In this episode, Karen and Baiwei chatted about their experiences with living in an RV, anxiety about buying a house, and how they find a sense of belonging in a place.

Chillchat (Learn Chinese and Chill)

你愿意住房车吗? Are you willing to live in an RV?

조이
💬 안녕하세요! <쉬운 한국어로 이야기해 봐요> 팟캐스트예요.
💬 저는 조이예요.

우디
💬 안녕하세요. 저는 우디예요.

조이
💬 오늘은 커피하고 숫자 이야기를 해 봐요.

우디
💬 네, 좋아요! 저는 커피를 아주 좋아해요.

조이
💬 우디 씨는 커피를 자주 마셔요?
💬 ‘자주’ = ‘often’.

우디
💬 그럼요! 저는 항상 커피를 한 잔 마셔요.
💬 ‘항상’ = ‘always’.
💬 ‘한 잔’ = ‘one cup’.

조이
💬 정말요?

우디
💬 네! 아침에 집에서 커피 한 잔.

조이
💬 잠시만요.
💬 우디 씨, 오늘 아침에 회사에서 커피를 마셨어요. 맞죠?

우디
💬 네, 회사에서 커피 한 잔을 마셨어요.

조이
💬 그럼, 우디 씨는 오늘 커피 두 잔 마셨어요.
💬 ‘두 잔’ = ‘two cups’.

우디
💬 아니에요. 저는 항상 ‘한 잔’ 마셔요.

조이
💬 네? 무슨 말이에요?

우디
💬 자, 들어 보세요.
💬 아침에 일어나요.
💬 ‘일어나요’ = ‘to wake up’.
💬 커피 한 잔 마셔요.

조이
💬 커피 한 잔!

우디
💬 그리고 회사에 가요. 회사에 왔어요.
💬 커피 한 잔 마셔요.

조이
💬 커피 두 잔!

우디
💬 일을 시작해요.
💬 ‘시작해요’ = ‘to start’.
💬 커피 한 잔 마셔요.

조이
💬 우디 씨 이제 커피 세 잔이에요.
💬 ‘세 잔’ = ‘three cups’.

우디
💬 점심을 먹어요.
💬 그리고 커피 한 잔 마셔요.

조이
💬 커피 네 잔!
💬 ‘네 잔’ = ‘four cups’.

우디
💬 회의를 해요.
💬 회의는 힘들어요.
💬 ‘힘들어요’ = ‘to be exhausting’.
💬 그럼 커피를 한 잔 마셔요.

조이
💬 커피 다섯 잔!
💬 ‘다섯 잔’ = ‘five cups’.

우디
💬 회의가 끝났어요.
💬 ‘피곤해요’ = ‘to be tired’.
💬 그럼, 커피를 한 잔 마셔요.

조이
💬 커피 여섯 잔!
💬 ‘여섯 잔’ = ‘six cups’.

우디
💬 일이 끝났어요!
💬 너무 행복해요!
💬 그럼, 커피 한 잔 마셔요.

조이
💬 커피 일곱 잔!
💬 ‘일곱 잔’ = ‘seven cups’.

우디
💬 집에 가요. 집에 왔어요.
💬 그럼, 커피 한 잔 마셔요.

조이
💬 커피 여덟 잔!
💬 ‘여덟 잔’ = ‘eight cups’.

우디
💬 저녁을 먹어요.
💬 ‘저녁을 먹어요’ = ‘to have dinner’.
💬 배가 불러요.
💬 ‘배가 불러요’ = ‘to feel stuffed’.
💬 그럼, 커피 한 잔 마셔요.

조이
💬 커피 아홉 잔!
💬 ‘아홉 잔’ = ‘nine cups’.

우디
💬 이제 침대에 가요.
💬 커피 한 잔 마셔요.
💬 그리고 자요.

조이
💬 우디 씨, 바보예요?
💬 ‘바보’ = ‘idiot’.
💬 우디 씨는 하루에 커피 열 잔 마셔요!
💬 ‘열 잔’ = ‘ten cups’.

우디
💬 하루? 그게 뭐예요?

조이
💬 하아… 우디 씨, 한국어 공부를 하세요!
💬 ‘하루’ = ‘a day’.

