Italian has some unique sound combinations, and two of the most common (and tricky!) are words that start with "sf-" (like sfortuna) and "sb-" (like sbagliare). In this episode, we break down:

    ✅ How to pronounce "sf" and "sb" clearly and naturally

    🧠 The difference between similar-sounding words in English

    🗒️ Common Italian words that use these sounds

    🎧 Easy practice examples to train your ear and tongue

Italiano Soprano 

Sf and Sb letters pronunciation 

Hi, everyone! I'm a Japanese teacher Misa.
I talk about a variety of topics, from studying Japanese to my life and culture in plain Japanese. If you study Japanese, this is for you!

Plain Japanese Podcast やさしい にほんご ポッドキャスト

予告編 Trailer

High income doesn't guarantee financial freedom, especially for a global professional. This episode of The Global Professional Podcast breaks down the absolute basics of financial literacy. We explore the critical difference between income and wealth, the non-negotiable need for a cash flow plan, and the simple steps to take control of your finances, no matter how many currencies you juggle.

The Global Professional Podcast

Episode 147 - The basics of financial literacy and managing professional finances

For beginner level learners　
わたしのいろいろなはなし2022　LESSON11　

「また ここに もどってこられますように！」 I hope I come back here again!

★★The aim of this lesson...
だいすきな ばしょの はなしを します。
to talk about the new members!


3)Sentence pattern and expression 1&2 ［4：37］

★★Sentence pattern and expression★★
１　好きな場所に興味を持ったきっかけ
Let's talk about how you became interested in your favorite place.

・・・①・・・・のとき、【when】
・・・②・・・ました。　【The first source of information you learned about your favorite place】
それで、「・・・③・・・」　と/って　ずっと　おもっていました。【What you thought】

１）①こども（Children）　②日本のこと・アニメで　みます（I watch anime about Japan）　③いつか　日本に　行きたいです。（I want to go to Japan someday）
２）①しょうがくせい（ Elementary school students）　②オーストラリアのウルル・ドキュメンタリーばんぐみを　みます（I see Uluru in a documentary on TV in Australia.）　③いつか　ここに　行ってみたいです。（I would like to visit here someday.）


★★Sentence pattern and expression★★
２　またここに戻ってきたいと願ったときのシチュエーション
Let's talk about an experience you hope to have again!

・・・①・・・、【when】
・・・②・・・に　いって、【Where you wished you could come back here again.】
・・・③・・・ながら、「・・・④・・・ますように！」　と/って　ねがいました。【What you were doing when you wished to come back here again.】

１）①たびの　とちゅうで（In the middle of the trip）　②はこねのおんせん（Hakone hot spring）　③ふじさんをみます（　 Look at Mt. Fuji）　④またここでおんせんにはいりたいです。（I want to take a hot spring here again.）
２）①たびのはじめに（At the beginning of the trip） ②エアーズロック（Ayers Rock）　③おおきないわをみあげます（ （Look up at the big rock）　④またここにきたいです。（I want to come here again.）


LESSON11　また ここに もどってこられますように！ I hope I come back here again!
1)［3：51］Introduction of the characters, Please tell me about yourself 
2)［5：51］The aim of this lesson, Text, Vocabulary 
3)［4：37］Sentence pattern and expression 1&2　 
4)［5：12］Text, Applied conversation practice, Extra thinking training　 
5)［8：50］Let's challenge you too!
6)［5：40］Interview...

You can see the full text of this lesson on my free website.
你可以在我的免费网站上找到这一课的内容。

Voice:Luigi(Backmirror),Elena(Marie),ondoku3

Japanese! わたしの いろいろな はなし

また ここに もどってこられますように！(3)

Should everyone have the right to make a fool of themselves in a jungle? 

Transcript here (read and study): https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nxo2lSitqD7JXEZE9dQjOpeCuIuiCLaT/view?usp=sharing

Schedule a class with me here: https://teach.italki.com/teacher/12103910

Lisa's Podcast

I'm a Celebrity Scandal 

How do you find opportunities that aren't listed on job boards? This episode of The Global Professional Podcast explores how you can actively create your own career opportunities. Through a short business story, a powerful quote from Seneca, and one key question to ask yourself, you'll learn to shift your mindset from a passive job seeker to a proactive problem solver who attracts opportunities.

