一边yì biān……一边yì biān……
is used in front of verbs to indicate two actions taking place concurrently.
For example:
zán men yì biān sàn bù ， yì biān liáo tiānr 。 
咱们一边散步，一边聊天儿。
We walk and chat.

dà wèi yì biān kàn shū ， yì biān tīnɡ yīn yuè 。 
大卫一边看书，一边听音乐。
David is reading a book and listening to music.

wǒ men zuó tiān wǎn shɑnɡ yì biān chī fàn ， yì biān liàn xí shuō zhōnɡ wén 。 
我们昨天晚上一边吃饭，一边练习说中文。
We practiced speaking Chinese while having dinner last night.

JOJO CHINESE

一边…一边…

When we feel we have had a "setback" in our language learning - we often tell ourselves stories that keep us stuck. In this podcast episode, I will offer some ideas for how we can prevent that from happening, and when it does, how we can start to move forward again.

In summary, what I say is that first we need to assess what has REALLY happened. And we need to look at the STORY we are telling ourselves - about what happened. (We can do this by writing or talking to a coach or a friend or to ourselves using the questions below). 

If we can question the stories we have told ourselves about this setback - it becomes easier to take action to get ourselves moving again. Byron Katie is an author who created 4 questions that are helpful in changing our beliefs. The questions are: 1. Is it true? 2. Can I absolutely know that it’s true? 3. How do I react when I believe that thought? 4. Who would I be without that thought? 

Turning the setback into an opportunity to take action - any action - can help us get moving again. Getting support is also very helpful. 

Writing or speaking exercise (talk into your phone!) -- take 7-10 minutes and see what you discover!:

1. Think of a time when you were trying something new (learning to play a musical instrument, starting a new routine, exercise or diet) - and you had a "perceived setback" - or when you felt you hit a wall/were blocked/"failed." What did you tell yourself at that time? Was that "story" really true? What happened after that? Did you continue doing the thing? 

2. Now think of a skill you have mastered. Maybe it's cooking something or riding a bike or being a professional or an entrepreneur. Did you ever have any "setbacks" along the way? (I am sure you did!) What steps did you take to keep going forward? Did you get support to move past these obstacles - or how did you help yourself to continue? What happened next? 

If you want - save your words and share them with me! I would love to hear what you think!  


Hear and There

3. "Setbacks," the stories we tell ourselves, and getting unstuck

Welcome to The Global Professional Podcast. Today, I will be dissecting a crucial distinction for career advancement: the difference between an English Teacher and a Business Communication Coach. Many professionals seek to refine their English, but understanding who to engage is paramount.

Think of it this way: an English Teacher builds your foundation. They are experts in grammar, vocabulary, sentence structure, and the mechanics of the language. They are invaluable for mastering the rules, expanding your lexicon, and achieving fluency. They'll focus on reading comprehension, literature analysis, and formal writing. They cover things from basic phonics to Shakespeare. This is essential, particularly if you're strengthening your core English proficiency.

A Business Communication Coach, however, takes that foundation and strategically applies it. I focus on impact. I zero in on how you use English to achieve specific professional objectives. It's about influence, persuasion, clarity, and concision – within the context of your career.

I'm less concerned with the intricacies of a past participle, and more focused on crafting compelling presentations, navigating cross-cultural communication nuances, and delivering impactful emails. I analyze your audience, your goals, and tailor your communication accordingly.

Think boardroom, not classroom. Negotiation, not narration.

In short, one builds the linguistic toolset; the other teaches you to wield those tools effectively in the global business arena. Both are valuable, but for the ambitious professional, strategic communication is the key differentiator. Choose the professional that aligns with your desired outcomes. My method actually combines both. I also add in a career development element as well. I am a language professor, an executive business coach, and a career counselor. 

That's all for this episode. Join us next time on The Global Professional Podcast.

The Global Professional Podcast

What is the difference between an English Teacher and a Business Communication Coach? - Episode 123

DATOS SORPRENDENTES DE LA CIUDAD DE MÉXICO.

Spanish México

TOP TEN. DATOS SORPRENDENTES DE LA CIUDAD DE MÉXICO.

What is "かえるかげんしょう" that has become a hot topic on social networking sites? A talk about the characteristics and causes of people who are prone to this phenomenon, and how to deal with it.
SNSで話題の”蛙化現象”とは？　なりやすい人の特徴と原因、対策方法について話します。

こんにちは！
わたしは、仕事（しごと）のための日本語（にほんご）を教（おし）えたり、留学生（りゅうがくせい）や、外国（がいこく）から日本（にほん）に働（はたら）きにきた人（ひと）の仕事（しごと）やCareerについての相談（そうだん）を受（う）けたりしています。
Hello! I teach Japanese for business and provide career consultation to international students and people from other countries who want to work in Japan.
直接（ちょくせつ）、人（ひと）とあまり話（はな）さないようなトピックについても、お話（はな）しします。
もしよかったら、日本人（にほんじん）の方（かた）にもPodcastを聴（き）いていただきたいです。






[Intermediate-Upper level] Interesting Japanese Not Taught In Schools About Japanese business culture, Japanese habits & Osaka

What is "かえるかげんしょう" that has become a hot topic on social networking sites? A talk about the characteristics

Cześć, z tej strony Anka, a to jest kolejny odcinek podcastu, który  pomoże wam w nauce języka polskiego. 
Dzisiejszy odcinek będzie o typowym dniu Anety. Pamiętacie Anetę z wcześniejszego podcastu? Mam nadzieję, że tak 🙂 Dobrze, zaczynamy!

Aneta lubi  rano wstawać. ...

Ten podcast jest na poziomie A1, na tym etapie nauki powinniście już znać takie czasowniki jak: wstawać, budzić się, myć się, jeść, iść, jechać oraz czytać.
Miłej nauki! I tak jak zawsze, jeśli chcielibyście tekst i ćwiczenia proszę napiszcie do mnie. Pa, pa! Do usłyszenia!



Polish is fun with Anka

Typowy dzień Anety A1

・東北地方の方言「なんもなんも」の紹介
・どういたしまして（No problem）の意味で使用される
・意味と使用例、発音の仕方の紹介
・例「ありがとがんず（Thank you）」「なんもなんも」
・「何も何も」⇒「なんもなんも」と訛って言う
・まとめ

Nihongo tokidoki Inaka hougen with Megumi Na

どういたしましてin Tohoku dialect. 東北地方の方言でどう言う？「なんもなんも」

【北海道Hokkaido生活】
〈#101〉8月8日月曜日　　天気/雨　気温/23℃ 

遠軽町/えんがるちょう
・合宿をしている東京大学の野球部の部員が、高校生に勉強を教えた
・野球部員は今月２日から合宿をしている
・高校生は、限られた時間で成績を良くする方法などを教わった

［単語］
合宿/がっしゅく…なにかをするために、どこかに泊まること
野球部/やきゅうぶ…野球というスポーツをするためのクラス
部員/ぶいん…クラスの人
限る/かぎる…決める
限られた時間/かぎられたじかん…少ない時間
成績/せいせき…なにかをした結果　
教わる/おそわる…教えてもらう

レッスン待ってます♪

北海道Hokkaido生活 for Japanese learners

〈#101〉8月8日月曜日　東京大学の野球部員が高校生に勉強を教える

Song Lyrics: I Don't Want to Play House by Tammy Wynette