You will not believe the strange turn the story takes as Landy describes what he wants to do to Will after he dies! (Listen to Parts 1 and 2 first - so that you know what has happened so far)

Stories to Stimulate!

Will and Mary - Part 3

"I am not afraid of the storms, for I am learning how to sail a ship"
Little Women is a delightful movie that follows the life of four sisters and their neighbor in New England during the civil war.

Word Wizardry

Little Women

In these past months, it seems that a lot of political drama has been spinning around like a 24/7, in my world, in other people's world, everywhere. That has brought my memories to a bedtime story that I will never forget. I still can picture in mind how the book looked like, how I sat next to Mom as she read the book to me. The title was, "The Man, The Boy, and The Donkey". At that time I thought, "This boy and his father are foolish." That's why I couldn't forget the story. 

However, as I grew up, I realized that indeed, yeah, stupid things I do. Even worse, I do it because I have been told to.

The story I'm reading to you now is from https://www.fablereads.com/en/fable/the-man-the-boy-and-the-donkey. If you are interested in learning English through stories, please feel free to check out my lesson "Learning English through Stories" here: https://www.italki.com/en/teacher/24647106/english

#EnglishLeague #NewWord

Midori no Heya

Politics in Our Lives

V-아/어/여 주세요 : An expression used  when the speaker asks someone to do what the preceding statement. / ex) 도와 주세요. 문 좀 열어 주세요.
V-아/어/여 드릴게요(줄게요) : An expression used to indicate that one does the act mentioned in the preceding statement for someone. / ex) 도와 드릴게요. 문을 열어 줄게요.

Speaking Practice - Beginner

12. V-아/어/여 주세요, V-아/어/여 드릴게요(줄게요)

Negotiating a Remote Work Arrangement with Your Current Employer

The rise of remote work technologies and the increased desire for work-life balance have made negotiating a remote work arrangement a viable option for many employees.  This guide provides a strategic framework to help you successfully negotiate a remote position with your current employer.


Chapters- 

Before You Begin

Self-Assessment

Research

Building Your Case

Benefits of Remote Work

Focus on Outcomes

Addressing Concerns

Crafting Your Proposal

Formal Request

Trial Period

Equipment and Technology

The Negotiation Process

Schedule a Meeting

Professionalism and Confidence

Flexibility

Follow Up

Additional Considerations

Company Culture

Performance Reviews:

Alternative Options

Conclusion

Negotiating a remote work arrangement requires careful preparation, a strong case supported by data, and a professional approach.  By following these steps and considering the additional factors outlined, you can increase your chances of successfully securing a remote position and enjoying the benefits of a more flexible work environment.

The Global Professional Podcast

How to Negotiate a Remote Work Position at Your Current Role - Episode 80

Bedside Italian

Bedside Italian #20 - Edizione Straordinaria!

みなさん、こんにちは。お元気ですか。今日も夏空（なつぞら）でいっぱいの東京です。もう暑（あつ）すぎて、ふつうに日常生活（にちじょうせいかつ）を送ることが大変な状況です。
朝と夕方には、蝉（せみ）の鳴き声（なきごえ）も聞こえてきます。
蝉は日本の夏の風物詩（ふうぶつし）です。蝉は、35度以上を超えると鳴かなくなります。なので、昼間は蝉の声が聞こえません。私が子どものころは、昼間も鳴いていたのですが、地球の気温が上がってしまったんですね。残念です。

ところで、みなさん、日本の野菜や果物が美味しいことをご存じですか。
今日、私が皆（みな）さんに紹介（しょうかい）したいのは、日本のトマトです。日本のトマトは、本当に美味（おい）しいです。ぜひ日本にいる皆さんは食べてくださいね。海外にいるみなさんは、日本に来た時に必（かなら）ず食べてください。
トマトは夏野菜です。一年中を通してトマトを食べることができますが、夏のトマトは格別（かくべつ）に美味しいです。
日本には約120種のトマトが栽培（さいばい）されていると言われています。日々、品種改良されたことによって、つぎつぎと新しい品種が生まれたのです。より甘く、よりおいしく、より食べやすくするために、研究されているんです。日本人は、野菜を生（なま）でたくさん食べます。私も生野菜が大好きです。今日食べたトマトは福島産でした。近くのショッピングモールで、福島応援フェアーがやっていたので、トマトと桃を買いました。美味しかった！！！　
絶品でした！！！
福島の農家さん、ごちそうさまでした。

語彙
蝉（せみ）：Cicada
風物詩（ふうぶつし）：seasonal tradition
ご存じですか：Do you know? (this is a part of KEIGO. Normal way is “知っていますか“)
格別（かくべつ）：special (ふつうとはちがって)
栽培（さいばい）：cultivation
品種改良（ひんしゅかいりょう）：cultivar improvement
日々（ひび）：on a daily basis
生（なま）：Raw
福島産（ふくしまさん）：Produced in Fukushima
ショッピングモール：shopping mall
福島応援フェアー：Fukushima support fair
絶品（ぜっぴん）：Best Products
農家（のうか）：Farmer



「のぞみ」の日記

夏のトマトは最高！

Conoce los significados de términos del LUNFARDO y FRASES NATIVAS usadas en el Río de la Plata.

Español del sur 

El lunfardo y frases nativas

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZA9VAbLHHPH-yDW_iBONRueHiVoV36Xx/view?usp=drivesdk