Episode 135 - Create Career Opportunities for Global Professionals

Video: https://youtu.be/1U-SNPiADes (YT Karolína Poláchová)

Additional material: https://www.patreon.com/Hezkycesky_checomex/shop/nakupovani-obleceni-uroven-a2-855340?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=productshare_creator&utm_content=join_link

This podcast will teach you useful dialogues for shopping and practice:
Vocabulary for clothing and footwear: jeans, dresses, sneakers, sandals, boots
How to describe preferences and sizes: short, long, tight, loose
Questions for shopping: What style? What size? How much?
Grammar: plural nouns (e.g., kalhoty, šaty, nůžky) and how to use them correctly

Tento podcast vás naučí užitečné dialogy pro nakupování a procvičíte si:
Slovní zásobu pro oblečení a obuv: džíny, šaty, tenisky, sandály, kozačky
Jak popsat preference a velikosti: krátké, dlouhé, těsné, volné
Otázky při nakupování: Jaký styl? Jakou velikost? Kolik stojí?
Gramatiku: pomnožná podstatná jména (např. kalhoty, šaty, nůžky) a jejich správné použití

Este podcast les enseñará diálogos útiles para ir de compras y practicar:
Vocabulario sobre ropa y calzado: jeans, vestidos, zapatillas, sandalias, botas
Cómo describir preferencias y tallas: corto, largo, ajustado, suelto
Preguntas para compras: ¿Qué estilo? ¿Qué talla? ¿Cuánto cuesta?
Gramática: sustantivos plurales (p. ej., kalhoty, šaty, nůžky) y cómo usarlos correctamente

Hezky česky

Nakupujeme oblečení/shopping for clothes 

I use this text to describe the importance of speaking casually without hesitating.
Listen to this:
I went to the sea...to the beach two weeks...ummm..ago.  My brother and I...we...ummm...we wanted to...go inside the...to go swimming.  It was very...really, really, really hot.

It is also important not to speak too quickly.  We use pauses but not long ones and not too often.
Listen to this:
I went to the sea to go to the beach two weeks ago.  My brother and I wanted to go swimming.  The weather was ... quite hot.  The water was very relieving.

Practice your speaking speed and fluency with these questions and others.  Record your voice and listen for which of my recordings you sound like.
1). What did you do last weekend?
2). What kind of books do you like to read?
3). What do you usually like to cook for yourself?


Accelerate Your IELTS Speaking with Ralph

# 4 Fluency

Welcome to The Global Professional Podcast. Today, I will be dissecting a crucial distinction for career advancement: the difference between an English Teacher and a Business Communication Coach. Many professionals seek to refine their English, but understanding who to engage is paramount.

Think of it this way: an English Teacher builds your foundation. They are experts in grammar, vocabulary, sentence structure, and the mechanics of the language. They are invaluable for mastering the rules, expanding your lexicon, and achieving fluency. They'll focus on reading comprehension, literature analysis, and formal writing. They cover things from basic phonics to Shakespeare. This is essential, particularly if you're strengthening your core English proficiency.

A Business Communication Coach, however, takes that foundation and strategically applies it. I focus on impact. I zero in on how you use English to achieve specific professional objectives. It's about influence, persuasion, clarity, and concision – within the context of your career.

I'm less concerned with the intricacies of a past participle, and more focused on crafting compelling presentations, navigating cross-cultural communication nuances, and delivering impactful emails. I analyze your audience, your goals, and tailor your communication accordingly.

Think boardroom, not classroom. Negotiation, not narration.

In short, one builds the linguistic toolset; the other teaches you to wield those tools effectively in the global business arena. Both are valuable, but for the ambitious professional, strategic communication is the key differentiator. Choose the professional that aligns with your desired outcomes. My method actually combines both. I also add in a career development element as well. I am a language professor, an executive business coach, and a career counselor. 

That's all for this episode. Join us next time on The Global Professional Podcast.