This week I will be focussing on New Year’s traditions.
By the time you listen to this podcast, the new year will be behind you. How did you celebrate the solar new year? Join me in this brief foray into the new year’s traditions we celebrate in our home.

Philosophical Friday

New Year’s episode of Philosophical Friday

イギリス旅行後、ロンドンの女子と大阪の女子のファッションを比較

Comparison of fashion between girls in London and Osaka after a trip to England.

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[Intermediate-Upper level] Interesting Japanese Not Taught In Schools About Japanese business culture, Japanese habits & Osaka

Comparison of fashion between girls in London and Osaka after a trip to England.

In part 2 of your IELTS test you have to speak on a topic for 2 minutes. Here are three things you should do in your one minute preparation time. 

1.Make a note of synonyms. Paraphrasing is an important skill to master when taking your IELTS exam. In fact, if you want to score a band score 6, you have to be able to generally paraphrase successfully. If you want a band score 7, you have to be able to paraphrase effectively. 

2. Think about idioms. Idioms are very important if you want to score above band score 6. To get band score 7, you have to use some less common idiomatic expressions. That’s a tricky thing to wrap your head around. Using idioms are extremely important. If you use idioms more than once in a blue moon, you will have a greater chance of achieving a band score 7. This is just a stab in the dark, but I expect most students would like to achieve a band score 7.

3. Think about connectives - linking words. Discourse markers are also important and will help you to move through the subheadings on your card smoothly and effortlessly. Phrase like “Now let me tell you about” or “Now I’d like to explain why…” or “let me tell you the reason why I….” will make your English speaking sound natural and fluent.

Don’t forget to book a lesson with me so I can help you achieve the band score you need.


IELTS Speaking Practice

3 strategies to help you in part 2 of your speaking test.

注意：途中に祭りの音楽が挿入されます。そこは、音を下げて流してますがヘッドホンで聞いてる方はびっくりするかもしれないので自分でも少し音を下げるといいですよ。音楽は「さん、はい」と言ったあとに流れます。（1:20頃）

・青森県の「ねぶた祭り」についての紹介
・「はねと」とは浴衣を着て、花笠をかぶって跳ねながら踊る人たちのこと。「らっせらー、らっせらー」と掛け声をあげて跳ねる。
・「ねぶた」とは大きな灯篭のこと、夜はライトアップされてとても綺麗、幻想的
・「はねと」「お囃子」「ねぶた」が一体となって町を練り歩く
・東北三大祭りのひとつ
・まとめ

Nihongo tokidoki Inaka hougen with Megumi Na

日本で一番すごい祭りかも！青森県のねぶた祭りについて　Learning about Tohoku area

No episódio de hoje vamos falar sobre palavras do inglês sendo utilizadas no português. 

O Português Fluente produz conteúdos em português para estrangeiros que estão aprendendo a língua portuguesa e querem ampliar seus conhecimentos de forma descontraída.

Siga o podcast para não perder nenhum episódio!

Português Fluente com Cynthia

Palavras do inglês no Português

Hola! Camila, desde Buenos Aires, Argentina, en este podcast sobre hobbies o pasatiempos! No voy a preguntarte que te gusta hacer en tu tiempo libre, esa pregunta es demasiado fácil y estoy segura que ya te la preguntaron muchísimas veces.
Voy a intentar preguntarte algo más interesante relacionado a los hobbies o pasatiempos, algo que hable un poco más de tu cultura y la de tu ciudad o país.

¿Estás listo/a?

DALE PLAY Y ENTRENA TU ESPAÑOL CONMIGO HOY!

Disfruta de aprender

Hobbies o Pasatiempos - algunas preguntas para practicar español

The Power of Storytelling in Leading Change emphasizes the role of storytelling in driving organizational change. Leaders often face the need for significant shifts within their organizations, from cultural to product-related changes. To unite their teams behind a new direction, they must craft a clear, compelling narrative.

Storytelling is a potent tool for inspiring action and connecting with people on a deeper level. It helps articulate the ‘why’ and ‘what’ of change, making the abstract tangible and the future vivid.

The article presents a four-step approach to effective storytelling in leadership:

Deep Understanding, Simple Description: Leaders must deeply understand the change to communicate it simply. John Legere’s transformation of T-Mobile into an “un-carrier” is a prime example of conveying a complex change with a single, powerful word.
Honoring the Past: Leaders should acknowledge the organization’s strengths and history, showing respect for the past while guiding towards the future. This builds trust and eases the transition for those resistant to change.
Articulate a Persuasive Mandate for Change: Leaders need to present a clear vision that motivates and aligns with the organization’s values, addressing both the positive and negative aspects of the past.
Lay Out a Rigorous and Optimistic Path Forward: The narrative should be action-oriented, providing a clear roadmap for change while maintaining an optimistic outlook.
In summary, leaders must master storytelling to effectively lead change, balancing respect for the past with a clear vision for the future. By doing so, they can capture the hearts and minds of their employees, fostering a culture of optimism and honesty.

The Global Professional Podcast

The Power of Storytelling in Leading Change    -   Episode 50

一号 ついたち
二号 ふつか
三号 みっか
四号 よっか
五号 いつか
六号 むいか
七号 なのか
八号 ようか　
九号 ここのか
十号 とおか
二十号 はつか


ようへい先生　　N4,N5チャンネル

日期　学习

PSICOLOGÍA PRÁCTICA.

Un hombre de negocios tenia que elegir a un empleado de entre tres candidatos.
A los tres le hizo, por turno, la misma pregunta: "¿Qué haría usted si a la hora de liquidar una cuenta un deudor le entrega mil pesos de más?"
El Primero contestó:
-Le haría ver su error y le devolvería inmediatamente los mil pesos.
-Demasiado cándido, usted no me sirve joven. -Dijo el patrón.

El segundo contestó:
-No le diría nada y depositaría los mil pesos en la caja.
-Demasiado inmoral, usted tampoco me sirve joven.

El tercero dijo:
-¿Para qué nos anticipamos? Primero esperemos a que alguien nos dé mil pesos de más, y entonces ya veremos lo que hacemos.
-Usted tiene sentido práctico joven. Queda contratado.
