¿Qué miembros de la familia conoces?
Hermano / hermana
Primos
Padre / Madre
Hijo/hija
Esposo/esposas
Hermano menor/hermana mayor
Tío/Tía

¿Cuántos primos tienes?
¿Cuántos tíos tienes?
¿Son nuestros mejores amigos o amigas parte de nuestra familia?
¿Cuál es la palabra para decir mom en español?
¿Cuál es la palabra para decir dad en español?
Frases 
Me encanta visitar a mi abuela
Mis abuelos me cuidad 
My grandparents take care of me.
Mi padre trabaja en la oficina.
Háblame de los miembros de tu familia
¿Quiénes son los miembros de tu familia?

My language learning voyage (Español)

La familia vocabulario básico

到、得、的、得、等、低，發音和例句

Taiwan Daphne - elementary vocabulary

到、得、的、得、等、低


Acing a job interview goes beyond showcasing your skills and experience. It's about persuasion – convincing the interviewer you're the perfect fit. Here are three key techniques to transform your interview from good to great:

1. The Power of Storytelling: Facts and figures are important, but stories resonate. Weave a compelling narrative about a time you faced a challenge in a previous role.  Describe your thought process, actions taken, and the positive outcome. This not only highlights your skills but also demonstrates your problem-solving abilities and impact.

2. The "Why" Factor:  Don't just explain what you can do; connect it to the company's mission. Research the company's values and goals. During your interview, explain why their vision aligns with your own aspirations. This showcases your genuine interest and how you'd contribute to their success.

3. Anticipation is Key:  Prepare for their questions, but also anticipate potential objections about your experience or qualifications.  For example, if you lack direct experience in a specific area, highlight transferable skills or relevant coursework.  Have data or references ready to back up your claims, demonstrating your initiative and preparedness.

By mastering these techniques, you'll move from simply answering questions to shaping the narrative of the interview. You'll showcase your passion, problem-solving skills, and alignment with the company, ultimately persuading them that you're the ideal candidate for the job. Remember, a successful interview is a two-way street. Let your enthusiasm and persuasive communication shine through, and you'll be well on your way to landing your dream job.

The Global Professional Podcast

3 Persuasive Techniques to Win in a Job Interview - Episode 99

한국의 집들이 문화

한국에서 새로운 집으로 이사한 후, 친지나 친구들을 초대하여 함께 축하하는 '집들이' 문화는 오랜 전통을 지니고 있습니다. 이러한 모임은 새로운 거주지에서의 안녕과 행복을 기원하며, 가족과 지인들과의 유대를 강화하는 중요한 사회적 행사로 자리매김해 왔습니다.

전통적으로, 집들이는 이사 후 빠른 시일 내에 열렸으며, 초대받은 손님들은 주로 쌀, 세제, 휴지 등 실용적인 선물을 준비하곤 했습니다. 이러한 선물은 새로운 시작을 축복하고, 집안의 번영과 풍요를 기원하는 의미를 담고 있습니다.

최근에는 생활 양식과 가치관의 변화에 따라 집들이 문화에도 변화의 바람이 불고 있습니다. 바쁜 현대인들은 전통적인 집들이 대신, 소규모의 캐주얼한 모임이나 온라인을 통한 축하 메시지로 대체하기도 합니다. 또한, 선물 문화도 변화하여, 현금이나 기프트 카드, 혹은 집주인의 취향에 맞춘 맞춤형 선물을 준비하는 경향이 늘어나고 있습니다.

이러한 변화에도 불구하고, 집들이는 여전히 새로운 시작을 알리고, 소중한 사람들과 기쁨을 나누는 중요한 행사로 남아 있습니다. 전통과 현대의 조화를 이루며, 각자의 방식으로 새로운 보금자리를 축하하는 모습은 한국 사회의 다채로운 문화적 면모를 보여줍니다.

앞으로도 집들이 문화는 시대의 흐름에 맞게 변화를 거듭하며, 사람들 사이의 유대와 소통을 촉진하는 소중한 전통으로 이어질 것으로 기대됩니다.

