In this episode I talk about how to talk about the weather. Book an English class with me . My teacher profile: https://italki.com/teacher/1947582 Thanks for listening! Visit my website for more of my full-length podcasts . https://www.streetwisenglish.com

Streetwise English

SWE 84 Making small talk👄about the weather☀️

Coge un papel y un bolígrafo. Escucha el audio y escribe las horas correctamente. ¿Puedes entender las horas en español?

A1.1. Español básico para principantes. 

Clase 5. ¿Qué hora es?

Effective virtual communication in business thrives on five key practices:

Clarity and Concision:  Craft messages tailored to the platform. Emails should be well-structured with clear subject lines and concise language.  Video presentations benefit from strong visuals that support, not replace, spoken points. Regardless of the medium, focus on the core message and avoid jargon or unnecessary complexity.

Active Listening and Engagement:  Virtual environments lack nonverbal cues, so active listening is crucial. Pay close attention to what's being said, ask clarifying questions, and paraphrase key points to demonstrate understanding. Encourage participation through polls, breakout rooms, or chat features to keep everyone engaged.

Professionalism and Etiquette:  Maintain a professional online presence. Dress appropriately for video calls, use a clean and distraction-free virtual background, and practice good microphone etiquette (muting when not speaking).  Be mindful of time zones when sending emails and respect colleagues' schedules by avoiding unnecessary interruptions.

Leveraging Technology:  Utilize the tools available to enhance your communication.  Screen sharing allows for visual explanations, online whiteboards facilitate brainstorming, and breakout rooms foster focused discussions.  Mastering these features creates a more dynamic and informative virtual experience.

Building Rapport and Trust:  While physical presence is absent, fostering connection is vital.  Start meetings with icebreakers to create a lighter mood. Use video calls whenever possible to build rapport through facial expressions and body language.  Be transparent in your communication and acknowledge contributions from all participants to create a sense of trust and inclusivity.

The Global Professional Podcast

5 Best Practices of Effective Virtual Communication - EP 36

Learn fun Chinese with Tracy  有用中文轻松学

我读你听have fun——散步

In this episode and some of the next ones, I will go through the reading skills that you need to master the IELTS reading section and get the best marks.


#IELTS #English #my italkieteacher

IELTS with Ali

Reading Skills for IELTS

Ever wonder how locals actually talk in Hawaiʻi? In this episode, you’ll hear a full sample of Hawaiian Pidgin — real phrases, real rhythm, real island vibes.
⚠️ Warning: It’s a lot at once (on purpose!) — but don’t worry, we can break it all down together in a lesson.
Press play, listen in, and take the first step toward sounding more local. 🤙

🏝 Speak Hawaii: Language, Culture & Travel

"What Hawaiian Pidgin Really Sounds Like (Listen for Yourself!)"

An Episode about Halloween featuring Jerome & Alexis

The Jerome Meadows Experience

Halloween Special

A lecture from a book called, Io sono Doc Holliday by Robert W. Kepps Italian Edition (1972) Longanesi Editore.

Enjoy

Luca Sensei 

I podcast secondo San Luca

Io Sono Doc Holliday - I Podcast Secondo San Luca

IELTS Preparation. Band 8-9 Answers. Part 1 - Flowers q1-2.

Q. Do you like to have flowers in your home? [Why/Why not?]
Q. Where would you go to buy flowers? [Why?]

Write down few ideas that you got inspired by and see you today for 2 more questions.

P.S. If you want mroe IELTS questions and answers - please check my podcast section for more :)

See you in my classes.