【北海道Hokkaido生活】
4月26日火曜日　天気/くもり 　気温/15℃ 

旭川市/あさひかわし
旭山動物園/あさひやまどうぶつえん
・新しい施設「えぞひぐま館」ができた
・ヒグマの生態についても説明
・ヒグマは、一度食べたものの味や場所を覚えるので、えさをあげないこと
・旭山動物園は、日本でも有名

［単語］
施設/しせつ…ある目的のための建物
ヒグマ/ひぐま…北海道に住んでるくま
えぞ…昔の北海道の名前
館/かん...建物
生態/せいたい…生活。生きる方法。
えさ…動物が食べるもの

レッスン待ってます♪

北海道Hokkaido生活 for Japanese learners

〈#46〉4月26日火曜日　旭山動物園にくまの新しい施設

Millones de personas en México enfrentan cortes de agua, aunque la ley dice cómo debe usarse este recurso. En este episodio, reflexionamos sobre la situación del país y practicamos el subjuntivo presente con expresiones como “Espero que el gobierno cumpla con su responsabilidad”. Ideal para pensar, aprender y mejorar tu español.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uU2KMUvylGC6ikzZgPb5x2AOdZWIxx2aPYh4wCb8zdc/edit?usp=sharing



Subjuntivo en Contexto B1 B2 

Escasez de Agua en México  B1, B2  (Con transcripción y ejercicios) 

As there are 4 areas: Speaking, Reading, Writing & Listening and I’ll add the 5th one – Thinking in English I’ll be presenting you with some tools daily to enhance each area.

Let’s dive into the third Part for today and it’s on Listening & Comprehension:

Here are the comprehension questions:

Where is Chicago in the United States?

a The west coast
b The Midwest
c The south
d The east coast

What sport do the Chicago Cubs play in Wrigley Field?

a Rugby
b Football
c Soccer
d Baseball


Why was Keith impressed by the Chicago Water Tower?

a It supplies water to the entire population.
b It is one of few landmarks that survived a historical fire.
c It is the tallest building in the city.
d It is the only remaining monument of the World’s Fair.


What event was important for Chicago in 1892?


a The World’s Fair took place here.
b Jackson Park became open to the public.
c The Great Fire destroyed a large part of the town.
d Wrigley Field was constructed.


How did Keith arrive to the rooftop of the Willis Tower?

a He used an indoor elevator.
b He climbed the building’s exterior.
c He walked up the interior stairs.
d He took an outdoor elevator.

See you in the part 4 and it will be on Speaking. 

Check out my posts - you'll find a lot of valuable tools to practice your English every day for free!

The Habits of Highly Effective English Communicators

Daily 2 minute English Listening Practice for today. 

In this first podcast I will read the Disney version of "La Sirenetta" (the little mermaid" in Italian.

Source and transcription: https://www.principessedisney.com/2011/08/la-sirenetta-riassunto-storia-disney.html


🧚🏾‍♀️ STORIE PER BAMBINI #QuickItalianWithMara

🧜🏻‍♀️ LA SIRENETTA, the little mermaid

In the world of business, persuasion reigns supreme. It's not just about slick sales pitches; it's about influencing others to see your point of view, be it a client considering your product, a colleague on a new strategy, or an investor on your venture.

The core of persuasion lies in understanding your audience.  What are their needs, wants, and potential objections? By tailoring your message to address these concerns, you build trust and credibility.  Facts and figures are powerful, but framing them in a way that resonates with your audience is key.  Highlight how your product solves their pain points or your idea benefits their goals.

Different audiences respond to different persuasive tactics.  For analytical thinkers, data and research hold weight.  Emotional connectors, on the other hand, respond better to stories and testimonials that paint a vivid picture of the positive impact.

Remember, persuasion is a two-way street. Listen attentively to your audience's perspective. Acknowledge their concerns and address them directly.  This fosters a collaborative environment where they feel heard and respected, making them more receptive to your ideas.

Effective persuasion goes beyond mere words.  It's about non-verbal cues too. Confident body language, strong eye contact, and an enthusiastic tone project conviction and inspire trust.

