Today I will read out an article that I came across and found very interesting. Its an article by Chiara Leone-Ganado. It discusses three studies that show that we are less willing to help others when we do not get good sleep. I always talk about how sleep is connected to all aspects of health and wellness but who knew it could affect our sense of generosity?

Matcha & Meditation

Poor Sleep Makes People More Selfish

Сегодня мы читаем статью про то, что дача значит для русского человека.

Слушайте и читайте текст одновременно: 
https://www.shkolazhizni.ru/family/articles/55075/

Если вы хотите обсудить услышанное и подискутировать на эту тему - приходите на урок.


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Что значит для русского человека дача? B1-С1

Job interview tip 4 Find out what kind of interview you’re in for

What kind of job intereviews are there?

Which one will you be facing?

How to rpepare yourself in advance?

What does voice have to do with your level of confidence?

Listen in and gain some value.

To Your Success!

Job Interview Preparation | Build Strong Communication Under Pressure

Job interview Preparation. Tip 4: Find out what kind of interview you’re in for.

Global professionals often grapple with complex communication challenges exacerbated by cultural differences, time zone disparities, and virtual collaboration. A business communication coach can be a valuable asset in navigating these complexities and mitigating workplace overwhelm.

A skilled coach can help you refine your communication style, improve your ability to articulate ideas clearly and concisely, and enhance your intercultural competence. By developing effective communication strategies, you can reduce misunderstandings, build stronger relationships, and streamline decision-making processes.

A coach can also provide valuable guidance on managing difficult conversations, such as delivering critical feedback or negotiating complex deals. By learning how to handle these situations with confidence and diplomacy, you can reduce stress and build trust.

Furthermore, a communication coach can help you develop time management and prioritization skills. By improving your ability to communicate efficiently, you can reduce the time spent on unproductive interactions and focus on higher-value tasks.

Investing in a business communication coach is an investment in your professional development. By improving your communication skills, you can enhance your career prospects, build stronger relationships, and increase your overall job satisfaction.

5 Action Items 
Self-Assessment: Identify your primary communication challenges, such as virtual presentations, cross-cultural negotiations, or written communication.

Coach Research: Explore business communication coaches with experience in global business and intercultural communication.

Goal Setting: Define specific goals to achieve through coaching, such as improving active listening or delivering persuasive presentations.

Time Investment: Allocate dedicated time for coaching sessions and practice exercises.

Measurement: Track improvements and measure the impact of coaching on overall job performance and satisfaction.

The Global Professional Podcast

Your Ally Against Workplace Overwhelm: Episode 115

Hi guys, I wrote those stories based on HSK2 vocabulary and sentence patterns to help you learn Chinese. Hope you will like it! 

小桃的故事Continue

小桃有很多梦想，长大后她想去环游世界（huan2 you2 shi4 jie4 travel around the world），所以现在她很用功地读书（study hard）。

小桃每天6点起床，因为她7点要去学校上课。她很喜欢运动，所以很少生病。她喜欢打羽毛球和踢足球。她现在一米四几，她希望自己能长到一米六几。她的爸爸是一名医生，工作很忙，有时候周末也要上班。她的妈妈是一名小学老师，有很多的学生。

她的爸爸喜欢看报纸，有时候看到开心的地方，还会读给她听。妈妈喜欢唱歌，她会唱很多歌。

小桃的房间是淡蓝色的，因为她喜欢安天空的颜色，可以思考很多问题。她喜欢每天晚上躺在床上看书，也喜欢看小说，她最喜欢的小说是西游记。

周末有空的时候，她们一家人会去外面饭馆儿吃饭。小桃最喜欢吃小笼包和西红柿炒鸡蛋，爸爸最喜欢吃饺子，妈妈最喜欢吃蔬菜。爸爸还喜欢喝绿茶，午饭后，他经常喝一杯绿茶。这个周末，妈妈打算去给小桃买衣服，因为以前的衣服太小了，不能穿了。

小桃最近在学骑自行车，妈妈给她买了一辆新的自行车，是红色的，她很喜欢，每天下午放学后都要骑一会儿。小桃很喜欢看动画片，但是妈妈不让她每天看，有时候作业太多，也没时间看。快要考试了，小桃要好好学习了哦！More episodes coming up....


CloverChinese

HSK2 (Level 2) Reading and Listening Practice Part 1

Místa 
Mužský životný: les, ostrov, kostel, hřbitov; orloj, kopec

Mužský neživotný: hrad, dům, průchod, most, park, stadion, hotel, přístav, kanál, památník, vrchol, příkop, maják, podchod, tunel, vodopád, obchod, statek

Ženský: věž, radnice, nemocnice, restaurace, tržnice, vesnice, stanice, rezervace, galerie, kavárna, jídelna, hospoda, cukrárna, lékárna, škola, knihovna, farma, řeka, louka, zahrada, pevnost, pláž, kancelář

Střední: skladiště, letiště, parkoviště, výstaviště, hřiště, pole, přístaviště, koupaliště; kino, divadlo, město, jezero, sídlo, centrum, muzeum; prostranství, náměstí, zoo

Czech Drills

Genitiv singular

La seconda puntata di questa serie di podcast sulle città italiane è dedicata a Milano. Meta di molti turisti ogni anno, è una città moderna ma anche ricca di quartieri storici che ve ne faranno innamorare.

Level: Intermediate
Source and transcription: https://www.italia.it/it/milano


🗺   CITTÀ ITALIANE #QuickItalianWithMara

⛪️  MILANO

Hoy les presento un Top 10 de las mejores playas mexicanas. ¡Saludos!

Spanish with Jania

Top 10: Best Mexican Beaches

Listen to the highlights of the groundbreaking AI summit held at Bletchley Park in November 2023. Join me as we navigate through the essential aspects of this historic event, exploring the world of artificial intelligence and its implications.