What are the difference and how can we use these techniques to engage Art of Persuasion in any area of our lives..

Lets go!

Baffling Lingo

Arguments Discussion Debating 

Hi everyone! It's December! It's Christmas! So, in this episode obviously I talk about Christmas in Japan. Some of you may have heard about how Japanese people celebrate it, like what we eat. I explain how a typical Japanese would do on 24th and 25th of this month.

たつきのにほんご

日本のクリスマス (Beginner)

La lepre lancia una sfida agli altri animali: è sicura che nessuno può batterla in velocità. La tartaruga accetta la sfida e la lepre la deride: come può lei così lenta vincere una corsa? Ma c'è una sorpresa in arrivo per la lepre...

Vittorio per Voi

La lepre e la tartaruga

Vidéo complète avec sous titres et images:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xs2MIAmc1ls 

Blabla Postcast

Blabla PodCast - Démotivé & Amazon -

Let's talk about the weirdest countries and cultures. over 3800 cultures. We're not sure how many cultures there really are. But they're matched up to the weirdest countries, so here we go.

English with Uncle Billy

Top 5 Weirdest Countries and their Cultures. 

秧秧老师的中文课堂-HSK专项练习

HSK4级听力题-10



Align with Job Description: Questions should target specific competencies identified in the job description.
Use Action Verbs: Focus on actions taken (e.g., "developed," "implemented," "negotiated").
Focus on Specific Situations: Prompt for concrete examples, avoiding vague inquiries like "Tell me about a time you worked under pressure." Instead, ask, "Describe a situation where a tight deadline required prioritizing tasks effectively."
The STAR Method:

The STAR method provides a framework for candidates to structure their responses to behavioral questions:

Situation: Briefly describe the context and challenges faced.
Task: Explain your specific role and responsibilities in the situation.
Action: Detail the specific actions you took to address the challenge.
Result: Describe the outcome of your actions, quantifying achievements if possible.
Beyond Technical Skills:

Behavioral interviewing goes beyond technical skills, offering insights into:

Problem-Solving Approach: Explore how the candidate tackled challenges, revealing their thought process and analytical abilities.

Communication Style: Pay attention to clarity, conciseness, and ability to articulate ideas effectively.
Work Style: Understand if the candidate thrives in independent or collaborative environments.
Benefits and Best Practices:

Reduced Bias: Focusing on past actions minimizes the influence of unconscious bias based on appearance or background.

Increased Predictability: Understanding past performance in similar situations improves the likelihood of future success.

Deeper Candidate Evaluation: Behavioral questions move beyond a resume, revealing a more holistic picture of the candidate's capabilities.

Best practices:

Develop a set of behavioral questions for each role to ensure consistency.

Pay close attention to the candidate's use of the STAR method and probe for further details.

Evaluate responses across candidates using a consistent scoring rubric.


The Global Professional Podcast

Behavioral Interview Questions - Best Practices - Episode 71

In this episode, we’ll explore the subtle but important difference between "及时" and "准时." While both relate to timing, they have distinct meanings and uses in Chinese. Let’s dive into how they’re used in different contexts and how you can master their usage to sound more natural in Chinese!

Learn Chinese and Have Fun!

及时 vs 准时：All Punctual?

BBC Radio Centenary, 

Transcript is here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vv0KoJJkanGpHMbwJ26KSV3U8LWGVf3r/view?usp=drivesdk