The secret to enjoying, being good at small talk and quickly turning it into deep conversations.

The Language Journey

The Secret to Great Small Talk

some of the challenges of living in Russia with a disability.

Living in Russia

Living in Russia with a disability


Job insecurity is the feeling of uncertainty or anxiety about the continued existence of your employment. It's the opposite of job security, where there's confidence your position is stable. Job insecurity can be triggered by actual threats like company restructuring, economic downturns, or technological advancements, or it can be a perceived threat based on factors like short-term contracts, limited job control, or a lack of clear career advancement opportunities.

While the fear of job loss might be the main concern, job insecurity goes beyond that. It encompasses feelings of powerlessness, a lack of control over your future, and potential negative consequences like stress, anxiety, and decreased motivation. This can impact not just employee well-being but also company performance through lower productivity, increased absenteeism, and higher turnover.

Job insecurity is a complex issue with various causes and effects. Understanding it allows businesses to create a work environment that fosters security and reduces employee anxiety. This can involve providing clear communication about company goals and employee roles, offering opportunities for professional development, and promoting work-life balance initiatives. By addressing job insecurity, businesses can create a more stable and productive workforce. 

A business coach, like myself, can be a valuable asset in combating job insecurity within a company. They can work with managers to develop transparent communication strategies, ensuring employees understand their roles and the company's direction. Additionally, the coach can guide managers in crafting career development plans for employees, fostering a sense of growth and opportunity. By creating a culture that values continuous learning and clear communication, business coaches empower employees and mitigate the anxieties associated with job insecurity.

The Global Professional Podcast

Job Insecurity - Episode 101

Today you’ll hear and learn how to say ‘it depends’ (on a condition) in Saudi Arabic.

New terms:

It depends
Sentences:

I’ll go but it depends on the weather.
It depends on how much money I have.
It depends on whether or not the country is safe.

Aprende árabe con Radia 

How to say ‘it depends’ in Saudi Arabic

 第一课   周末你有什么打算
 

例如：example
男：喂，请问张经理在吗？
女：他正在开会，您半个小时以后再打，好吗？

1.男：你怎么又不高兴了？
女：你工作一直忙，一次电影都没跟我一起看过。
2.男：喂，您好，请问是搬家公司吗？我们要搬家。
女：请问您打算什么时候搬？
3.男：爸妈，今天我给你们做晚饭，你们打算吃什么？
女：真的啊？那我们吃点儿牛肉吧。
4.男：今天的面包真便宜。
女：是啊，那我们多买几个吧！
5.女：这是哪儿啊？你开错了吧？我们怎么回家啊？
男：别着急，车上有电子地图。

第二部分   part 2
第6-10题：听句子，判断对错
Questions 6-10: Decide whether the statements are true or false based on the sentences you hear.

例如：为了让自己更健康，他每天都花一个小时去锻炼身体。
★他希望自己很健康。
今天我想早点儿回家。看了看手表，才5点。过了一会儿再看表，还是5点，我这才发现我的手表不走了。
★那块儿手表不是他的。
6.这个电影一点儿意思也没有，我们看书吧。
★他不喜欢这个电影。
7.你怎么还没准备好？快点儿吧，没时间了。
  ★他一点儿也不着急。
8.明天的考试我都复习好了，没问题。
  ★他考试考得很好。
9. 去南方旅游？去北方旅游？去哪儿旅游好呢？
  ★他还没想好去哪儿旅游。
10. 家里一个鸡蛋也没有，明天早上吃什么啊？
★家里还有很多鸡蛋。

hsk3  第一课   周末你有什么打算

To all of my students and friends. Thank you for a terrific year. 2023. Now let's fly into 2024. And let's do some great things together. Happy. New year to you all. And thank you for all you do.

English My Way

Happy New year.

Chaya Kada ☕

Episode 1 - Raju-vinte poocha(Raju's cat)

Salut! J'utilise la méthode TPRS, qui permet d'apprendre à bien comprendre et à utiliser activement le vocabulaire et la grammaire de niveau A1. Écoutez, répétez, répondez aux questions et vérifiez. Bonne chance!

Сегодня Катя хочет приготовить борщ. Борщ – это её любимый суп. Дома есть мясо, но нет овощей. Поэтому она идёт за продуктами в супермаркет. В супермаркете Катя идёт в овощной отдел. Там он берёт картошку, капусту, свёклу,  морковку, помидоры, лук и чеснок. Она выбирает свежие овощи, потому что из хороших овощей можно приготовить вкусный борщ. 

сегодня -аujourd'hui
готовить/приготовить - cuisiner
идти/ходить  в супермаркет - aller au supermarché
овощной отдел - le rayon des légumes
брать/взять - prendre
картошка -  pommes de terre
капуста – choux
свёкла – betteraves
морковка/морковь - carottes
помидоры – tomates
лук – oignons
чеснок - ail
свежие овощи - légumes frais
мясо - viande
вкусный борщ - bortsch délicieux