For beginners.
This podcast will help you practice orally so that you can conjugate verbs and adjectives smoothly.
I also talk about daily life and interesting topics in simple Japanese.

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Three pieces of natural and native vocabulary for asking for help at work. These are struggle, to give someone or lend someone a hand, and to help out. 

These are part of a larger vocabulary set that you can find in the "vocabulary" section of my iTalki profile and also part of my "asking for help at work" business English class. 

If you'd like to improve your ability to ask for help at work then feel free to book some of my time and let's get started!

DAILY Business English VOCABULARY builder

Do you struggle to ask for help at work?

Descrivere la propria giornata, uso di verbi riflessivi, orari.

Italiano Chiaro

La mia giornata

This is a step-by-step guide to shine during interviews with active listening:

Before the Interview:

Research: Understanding the company culture and the specific role helps you anticipate questions and tailor your responses. This demonstrates focus and genuine interest.
During the Interview:

Minimize Distractions: Silence your phone, arrive early to avoid last-minute jitters, and focus solely on the interviewer.

Power of Presence: Maintain eye contact (not staring) and an open posture that conveys attentiveness.

Listen Verbally and Nonverbally: Pay close attention to the interviewer's words, tone, and body language. A stressed tone might indicate a challenging aspect of the job, while positive body language reflects their enthusiasm.

Engage with Nonverbal Cues:  Use subtle nods and smiles to show you're following along. Leaning in slightly demonstrates genuine interest.

The Art of the Pause: Don't jump in to fill silences. Give the interviewer time to complete their thoughts and gauge their reaction to your responses.

Clarify and Confirm:  When unsure, politely ask clarifying questions. This shows you're engaged and want to understand their expectations clearly.

Paraphrase and Summarize: Briefly restate key points in your own words. This demonstrates comprehension and allows the interviewer to correct any misunderstandings.

Active Listening in Action:  Throughout the interview, weave active listening techniques into your responses.  For example, "That sounds like a very fast-paced environment.  Can you tell me more about the team dynamic?"

After the Interview:

Thank You Note: Reiterate your interest in the role and mention a specific detail gleaned through active listening. This shows you were truly engaged and attentive.
By actively listening, you demonstrate not only strong communication skills but also genuine interest in the company and the role. This sets you apart from other candidates and increases your chances of landing your dream job!


The Global Professional Podcast

Nail Your Interview: Acing Active Listening - Episode 84

Il y a des jours où je me sens invisible je suis là et personne ne remarque je parle mais personne ne m'écoute je fais des signes mais personne ne réagit !!!

Des extraits en français avec Aymaro

Aujourd'hui je suis là demain je ne le suis plus

En éste episodio hablo un poco sobre bebidas alcohólicas y sin alcohol populares en España. In this episode I talk a bit about alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks that are popular in Spain (Find more information on minutopodcast.carrd.co)

Minuto Español

Bebidas (drinks)

[ — Audio description, listen and read along for greater understanding. — ]

— Oi! Como você está?

— Oi! Estou bem, e você?

— Estou bem também. E o trabalho como está?

— Ah, está indo. Estou cansada mas nada fora do normal. E você?

— Eu saí do meu antigo emprego. Estou procurando um novo. Você tem alguma dica?

— Sim, você pode procurar online. Sites como LinkedIn costumam ter boas vagas de emprego.

— Boa ideia. Vou dar uma olhada. Obrigado!

— De nada! Boa sorte na busca e me diga se precisar de ajuda!

— Pode deixar!


PORTUREAD - Listen to small texts and conversations samples in portuguese!

Como está o trabalho? — SMALL TALK IN PORTUGUESE (A1-B1 LEVEL)

Japan has good public transportation.  It is very convenient except the morning rush hour. 
Today I'm going to talk about my commuter train.

私は仕事で大阪に行くとき、電車に乗ります。
家から１０分ほどのところに駅があります。そこから大阪までは２０分ぐらいです。
すぐ着きます。
朝のラッシュ時間は、１０分ぐらいの間に特急、急行、普通電車が順番に来ます。
とても便利です。
私は仕事がら、１日中立って仕事をするので、電車ではいつも座りたいと思っています。
私が電車に乗る駅は　特急が止まる駅です。特急に乗れば、大阪まで１５分ぐらいで着きます。でも、特急は混んでいるので座ることができません。だから、急行に乗ります。急行でも２０分ぐらいで大阪に着きます。
それから、地下鉄に乗ります。私が乗る地下鉄は大阪でも乗る人が多い路線です。
御堂筋線といいます。　
こちらも朝のラッシュ時間は５分おきぐらいに　電車が来ます。
私は、２駅しか乗らないので、どれに乗っても問題ありません。
でも、朝の御堂筋線を　使う人の数は　とにかく多いです。
ホームは　常に　人がいっぱいで、歩くのも大変です。
ホームは、電車を待つ人が並ぶ場所と　電車から降りてきた人が歩く場所が　分けてあります。
どんなに急いていても、みんなそこに並びます。電車が到着して、降りる人が全員降りるのを黙って待ちます。そして、もう誰も降りる人はいないことを確認したら、先頭の人から順番に電車に乗り込みます。
どんどん、どんどん　人が　乗っていきます。電車のドアの近くに立っている人は、隣の人と体が当たっています。隙間はほとんどありません。それでも、スマホを見ている人もいます。
私はこれが嫌なので、目の前に電車が来ていても、次の電車に乗ることがあります。先にのれば、電車の中ほどの少しはスペースがあるところに立つことができるからです。
こんなに混んでいるのに、文句を言う人もいません。みんな、何事もないかのようにスマホをさわっていたり、目をつぶっていたり、ただ電車にゆられていたりしています。
次の駅に着くと、ドアが開くなり、たくさんの人たちが　ポーンと押し出されるように　電車を降りて行きます。そして、それぞれの行き先に向かって　すたすたと歩いて行きます。


やさしい日本語（にほんご）

通勤電車（つうきんでんしゃ）"Commuter train in Osaka, Japan"

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