
In this episode of "English Learners Boost," we delve into the topic of overcoming the fear of speaking and provide you with effective strategies to boost your confidence in conversations. Speaking a new language can be daunting, but by implementing the right techniques, you can overcome your fears and become a more confident English speaker. Join us as we explore practical examples, such as active listening and practicing with language partners, and discuss the importance of focusing on fluency rather than perfection. Additionally, we highlight the significance of expanding your vocabulary and improving your pronunciation to enhance your conversational skills. Tune in to discover valuable insights and actionable tips that will empower you to overcome your fear and engage in confident and enjoyable conversations in English.

English Learner's Boost

Overcoming the Fear of Speaking: Strategies to Boost Your Confidence in Conversations

New words：
火车 huǒ chē：train
火车站 huǒ chē zhàn：railway station
高铁 gāo tiě：CHSR
动车 dòng chē：CRH
一张火车票 yī zhāng huǒ chē piào：one railway ticket
硬座 yìng zuò：hard seat
软座 ruǎn zuò：soft seat
硬卧 yìng wò：hard sleeper
软卧 ruǎn wò：soft sleeper
一等座 yī děng zuò：first class seat
二等座 èr děng zuò：second class seat
车厢 chē xiāng：carriage
乘务员chéng wù yuán：train attendant

p.s：12306 CHINA RAILWAY: https://www.12306.cn/en/index.html
        App： Railway 12306


Welcome to visit China ”欢迎来中国!“

How foreigners buy railway tickets in CN

En este episodio escucharás el uso del subjuntivo para expresar deseos y anhelos en una breve carta de una madre embarazada a su bebé.

Historias para quienes sufran con el subjuntivo

Carta de una madre a su bebé

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Russian podcast 

Как мы ходим в гости

・東北地方の方言「どでんした！」の言葉の使い方
・用法の紹介
・秋田県や青森県でよく使われる
・どでんしたエピソードの紹介
・みなさんの「どでんした」エピソードを教えてください。「どでんした！」を使ってみてね！(^○^)

Nihongo tokidoki Inaka hougen with Megumi Na

どでんした！ What do you mean the word"どでんした！" Learning Tohoku dialect. 

どうして1月に、標高800ｍの高野山にアルバイトに行ってしまったんだろう。どうして毎朝、雪道を往復6キロ、電チャリ（電動自転車）でお寺に通うことになったんだろう。下山すれば、すべては夢まぼろし。ロマンチックな和歌山の思い出を聞いてください。十日間の山ごもりで、すっかり空海（くうかい）さん推しになりました。最後はハルカちゃんにお墓の相談してます…
スクリプトは⁠こちら⁠。
https://chivalrous-wallaby-f5c.notion.site/24-18d40209bb43802192bdc9376abed10d?pvs=4
楽しみ方は⁠こちら⁠をどうぞ。
https://chivalrous-wallaby-f5c.notion.site/S2-1114d60c575442768615bc975767fd41?pvs=4
じゃあ、またね。

すずまりの日本語「きき耳ずきん」S2

第24話　海と山のロマンチック和歌山

👨‍💻We'll look at what new policies Tesla CEO Elon Musk implemented after purchasing Twitter. Do you concur with him? What are your thoughts? In today's episode, we'll learn some fantastic historical idiom phrases as well as a common expression.Welcome to listen this episode.

👨‍💻今天要来看看特斯拉的执行长，伊隆马斯克买下推特后，他推出了什么新政策。你赞成吗？有什么想法？这一集也会学到一句很厉害且出自于历史的成语以及一个常用的说法。欢迎收听哦。

[00:00] introduction
[02:23] explanation
[08:03] discussion 

来源：https://www.bnext.com.tw/article/72432/twitter-remote-ban-1104
            https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKZ9GiqfdlA

News with zhe

#30马斯克上任三把火！

Recently, I coached a team of four – 2 talented software developers, a product manager, and a product designer – at a startup facing a decision. Their current product management system was a mix of spreadsheets, emails, and sticky notes, hindering collaboration and development. They needed to persuade their founder to adopt Jira, a project management tool.

We began by dissecting the founder's viewpoint.  Was it a fear of change? A concern about learning a new system?  Through open-ended questions and active listening, we discovered the founder valued efficiency and transparency.

The team knew the founder's needs and wants so we crafted a persuasive narrative.  The developers highlighted how Jira's bug tracking system would streamline communication and expedite fixes. The product manager showcased how Jira's visual boards would enhance project visibility, ensuring everyone was on the same page.  The designer emphasized the improved user interface and workflows, promoting user adoption.

We gathered data showcasing the wasted time and communication breakdowns caused by their current system. We contrasted it with quantifiable benefits of Jira – faster development cycles, improved team collaboration, and reduced errors.  

We set up a demo of Jira, showcasing how it addressed their specific pain points. I prepped the team to answer potential objections and provide examples of companies using Jira.

The final step was a unified presentation.  Each team member presented their department's perspective, painting a clear picture of the benefits across the development workflow. 

The founder, impressed by the team's research, data, and collaborative effort, agreed to a Jira trial.  Their persuasive communication, grounded in understanding their audience's needs and presenting a clear solution, secured a win for the entire team. This success story highlights the power of effective communication in driving positive change within a startup environment.

The Global Professional Podcast

EPISODE 100!!! Persuading a to make the switch to Jira!

Cam Fairbairn was working in restaurants when he started a side hustle — work he did on top of his regular job — making and selling his own jam.

Making jam was a hobby, but he'd been encouraged by a friend to make it an extra source of income.

However, he soon stopped enjoying it when his hobby became a business. He went back to focusing on his day job.

But not everyone is so lucky. For some, a side hustle is not just a good way to make extra money from something you love — it's a necessity.

Shonnita Leslie had big education debts to pay, so while she was working at a university during the day, her side hustle was delivering food. She needed the extra money to pay off those debts.

And according to new data, Leslie is not alone.

A survey by Bankrate found that more than one third of Americans have a side hustle. Among those aged between 18 and 27, it's 48%.

Of the Americans with a side job, 36% use that extra money to pay for daily necessities like housing and food. And 32% said they think they'll always need a side hustle to make ends meet.

"People are telling us they're side hustling because they have to, not because they want to," Ted Rossman from Bankrate told CNBC.

The survey of more than 2,300 Americans also found that about 28% of people with a side hustle make at least $500 per month from their second job. Around 9% of people said they make more than $2,000.

