En este episodio de Español Express, exploramos el pretérito perfecto, el tiempo verbal que conecta lo que hiciste con lo que sigue presente hoy. 🚀
Aprende cuándo usarlo, cómo formarlo y practica con ejemplos claros y naturales.

☕🎧🎙️ Español Express 🎙️🎧☕

🎙️ Entre el pasado y el presente: el poder del pretérito perfecto ⏳✨

Ya has hecho el Quiz El Español Jopara Paraguayo? Cómo crees que nos comunicamos aquí? Pues como verás el guaraní está siempre presente en nuestro español. Y aquí pongo a prueba si sabes alguito de mi país. En el siguiente puedes hacer un cuestionario de  5 preguntas básicas de español paraguayo y guaraní: 
https://www.italki.com/quiz/set?id=3037?utm_source=copylink_share&utm_medium=share_content&utm_campaign=share_quiz

Hazlo antes de escuchar el podcast. Las respuestas te sorprenderán!

Have you already done the Jopara Paraguayo Quiz? How do you think we communicate here? As you will see, Guarani is always present in our Spanish. And here I put to the test if you know something about my countries. In the following link, you can do a questionnaire of 5 basic questions in Paraguayan Spanish and Guarani:
https://www.italki.com/quiz/set?id=3037?utm_source=copylink_share&utm_medium=share_content&utm_campaign=share_quiz

Do this before listening to the podcast. The answers will surprise you!

Rohayhudcast! Paraguayan spanish!

Correcciones del Cuestionario Español Jopará Paraguayo 

Episode 2 of the Genius language school podcast featuring my close friend Louis talking about moving to another country

Introduction
Idiom of the day + two things I am grateful for
Conversation
Language analysis
Can you spot any mistakes we made during the conversation? 

If you want to hire me as your English teacher https://teach.italki.com/teacher/3488142

GLS podcast (With Marvin) 

Moving Country

Benvenuti a "La Moka - l'icona italiana del caffè", il podcast che esplora la storia affascinante di uno dei simboli più amati della cultura italiana: la caffettiera moka.

Nel corso di questo podcast, ci immergeremo nella storia di questa meravigliosa invenzione, che ha rivoluzionato il modo in cui le famiglie italiane preparano e godono del loro caffè quotidiano. Dalla sua umile origine nel cuore dell'Italia alla sua diffusione in tutto il mondo, esploreremo il viaggio straordinario della Moka, attraverso le parole dei suoi creatori e dei suoi più grandi appassionati.

Partiremo dal 1919, quando Alfonso Bialetti, con la sua visione innovativa e la sua esperienza nell'industria dell'alluminio, ha fondato la sua azienda e ha iniziato a sperimentare con un nuovo modo di preparare il caffè. Seguiremo il suo percorso mentre trasforma un'idea audace in una realtà tangibile, che avrebbe cambiato per sempre la cultura del caffè in Italia e nel mondo.

Esploreremo il contesto storico in cui la Moka è emersa, accanto alle altre innovazioni nel mondo del caffè, e vedremo come questa semplice caffettiera sia diventata un'icona della convivialità e della tradizione italiana, tanto amata nelle cucine di tutto il mondo.

Unisciti a noi mentre scopriamo i dettagli intricati della produzione della Moka, il suo design iconico e il suo impatto duraturo sulla cultura e sulla società. Attraverso interviste esclusive, testimonianze e aneddoti, ci immergeremo nella storia e nel fascino di questa meravigliosa macchina da caffè, che continua a incantare e a deliziare gli amanti del caffè di tutte le età.

Quindi accomodatevi, fatevi una tazza di caffè e preparatevi ad esplorare il mondo della Moka in tutto il suo splendore. Questo è "La Moka - Un'icona italiana del caffè".

Italiano espresso

La storia della moka: l'icona italiana del caffè


❓ Ti piace cucinare?
❓ Hai mai mangiato qualcosa di strano? Ti è piaciuto?
❓ Che cosa mangi adesso che non mangiavi da piccolo/a?
❓ Ti piace mangiare nuovi cibi?

🙋🏼‍♀️ Queste sono alcune delle domande legate al cibo alle quali risponderò in questo episodio. 

🎧 Buon ascolto!

