Beginner Chinese Listening：别说话了 Stop Talking

Beginner Chinese Listening

jǐ wèi zhōnɡ ɡuó rén yāo qǐnɡ ɡānɡ lái zhōnɡ ɡuó xué hàn yǔ de wài ɡuó nán shēnɡ chī fàn 。 
几 位  中    国  人  邀  请   刚   来  中    国  学  汉  语 的 外  国  男  生    吃  饭  。 
yì mínɡ zhōnɡ ɡuó rén shuō “ wǒ chū qu fānɡ biàn yí xià ” 。 
一 名   中    国  人  说   “ 我 出  去 方   便   一 下  ” 。 
wài ɡuó nán shēnɡ bù dǒnɡ ， 
外  国  男  生    不 懂   ， 
zhōnɡ ɡuó rén shuō ： ” fānɡ biàn jiù shì qù cè suǒ 。 
“中    国  人  说   ： ” 方   便   就  是  去 厕 所  。 “ 
zhè wèi wài ɡuó nán shēnɡ jì zhù le 。 
这  位  外  国  男  生    记 住  了 。 
yì tiān ， yì mínɡ zhōnɡ ɡuó nǚ shēnɡ shuō ： “ xī wànɡ zài nǐ fānɡ biàn de shí hou ， wǒ dào nǐ zhè lǐ lái zuò kè 。 ” 
一 天   ， 一 名   中    国  女 生    说   ： “ 希 望   在  你 方   便   的 时  候  ， 我 到  你 这  里 来  做  客 。 ” 
liú xué shenɡ tīnɡ hòu ， lì jí bǎi shǒu shuō ： “ bù， bù ！ nǐ shén me shí hou dōu ké yǐ lái ， dàn zài wǒ fānɡ biàn de shí hou bú yào lái 。 ” 
留  学  生    听   后  ， 立 即 摆  手   说   ： “ 不 ， 不 ！ 你 什   么 时  候  都  可 以 来  ， 但  在  我 方   便   的 时  候  不 要  来  。 ” 

Laura cheng Chinese

Laura cheng Chinese "joke for 方便“

Have you ever noticed that you you have barely seen Farsi words with the character ظ
in them? why do you think that is? let's go through some examples. 

Farsi with Ali

Farsi words with the character ظ

Krótka historia o Kasi, która jedzie do pracy. Posłuchaj nagrania i odpowiedz na pytania w quizie. 

Your dose of Polish language

A1/A2: Kasia wybiera się do pracy

I made a song about Japanese pizza with AI.
It has both Japanese and English lyric so it helps you to learn Japanese!
日本のピザについての歌をAIで作りました。
日本のピザには「ある食べ物」がのっています。
食べてみたいですか？それとも…？！

ほかの歌はこちら↓
https://www.instagram.com/p/DFtrYxQpBkB/?locale=ja_JP

歌詞↓
(verse 1)  
夜の街を歩いてる  
ピザ屋の灯りが見えてくる  
メニューを見て悩んでる  
でも決めたよ、コーンのピザ  

(Chorus 1)  
日本のピザにはコーンがのってる  
Corn topped pizza in Japan 
甘いコーンが口の中で踊る  
Sweet corn dancing in my mouth  
チーズとトマトが絡み合って  
Cheese and tomatoes blending together
おいしさ広がるよ、ハッピーな瞬間  
Tasting so good, a happy moment  

 (verse 2)   
サラダと一緒に頼んで  
サイドメニューも楽しみたい  
だけどやっぱりピザが一番  
コーンがのってると心が弾む  

(Chorus 2)  
日本のピザにはコーンがのってる  
Corn topped pizza in Japan 
ほんのり甘く、心が温かくなる  
Slightly sweet, warming my heart
あたたかな味が広がって  
The warm flavor spreads in my soul
笑顔になるよ、シンプルな喜び  
Smiling, simple joy in every bite  

