We all have our dark hours when learning a language becomes frustrating and no longer seems appealing. To keep you motivated and to support you during those hours, I started recording episodes with successful learners - my subscribers and students from all over the world! 

This is the second episode of the Lingua Motivator thread of the Russian Bridge Podcast and I'm sure you'll enjoy it. Meet Marcel, a journalist and writer from the UK!

RUSSIAN BRIDGE PODCAST

Lingua Motivator. Марсель (B1-B2)

Fao nos cuenta cómo viaja por África a dedo, conoce los Massai, los tambores Ngoma, el Taarab de Zanzibar y otras músicas y bailes tanzanos. 

Ritmos del mundo

#7 Tanzania

今、日本は2022年12月31日夜10時です。何とか、このお話を今年中におとどけできそうで、よかった！なぜなら、うちは今日、息子たちが帰ってきて、お正月（しょうがつ）の準備や料理に大忙（おおいそが）しだったからです。こうやって忙しくなるのはわかってたから、29日に薬師寺（やくしじ）というお寺に行ってきました。今年1年をふりかえって、来年何がしたいか、静（しず）かに考（かんが）えるためです。108個の、悪い心をきれいにしたら、私の願いはかなうかな？
スクリプトと文法や言葉のリストはこちら。
https://chivalrous-wallaby-f5c.notion.site/42-3c7399b2fb84402c812c2c5db12fb216
楽しみ方はこちらを見てください。
https://chivalrous-wallaby-f5c.notion.site/116c436c16ed4055a68ddb2c4624cd96
薬師寺（やくしじ）のウェブサイトはこちらです。
https://yakushiji.or.jp/en/
3月から始めたこのPodcast、いつも聞いてくださって、ありがとう。
また、来年も聞いてくださいね。
そろそろ、近所のお寺へ鐘（かね）をつきにいってきます。
それでは、みなさん、よいお年をお迎（むか）えください。

すずまりの日本語「ききみみ」ずきん

第42話　年末はお寺へ

Check some points of views from native Chinese girls!
Chinese listening practice and know more about real China :)

Blabla Chinese 

01. What Kind Of Boys Do Chinese Girls Like_ 中国女生喜欢什么样的男生？

In this episode I have a talk with Jania Alvarez, an Italki tutor from Mexico, about social networks, the good and the bad.

Remember that I teach Spanish in italki, you can book a class for more information you can see it on my profile and you can also book a class with my partner Jania Alvarez in this link that I share.

https://www.italki.com/teacher/6844238

Colombia

Redes sociales

Platforms like Slack and Microsoft Teams offer instant messaging, channels for focused discussions, file sharing, and video conferencing integrations. These tools foster real-time communication and build a sense of team presence, bridging the geographical gap. Beyond basic chat, they often integrate with other productivity apps, creating a central hub for workflows.

To keep projects on track and tasks clearly defined is crucial in a remote setting. Tools like Asana, Trello, and Monday.com provide visual boards, task assignments, progress tracking, and deadlines. These platforms ensure everyone knows their responsibilities and the overall project status, promoting accountability and efficient execution. Features like Gantt charts and workload management further enhance planning and resource allocation.

Remote work can amplify distractions. Tools like Toggl Track help individuals and teams monitor time spent on tasks, providing valuable insights for optimizing workflows and billing accuracy. Focus-enhancing apps like Freedom block distracting websites and applications, enabling deeper concentration and minimizing interruptions. Dedicated timer apps can facilitate techniques like the Pomodoro method.

Virtual face-to-face interaction is vital for team cohesion and effective communication. Platforms like Zoom, Google Meet, and Microsoft Teams offer reliable video and audio conferencing, screen sharing, and recording capabilities. These tools facilitate productive meetings, presentations, and virtual team-building activities.

The protection of sensitive information is paramount in any work environment, especially remotely. VPNs (Virtual Private Networks) encrypt internet traffic, ensuring secure connections. Password managers like LastPass and 1Password help generate and securely store complex passwords, reducing the risk of security breaches.

The Global Professional Podcast

Essential Tools for Remote Work Success - Episode 125

The three basic words mean "help" are :
1 帮   帮帮我！   帮一下我！
2 帮助   谢谢你的帮助。    感谢你对我的帮助。
3 帮忙   给我帮个忙。     他帮了我一个大忙。      我给他帮了个小忙。

learn Chinese with GaoYang

How to ask for help in Mandarin

En el episodio de esta semana hablo de insultos. Probablemente pienses que no es un tema muy agradable, pero….no hablo de insultos fuertes, sino de insultos que muchas veces usamos de forma cariñosa, y que son bastante divertidos.

Este podcast es un esfuerzo conjunto, porque para elegir los insultos he consultado con amigos y familiares para estar segura que compartía los insultos graciosos más comunes, no solo según mi criterio.

Espero que lo disfrutes. Y…¡No te olvides de decirme qué piensas y tu insulto favorito en los comentarios!