⬇️ VOCABOLARIO ⬇️

- Orecchiette alle cime di rapa (piatto tipico pugliese) = Orecchiette with turnip tops (typical dish from Puglia)

- Cibo da asporto = Takeaway food

- Questo influisce molto = This has a big impact

- Mercato della frutta e verdura = Fruit and vegetable market

- Bancarelle di frutta e verdura = Fruit and vegetable stalls

- Prezzi intoccabili = Sky-high prices

- Fruttivendolo = Fruit vendor

- Macellaio = Butcher

- Panificio = Bakery

- Cavallo di battaglia = Signature dish 

- Patate riso e cozze (piatto tipico pugliese) = Potatoes, rice, and mussels (typical dish from Puglia)


Domanda scontata = trivial question


Corpo sano, mente sana = Healthy body, healthy mind


Sarebbe impensabile = It would be unthinkable


Furbo = Clever / Sly

Mi piange il cuore = It breaks my heart


Qualcosa che non mi aggrada = Something I don't like






Puro Parlare

24. Il cibo

En moins d'un minute, les expressions pour parler des transports et surtout pour ne plus se tromper !

En voyage avec Séverine

Les transports

Micromanagement is a leadership style characterized by excessive oversight and control over subordinates' work processes. It involves closely monitoring and directing employees' actions, often to the detriment of their autonomy, initiative, and morale. Micromanagers tend to delegate tasks without providing sufficient authority or resources, and they frequently intervene in the details of work execution. This behavior can lead to decreased job satisfaction, reduced productivity, and hindered employee development. Effective leadership, in contrast, empowers employees by setting clear expectations, providing necessary support, and fostering a culture of trust and autonomy. By delegating appropriately and offering constructive feedback, leaders can create an environment where employees feel valued, motivated, and capable of achieving their full potential.

Micromanagement can manifest in various forms, including:

-Constantly checking on employees' progress, questioning every decision, and demanding frequent updates.

-Taking over tasks that should be delegated, providing unnecessary levels of detail, and interfering with employees' work processes.

-Exhibiting a distrustful attitude towards employees, assuming incompetence, and withholding necessary information.

-Failing to provide clear expectations, offering inconsistent feedback, and creating a climate of fear and uncertainty.

Employees may experience decreased job satisfaction, reduced motivation, and a decline in overall performance. Micromanagement can stifle creativity, innovation, and teamwork, hindering organizational growth and success. To counteract the negative effects of micromanagement, organizations should prioritize leadership development, empower employees, and establish clear performance expectations.

Effective leaders focus on creating a supportive and empowering environment where employees can thrive and contribute to the organization's goals.

The Global Professional Podcast

Micromanagement Explained Episode 106

A cover letter from James Bond applying to be Special Agent 007.

James Bond
12 Adelaide Street
C/O Connections @ St. Martin’s
London WC2N 4HW
23rd October 2018
Dear Sir or Madam,
Please consider me for the position of Special Agent
007.
I was educated at Eton College, England and studied
Oriental languages at Cambridge University. As well
as Cantonese, Mandarin and Japanese I speak
French, German and Italian fluently.
I believe the world is heading for disaster if we do
not act fast to save it. In my opinion, the most
important work of all is the safety and security of the world and especially the protection of
our children. However, although a pacifist at heart, I am able to assassinate quickly and
quietly, if needed.
I have served as a British Intelligence Officer since 1998 and have been living and working in
many dangerous environments around the world.
I trained with the Special Boat Service in the UK. As a commando I have served in Iraq,
Afghanistan, and Bosnia where I saved 100 men single-handedly. I also served with the
Special Forces in Indonesia, China and North Korea.
I am fully computer literate and can multi-task, completing many tasks simultaneously. I am
skilled with all types of weapons including machine guns, sub-machine guns, sniper rifles
and pistols. Furthermore, I am an expert in all kinds of martial arts including Judo, Jujitsu
and Kung Fu. In addition, I am a qualified pilot. I can also drive cars and motorbikes very
fast.
In my spare time I enjoy running, swimming, diving, sky diving, skiing, jet skiing and rock
climbing. I also enjoy playing poker.
I attach my C.V for your attention and look forward to hearing from you soon,
Yours sincerely,
James Bond

Listening Skills

James Bond cover letter

The verb to trigger and  news from the UK.
Transcript: https://drive.google.com/file/d/11jIY9mAnOb9pnMpO5TLjzZZDrG8YE0Yk/view?usp=drivesdk