Hello everyone, welcome in that new episode of Let’s Check Out the News. In today’s episode I’ll comment about an article named: “Everyone has the same dream: Mount Fuji grapples with rise in tourism”, published in The Guardian.
Thanks for tuning in, enjoy.

Useful vocabulary:
Over-tourism
To touch on something
To underestimate
Admission fee
Twisted ankle
Bruises
Something that manifests itself
Underequipped 
Underprepared
A pilgrimage 
Detrimental
Feasible
Work overload
To swarm something

Let's check out the news

Do you want to visit mount Fuji? Well, before you go...

¡Bienvenidos a Cómo le llamas a esto en tu país! En esta segunda edición continuamos aprendiendo más palabras de Colombia y Perú.

En esta ocasión les contaremos dos anécdotas distintas, cada una incluye 6 palabras propias de nuestros países. Estas anécdotas tratan de nuestra rutina diaria. Ustedes deberán identificar estas palabras únicas, las respuestas estarán en la descripción del episodio y en la página web.

Minibus: el micro - la buseta
Workplace/Job: la chamba - el camello 
Cap: la gorra - la cachucha 
Backpack: la mochila - el morral
Pen: el lapicero - esfero, bolígrafo
Sweater: la chompa - el suéter

Maria & Pablo Spanish

6. ¿Cómo le llamas a esto en tu país? Edición anécdotas

[Script]
내일은 '발렌타인데이'예요. 
Tomorrow is Valentine's Day.
그래서 오늘 마트에 갔어요.
So I went to the mart.
마트에서 초콜릿 두 개하고 케이크 한 개를 샀어요.
At the mart, I bought two chocolates and a cake.
모두 25000원이었어요. 
In total, it was 25000won.
저는 가게에서 꽃도 샀어요. 
I also bought flowers at a store.
꽃이 조금 비싸지만 아주 예뻐요.
Flowers are a bit expensive but very pretty.
집에서 한국어로 편지를 썼어요. 
At home I wrote a letter in Korean.
내일 아침에  편지랑 케이크랑 초콜릿이랑 꽃을 
남자친구한테 줄 거예요.
Tomorrow morning, I will give a letter and a cake and chocolate and flowers to my boyfriend.


Daily Journal in Korean(한국어 일기)

발렌타인 데이(Valentine's Day)

En este audio comparto mi experiencia en Damasco - Siria y lo importante de hablar un idioma nativo para poder disfrutar de conversaciones únicas y conocer a gente impresionente... 

AUDIO-ARTÍCULOS (Nivel B2-C1)

¿Hola cómo estás?

Welcome to English on the Road, Episode #2. My name is Louis, and I'm the host. 
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In this episode, I go over the top ten largest countries in the world by land area. I discuss interesting geographical features of each of these countries. I also highlight one interesting / unique animal from each country.  If you are from any of these countries, please leave a comment and tell us some more facts about the geography of your country. English on the Road is an English podcast for English learners. I teach here on italki. I would love to meet you and have an English lesson with you. Check out my profile for details, or send me a messsage to chat. Thank you for listening, and good luck studying English. 

English on the Road 

10 Largest Countries in the World

ことばは生き物だという表現があるように、どんな言語にも日々新しいことばが生まれています。
時折、ネイティブ話者でも意味がわからないことばに出会うことがありますよね。
今回は、最近気になっている新語について話します。

As the expression "language is a living thing" suggests, new words are being created every day in every language.
Even native speakers sometimes encounter words whose meanings they do not understand. 
This time, we talk about new words that have been on our minds recently. 

♤ キーワード
・体たらく（ていたらく：a miserable or pathetic state of a person / affairs）
・造語力（ぞうごりょく：word-building capacity）
・無限（むげん：infinity）
・効率的（こうりつてき：efficient）
・早送りする（はやおくりする：fast forward）
・巻き戻す（まきもどす：rewind）

♧ 理解度チェッククイズ  
1. 「アルモンデ料理」とはどんな料理？ 
2. 「タイパ」は何の略で、どういう意味？

♢ 前回のクイズの答え 
1. フミが最近よく使っているのは、どんなペン？  
→ フリクションという書いた文字が消えるペン
2. フミが海外で働いていたときに使っていたのは、どんなペン？
→ 胸ポケットで映える、ちょっと高めの金属製や木製のペン 

BGM special thanks：MusMus

アヤさんとフミさんの日本語雑談（Aya and Fumi’s Japanese Chit-Chat）

Episode 27：最近気になっている新語（2023）

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

Note: This podcast is intended for language learning ONLY. Not for promoting or criticizing any political party or ideology. Let’s keep it friendly and accessible to all :)

Also, all of the experiences are the hosts’ own experiences so please do your own research if you need more information.

Chillchat (Learn Chinese and Chill)

Superstitions about LUCK! 关于运气的迷信

こんにちは！
Japanese daily life podcast のAtsushiです。
このPodcastは、日本語を楽しく勉強しているみなさんに向けたPodcastです。

ぼくの日常生活の話を聞くことで、日本語のリスニングをよくしたり、新しい言葉を知ってもらえたらいいなと思います。


みなさんお元気でしょうか。
今日もジョージアでPodcastを録っています。

今回は漢字。
在を説明します。

音読みは、ざい
訓読みは、あーる

意味は、ある、いる、という意味があります。


・存在ーそんざい　あること、いること

・現在ーげんざい　今

・在宅ーざいたく　家にいること

・不在ーふざい　そこにいないこと

・在日ーざいにち　日本で長い期間生活していること

例文
・このチームで彼はいつも存在感があるプレーをする

・過去から現在に至るまで、この問題は解決していない。

・コロナ禍になって以降、在宅勤務が可能になりました。

・来週1週間は不在にしています。

・私の友人は在日30年になります。

ということで、今回は以上です。

最後まで聞いていただき、ありがとうございます！
ではまた！




