New year's resolutions are a must but why do we actually fail at achieving these and what to do differently this time round.

British English with Maria

Will you finally reach your goals?

日本人(にほんじん)、大(だい)パニック!! 
We are freaking out!!
일본인들 완전 멘붕

●YOUTUBEに英語、韓国語の字幕ver.があります
English, Korean Subtitles on YOUTUBE
유튜브에는 영어, 한국어 자막이 있습니다

NANAのにほんごpodcast 

3 minutes EASY JAPANESE #9 日本人(にほんじん)、大(だい)パニック!! We are freaking out!!

Which is your favourite type of sport? Today, I'm going to talk about different kinds of sports. Why do you like the sports that you do? Why do you do sport?

Just Chatting....

A Bit of Sport?

みんなの日本語　Lesson 12
きのうはいい天気（てんき）でしたか。Was it good weather yesterday?
いいえ、台風（たいふう）でした。No, it was a typhoon.
いいえ、雨でした。No, it rained.

京都はどうでしたか。  How was Kyoto?
とてもきれいでした。 It was very beautiful.

きのう　はじめて　おすしをたべました。I ate sushi for the first time yesterday.
どうでしたか。How was it?
とてもおいしかったです。It was very tasty. 
なっとうはおいしかったですか。Was the natto tasty?
いいえ、おいしくありませんでした。No, it wasn't.
きのうはやすみでしたか。Was there a holiday yesterday?
いいえ、やすみじゃありませんでした。No, it was not a holiday.
きのうはひまでしたか。Was there any free time yesterday?
いいえ、ひまじゃありませんでした。No, I’m not free yesterday.

エベレストは高いです。Everest is high.
エベレストは富士山より高いです。Everest is higher than Mt Fuji.
アメリカは日本よりずっとおおきいです。The USA is much bigger than Japan.
ひらがなとカタカナとどちらがむずかしいですか。Which is more difficult, hiragana or katakana?
カタカナのほうがむずかしいです。Katakana is more difficult.
しごとと勉強（べんきょう）とどちらがおもしろいですか。Which is more interesting, working or studying?
勉強のほうがおもしろいです。Study is more interesting.
スポーツでなにがいちばんすきですか。What sport do you like best?
テニスがすきです。I like tennis.
レスリングがすきです。I like wrestling.
日本食でなにがいちばんすきですか。What do you like best about Japanese food?
ラーメンがすきです。I like ramen.
すしがすきです。I like sushi.
日本のマンガでなにがいちばんすきですか。What do you like best in Japanese manga?
スラムダンクがすきです。I like Slam Dunk.
ドラゴンボールがすきです。I like Dragon Ball.
ワンピースがすきです。I like One Piece.
ナルトがすきです。I like Naruto.






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みんなの日本語　Lesson 12

These words should be added onto your vocabulary list! These can be used when writing emails, communicating with people, travelling, studying etc.

The Amplify English Podcast

3 Advanced English Vocabulary Words

Globish, anyone? In this episode, we'll talk about how to communicate effectively in an international business setting. Since most people in an international business environment speak English as a second language, that will be our focus. I'll share tips for native English speakers and English Language Learners, including where to focus your English language-learning efforts, so you're ready to excel in an international business setting. 

To succeed in an international business environment, I suggest going back to the basics. Tune in to find out how you can go back to the basics. 

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Episode originally published March 18, 2022

Original theme music by Lucas Knutter 

Read the transcript at https://www.express-to-impress.com/international-business/

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Materials cited:

How to speak up when you don't understand something, which can be found at https://www.express-to-impress.com/asking-for-clarification/

Globish.com for 1500 vocabulary words with definitions

Rachel's English 100 Most Common Words in American English 
Youglish for pronunciation, which can be found at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1kBRXkQ6cI&list=PLrqHrGoMJdTR76CbHRqi7uLbpEtTUU7eR

Business English Pod for business vocabulary, which can be found at https://www.businessenglishpod.com/

Anki language app for help memorizing new vocabulary, which can be found at https://www.ankiapp.com/

perfect-english-grammar.com/past-simple.html for grammar practice

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Less is More: Tips for Effective International Business Communication

The dreams I had today involved dreams within dreams, flying over the sea, trying to set up a business deal,  being unable to drive a car, and listening to a beautiful tune.

Vocabulary:
CPAP: a machine that sends air pressure into a person's nose
sleep apnea: when a person stops breathing during sleep
loop: something that repeats over and over
a dream within a dream: when you wake up from a dream only to wake up again
swerve: to turn aside from the path

Learn English with Stories

My Dream Adventures

Sophie knows what it’s like to feel a mix of excitement and anxiety in learning. When she was younger, she often found herself overwhelmed when studying, fearing that her efforts wouldn’t pay off. Research shows that fear often stems from a lack of self-confidence, where we question our own abilities. Sophie’s self-doubt was compounded by her parents’ high expectations, which made her feel like she could never measure up. Instead of motivating her, these pressures caused her to avoid studying, fearing that no matter how hard she tried, she would never be “good enough.”

In adulthood, Sophie realized that her fear was more than just insecurity—it was often accompanied by a sense of learning guilt. This guilt made her feel undeserving of success. When she did well, she sometimes self-sabotaged by downplaying her accomplishments or giving up at the next hurdle. According to research, self-sabotage often results from feelings of inadequacy or low self-worth, where people create barriers to avoid possible failure. Sophie’s “learning guilt” made her believe she wasn’t truly capable or deserving of progress, reinforcing her tendency to give up rather than push forward.

How did Sophie move forward? 

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How to prepare your STAR interview response

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1. Review the job description and its list of required skills

2. Review the common behavioral interview questions

3. Write down the various situations you’ve handled

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No matter what stories you decide to share, make sure you define a situation, task, action and result, and showcase skills and abilities most relevant to the job.

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