Hoy viajamos a Corea del Sur de la mano de Alberto de “el rincón coreano español”, un español que después de vivir unos años en Corea ha regresado a España. En el episodio Alberto nos cuenta experiencias de su vida en Corea, costumbres, comida, estereotipos y cómo ha sido el regresar a España después de tanto tiempo allí.

Espero que disfrutéis el episodio. Después de escucharlo echad vistazo a las redes sociales de Alberto y decidle que lo habéis escuchado en este podcast y qué os ha parecido la entrevista. 


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53 – Una visita a Corea del Sur con Alberto de “el rincón coreano español” 

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1)	По-ба́тькові – patronymic 
2)	Торгіве́льний центр (в торгівельному центрі) – shopping mall
3)	Папі́р (unc) – paper
4)	Блокно́т (-и pl) – notebook
5)	Сте́плер (-и pl) – stapler
6)	Скрі́пка (-a --> -и pl) – clip
7)	…та бага́то і́ншого – etc
8)	Обли́ччя – face
9)	Змо́ршки – wrinlkes
10)	Коро́ткий  (-а, -е, і) – short (for inanimate)
11)	Стри́жка – haircut 
12)	Си́ве воло́сся – gray (for hair only) hair
13)	Чо́рний – black
14)	До́вгий – long (for inanimate)
15)	Тому́ що – because
16)	Я ба́чив/я ба́чила – I saw (m/f)
17)	Струнки́й – shapely (for people only, mostly women)
18)	Зо́всім не + adjective/adverb – not (adjective) at all
19)	Товсти́й – fat
20)	Худи́й – skinny
21)	Зеле́ний –green
22)	Блаки́тний – light-blue
23)	о́ко (1), о́чі (2) – eye. eyes
24)	На ім’я́ – called (for animate)
25)	Сніг – snow
26)	Таки́й, така́, таке́, такі́ – such, like (Ось така моя бабуся! That’s what my granny like!)
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Це моя бабуся. Її звати Варвара Іванівна. Іванівна – це по-батькові. Її батька звали Іван. Зараз, на жаль, її батько вже помер.
Їй шістдесят два роки. Вона пенсіонерка. Це означає, що зараз вона вже не працює. Раніше бабуся Варвара працювала в торгівельному центрі. Вона колишній продавець. Вона продавала книги, підручники, папір, ручки, олівці, блокноти, степлери, скріпки та багато іншого.
Моя бабуся дуже гарна. Зараз, звісно, на її обличчі є зморшки. У неї коротка стрижка і вже сиве волосся. Раніше її волосся було чорним і довгим. Я знаю, тому що я бачив фото. У неї була струнка фігура. Але зараз вона зовсім не товста, ні! Зараз бабуся просто худа. Раніше у неї були зелені очі, але зараз одне око зелене, а інше око блакитне. Це називається гетерохромія. Вона дуже мене любить, а ще вона кохає її* чоловіка. У бабусі ще є велика чорна кішка на ім’я Ніч і маленький білий пес на ім’я Сніг. Ось така моя бабуся.

*here we would use reflexive pronoun “свій” in Genetive, however we don’t cover it at A1 lvl


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Episode 6: about appearance

In this episode of #MustWatch TV Series/Movies I would like to recommend 'The Accountant' of which is an action-thriller movie that was released in 2016, it educates and displays autism in a brighter light. Please watch it and let me know what you think of it.

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Persuasion shouldn't be avoided. It's a good thing. Businesses need to be persuasive.  Whether it's securing a new client, rallying a team, or negotiating a deal, the ability to influence and inspire action is paramount. 

The good news? Persuasion isn't about manipulation. It's about understanding your audience and crafting messages that resonate with their needs and goals. Here's how to hone your persuasive communication skills:

Tailor your message to resonate with the specific interests and motivations of your audience. Research their background, challenges, and communication style. 

People care about how something improves their situation.  Instead of listing features, explain how your product or service solves a specific problem or fulfills a desired outcome. 