우디
💬 아하! 그럼, 저는 하루에 커피 열 잔 마셔요.

조이
💬 우디 씨, 하루에 커피 열 잔은 너무 많아요!
💬 커피를 많이 마시면, 잠을 못 자요!

우디
💬 에이~ 괜찮아요. 커피는 사랑이에요.

조이
💬 우디 씨는 바보예요!
💬 빨리 오늘 배운 표현들을 다시 확인해 봐요!

• 한 잔 
• 두 잔
• 세 잔
• 네 잔
• 다섯 잔
• 여섯 잔 
• 일곱 잔
• 여덟 잔
• 아홉 잔
• 열 잔 

• ‘자주’
• ‘항상’
• ‘일어나요’
• ‘시작해요’
• ‘힘들어요’
• ‘피곤해요’
• ‘저녁을 먹어요’ 
• ‘배가 불러요’
• ‘바보’
• ‘하루’

우디
💬 여러분은 하루에 커피를 몇 잔 마셔요?

조이
💬 하루에 한 잔은 건강에 좋아요.
💬 열 잔은 안 돼요!

우디
💬 그럼 오늘은 오늘은 여기까지 할까요?
💬 안녕히 계세요!

조이
💬 안녕히 계세요! 다음에 만나요!

쉬운 한국어로 이야기해 봐요 (Let's chat in easy Korean)

[A1] 하루에 커피를 몇 잔 마셔요?

In today's daily challenge the topic I'll ask you about is friends.

In one minute I will ask you 7 or 8 questions to inspire your thoughts and to have you go through your daily portion of spoken English :)

Enjoy it and see you tomorrow!

🎙 One-Minute Speaking Challenge by Anatoly Glazkov – Voice Unlock Method™

One Minute English Challenge - Friends!

Is college worth the time and money? Americans are increasingly skeptical about the value and cost, according to a new survey.

And most said they feel the US higher education system is moving in the "wrong direction."

Overall, only 36% of adults said they have a "great deal" or "quite a lot" of confidence in higher education, according to a report released by Gallup and the Lumina Foundation. That confidence level has declined steadily from 57% in 2015.

Some of the same opinions have been reflected in declining enrollment numbers as colleges contend with the effects of the student debt crisis, concerns about the high cost of tuition and political debates over how they teach about race and other topics.

"It's so expensive, and I don't think colleges are teaching people what they need to get a job," said Randy Hill, a 59-year-old driver from Connecticut.

He added: "You graduate out of college, you're up to [your] eyeballs in debt, you can't get a job, then you can't pay it off. What's the point?"

The June 2024 survey's overall finding — that 36% of adults feel strong confidence in higher education — is the same as the year before.

But what concerns researchers is that more Americans — 32% — said they have "very little" or no confidence in higher education.

Experts say that fewer college graduates could lead to labor shortages in fields from health care to information technology.

For those who choose not to go to college, it often means lower lifetime earnings — 75% less compared with those who get bachelor's degrees, according to Georgetown University's Center on Education and the Workforce. And during an economic downturn, those without degrees are more likely to lose jobs.

However, others still see the value in higher education. College student Kristen Freeman from California told The Associated Press: "I think higher education can give students the spark to want to change the system."

Practice Listening, Reading & Comprehension

Many US Adults Unsure if College is Worthwhile

lesson on italki 
https://www.italki.com/ja/teacher/9451959/japanese

https://linktr.ee/atsushi_japanese

こんばんは！
Japanese daily life podcast のAtsushiです。
このPodcastは、日本語を勉強しているみなさんに向けたPodcastです。

海外旅行、ケルンの話が続きます。
昼ご飯を食べたあと、いくつかコーヒーショップに連れて行ってくれました。

2つの店ではコーヒー豆を買いましたので、その店の話をします。

1つ目の店は、
Schamong Kaffee
+49 221 544938
https://maps.app.goo.gl/Lewmu2kCgWMEn6Mv8?g_st=ic
シャモン？チャモン？コーヒーです。

