This time I talked about 'Christmas' and ‘Kanji’ of the year. 今回は「クリスマス」と「今年の漢字」についてお話ししました。 ♪ It’s Ok - Pandrezz · J'san https://youtu.be/QH3kPXUSdNc ♪ Fireworks - Nymano . Pandrezz https://youtu.be/bs-i66JK5rs

Miharu - Japanese Podcast 

EP.02「クリスマス(Christmas)」と「今年の漢字(Kanji of the year)」

Hello everyone!
In this episode you'll learn new words and practice your listening skills with a story about an old lady from Argentina whose will to learn more about her grandmother changed her life - "Бабусині листи Марії".

Let me know what you think about this story and don't forget to book a lesson with me to learn even more Ukrainian in fun way!

Easy Stories in Ukrainian (with Kyrylo)

Episode 4 - Mariia and Her Granny's Letters

You've landed the interview – congratulations! Now you need to convince them that you're the perfect fit. Focus on confident communication. It's not about bragging; it's about presenting yourself with clarity, authority, and a winning mindset.

First impressions matter.  Avoid the passive voice and vague statements. Instead of saying, "I could potentially contribute," say, "I'm eager to leverage my marketing expertise to expand your customer base."  Action verbs like "leverage" and "expand" showcase your proactive approach.

Back up your claims with results. Don't just say you're a team player.  Tell a story!  "In my previous role, I collaborated with a diverse team to launch a new product that boosted sales by 20%." Specific examples paint a vivid picture of your accomplishments.

Speak directly to the interviewer. Phrases like "I think" weaken your message. Instead, take ownership of your ideas. Say, "We can implement a strategy that tackles your current challenges head-on." This conveys confidence and decisiveness.

Focus on the positive. When discussing past experiences, highlight your successes. Did you overcome a challenge? Learned a new skill quickly? Share those stories! They demonstrate your adaptability and willingness to learn.

Remember, the interview is a two-way street. Tailor your language to the company culture. Research their values and communication style. If they're data-driven, use metrics and numbers. A laid-back startup might appreciate a more enthusiastic and creative approach.

Finally, don't underestimate the power of body language. Maintain eye contact, project good posture, and speak with a clear, enthusiastic tone. It all adds up to a confident presence that will leave a lasting impression.

Showcase your skills and experience, but also assess if the company culture aligns with your own communication style.  Confident communication is a win-win, helping you land the job you deserve and find a work environment where you can thrive.

The Global Professional Podcast

Getting the Job: Confident Language During the Interview EP 32


In this friendly speech, Smith takes the stage to discuss the contrasting approaches to English language learning - ESL and EFL. Smith highlights the limitations of the traditional ESL method, which focuses on vocabulary and grammar memorization without delving into the deeper meanings of words. In contrast, Smith advocates for the EFL approach, which emphasizes understanding, natural variations, practical discovery, fluency, and long-term confidence. The speech concludes with an invitation for learners to explore personalized lessons with Smith, allowing them to enhance their language skills in a more tailored and effective manner. It's an empowering and informative talk that sheds light on the benefits of the EFL approach and encourages learners to take their English proficiency to the next level

LEARN BY LISTENING

Episode 3: How to Actually learn English

Este audio-artículo nos habla de la pasión necesaria para el aprendizaje de un idioma - y de cualquier cosa en la vida -. Creo que va a serte de mucha utilidad. Lee... aprende....y juega

AUDIO-ARTÍCULOS (Nivel B2-C1)

¡Como si fuera un videojuego!

Today we talk about different types of irrational fears such as acrophobia, arachnophobia and claustrophobia!
Take an English Lesson with Carl https://italki.com/teacher/1947582

Streetwise English

SWE155 Fears: Acrophobia vs Arachnophobia 

Getting promoted at work is an important part of growing your career and making progress in your professional life. Today we're talking about some tips that can help you to achieve this and some Business English vocabulary that you can use to talk about promotions at work. We'll look at some formal, more professional ways to speak about this topic, and some less formal, more casual ways to discuss this idea. If you use English as a second language at work then improving your communication skills can be really important for promotions and getting hired for new jobs. I hope this podcast will help you improve your English, communicate better, and have more natural, native, and fluent conversations with your colleagues, managers, and friends. 

This podcast is all about helping you to communicate better, in English, at work. I work with international English speakers from around the world who use English, at work, as a second or third language and I hope that I can bring some of the ideas, vocabulary, and grammar, from those sessions, to you in this podcast.

Don't forget, if you want to work with me in one on one, private sessions then I am a full time Business English coach and tutor. I spend my whole professional life helping international professionals to improve the way that they communicate at work. If you'd like to book some of my time then feel free to click on my profile and book some time on my schedule.

Breakout Business English

How to get a PROMOTION - Business English tips and vocabulary lesson

舐める　と　ナメる　は違うよ

ソフトクリームを舐める
野球の試合で自分達より弱いチームをナメてたら負けた、、、

Japanese "Taka" it easy

ナメてた（^^;

（1）“点”and“分”are used to express time in Chinese, observing the principle of “the bigger unit preceding the smaller unit”.
“点”means “o’clock”, indicating a whole hour. For example：
9:00 →九点(jiǔ diǎn)
11:00 → 十一点( shí yī diǎn)
2:00 →两点(liǎng diǎn )

*Note: The counterpart of 2 o'clock in Chinese is “两点(liǎng diǎn)” instead of “二点(èr
diǎn)”.

（2）If it is not a “whole-hour” time, “分” is used. The pattern is “……点……分”. For example:
5:30→五点三十分(wǔ diǎn sān shí fēn) 
11:10→十一点十分(shí yì diǎn shí fēn) 
2:05→两点零五分(liǎnɡ diǎn línɡ wǔ fēn)
 
（3）To distinguish atime before noon from one afternoon, the pattern“上午(morning)点(……分)”or“下午(afternoon)……点(……分)”is used. For example:
8:00am→上午八点(shànɡ wǔ bā diǎn) 
5:25pm→下午五点二十五分(xià wǔ wǔ diǎn èr shí wǔ fēn) 