👋🏼Welcome to the "Everyday Dialogues: Going to the Gym 🏋🏼" podcast episode! 

In this episode, you'll listen to a conversation between two people, a visitor and a member, as they talk about their experiences at the gym. This dialogue will help you practice and understand common conversations that happen when going to the gym. 

The goal is to improve your listening comprehension and help you feel more confident in real-life gym situations. So, get ready to join us as we explore the world of gym conversations together! 💪🏼🤸🏻

Everyday Dialogues

Going to the Gym

僕は会社員の時、サボってました🤣

出張に行って、サーフィンを楽しんでました😏
でも　僕の先輩（せんぱい）は　もっと　サボることが上手でした🤣

先輩はサボりのプロフェッショナルでしたw

Japanese "Taka" it easy

サボる🤣

Killing his story about Halloween Try not to be scared.

English My Way

Spooktacular

One of the common goals for people in their 20s, 30s and 40s is to "get on the property ladder."

The idea is that when you buy your first home you're taking your first step on that ladder. In time, you may be able to climb higher by selling your property and buying a bigger or better one.

But taking that first step can be difficult — and scary. So what do you need to know before you go from renting or living with family to becoming a homeowner?

Writing for CNBC, real estate reporter Celia Fernandez shared a number of things she wished she'd done before buying her first home.

One thing she mentioned was making sure she had all the necessary paperwork in one place so she could easily show it to banks or lenders. This is good advice for anyone buying a property — you'll probably need to share things like your payslips, bank records and tax returns several times!

Fernandez also advises people to look for "free money." Your country or region may have grants or other programs to help home buyers. Look out for things like tax breaks for first-time home buyers, or grants for refurbishing older homes.

She also suggests asking for financial help from family members. "My biggest regret is not talking to our loved ones right at the beginning of our search," she said.

Of course, not everyone will have this option. But some parents may want to give money to their children during their lives rather than waiting to pass it on as an inheritance, for example.

Finally, Fernandez says it's important to take into account the costs of closing a sale. That might include taxes, legal fees, inspection fees or fees for a real estate agent — and don't forget that you may also have initial refurbishment costs.

You don't want an expensive surprise just as you get your first home!

Practice Listening, Reading & Comprehension

Tips for Preparing for Your First Property Purchase

According to LinkedIn's 2023 Workplace Learning Report, a staggering 94% of employees feel the need to continuously learn and adapt to thrive in their careers. This underscores the critical importance of proactive measures to mitigate job insecurity.

Business coaching is a powerful tool to deal with these challenges and enhance job security. By providing personalized guidance and support, business coaches help individuals develop the needed skills, mindset, and strategies.

A Harvard Business Review study found that employees with access to coaching are 87% more likely to achieve their goals. Coaches can identify skill gaps and create tailored development plans to enhance employability. By acquiring new skills and competencies, individuals become more adaptable and valuable to employers.

A clear career path is essential for job security. Coaches can assist in defining career goals and creating a roadmap to achieve them. 

LinkedIn data reveals that professionals with clear career paths are 30% more likely to be satisfied with their jobs.

Coaches offer mentorship and support, providing guidance on navigating organizational changes, building relationships, and overcoming challenges. 

A recent LinkedIn survey reported that 72% of employees believe mentorship is crucial for career advancement.

Through coaching, individuals can develop resilience, the ability to bounce back from setbacks and adapt to change. 

A study published in the Journal of Management found that resilient employees are less likely to experience job insecurity.

Coaches help individuals understand their strengths, weaknesses, values, and motivations. This self-awareness empowers them to make informed career decisions. 

LinkedIn data shows that employees with strong self-awareness are more likely to secure promotions and higher salaries.


A Gallup study found that engaged employees are 43% less likely to leave their jobs. 



The Global Professional Podcast

Statistics, Coaching, and Job Security - Episode 105

🎙️ ¡Bienvenidos a "Español Coloquial" con Spanish with Berta! 🇪🇸

🐍 Descubre el fascinante mundo de las expresiones coloquiales en español conmigo. 🗣️ En este episodio, exploraremos a fondo la expresión "hacer la cobra".

📌 Pista: ¡No se trata de reptiles!

🎙️ ¡Bienvenidos a "Español Coloquial" con Spanish with Berta! 🇪🇸

🐍 Descubre el fascinante mundo de las expresiones coloquiales en español conmigo. 🗣️ En este episodio, exploraremos a fondo la expresión "hacer la cobra".

📌 ¿Quieres aprender a utilizarla como un hablante nativo? ¡Sigue escuchando!

💡 En este episodio, te ofrezco:

Un análisis profundo de la expresión "hacer la cobra".
Ejemplos de uso en situaciones reales.
Consejos para integrarla naturalmente en tu español cotidiano.
¿Te sientes emocionado? ¡Escucha ahora!

📚 ¿Deseas mejorar tus habilidades en español aún más? ¡Reserva una clase personalizada conmigo, Spanish with Berta, desde mi perfil!

Español coloquial

Hacer la cobra

2024年六月十号是端午节。跟Karen和柏威一起来看看你对端午节了解多少吧～节目的最后还讲到了美味的粽子。你吃过粽子吗？你喜欢什么馅儿的？告诉我们吧！


Chillchat (Learn Chinese and Chill)

端午节到啦！It's the Dragon Boat Festival!

In today's episode, we are tackling another essential topic: buying stuff. 
You might think it's easy but the hard part is to really sound like a native speaker. 
Let's go!