ここはコーヒー豆がメインのお店でした。
コーヒー豆を買いに来る人がとても多かったです。
もちろん、横でドリンクも頼めました。
ラテをオーダーしましたが、エスプレッソの味がしっかりしていて、でもさわやかな後味でおいしかったです。
この店のエスプレッソマシンがマルゾッコ、という会社のマシンでした。僕は以前働いていたコーヒーショップで、10年ぐらいこのマシンを使っていました。だから見ていてとてもうらやましかったです。ちょっと使いたいな、と思います。

地元の方がよくコーヒー豆を買いに来ていました。
地域に愛されている店なんだなと思って、自分もうれしい気持ちになりました。

2つ目の店はこちらです。
Kölner Kaffeemanufaktur
+49 221 46751229
https://maps.app.goo.gl/5ttN3sH9U1G3Q9Y58?g_st=ic

ここもコーヒー豆がメインの店でした。　
この店では、ラッキーなことにちょうどコーヒーを焙煎ばいせん、している時でした。僕の知り合いの方が店の人に話しかけてくれたので、10分ぐらいコーヒーの税金の話などをしてくれていました。

どちらの店でも感じたことですが、働いている人が自然に楽しんで働いている感じがしました。それがとても印象的でした。

もちろん、日本のカフェで働いている人たちも楽しんで働いています。でもそれは少しだけ作られたもののような気がしますが、それは感じませんでした。スタッフとお客さんがフラットな関係なのも影響してきるかもしれないですね。

とにかく、良い笑顔の人が多かったです。


信頼されて、任されて、自分で判断できる仕事だと、人は生き生きと働くんだなと改めて思いました。

ということで、ケルンのコーヒーショップとそこで感じたことの話でした。

今回も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/🇹🇷🇬🇪🇦🇲🇪🇸🇵🇹)

#220 海外旅行について！ 14

"I am not afraid of the storms, for I am learning how to sail a ship"
Little Women is a delightful movie that follows the life of four sisters and their neighbor in New England during the civil war.

Word Wizardry

Little Women

'Stranger Things' es lo más visto en México en junio: se convierte en la serie de habla inglesa de Netflix más vista en todo el mundo, les dejo el link del artículo por si lo quieren leer:
https://www.xataka.com.mx/streaming/stranger-things-visto-mexico-junio-se-convierte-serie-habla-inglesa-netflix-vista-todo-mundo

Mucho que decir

Stranger Things (Serie)

Negotiation is a cornerstone of leadership. From securing contracts to resolving team conflicts, leaders must navigate agreements that benefit all parties. Here's how to excel at this vital skill:

1. Know Your BATNA: Before entering negotiations, determine your Best Alternative To a Negotiated Agreement (BATNA). This empowers you to walk away if an offer falls short of your needs. A strong BATNA strengthens your position and gives you room to make concessions.

2. Collaborative Spirit: Aim for win-win solutions. Leaders understand successful negotiation isn't about dominance, but building long-term relationships. Focus on common interests and identify areas where compromise can create mutual benefit.

3. Active Listening: Master the art of active listening. Pay close attention to the other party's needs and concerns. Ask clarifying questions to ensure you fully grasp their position. This fosters trust and allows you to tailor your approach.

4. Clear Communication: Articulate your goals and needs clearly, using strong communication skills.  Back up claims with data and evidence to support your arguments.  Be assertive, yet respectful, avoiding aggressive tactics that can damage relationships.

5. Leverage Body Language: Nonverbal cues speak volumes. Maintain confident eye contact, an upright posture, and avoid fidgeting. Projecting confidence strengthens your position and demonstrates your seriousness.

6. Be Flexible, Not Fixed: While you enter negotiations with clear goals, be prepared to adapt.  Unexpected issues may arise.  Maintain a flexible mindset, willing to consider alternative proposals that achieve your core objectives.

7. Patience is Key: Negotiations rarely happen overnight. Be patient, allowing time for discussion and counter-proposals. Don't rush the process to avoid settling for an unfavorable deal.

By mastering these strategies, leaders can transform negotiations from battles into opportunities for collaboration and mutual success.

The Global Professional Podcast

How do leaders negotiate? - Episode 68

Now that we understand the history and needs of the brain, lets discover where we can find these in foods to better serve our brain needs.