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Teacher Joseph's Podcast

Like There's No Tomorrow (with transcript)

Let's talk about New Year's Eve and New Year's Day in Spain.

English My Way

Happy New Year's Spain.

Привет! Это мой подкаст «По-русски легко»! Здесь вы найдёте полезные фразы для реальных жизненных ситуаций. Тема сегодня - ресторан.
В России люди любят вкусно поесть. Здесь есть рестораны и кафе на любой вкус и на любой кошелёк. Мы любим не только русскую кухню, но и многие другие: корейскую, японскую, американскую, итальянскую, мексиканскую, белорусскую, узбекскую, армянскую, грузинскую. В России вы можете попробовать блюда со всего мира. Конечно, повара адаптируют экзотические блюда для российских реалий. Интересно, что там, где дорого не всегда вкусно. 
Если вы хотите посетить ресторан или кафе в России, вот несколько полезных фраз для вас, 
Здравствуйте! Меню, пожалуйста. - La carte, s'il vous plaît.
У вас есть меню на французском языке? - Avez-vous la carte en français?
Я вегетарианец. У вас есть вегетарианские блюда? - Je suis végétarien. Avez-vous des plats végétariens?
Какое у вас фирменное блюдо? - Quelle est la spécialité de la maison?
Какое сегодня блюдо дня?  - Le plat du jour, qu’est-ce que c’est?
Я хотел бы заказать салат.
Я хотел бы заказать горячее. - Je voudrais commander salade/plat chaud.
Чай/кофе, пожалуйста. - Un thé/ Un café, s'il vous plaît.
Можно счёт? -  L’addition, s’il vous plaît. 
Могу я оплатить картой? - Est-ce que je peux payer par carte?
Могу я оплатить наличными? - Est-ce que je peux payer en espèces?
Спасибо, сдачи не надо!  Merci, gardez la monnaie!
Спасибо, было очень вкусно!  - Merci, с'était très bon/délicieux. 

По-русски легко!

В ресторане

In this podcast, we will learn the 21 initials in Mandarin. You will get the heck to pronounce them like a Chinese native speaker. When you listen to it, look at the list down beblow.
initals (21)
1 b  p  m  f
2 d  t  n   l
3 g  k  h
4 j   q  x
5 zh  ch  sh  r
6 z   c  s 

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Chinese pronunciation (1) - Pinyin (initials)

Clara, a brilliant data analyst with a mind for numbers, walked into my office looking like a storm cloud. Networking events were her kryptonite. "I freeze up," she confessed, "Small talk? Forget it! I just stand there awkwardly, feeling like a total outsider."

Clara's shyness was hindering her career. Her analytical skills were top-notch, but promotions often went to colleagues who could "schmooze" with decision-makers. I knew I could help.

Our first step was reframing networking. Instead of a dreaded chore, we saw it as an opportunity to connect with people who shared her passion for data. We practiced "elevator pitches" - concise introductions highlighting her expertise. We focused on open-ended questions, like "What's the biggest data challenge you're facing?" to spark engaging conversations.

Next, we tackled the "shy freeze." Role-playing helped Clara practice making eye contact, smiling warmly, and using active listening techniques like nodding and acknowledging what the other person said. We even practiced "exit strategies" - polite ways to excuse herself from a conversation when she felt overwhelmed.

The turning point came when I suggested Clara volunteer at a data analysis conference.  She'd be interacting with people who shared her interests, but in a less intimidating setting.  It worked! Clara's passion for data analysis shone through, and she ended up having stimulating conversations with attendees.

The next networking event was a different story. Armed with her practiced pitch and newfound confidence, Clara actively approached people, discussed data trends, and even shared a few insights herself. She even left with a business card from a potential mentor!

Today, Clara is a networking pro.  She still gets nervous, but she no longer lets shyness hold her back.  Clara's story proves that anyone can become a confident networker with the right tools and a supportive coach.

The Global Professional Podcast

How to overcome shyness with a coach - Episode 76

Listening is really important to hear the pronunciation of words, because spelling is often very confusing in English.

Listen to last week's podcast about the "U" sound for words written with "OU": https://www.italki.com/en/podcast/episode/cawtvs1tf05wdkmzgz9t5g

The Social Evolutionary

How do yOU pronOUnce the letters "OU"?

Conoce a esta chica francesa que lleva varios años viviendo en España. Conoce su experiencia aprendiendo español, sus anécdotas y las cosas que le han sorprendido de los españoles.

Café con acento

Café con acento - Entrevista con Marie (Francia)

In this episode I talk about 15 things I wish I knew when I was 20.
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Streetwise English

SWE 140 - 15 things I wish I knew at 20 

In this podcast I talk about different uses of the word "check" including checkmate, double-check, check-it-out.  Leave me feedback if you like this type of podcast . Thanks! Take an English Lesson with Carl https://italki.com/teacher/1947582