(Bridge)   
Cheese stretching, corn shining bright
With every bite, happiness grows inside
Found anywhere, you can get it right
日本のピザ、愛してるよ  
Love for Japan’s pizza, I’m all in

(Chorus 3)  
日本のピザにはコーンがのってる  
Corn topped pizza in Japan 
ちょっと変わった、それが魅力  
Something different, that's the charm  
誰もが好きなこの味に  
Everyone loves the taste so fine 
自然と手が伸びる、止まらないよ  
My hand reaches out, I can't stop now  

(Chorus 4)  
日本のピザにはコーンがのってる  
Corn topped pizza in Japan 
甘さと塩気が絶妙に交わる  
Sweetness and saltiness blend so well  
ひと口食べるたび、心も満たされ  
With each bite, my heart’s complete 
みんなでシェアして幸せな気分  
Sharing with friends, it’s a happy treat 

(Outro)  
Corn topped pizza in Japan
It’s the best, come and try it too!

日本語聞いてみよう！

【ピザの歌】a song about Japanese pizza

Change Management refers to the systematic approach, methodologies, and tools employed to guide individuals, teams, and organizations through a transition from a current state to a desired future state in response to internal or external factors. 

Key Components :

Preparation: Establishing a clear vision, understanding the impact of change, and developing a strategic plan.

Support: Providing resources, training, and communication to facilitate the transition.

Sustainment: Ensuring that the change is integrated into the organization’s culture and practices for long-term success.

Drivers of Change:

Technological Evolution: Rapid advancements in technology necessitating organizational adaptation.

Process Improvement: Internal reviews aimed at enhancing efficiency and productivity.

Crisis Response: Adjustments made in reaction to unforeseen events or challenges.
Market Dynamics: Shifts in customer demand, competitive pressures, or industry trends.
Structural Reorganization: Mergers, acquisitions, or restructuring within the organization.
Principles of Effective Change Management:

Leadership Involvement: Active and visible sponsorship from top management.
Stakeholder Engagement: Involving those affected by the change in the planning and implementation process.
Communication: Transparent, timely, and consistent messaging about the change.
Training and Development: Equipping employees with the necessary skills and knowledge.
Resistance Management: Identifying and addressing concerns and barriers to change.
Outcomes of Change Management:

Enhanced Agility: Improved ability to respond to market changes and opportunities.
Increased Efficiency: Streamlined processes and elimination of redundancies.
Employee Empowerment: A workforce that is adaptable and embraces change.
Competitive Advantage: Staying ahead in the market by innovating and evolving.
Strategic Alignment: Ensuring that all levels of the organization are moving in the same direction.

The Global Professional Podcast

Change Management Explained Episode 49 

When will horoscopes tell you the truth? Are we just desperate to hear that for once, life might get better?
Maybe we should make our own luck.
A very short podcast. I'm just joking about the horoscopes - I wish you the very best!

The Social Evolutionary

Real Horoscopes

In this episode of English Learners Boost, discover how to make the most of the holiday season to improve your English skills! From festive conversations to learning through holiday traditions, we’ll explore practical tips to help you end 2024 on a high note. Plus, learn how to kickstart your English journey with personalized lessons on iTalki. Tune in and let’s boost your English together!

English Learner's Boost

Taking Advantage of the Holidays Before 2025

In Zen philosophy, non-duality emphasizes the dissolution of boundaries. You are not separate from the task you’re doing; you are the task. Applied to language learning, this means letting go of the struggle and resistance that often arise when we view learning as something external to conquer. Instead of thinking, “I need to learn this grammatical rule,” shift your mindset to, “The exploring of how this rule expresses ideas is entering this very moment in time.” Instead of seeing a vocabulary list as a hurdle, see it as the vocabulary becoming immersed with your very being.

Non-duality teaches us to embrace the process fully, without judgment or the pressure of results. When you sit down to study, there is no "you" trying to learn the language; there is only learning happening. This mindset helps dissolve resistance and makes the process more intuitive.