한국의 문화

한국의 집들이 문화

IELTS Preparation. Band 8-9 Answers. Part 3 - Retirement and old age. Q1-2.

1. At what age should people retire from work? Why do you think so?
2. What problems can people face after their retirement?

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Welcome ! ☀️
Because it’s summer — and to keep things feeling light and fun — this podcast channel aims to stay connected to French pronunciation. The episodes are short and straightforward, each focusing on how to pronounce essential French sounds that are tricky or commonly mispronounced.

Today's episode is about the pronunciation of the letter "c".
➡️ Read the transcript while listening, to link the sounds to the spelling and to do the little pronunciation exercise at the end.

TRANSCRIPTION :
Bonjour ! Comment tu vas aujourd’hui ? Moi ça va super !

Aujourd’hui on va pratiquer la prononciation correcte de la lettre “c”. Elle a deux prononciations : ss et k

“C” se prononce “s” après un i, un e ou un y. Comme merci ou cent.

Voici des exemples.
Répète après moi : cerise / citron / cinéma / célèbre / cyber / cycliste / ici / facile / policier / recette

Ensuite “c” se prononce “k” devant les autres lettres comme cuisine ou crabe.
Voici des exemples.
Répète après moi :  carotte / découvrir / carte / clair / calorie / crédit / couche / culture / colonie / clone

Parfois le “c” devant a, o et u le “c” se prononce “ss” comme dans ça va ou français. C’est grâce à la cédille ! Le ç.

Allez, maintenant le quiz final !
So, you will speak just after I say the number. A blank will give you time to speak. Then listen to my pronunciation. Read number 2 and listen to the pronunciation again. And just keep going like that.

Prêt ? C’est parti !

1: client
2: marcassin
3: couleur
4: cancer
5: cocasien
6: vacances
7: couteau
8: cascade
9: copain
10: circulation

Et voilà c’est tout pour aujourd’hui. J’espère te retrouver au prochain épisode. Ciao !


French Pronunciation to go

Pronunciation of the letter' "c"

En este primer episodio, nosotras hablamos acerca del significado de "apapachar" y los temas que trataremos en este podcast.

Apapachando en Español

Episodio #1. Apapachar

Ken jij het verschil tussen perfectum en imperfectum?
Perfectum: hebben/zijn + voltooid deelwoord → acties die afgerond zijn (Ik heb gegeten).
Imperfectum: verleden tijd van werkwoorden → gewoontes of situaties in het verleden (Ik speelde vroeger buiten).

Dutch Grammar & Culture Bites

Perfectum en Imperfectum

As the US navigates what some experts have described as a loneliness epidemic, employers and employees across the country are trying to address what for many people is a lack of real friendships at work.

It's not a new thing, but remote work has only intensified the problem, says leadership expert Michael Bungay Stanier.

"People have this desire to be seen and be heard," Bungay Stanier says, but on video calls, the group gets right down to business rather than having the natural, informal interactions of a real room. It reduces people to "little heads in squares."

It's not easy to talk about this lack of friendship at work "because it feels like a shameful confession," Bungay Stanier says. But his clients are beginning to bring up the subject.

Awkward as it may be, these are conversations worth having, according to psychology professor Laurie Santos.

At-work friendships are good for employers, too. Santos says research shows that workplace friendships and a sense of belonging are vital to employees' happiness — and companies' success.

We assume that friendships at work are "a nice-to-have, not a need-to-have," she said.

But "maybe one of the reasons we're all so disengaged at work ... is that we're actively not investing in the thing that might matter the most for our happiness at work, which is our connection with other people," Santos said.

Some large companies began paying more attention to employee health long before the pandemic, often focusing on physical health.

Today, more employers are looking at ways to really improve people's mental health and well-being.

And experts say there is a lot that companies can do, even rethinking physical spaces in the offices with relationships in mind.

More than anything, remember the importance of everyday greetings at work — even if they make you a bit uncomfortable. A simple hello, Bungay Stanier says, could be the beginning of the end of loneliness.