Back up your claims with credible statistics, case studies, and testimonials. Data adds weight to your arguments and builds trust. 

Weave compelling narratives that illustrate your points and connect with your audience on an emotional level. Stories are memorable and foster empathy. 

Persuasion is a two-way street. Pay close attention to your audience's concerns and questions. Address them directly and demonstrate your willingness to understand their perspective.

Avoid jargon and technical terms. Use strong verbs, active voice, and concise language to ensure your message is easily understood. 

Speak with conviction and enthusiasm. Projecting confidence makes your arguments more believable and inspires trust. 

Your body language and tone of voice play a significant role in persuasion. Make eye contact, maintain good posture, and speak with a clear, steady voice. 

Clearly articulate the action you desire from your audience. Do you want them to sign a contract, invest in a project, or simply consider your point of view? 


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Persuasion and Business Communication Explained - Episode 59

Escúchalo con calma y trata de quedarte con las ideas principales.

En el pódcast que estás a punto de escuchar, oirás hablar sobre platos y bebidas costarricenses que quizás no conozcas.

Una expresión puramente costarricense es ¡Pura vida! Es tan común que a veces es lo primero que aprenden muchos extranjeros en español (sobre todo estadounidenses) gracias al turismo internacional del país.

Un bocado de español

DE COSTA A COSTA (COSTA RICA)

If you don't already lift weights, it may be time to start. According to researchers from Japan, just 30 to 60 minutes of muscle-strengthening exercise a week is enough to lower a person's risk of early death.

Muscle-strengthening exercise can include activities like push-ups, yoga and walking up steps, among others.

The research was based on 16 previously published studies that had between 4,000 and 480,000 adult participants.

The studies were done in the US, England, Scotland, Australia and Japan. The participants had no serious health issues, and they were monitored for at least two years.

The results, published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, showed that those who did between 30 and 60 minutes of strength or weight training a week had a 10% to 20% lower risk of early death from all causes.

This type of exercise was also found to lower the risks of heart disease and cancer by about the same amount.

Participants who reported doing a combination of muscle training and aerobic activity were found to have a 40% lower risk of death from all causes, 46% lower risk of heart disease, and 28% lower risk of death from cancer.

However, after 130 to 140 minutes of muscle training, the positive health effects decreased, and were only seen in issues related to diabetes.

Speaking with CNN, University of Minnesota professor William Roberts, who was not part of the study, said the results are good for people who want to improve their health but don't have much time for exercise.

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30 Minutes of Muscle Training Can Lower Risk of Death

The verb 离 indicates the distance between two points. 
It often occurs before adjectives like 远（yuǎn） and 近（jìn）. 

ān nà jiā lí shū diàn hěn yuǎn 。 
安娜家离书店很远。Anna's house is far from the bookstore.

ān nà jiā lí ɡōnɡ sī hěn jìn 。 
安娜家离公司很近。Anna's house is very close to the office.

Sometimes it takes the verb-object phrase 有(yǒu)……米(mǐ) to indicate the exact distance.

wǒ jiā lí xué xiào yǒu 400 mǐ 。 
我家离学校有400米。My home is 400 meters away from my school.

wǒ jiā lí chāo shì yǒu 500 mǐ 。 
我家离超市有500米。My home is 500 meters from the supermarket.

chāo shì lí xué xiào yǒu 100 mǐ 。 
超市离学校有100米。The supermarket is 100 meters from the school.

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A离(lí)B……

📚 語彙リスト（Vocabulary List）
国際恋愛......international romance......국제 연애
恋......love / romance......사랑 / 연애
留学......study abroad......유학
文化......culture......문화
発見......discovery......발견
自然......natural......자연스러운
誤解......misunderstanding......오해
はっきり言う......to speak clearly......분명하게 말하다
思いやり......kindness / consideration......배려
理解......understanding......이해
経験......experience......경험
リスペクトする......to respect......존중하다

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