canadian Video Games Apparently/ ザックはあまりカナダのゲームが好きじゃないらしい

こんにちは！今回のテーマは、今話題のニュース「カスハラ（カスタマーハラスメント）」です。「お客様は神様」という日本のサービス文化が、今大きく変わろうとしています。東京都で始まった新しいルールや、働く人を守るための言葉について、N3〜N2レベルの日本語で解説します。
【レベル】 JLPT N3〜N2【今回の単語】 条例、理不尽、強要、追い詰められる、義務付けるなど


Hello everyone! In this episode, we discuss the trending topic of "Kasuhara" (Customer Harassment).Is Japan's famous "The Customer is God" culture finally ending? I explain Tokyo's new regulations and the changing work environment in Japan, using N3-N2 level Japanese.
[Level] JLPT N3 - N2[Keywords] Regulation (条例), Unreasonable (理不尽), Coercion (強要), Cornered (追い詰められる)
大家好！這一集的單元要聊聊日本的新社會問題「カスハラ（奧客騷擾）」。日本一直以来「顧客就是神」的服務文化正在改變嗎？我會用 N3-N2 程度的日文，簡單解說東京都剛成立的新條例以及相關的單字。
【日語程度】 JLPT N3 - N2【本集單字】 条例、理不尽（不講理）、強要（強迫）、追い詰められる（被逼入絕境）


にほんごタイム🇯🇵Learn Japanese with Sayuri!

ニュース：さようなら「お客様は神様」？ 話題の「カスハラ」｜Goodbye, "Customer is God"? Japan's "Kasuhara"｜再見了「顧客就是神」？日本的「奧客」問題こんにちは！今回のテーマは、今話題のニュース「カスハラ（カスタマーハラスメント）」です。「お客様は神様」と

Netflixドラマ【First Love 初恋】は見ましたか？
【First Love 初恋】の撮影の場所は北海道です。
北海道に住んでいる私が、撮影の場所を紹介したいと思います。
北海道のこと、文化についても話します。


撮影/さつえい...写真や映画をとること

《話にでてくる言葉》
神楽岡駅/かぐらおかえき
小樽運河/おたるうんが
札幌パークホテル/さっぽろぱーくほてる
天狗山ロープウェイ/てんぐやまろーぷうぇい

北海道へようこそ【First Love 初恋】from Netflix

6.The Sixth Sense【First Love 初恋】from Netflix

每年的4月22日是世界地球日。这是一个为世界环境保护而设立的节日，希望提高人们对于环境问题的意识，并动员大家参与到环保运动中，通过绿色低碳生活，改善地球的整体环境。

地球日是1970年发起的，现在，全球已经有193个国家，每年超过10亿人参与，变成了世界上最大的民间环保节日。

Intermediate Chinese Listening

Intermediate Chinese Listening：4月22日 世界地球日 Earth Day 

Exploring the different French accents and dialects spoken in Quebec and Canada! 

French With Frederic

The accents of Quebec and French Canada

Negotiations are a dance – a balance between collaboration and advocating for your position. Confidence is, of course, key, and the language you use plays a crucial role in conveying it. 

Here's how to harness the power of words in three key areas:

1. Framing & Highlighting Value:

Start Strong: Open with a positive, confident statement that positions your value. Instead of "We're happy to discuss this opportunity," try "Our solution has a proven track record of increasing sales by X%."

Focus on Benefits: Shift the conversation from features to the benefits your offer brings. Don't just say "Our software is user-friendly," explain how it "streamlines workflows and saves your team time."

2. Concession Language with Strength:

Conditional Agreements: Acknowledge their points without conceding defeat. Use phrases like "That's a valid concern. To address it, we can offer..." This shows you're listening while steering the discussion.

"We Can" vs. "We Might": Use strong verbs that project confidence. "We can offer a discount for a bulk order" sounds more assured than "We might be able to consider a discount."

3. Closing the Deal with Clarity:

Active Voice & Ownership: Phrases like "We propose a contract with..." sound stronger than "Perhaps we could have a contract."

Summarize & Confirm: Recap key points and confirm next steps. End with "By finalizing the contract today, we can begin implementation next week"

Confident language isn't about aggression; it's about clear, persuasive communication. By strategically using these tips, you'll project confidence, effectively advocate for your value, and navigate negotiations with power and professionalism.

The Global Professional Podcast

Using Confident Language in Business Negotiations - Episode 33

한국어를 배우기 시작했어요

저는 한국어를 배우기 시작한 지 세 달이 되었습니다. 처음에는 한글을 읽는 것도 어려웠지만, 지금은 간단한 문장을 말할 수 있게 되어서 기뻐요.

제가 한국어를 배우기로 결심한 이유는 한국 드라마와 K-pop을 좋아하기 때문이에요. 드라마를 볼 때마다 자막 없이 내용을 이해하고 싶었고, K-pop 가사도 직접 읽고 싶었어요. 그래서 한국어 공부를 시작했어요.

처음에는 '안녕하세요', '감사합니다', '이거 뭐예요?' 같은 쉬운 표현부터 배웠어요. 그리고 한글을 외우면서 단어를 조금씩 익혔어요. 하지만 발음이 어려워서 가끔은 실수도 했어요. 예를 들어, ‘학교’를 ‘학요’라고 발음한 적도 있어요. 하지만 실수하면서 배우는 것도 재미있어요.

저는 매일 한국어를 공부하려고 노력하고 있어요. 온라인 수업을 듣기도 하고, 한국 드라마나 유튜브 영상을 보면서 새로운 단어를 익혀요. 그리고 한국 친구와 메시지를 주고받으며 실력을 키우고 있어요. 아직 문법이 어렵지만, 틀려도 괜찮다고 생각하며 계속 연습하고 있어요.

한국어를 배우면서 가장 기뻤던 순간은 카페에서 한국어로 주문했을 때였어요. “아메리카노 한 잔 주세요”라고 말했는데, 직원이 이해하고 주문을 받아줬어요! 그 순간 정말 뿌듯했어요.

앞으로 더 열심히 공부해서 한국어로 자연스럽게 대화하고 싶어요. 언젠가 한국에 가서 한국 친구들과 직접 이야기해 보는 것이 제 목표예요. 😊