This podcast is the English translation of the original Spanish story, so you can understand it better if you have any doubts.

Clan de Autodidactas

The Polyglot

There are many things we can do to make a house into a home, such as decorating and redesigning. Why do people enjoy doing this?

IN this episode, Nick helps you with ideas for this question, which could come up in Speaking Part 3 or Writing Part 2 of the IELTS test. 

IELTS with Nick - World Knowledge 

What are some of the pleasures involved in making a home for ourselves?

Tudo aconteceu em Itália devido a um erro médico!

Aprenda Português Com Notícias Insólitas e Malucas -Learn Portuguese With Crazy Isoteric News 

Paciente tem pênis amputado e processa hospital por erro médico

Firstly We Have To Dive Into Why People Study When They Do Not Have Any Real Purpose Or Need. 

Many people continue studying a language without a pressing need. Often, it’s because they recognize it’s good for personal development or career prospects, or sometimes they simply have extra time on their hands. In other words, they have nothing better to do. It is alright not to have a clear goal on learning a language. It is a known fact some people go about their lives questioning the very meaning of life itself too. The focus of this episode is to add enjoyment to your language learning because when one does not have a real purpose, staying motivated enough to keep on track then becomes a big challenge. When people pursue activities "because it’s good for them," they may struggle with engagement.  (Deci & Ryan, 2000). 


💃🏻111 Tips for Learning a Language 

Tip 51 – How To Study A Language Without A Goal Or A Real Purpose

Vi siete mai chiesti come rifiutare gentilmente un invito in Italiano?

In questo episodio, io e Pilar parliamo proprio di questo. Se siete curiosi di sapere come fare e dire "no", senza sembrare maleducati, ascoltate questa puntata del nostro podcast, e fateci sapere nei commenti come dite "no" ad un invito nella vostra cultura.



Vi ricordiamo che se volete imparare l'Italiano con me potete farlo qui : https://www.italki.com/pt/teacher/8823086

e se volete imparare il Portoghese con Pilar basta seguire questo link: https://www.italki.com/pt/teacher/7217043




Spiaggia e Dolce Vita

Prendiamo un caffè?

今日は、年齢に関する言葉のお話をしたいと思います。

皆さんは、アラサー　という　言葉を聞いたことがありますか。

アラサーとは、アラウンドサーティの略で、30歳前後の人を指す和製英語です。
２７歳から３２歳の年齢を指すことが多いです。
英語では、around the age of 30”ですね。

では、４０歳前後の人は、何と呼ぶと思いますか？
正解は、「アラフォー」です。Around the age og 40 ですね。
５０歳前後の人は、「アラフィフ」、６０歳前後の人は「アラ還（かん）」　と呼ばれています。
６０歳は　日本で　還暦（かんれき）　と呼ばれているからです。

Around40 〜注文の多いオンナたち〜という　ドラマが流行し、「アラフォー」という言葉が生まれました。
このドラマは、40歳を間近に控えた主人公のお医者さんが仕事、恋愛、結婚などに悩む姿を描いた作品です。

そして、「アラフォー」という言葉は２００８年の流行語大賞にも選ばれました。
流行語大賞は、日本で一年間に話題となった新しい言葉や流行語を選び、その言葉に関わった人を表彰する賞のことです。

みなさんの国にも、アラサー、アラフォーなどと同じ意味の言葉がありますか？
もしあったら、教えてくださいね！

★和製英語　わせいえいご　Japanese -English word
★４０歳前後（ぜんご）　　around 40 years old
★アラフィフ　　　　　　　the age of around fifty
★間近に控える　　　　　　coming up soon
　　　　　　　　　　　　　EX）出産（しゅっさん）を間近（まぢか）に控（ひか）える　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　I am very close to giving birth
★表彰する（ひょうしょう）commend
★賞（しょう）　　　　　　award


Japanese culture ♪

年齢（ねんれい）を表す特別な言葉　The special words for age  ★Intermediate

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Be nice to your partners, friends, and family! And I will teach you how :)
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Russian Daily with Yaroslava

Ep10 Это мы (the cutest phrase in Russian)

SMART Goals for Active Listening:
Here are some examples of SMART goals you can set to improve your active listening skills:

1. Improve comprehension in work meetings:

Specific: I will actively listen during all team meetings by summarizing key points after each agenda item.
Measurable: I will track the number of times I summarize key points and the accuracy of my summaries based on colleague feedback.
Attainable: I will start by summarizing after one agenda item per meeting, then gradually increase to all items over a month.
Relevant: Improved comprehension will lead to better participation and decision-making in meetings.
Time-bound: I will implement this for the next 3 months and evaluate progress then.
2. Enhance communication with family:

Specific: I will practice active listening with my partner by reflecting back their emotions and using open-ended questions during evening conversations.
Measurable: My partner will provide feedback on whether they feel heard and understood by my responses.
Attainable: I will focus on actively listening during one conversation per evening for the next two weeks.
Relevant: Improved communication will strengthen my relationship with my partner.
Time-bound: I will practice this for two weeks and then discuss adjustments with my partner.
3. Become a more supportive friend:

Specific: I will actively listen to a friend facing a challenge by maintaining eye contact, avoiding interruptions, and offering summaries of their situation.
Measurable: My friend will report feeling supported and understood after our conversation.
Attainable: I will dedicate focused listening time during one conversation with a friend per week for a month.
Relevant: Active listening will help me be a more supportive friend.
Time-bound: I will implement this for one month and then reflect on its impact on our friendship.
Remember, these are just examples. You can modify them to fit your specific needs and goals!
