詹淑玉

In this podcast, we go on to talk about advertisements and their role in our society as well as how we can be affected from advertisements.

 Fluency Mastery 101 Podcast

Fluency Mastery 101 Podcast Lesson 3: Advertisements

Thank you for listening to my podcast and if you could guess that right, then congratulation!


Super Casual Japanese with Teppei

How to say "Oh I´m so hungry" in casual Japanese 

This episode is about George and his pet- goldfish.

Chinese Learning with Lily

金龙鱼

Establish a shared understanding of the team's objectives and desired outcomes. This collective vision serves as a guiding light and aligns efforts.

Create an environment where team members feel empowered to freely express ideas, concerns, and feedback. Encourage active listening and the open exchange of knowledge, fostering a culture of trust and mutual respect.

Define each team member's roles and areas of expertise. This ensures efficient task allocation, minimizes duplication of effort, and allows individuals to leverage their unique strengths.

Cultivate an atmosphere of reciprocal esteem, where team members value and appreciate the diverse perspectives, skills, and contributions of their colleagues. This enables constructive conflict resolution.

Promote a mindset of teamwork and shared ownership, where individuals are invested in the collective success of the group. This sense of fellowship enhances motivation and encourages a united front against challenges.

Practice active and empathetic listening, seeking to truly understand the thoughts, concerns, and ideas of team members. This deepens interpersonal connections and leads to more informed decision-making.

Use agile methodologies and adapt to changing circumstances. Remain flexible in processes and open to innovative approaches, enabling the team to respond to new information and evolving requirements.

Establish a culture of constructive feedback, where team members feel comfortable providing and receiving actionable input. This fosters continuous improvement and helps the team address areas for growth.

Leverage collaborative technologies and platforms to facilitate information sharing, task management, and remote/hybrid teamwork. These tools enhance coordination, streamline workflows, and increase efficiency. 

Regularly recognize and celebrate the team's achievements, both big and small. This reinforces a sense of collective accomplishment, boosts morale, and strengthens the team's cohesion.

The Global Professional Podcast

Episode 46

My take on whether AI is to replace teachers... let me know your thoughts in the comments!

British English with Maria

Ep 14 - Educators vs. Algorithms: Who Teaches Best?

ベルギーの新しい働き方とは週の勤務時間を変えずに、１日に働く時間を増やすことで、週４日勤務を可能にする、勤務時間外の上司からの連絡を拒否できる、というものです。
この働き方について生徒と話していて、気づいたことがありました。

まず、一つ目はこの働き方ができる職種は限られるということです。サービス業の人や医療に関わる仕事をしている人は難しいと思います。
二つ目は、その人の体力によってできる人とできない人がいるという問題です。週に40時間働いている人が週４日勤務にする場合は１日に約10時間働く必要があります。週に10時間働くのは体力的に難しい。長時間働くと集中できなくなり、効率が悪くなるという人もいると思います。

「勤務時間以外の上司からの連絡を拒否できる」というルールについてもできる職業とできない職業があると思います。

でも、こういう選択ができるようになるということはとても素晴らしいことだと思います。この新しい働き方ができるようになって生活が楽になったり、ストレスが減る人もいると思います。
みなさんは週４日勤務ができるようになれば、やってみたいですか？
もし、勤務時間外に上司からの連絡が来たらどうしますか？

勤務時間：きんむじかん　working hours
勤務時間外：きんむじかんがい　out of working hours　
上司：じょうし　boss
連絡：れんらくcontact
拒否（きょひ）する：refuse
職種：しゅくしゅ　Type of occupation
職業：しょくぎょう　occupation
医療(いりょう)に関（かか）わる仕事（しごと）をしている人：medical workers
週4日：しゅうよっか　four times a week
体力的に：たいりょくてきに　physically
集中する：しゅうちゅうする　focus
効率：こうりつ　efficiency
長時間：ちょうじかん　for long hours
素晴らしい：すばらしい　great
楽（らく）になる：get easy
減る：へる　decrease

Nihongo Short Story by Noriko

ベルギーの新しい働き方について、みなさんはどう思いますか？(For advanced learners)

I believe that great skin comes from within. There are food sources readily available in your local market that you can buy to get good skin. Glowing skin can be achieved from food sources and food such as fruits are some of the best sources we have. 

FLO TALKS 

BEAUTY HACKS FROM NATURAL SOURCES

In this episode of The Real English Conversations Podcast, Canadian italki English teachers Amy and Curtis share their own experience of dealing with an internet outage and provide a realistic role-play to help you communicate effectively with your service provider. They cover all the common questions, responses, and vocabulary you'll need to get the problem taken care of, while also improving your English speaking and listening skills. So why not tune in and prepare yourself for the next time your internet goes out?

And if you're looking to improve your English skills even further, book a lesson with Curtis on italki today and start making progress towards your language learning goals! Follow this link to book your lesson now: https://www.italki.com/teacher/4672521/english