It's the relaunch of our previous podcast channel where we talk about anything and everything. 
The aim is to offer Italki members a refreshing and entertaining way to improve their English. ENJOY!  


In a universe of randomness 

Listen to this episode about the phrase PUSHING THE ENVELOPE and learn what "the envelope" really means.

Brentoni's English Podcast

042 - pushing the envelope

【北海道Hokkaido生活】
5月3日火曜日　天気/くもり　気温/9℃ 

中山峠/なかやまとうげ
・中山峠は、札幌市と道南の間にある。
・冬景色に逆戻り
・2日午後6時の気温は氷点下0.8℃
・5センチの雪が降った


［単語］
峠/とうげ…町から町へ行くための山の上
道南/どうなん…北海道の南
冬景色/ふゆげしき…冬の景色。雪がある景色。
逆戻り/ぎゃくもどり…反対になる
氷点下/ひょうてんか…マイナス

レッスン待ってます♪


北海道Hokkaido生活 for Japanese learners

〈#51〉5月3日火曜日　峠に雪が降った

A：你喜欢什么运动 ？
B：我最喜欢踢足球。
A：下午我们一起去踢足球吧。
B：好啊！

HSK Standard Course Level 2 Audio of the textbook

Lesson 1 text 2

こんにちは！Atsushiです。
今日の天気は晴れ。
気温は18℃です。
寒いですね。

昨日の夜もとても寒く、一気に季節が変わりそうです。
今年、私は北海道ではじめての冬を迎えるので、少し心配しています。寒さにたえられるか心配です。

さて、今日は北海道の地名について話します。
日本の地名はいろんな名前があります。
基本的にはわかりやすいですが、日本人でも読み方がわからない地名がいくつかあります。

それが多いのが北海道と沖縄です。
特に、北海道の地名は、先住民族アイヌの言葉が地名になっていることが多いです。

たくさんありますが、今日はいくつか紹介します。

札幌
小樽
知床
室蘭
登別

聞いたことある言葉もあれば、はじめて聞く言葉もあるかもしれません。それぞれのアイヌ語での意味は、

札幌さっぽろ　乾く、大きい
小樽おたる　砂、とける
知床しれとこ　地面のでっぱった先端
室蘭むろらん　小さい坂
登別のぼりべつ　水色の濃い川

という意味になります。

日本人でも、その意味を知っている人はまだまだ少ないと思います。

例えばこの幌ほろという文字がつく地名は他にも、
野幌のっぽろ
美幌びほろ
など、本当にたくさんあります。

アイヌの言葉には文字はありませんでした。音だけで話していたそうです。そして北海道が開拓されていく明治時代、約150年ぐらい前に、北海道の名前と、札幌のような漢字も決まったようです。

ポロはほとんど北海道にしかないと思いますが、
ベツは川の意味で、いろんな地域にも残っていますし、
ナイは水とか沢の意味で、これも結構、いろんな地域に名前があると思います。

北海道の地名は興味深いので、またいろいろ調べて話しますね。


ということで、今回は北海道の地名について話しました。
最後まで聞いていただき、ありがとうございます！
ではまた！

Atsushi のJapanese podcast (travel/news /文法・漢字・語彙/Osaka/Hokkaido/🇹🇷🇬🇪🇦🇲🇪🇸🇵🇹)

87 北海道の地名について

Seguimos con ese vocabulario de personalidades. ¿Ya encontraste las palabras específicas que definen la tuya?

Argentina ft México
Perfil de Martin, profe acá también en Italki: https://www.italki.com/teacher/5211013

Dale Play al Español

Adjetivos de Personalidad Parte II

Building Rapport

Ask Open-Ended Questions:  Ditch the "yes or no" questions.  Instead, ask questions that prompt elaboration and showcase your genuine interest in the other person's work and experiences. Examples include: "What are you currently working on that excites you the most?" or "What challenges are you facing in your industry?"

Actively Listen and Respond:  Pay close attention to their answers.  Nod, use verbal affirmations like "interesting" or "I see," and ask follow-up questions that demonstrate you're truly engaged.

Find Common Ground:  Look for shared interests, experiences, or industry knowledge. This creates a sense of connection and makes conversation flow more naturally. Mention a mutual colleague, a recent industry trend, or a shared alma mater (if appropriate).

Be a Giver, Not Just a Taker:  Networking is a two-way street. Offer your own insights, share relevant resources, or connect them with someone in your network who might be of value.

Remember Names and Details:  People appreciate being remembered.  Make a conscious effort to memorize names and revisit key points mentioned during the conversation.

Embrace Storytelling:  Weave relatable anecdotes or personal experiences into your conversation to illustrate your points and create a more memorable interaction.

Be Authentic and Positive:   People connect with genuine personalities.   Be yourself, showcase your enthusiasm, and maintain a positive outlook

Follow Up:  Don't let the connection fade. Send a personalized email within 24 hours thanking them for the conversation and mentioning a specific detail you discussed.

Nurture the Relationship:  Stay connected on LinkedIn, send them relevant articles, or offer congratulations on their achievements. This demonstrates your continued interest and builds a stronger bond.



The Global Professional Podcast

Building Rapport - Episode 75

Note: This podcast is intended for language learning ONLY. Not for promoting or criticizing any political party or ideology. Let’s keep it friendly and accessible to all :)

Also, all of the experiences are the hosts’ own experiences so please do your own research if you need more information.



Chillchat (Learn Chinese and Chill)

Bonus Episode 4: 我们应该怎么给反馈？（全中文）

Getting a job offer is always a happy occasion, but what if it’s not what you want? 

Should you settle for good enough? Ask for a higher salary or fewer work hours? 

Tune in to the latest episode of the Express to Impress Podcast to get four tips for negotiating a job offer successfully. 

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Episode originally published July 30, 2021

Original theme music by Lucas Knutter 

Read the transcript https://www.express-to-impress.com/how-to-negotiate-a-job-offer/

Book mentioned: The Paradox of Choice: Why More Is Less by Barry Schwartz.

Join the Express to Impress community on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/express-to-impress/.

Links Included in Episode Show Notes: 

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Listen to my episode about salary negotiation at https://www.express-to-impress.com/salary-expectations-interview/

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