Capitale historique, star fromagère, destination volcans, Clermont-Ferrand nous vend du rêve. Si vous aussi, vous ne vous faites toujours pas à la rentrée, faites vos valises, on part ce week-end en voyage 😉

Douce France

Clermont-Ferrand, à l'ombre des volcans 

Tässä jaksossa esittelen suomen kielen tavallisimmat tervehdykset ja niiden käyttötilanteet. Enjoy :)

Heippa hei!

Tervehdykset

Mr. Fat wakes up from a deep and enjoyable sleep. He rolls out of bed, leaving behind him a mattress covered with money. He walks over to his bedroom mirror and wipes oil off his face. 

“You are looking very handsome today,” says Mr. Fat, speaking to himself. “You are doing such a great job at ruling Planet Meat. Everyone loves and respects you. This planet is so lucky to have you.” 

Looking at his delicious meat hamburger, Mr. Fat says “Oh my, I’m starving. I can’t wait for breakfast. I’m going to eat my own meaty, juicy body! Hah!” 

Mr. Fat lives in a giant house made of meat, vegetables and potato chips. He is the boss of the whole meat planet. He became the boss because he has the biggest, toughest belly. Whenever someone tried to punch Mr. Fat, meat flew out of his belly and attacked his opponent. 

The fat hamburger walks over to the window. He opens his lettuce curtains and he almost faints in shock.  

“OH MY GOD!” screams Mr. Fat. He can’t believe what he’s seeing. “It’s raining tomato sauce! Yuuuuk!!” 

Being a Cloud

Mr. Fat the Hamburger

*This episode is about "Gorgan" a city in the Central District of Gorgan County, Golestan province, Iran, serving as capital of the province, the county, and the district

**Book Podcast lesson to discuss the topic and access the texts

Persian Podcasts / پادکست فارسی 

شهر گرگان

Еще один выпуск подкаста в котором я говорю о том, что необходимо делать для тренировки мозга. Вот некоторые слова, которые будут в этом подкасте. Если ты не знаешь это слово, то выпиши в словарь это слово и повтори миллион раз. 1. флешка 2. таблица Менделеева (в России таблица химических элементов называется именно так) 3. наизусть 4. годовщина свадьбы 5. вывод 6. мышцы Another episode of the podcast in which I talk about what needs to be done to train the brain. Here are some of the words that will be in this podcast. If you do not know this word, then write this word into the dictionary and repeat it a million times. 1. flash drive 2. periodic table (in Russia, the table of chemical elements is called that way) 3. by heart 4. wedding anniversary 5. conclusion 6. muscles


Russian-Rushka

Тренировка для мозга (Brain training)

As a communication coach, I witness the transformative power of preparation in business communication.  Winging it might work occasionally, but for consistent success, pre-communication planning is your secret weapon.  Here are my top 6  tips to ensure you dominate your next meeting, presentation, or email exchange:

1. Know Your Audience:  This isn't a cliche; it's the foundation.  Research your audience's background, interests, and pain points.  Tailor your language and message to resonate with them.  Imagine explaining your idea to a friend – that level of clarity and connection is what you're aiming for.

2. Define Your Purpose:  What is the single most important takeaway you want your audience to have?  Is it to inform, persuade, or simply update?  Having a clear purpose keeps your message focused and avoids information overload.

3. Craft a Compelling Message:  Less is more.  Eliminate jargon and redundancy.  Structure your message with a clear beginning, middle, and end.  Practice your delivery beforehand, paying attention to pacing, tone, and body language.

4. Anticipate Roadblocks:  Forewarned is forearmed.  Think of potential objections or questions your audience might have.  Prepare clear, concise responses that address these concerns head-on.  This demonstrates confidence and proactive problem-solving.

5. Choose Your Weapon Wisely:  Not all communication channels are created equal.  Consider the purpose and audience when selecting your method.  A complex proposal might be best delivered as a written document, while a team update could thrive on a video call.

