Beginner Chinese Listening：圣诞节  Christmas

Beginner Chinese Listening

世界（せかい）には約（やく）7000の言語（げんご）があると言われています。

なぜ、あなたは「日本語」を選（えら）んだんですか？

それを考（かんが）えて、日本語を勉強する「原動力（げんどうりょく）」を見つけましょう！

3 Minutes Japanese Podcast with Ken

ep. 03 - なんで日本語？

In this episode of Your Spanish Journey, I'll talk about one of the most difficult grammar points: the subjunctive mood. I'll give you some practical examples and its most common uses so that you start using it correctly. Relax and enjoy!

Your Spanish Journey

¡Espero que aprendas mucho! - The subjunctive mood in the present.

Старые друзья. Размышления.
У меня есть старые друзья. Им около 50 лет. Старыми я их называю потому, что мы давно дружим. Недавно я заметила изменения в их настроении. Когда мы с ними идём в театр, обычно им не нравится спектакль. Когда мы с ними обсуждаем какой-нибудь фильм, или концерт. они говорят, что раньше эти музыканты лучше играли, а эти режиссёры лучше снимали фильмы. 
И я заметила, что стараюсь реже с ними встречаться, потому что они всегда чем-нибудь недовольны. И я заметила, что мне не легко общаться с людьми, которые всё время говорят о плохом. 
Но самое интересное в том, что мои друзья, мне кажется, не замечают того, что с ними происходит. 
И я не знаю, нужно ли мне говорить с ними об этом. Это их жизнь. И они имеют право жить и думать так как хотят. 


Нескучные истории - Not boring stories

Старые друзья. Размышления.


So you crave the challenge and impact of a leadership position?

Here's your roadmap:

1. Self-Discovery: Before diving in, take stock. What kind of leader are you? What industry ignites your passion? Analyze your strengths and target roles that leverage them. Online leadership quizzes and career assessments can be helpful tools.

2. Network Like a Pro: Leadership roles often come through connections.  Beef up your online presence (LinkedIn) and attend industry events.  Build genuine relationships with leaders you admire. Don't underestimate the power of informational interviews – pick the brains of successful leaders without asking for a job directly.

3. Craft a Compelling Narrative:  Your resume and cover letter are your story. Showcase leadership experiences, quantifying achievements with data (increased sales by X%, improved team efficiency by Y%). Tailor your resume to each position, highlighting skills relevant to the specific role.

4. Go Beyond the Job Board: Executive-level roles often fly under the radar.  Explore executive search firms specializing in your industry.  These firms connect qualified candidates with hidden opportunities. Network with recruiters who understand your leadership niche.

5. Sharpen Your Interview Edge:  Leadership interviews are about more than qualifications. They assess your strategic thinking, communication style, and ability to inspire.  Practice common interview questions and prepare insightful questions for the interviewer.  Remember, you're interviewing them too!

Bonus Tip: Many leadership roles require strong public speaking skills. Take a class or join a Toastmasters club to hone your ability to articulate your vision and captivate an audience.

Ready to embark on your leadership journey?  By meticulously crafting your personal brand, actively networking, and refining your interview skills, you'll be well on your way to securing the leadership role you deserve.

The Global Professional Podcast

Landing Your Dream Leadership Role: Episode 67

Learn about the Christmas holiday and some adjectives and nouns with it!

English Syndicate

Learn English through Stories - A Christmas Story

Barbecue is a much-loved part of American food culture, with different areas having their own special flavors and cooking styles. From the Carolinas to Texas, there's a lot to learn about how barbecue styles are different across the country — and what better place to learn than at a museum!

Planned to open next spring in Kansas City, Missouri, the Museum of BBQ says it will be the world's first museum dedicated to teaching visitors about the history and culture of the cooking style.

"Barbecue is a feast for your senses," says food writer Jonathan Bender, who is opening the museum with chef Alex Pope. "Here in one of the BBQ capitals of the world, we're creating a place where you can immerse yourself in the stories of barbecue."

The museum will have rooms based on different barbecue styles, and what it calls "the main American regions of barbecue" — the Carolinas; Memphis, Tennessee; Texas; and Kansas City.



There will also be an oversized pot of "barbecue beans" for kids to play in, and a gift shop where visitors can buy things like barbecue spices, sauces and aprons.

Bender says the museum will be a place "where barbecue comes alive."

Kansas City is one of the barbecue capitals of the world, home to more than 100 local barbecue restaurants and many barbecue competitions. The city's barbecue style is famous for its "burnt ends" — charred pieces of slow-cooked beef brisket — often served with a thick, sweet, tomato-based sauce.

But the best styles and flavors are often debated among lovers of the cooking style — which is something the museum may help to encourage among its visitors!

"Barbecue isn't just food. It's culture," Bender told CNN Travel. And the founders hope visitors will come away from the museum with a new appreciation for barbecue and the community it creates.

Practice Listening, Reading & Comprehension

Fired Up: Barbecue Museum to Open in Kansas City

El folclore ecuatoriano tiene un gran número de leyendas y relatos que forman parte de la tradición oral del país. Estos han permanecido vivos a través de diferentes generaciones y forman parte de la identidad cultural de los pueblos. Acompañame en este capitulo a descubir 2 de las leyendas mas emblematicas en Ecuador.

Extrapolando Letras

2 Leyendas ecuatorianas que no haz escuchado!

IELTS Preparation. Band 8-9 Answers. Part 3 - Inventions and copyright Q4-Q6.

4. Do you think intellectual property laws are too strict? Why do you think that is?
5. What is your opinion about the copyright of an intellectual property and idea?
6. Can you cite one example when you noticed a copyright violation? What was it?

Which question was the hardest? What were some keywords you could use to illustrate your ideas?

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