*V-(으)려고 : A connective ending used when one has an intention or desire of doing a certain act. / ex) 대학교에 가려고 열심히 공부해요. 안경을 찾으려고 불을 켰어요.                                 *N전에/후에 :  before/after  /  ex) 1년 전에 한국에서 여행을 했어요. 저는 수업 후에 복습해요.  

Speaking Practice - Beginner

10. V-(으)려고, N전에/후에

Māmɑ: 	Pínɡɡuǒ 	duōshɑo 	qián 	yì 	jīn? 
妈妈： 	苹果 	多少 	钱 	一 	斤？ 
Shòuhuòyuán: 	Sì 	kuài 	qī. 	Nǐ 	yào 	duōshɑo? 
售货员： 	四 	块 	七。 	你 	要 	多少? 
Māmɑ: 	Wǒ 	yào 	liǎnɡ 	jīn. 	Yíɡònɡ 	duōshɑo 	qián? 
妈妈： 	我 	要 	两 	斤。 	一共 	多少 	钱？ 
Shòuhuòyuán: 	Yíɡònɡ 	jiǔ 	kuài 	sì. 
售货员： 	一共 	九 	块 	四。 
Māmɑ: 	Gěi 	nǐ 	qián. 
妈妈： 	给 	你 	钱。 
Shòuhuòyuán: 	Zhè 	shì 	shí 	kuài 	qián, 	zhǎo 	nín 
售货员： 	这 	是 	十 	块 	钱， 	找 	您 
liù 	máo. 
六 	毛。 


日常用语

水果市场

Aujourd'hui, parlons d'une campagne de marketing insolite au Canada

Le Français en deux minutes

Episode3 : Un Cheetos géant

In this episode of "English Learners Boost," join licensed professional science teacher and English tutor Ian as he explores the dynamic duo of language learning: active and passive techniques. Discover how to engage actively with English through speaking practice, writing exercises, and interactive activities, while also embracing the power of passive learning through listening, reading, and watching. Learn practical tips and strategies to integrate both approaches seamlessly into your language learning journey. Plus, don't miss out on the chance to experience [Your Name]'s expert teaching methodology by booking a personalized English lesson on iTalki. Get ready to boost your English skills and accelerate your language proficiency!

English Learner's Boost

Active and Passive Learning in English

Rien de tel que d'écouter une musique que l'on aime pour bien commencer la journée, c'est l'un de mes secrets pour garantir ma bonne humeur. Et pour vous, une bonne journée doit commencer par quoi ?

Cher Journal

Episode 6 - La chanson du matin

En esta lección no aprendemos gramática nueva, pero practicamos las cosas más importantes de las tres primeras clases. -Verbos regulares -Preposiciones -Preguntas -Vocabulario básico. Escucha y repite las siguientes frases. Escribe en un papel las frases ¿Comprendes todo? ¿Quieres la transcripción? ¡Contacta conmigo! :)

A1.1. Español básico para principantes. 

Clase 4. Frases simples 2.

In this episode, we’ll explore the subtle difference between “目标” (goal) and “目的” (purpose) in Chinese. Are they really the same thing? Let’s break down the meanings and usage of these two words and clarify when to use each one. Tune in to learn more and enhance your Chinese vocabulary！

Learn Chinese and Have Fun!

目标，目的，the same thing?

Situation: Employee Experiencing Micromanagement

Statements: "I feel like I'm constantly being watched," "I don't have autonomy in my role," "My manager doesn't trust me to make decisions," "I'm overwhelmed with constant check-ins."

Questions: "How can I communicate my need for more autonomy?" "What strategies can I use to build trust with my manager?" "How can I handle excessive workload due to micromanagement?" "Is it appropriate to set boundaries with my manager?"

Situation: Manager Accused of Micromanagement
Statements: "I'm just trying to ensure the work is done correctly," "I want to be supportive of my team," "I'm afraid of making mistakes," "I have high expectations."

Questions: "How can I delegate effectively without losing control?" "How can I build trust with my team?" "What are the signs of micromanagement?" "How can I empower my employees to take ownership of their work?"

Situation: Team Discussion About Micromanagement
Statements: "Micromanagement is killing our morale," "We need more trust from management," "I feel like I'm not learning or growing," "This is affecting our productivity."

Questions: "How can we address micromanagement as a team?" "What can we do to improve communication with our manager?" "How can we create a more empowered work environment?" "Are there specific examples of micromanagement we can share?"

Situation: Organizational Level Discussion
Statements: "Micromanagement is a systemic issue," "We need to develop leadership training," "We need to redefine our management philosophy," "This is impacting our company culture."

Questions: "How can we create a culture of trust and autonomy?" "What are the long-term consequences of micromanagement?" "How can we measure the impact of micromanagement on performance?" "What role does organizational structure play in micromanagement?"

The Global Professional Podcast

How to Talk About Micromanagement - Episode 107

In today's podcast for ESL Learners:

1. Making Light of..... a useful phrase to make a situation better
2. Cats to get microchipped - but only in England
3. Courteney Cox claims Matthew Perry visits her from the dead. 


Full transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1S5_73AKbPjlSZOwPLVjlF_556pnXMd3chHXcTZckIEw/edit?usp=sharing