6. Embrace Technology:  Utilize presentation tools effectively.  Visuals can significantly enhance understanding and retention of your message.  However, avoid information overload –  keep slides clean and focused on supporting your core points.


The Global Professional Podcast

TOP 6 Best Practices for Business Communication Preparation - EP 26

Kapımı çalıp durma ölüm,
Açmam;
Ben ölecek adam değilim.

Alıştım bir kere gökyüzüne;
Bunca yıllık yoldaşımdır bulutlar.
Sıkılırım,
Kuşlar cıvıldamasa dallarında,
Yemişlerine doymadığım ağaçların,
Yağmur mu yağıyor,
Güneş mi var,
Farketmeliyim
Baktığım pencereden.
Deniz görünmeli çıksam balkona.
Tamamlamalı manzarayı
Karlı dağlarla sürülmüş tarlalar.
Ekmekten olamam doğrusu,
Nimet bildiğim;
Sudan geçemem,
Tuzludur teneffüs ettiğim hava.
Ya nasıl dururum olduğum yerde,
Öyle upuzun yatmış,
İki elim yanıma getirilmiş,
Hareketsiz,
Sükûta râmolmuş;
Sanki devrilmiş bir heykel?

Ellerim ne der sonra bana?
Soğumuş kalbime ne cevap veririm?
Utanmaz mıyım ayaklarımdan?

Kalkmalıyım,
Dolaşmalıyım,
Sokaklarda, parklarda.
El sallamalıyım
Giden trenlere,
Kalkan vapurlara.
Bilmeliyim,
Gölgelerin boyundan,
Saatin kaç olduğunu...
Islık çalmalıyım.
Türkü söylemeliyim
Yol boyunca,
Keyfimden ya hüznümden.
Geçmiş günleri hatırlamalıyım,
Dalıp dalıp akarsuya,
Hayaller kurmalıyım,
Güzel geleceğe dair.
Yanımdan geçenler olmalı,
Selâm almalıyım;
Robenson'u düşünmeliyim,
Garipliğini:
Şükretmeliyim
İnsanlar arasında olduğuma.
Nedir ki eninde sonunda ölüm?
Ayrı düşmek değil mi aşinalardan?

Kapımı çalıp durma ölüm,
Açmam;
Ben ölecek adam değilim.

Passion for Teaching and Talking

Cahit Sıtkı Tarancı Ben Ölecek Adam Değilim

Hello! 
JLPT is coming up.  ※JLPT＝Japanese-Language Proficiency Test
We did JLPT N2 quiz with a student at our class.
At that time, one of them was "which one is correct 不無非未(fumuhimi) for 気力(kiryoku)".
So, I'm going to introduce some words using negative expression "不無非未". 

もうすぐJLPTですね。
先日、N2の問題を　italkiの生徒さんとしていました。
そのとき、「気力」に「不無非未」のどれをつけるのが正しいかという問題がありました。
それで、今日は「不無非未」がつく言葉を紹介したいと思います。

否定表現
「不」がつくことば
不可能　　可能じゃない
不自然　　自然じゃない
不完全
不まじめ
不合格
不安定
不必要
不注意　　注意がたりない
「～じゃない　・　～が足りない」

「無」がつくことば
無意味　　意味がない
無関心　　関心がない
無許可
無責任
無計画
無免許
無表情
無気力
無関係
無礼（ぶれい）
「ここにない　・　今もないし、これからもない　・　～がない」

「非」がつくことば
非日常　　　日常ではない（本来、「日常」というものがあって、そこから外れている）
非公開　　　
非公式
非常識
非正規
非効率
「本来そうあるべきことや正しいとされているものから外（はず）れている　・
～ではない」

「未」がつくことば
未使用　　　まだ使っていない
未成年　　　まだ成年じゃない
未解決
未開発
未経験
未払い
未完成
未定
未開封
「今はまだ～ない」　


ことばコトバ言葉kotoba

JLPT N2　不無非未がつくことば

This week Karen and Abby will be chatting about if the gap between 2 people's financial situation affects their friendship. This bonus episode will be all in Chinese. Enjoy!

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.