Finally, persuasion is an ongoing process.  Be prepared to answer questions and provide additional information.  The goal is not to pressure, but to guide your audience towards a win-win situation.

By mastering the art of persuasion, you can become a powerful advocate for your ideas, your business, and yourself.

The Global Professional Podcast

Persuasion and Business Communication - Episode 96

ANGELICA: Doesn’t the bride look beautiful in that wedding dress?
MARIA: Yes. She looks amazing. And the groom is so romantic. 
I just heard the story of how they got engaged! He 
proposed to her during a candlelight dinner in London. 
Did you know that was where they went to school?
ANGELICA: Oh? Wonderful. And the honeymoon! What a great 
idea! Most people just go to the beach for a week 
after they tie the knot. But they plan on heading to 
California and cruising the coast on their motorcycle.
MARIA: Really! What a fantastic idea. This is by far the best 
wedding I’ve ever been to



LANGUAGE NOTES
• Doesn’t …? When you have a negative question, the expected answer is “yes.” As 
such, it expresses the exact opposite of what is being conveyed (i.e., the bride DOES 
look absolutely beautiful).
• Listen to the stress on honeymoon. There are three syllables in “honeymoon,” with the 
stress on the first syllable [HO-ney-moon]. This content word is culturally important, so 
it’s emphasized: It means a trip or vacation taken by a newly married couple.
• Tie the knot is an informal way of saying “get married.”
• Can you find and explain the two usages of just in this dialogue? “Just” is an adverb 
that can be used in two different ways:
 a) To indicate a very recent past (I just heard the story). When used to convey 
time, “just” is commonly used with a simple past verb because the action is 
complete. Sometimes it can also be used with the present perfect (He’s just 
finished writing a book).
 b) To indicate contrast or emphasis (Most people just go to the beach). In that 
case, “just” can be replaced by “simply” and emphasize the word it relates to 
(a verb, adjective or other adverb) by denoting contrast. Compare the following 
sentences: “They just got married yesterday” (adverb of time). “The wedding 
reception was just wonderful” (adverb of emphasis).

English Conversation practice (30-day challenge)

Day 29: Weddings

カレンダーでは休みじゃないのに、日本人がみんな休みを取る「お盆（ぼん）」がやってきました。故郷（ふるさと）に親戚（しんせき）が集まって、お墓参り（おはかまいり）をします。アイコンの野菜が何だか、わかりますか。このキュウリやナスは「馬」です。お盆のかざりです。亡（な）くなったおじいちゃんやおばあちゃんが、これに乗って、あちらの世界（せかい）からこちらの世界に遊びに来るそうです。「キャー、こわ～い！」なんてことはなくて、今はもう会えない人のことを、静（しず）かに静かに考える行事なんです。みなさんの会いたい人は、だれですか。

一部、小さいころの私と「お父ちゃん」が関西弁（かんさいべん kansai dialect）で、話しています。意味はスクリプトに書いてあるので、興味（きょうみ）があったら、見てください。
https://chivalrous-wallaby-f5c.notion.site/22-ba98294571cf4f0890d333d23d1dd02e
楽しみ方はこちらを見てください。
https://www.notion.so/116c436c16ed4055a68ddb2c4624cd96
じゃあ、またね。

すずまりの日本語「ききみみ」ずきん

第22話　お盆が来る。

Today we're talking about questions or issues that have only two possible solutions. Today's word is "binary" and I hope you find it useful.

Don't forget that I'm a full time English coach and tutor, right here on iTalki. So if you use English as a second language at work and you'd like to improve your professional communication skills then feel free to book some of my time and let's get to work!

DAILY Business English VOCABULARY builder

Should we fire him or promote him?

Meetings can be intimidating for a lot of people, even to native speakers! 
Especially if you’re meeting with people who you don’t know very well, if at all. Today we’re going to look at a few pieces of vocabulary that you might hear in meetings and that you might be able to use yourself. At the end we also have our 'big discussion question'.

You can find the vocabulary from this podcast in the vocabulary sets on my profile. I hope you enjoy today's podcast and I look forward to meeting you on a call very soon!