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English Learner's Boost

The Science Behind Motivation

A "vibe check" is a feeling. You probably never heard about it in your textbook but this is what natives use to judge fluency in seconds, not grammar. Nail it and sound like a native to connect better in life or in work or business.

Real English Skills

Gain Native English Fluency 

🎙️ In this episode of our podcast, we dive into an intriguing workplace scenario! 🏢💼 An employee 🧑‍💼 approaches their supervisor 👨‍💼 with hopes of securing a job promotion 📈🤩. The supervisor 🧑‍🔬 carefully evaluates the employee for an available position at a higher pay 💰💼.

✅🗒️ Stay tuned as we present useful expressions and phrases related to this situation. And don't forget to test your understanding with our interactive quiz! 📝🧠

🎧 Tune in now to explore the dynamics of workplace promotions and enhance your language skills. 🌟🎙️

Happy listening! 🎧🌟😊

Everyday Dialogues

Asking for a Job Promotion 💰💼

今日は日本の方言について話をしてみます。日本は山が多いので、特に方言が多いのではないかと思いますが、どう思いますか？
Today I talked about dialects in Japan. We have so many different dialects in Japan, but I think it's because we have so many mountains (73% of the land) in Japan.

Akari Talks Japan

Dialects in Japan

В этом эпизоде мы поговорим с вами о том:

1. Когда в России наступает Рождество и почему мы его не отмечаем;
2. Зачем нам два Новых года и как это связано с Советским Союзом;
3. Как дети вернули нам Новый год;

и многое-другое.

Если вы не можете определиться, когда поздравлять нас с праздниками и когда открывать водку — слушайте подкаст!

Россия по-русски

Рождество или Новый год

小王子所访问的下一个星球上住着一个酒鬼。
The next planet was inhabited by a tippler.
访问时间非常短，可是它却使小王子非常忧伤。
This was a very short visit, but it plunged the little prince into deep dejection.
“你在干什么？”小王子问酒鬼，这个酒鬼默默地坐在那里，面前有一堆酒瓶子，有的装着酒，有的是空的。
"What are you doing there?" he said to the tippler, whom he found settled down in silence before a collection of empty bottles and also a collection of full bottles.
“我喝酒。”他阴沉忧郁地回答道。
"I am drinking," replied the tippler, with a lugubrious air.
“你为什么喝酒？”小王子问道。
"Why are you drinking?" demanded the little prince.
“为了忘却。”酒鬼回答。

"So that I may forget," replied the tippler.
小王子已经有些可怜酒鬼。他问道：“忘却什么呢？”
"Forget what?" inquired the little prince, who already was sorry for him.
酒鬼垂下脑袋坦白道：“为了忘却我的羞愧。”
"Forget that I am ashamed," the tippler confessed, hanging his head.
“你羞愧什么呢？”小王子很想救助他。
"Ashamed of what?" insisted the little prince, who wanted to help him.
“我羞愧我喝酒。”酒鬼说完以后就再也不开口了。
"Ashamed of drinking!" The tippler brought his speech to an end, and shut himself up in an impregnable silence.
小王子迷惑不解地离开了。
And the little prince went away, puzzled.
在旅途中，他自言自语地说道：“这些大人确实真叫怪。”
"The grown-ups are certainly very, very odd," he said to himself, as he continued on his journey.

小王子-The Little Prince-Read in Chinese

小王子第28章：忘却羞愧

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

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こんばんは！
Japanese daily life podcast のAtsushiです。
このPodcastは、日本語を勉強しているみなさんに向けたPodcastです。

今日はN2です！


〜きり、です。
ーしてからずっと、と言いたい時に使います。

では例文で確認しましょう！


・3年前に日本に行ったきり、まだ行っていません。

・卒業したきり、大学の友達とは一度も会っていません。

・あの2人は海外旅行に行ったきり、そのままいろんな国をまわっているらしい。

・彼は電話をしに外に出たきり、帰ってきません。

・何年か前に読んだきりで、最近本は全然読んでません。


こんな感じですね。

ーのあとずっと、みたいな感じで使いますね。
ずっとの時間の長さはいろいろあります。話す人が長いと感じていればーきりは使えます。

日本には5年前に行ったきりなので、行きたいです！
など使いやすいですので、みなさんもぜひ使ってみてください！


ということで、今回も最後まで聞いていただき、ありがとうございます！

ではまた！

Atsushi のJapanese podcast (travel/news /文法・漢字・語彙/Osaka/Hokkaido/🇹🇷🇬🇪🇦🇲🇪🇸🇵🇹)

#306 N2 〜きり、について！

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こんにちは！
Japanese daily life podcast のAtsushiです。
このPodcastは、日本語を勉強しているみなさんに向けたPodcastです。

今回は、無事目的地に到着した話をします。
到着したのはドイツです！
ドイツのフランクフルト空港に着きました。
フランクフルトの空港から、電車でフランクフルトの中央駅まで行って、乗り継いで、ホテルまで行きました。

ここで早速つまずいたのが、電車の切符の買い方ですね。
切符を買うのはそんなに難しくないかなと思っていたんですが、はっきり言って、全然わからなかったです。

翌日からの長距離移動の電車のチケットは、事前にネットで買っていました。それに安心していて、空港からの電車のことを理解していませんでした。

結局よくわからないまま、高いチケットを買ってしまいました。

こういうことはよくありますね。
なんとか無事目的の駅へ着いて、この日はゆっくり休みました。

旅行にトラブルはつきものですね。
ここからの旅行でもいろんなトラブルなどがありました。
続きの話はまたPodcastにとりますね。

今回も最後まで聞いていただき、ありがとうございます！ではまた！

