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Scotland - Everything I've Ever Had

This podcast will give you advice about studying a university course in English. So, if English is not your first language and you want to study at uni, tune in for help and advice. 


English for University

If you're a teacher who wants to feel more confident when using English in the classroom, listen to my podcast to get the advice you need. 

Transcript available. Message me. 

English for Teachers

Short story 「はなこさんの まいにち《 Hanako's daily life》」
This is an original story I created.
This episode is N5 level.

I created a quiz on this episode.
After listening, please take the quiz!

Please use this audio for listening and shadowing practices.

☆Words☆
物語（ものがたり）：story
日本語（にほんご）学校（がっこう）：Japanese language school
準備（じゅんび）：preparation

☆Script for this episode
The scripts (URL) are listed in the overview section of the channel.

☆Quiz for this episode
https://www.italki.com/quiz/set?id=3859?utm_source=copylink_share&utm_medium=share_content&utm_campaign=share_quiz

Simple Japanese Listening with Meg（めぐ）Smile

#5 Short story /  Hanako's daily life / storytelling // N5 Level

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Español del sur 

De compras en Español para escuchar y repetir 

Understanding Your Audience
Empathy: The ability to understand and share the feelings of others. 

Active Listening: Paying full attention to the speaker, understanding their message, and responding thoughtfully. 
Audience Analysis: Researching and understanding your target audience's demographics, psychographics, and needs. 

Building Credibility and Trust
Expertise: Demonstrating deep knowledge and competence in your field.

Integrity: 
Building a reputation for trustworthiness is essential for long-term persuasion.

Authenticity: People are more likely to be persuaded by someone who comes across as authentic.
Effective Communication
Clear and Concise Communication: Delivering messages clearly and directly without unnecessary jargon or complexity.
Storytelling: Using narratives to connect with your audience emotionally and make your message memorable.
Persuasive Language: Use persuasive techniques such as rhetorical devices, strong calls to action, and vivid language.
Influence and Negotiation
Influence Tactics: Understanding and employing various influence strategies, such as reciprocity, scarcity, authority, consistency, and liking.
Negotiation Skills:  This involves active listening, compromise, and finding win-win solutions.
Conflict Resolution: Managing disagreements constructively while maintaining positive relationships.
Presentation Skills
Public Speaking: Delivering engaging and persuasive presentations. 

Body Language: Using non-verbal cues to reinforce your message and build rapport with your audience.
Persuasive Visuals: Creating compelling visuals that support your message and enhance understanding.

Emotional Intelligence
Emotional Awareness: Understanding and managing your own emotions and recognizing the emotions of others.
Relationship Building: Developing strong relationships based on trust, empathy, and mutual respect.
Persuasive Influence: Using emotional intelligence to connect with others on a deeper level and persuade them more effectively.

The Global Professional Podcast

The Persuasion Skills List - Episode 98

Alamin kung paano nalalaman ang gender ng pagong

Learn Tagalog with Teacher Regina

Pagong

When you attend a business meeting, you might want: 
•	to make a suggestion
•	to ask if people agree with your suggestion
•	to make alternative suggestions
•	to brainstorm ideas
•	to agree and politely disagree with other people’s ideas
•	to know how to politely interrupt someone, to correct something they have said, (if you think they are wrong)
•	to know how to ask for clarification (if you don’t understand what someone has said)
•	to offer your advice
•	to report back to the meeting (on what you have done since the last meeting) 

This podcast contains some very simple, useful phrases for each of these areas.  There are many more phrases, in my PDF course. Contact me through italki if you want more details.  

Podcast transcript :  https://drive.google.com/open?id=1zDAVXRHTG2lU8TlRv_Ti1qAvAH3f3KYa&usp=drive_fs 


English for Business

Attending a business meeting

You can read the podcast here>> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wuZHSmm2EAi3MZKvsY6ofkdk9KQ9WnUS/view?usp=sharing

Lisa's Podcast

Seaweed Sofas and Fungi Furniture: Say goodbye to plastic!

CHISTES MEXICANOS

UN NEGOCIO REDONDO.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/164D2cnE9dwWpJfUmdU8FptAITNHj8laC/view?usp=drivesdk