A podcast for prospective and current parents of my ESL students. I offer a glimpse into my educational background and teaching experiences. 

Behind the Lessons: Get to Know Your Child's ESL Teacher

An immersive podcast where ESL learners get to listen to the same captivating stories enjoyed by children in the USA. Join me, Teacher Amanda, as each episode brings these familiar tales to life! 

Story Time for Kids with Teacher Amanda

[ — Audio description, listen and read along for greater understanding. — ]
A auto-estima é sobre como nos sentimos em relação a nós mesmos.
Quando temos auto-estima, gostamos de quem somos.
É importante lembrar que todos nós temos qualidades únicas que nos tornam especiais.
Então, é bom se valorizar e se tratar com gentileza.
A auto-estima é como um raio de sol que brilha dentro de você.
É o jeito especial que você se vê, se ama e se valoriza.
Lembre-se sempre: você é único e especial do jeito que é.
Acredite em si mesmo e deixe sua luz interior brilhar!

PORTUREAD - Listen to small texts and conversations samples in portuguese!

A auto-estima — SMALL TEXT A1-B2 LEVEL.

I was sick so I took the opportunity to focus on casual vocabulary we use in English when we're not feeling well.

It's a shorter episode because it was only me, but in describing my illness, I focus on more vocabulary than usual:

under the weather
come down with (something)
a bug going around
burning the candle at both ends
be out of sorts
blow your nose
be stuffed up
run a fever
pull through
be on the mend

Brentoni's English Podcast

020 - Sick and Tired

Did you feel confident in your last interview? 

If you didn’t feel confident, your interviewer likely didn’t perceive you as confident. 

Yet, in the U.S. and many other countries, interviewers prefer confident candidates. It seems to have an intoxicating effect on them, and many of them equate it (for better or for worse) with competence. So, it’s a skill worth learning! 

Tune into the latest Express to Impress podcast to learn which groups of people struggle most with confidence in interviews. You’ll also learn how you can overcome self-doubt to feel and project confidence in an interview.  Ultimately, you'll feel better, increase your interviewer's confidence in you, and land a job offer. 

Papers Cited:

Belmi P, Neale MA, Reiff D, Ulfe R. The social advantage of miscalibrated individuals: The relationship between social class and overconfidence and its implications for class-based inequality. J Pers Soc Psychol. 2020 Feb;118(2):254-282. doi: 10.1037/pspi0000187. Epub 2019 May 20. PMID: 31107052.

Exley, Christine L and Kessler, Judd B. The Gender Gap in Self-Promotion. National Bureau of Economic Research: Working Paper Series number 26345. 2019 Oct. doi: 10.3386/w26345.

Episode originally published June 28, 2021.

Original theme music by Lucas Knutter 

Read the transcript at https://www.express-to-impress.com/be-confident/

Join the Express to Impress community on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/express-to-impress/.

See infographics for this episode on Pinterest at https://www.pinterest.com/ExpresstoImpress/_created/.

Express to Impress

How to Be Confident in an Interview

げんき、第3－2課82ページ、かいわより。 リスニングとリーディングのれんしゅうです。私が言ったあと、リピートしてください。 2かいめは少しはやいです。 
It‘s for your practice of listening and reading. Repeat after me without reading げんきChapter 3－2, even if you have the textbook. I speak a little faster the second time. 
这是为了你的听力和阅读练习。 即使你有课本，也不要读　げんき３課２、跟着我重复。 我第二次说得快一点。 
もしあなたが中級（ちゅうきゅう）でも、いいれんしゅうになると思います。 
It should still be good practice even if you are an intermidiate-level student. 
即使您是 N4 或以上级别的学生也很有用


3課２　82ページ

メアリー：おはようございます。

おかあさん：おはよう。はやいですね。

メアリー：ええ、今日はきょうとに行きます。きょうとで えいがを見ます。

おかあさん：いいですね。なんじごろ かえりますか。

メアリー：９じごろです。

おかあさん：ばんごはんは？

メアリー：たべません。

おかあさん：そうですか。じゃあ、いってらっしゃい。

メアリー：行ってきます。


Mary: Good morning. 

Host Mother: Good morning. You are early, aren`t you? 

Mary: Yes, I`m going to Kyoto today. I will see a movie in Kyoto.

Host mother: Good. Around what time will you come back? 

Mary: Around nine. 

Host mother: How about dinner? 

Mary: I will not eat. 

Host mother: I see. Well, have a nice day.

Mary: Good-bye. 



ようへい先生　　N4,N5チャンネル

げんき　３か２　82ページ

Modern Chinese(時代華語)B1- Reading(短文)

Self-Discovery Through Guided Exploration:
A coach can ask insightful questions that challenge your assumptions and spark deeper reflection on your values, passions, and aspirations.
They can provide tools and exercises to help you identify your strengths, weaknesses, and motivations.

Clarifying Your Vision:
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They can guide you in translating broad aspirations into actionable goals.

Overcoming Obstacles:
A coach can offer support and encouragement as you navigate challenges and self-doubt that might arise during the self-discovery process.
They can help you identify limiting beliefs and develop strategies to overcome them.

Accountability and Momentum:
Regular coaching sessions provide a dedicated space to revisit your progress, refine your personal mission statement, and stay motivated throughout your journey.
Your coach can celebrate your victories and hold you accountable for achieving your goals.

Personalized Approach:
A coach can tailor the coaching process to your unique needs and learning style.
They can provide personalized feedback and guidance based on your specific goals and life experiences.

A clearly defined personal mission statement, honed with the help of a coach, can directly translate to increased earning potential. When you understand your core values and skills, you're better equipped to pursue career opportunities that align with your passions. This can lead to greater job satisfaction, higher engagement, and ultimately, a stronger case for promotions or salary increases. Additionally, a coach can help you develop the communication and negotiation skills necessary to confidently advocate for your worth in the job market. By investing in this self-discovery process, you're investing in your future earning potential. 

The Global Professional Podcast

Partnering with a Coach to Develop a Personal Mission Statement - Episode 90

Hola Hola!

En este episodio te comparto 6 tips para aprendas efectivamente un idioma! Implementalos cada día y notarás progreso en poco tiempo. ✨Recuerda: La práctica hace al maestro! 

Gracias por estar aqui! Espero que este contenido te ayude 🤸‍♀️

Valen en Español

Ep. #2 - Ten Un Objetivo! | Set A GOAL - Six Steps To Success!

V-(으)ㄹ게요
An expression used when the speaker promises or notifies the listener that he/she will do something. / 
ex ) 공부를 열심히 할게요. 제가 이 가방을 들게요.  

V- 기 전에
An expression used to state that a certain act occurs earlier than the act in the preceding statement. /
ex) 자기 전에 이를 닦으세요. 매일 출근하기 전에 신문을 읽어요.
