This is a famous phrase from a movie, but is it true?

The Social Evolutionary

Does the rain in Spain stay mainly on the plain?

La prima macchina è come il primo amore: non si scorda mai! 
E quale è stata la tua prima macchina? Scrivilo nei commenti!

Italiano Chiaro - Cultura e Tradizioni 

La mia prima macchina

ヒマ　I‘m free, wide-open ・　 nothing to do, 
少しカジュアル。ですが目上（めうえ）の人につかってもしつれいじゃありません。しかしビジネスシチュエーションでつかわないほうがいいです。


ビジネスのシチュエーション
△来週はヒマです。
〇来週は時間があります。
〇来週はあいています。

A：来週はヒマです。
B：え？はい。（会社もヒマなのかな？）

ようへい先生　N4～N3　レベルの生徒（せいと）へ　(^^♪

ヒマ　≒　I`m available ? 

The Adventures of Captain Underpants” is a popular children's book written by Dav Pilkey. It is about the hilarious adventures of George and Harold as they try to trick their strict principal Mr. Krupp, but their trick ends up backfiring on them!

Send me a message for your free pdf copy of this book to follow along.


The Adventures of Captain Underpants

Chapter 4 Mean Old Mr. Krupp, Chapter 5 One Day Very, Very Soon

"Who you are inside is what helps you make and do everything in life."

A 30-day positive affirmation journey with Rose

Day 8

Although I'm from the UK, I lived in China for 15 years, teach a large number of Chinese students, and even have a Chinese girlfriend. In this episode, I share some of my thoughts on the main differences I've noticed between the two cultures. These affect the way we approach education, the way we interact with our friends, and even how we eat our food and choose what to wear.
So what do you think? Do you agree with me? Are there any other differences that you've noticed? I'd love to read your comments.

Learn English with Cambridge David

Cultural Differences between the UK and China

В этом подкасте я перечисляю новогодние обещания. Приятного прослушивания!

Привет, это Наташа!

Эпизод 22. Новогодние резолюции. 

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.