Enjoy the twentieth first episode of Culture To Grow, which allows you to travel the world from the comfort of your home, your car, or if you are still half asleep in your bed.

In this episode, we will be wishing my sister a HAPPY BIRTHDAY and also learn about  the wonderful ways birthdays are celebrated in different corners of the world. You will also learn about two unique traditions that my family does for each person's birthday.

Some of my guests who will be sharing their own unique cultures with all of you are  from Somalia, China, Vietnam, Sudan, and Japan. 

Somalia - [00:01:38]
China -  [00:02:25]
Vietnam - [00:03:04]
Sudan - [00:03:47]
Japan - [00:04:47]

Culture To Grow

Episode 21: Birthday Culture Around the World Part 2

📬 Let goed op als je deze brief krijgt!
Heb jij een brief over toeslagen ontvangen? Dan heb je misschien nog geld tegoed. 💰
Maar let op: je moet zélf een aanvraag doen 📝 – anders krijg je niks.

ℹ️ Wat is er aan de hand?
📩 De Dienst Toeslagen stuurt brieven naar mensen die in 2024 géén zorgtoeslag hebben aangevraagd.
📊 Volgens hun gegevens heb jij daar misschien toch recht op.

Let goed op als je deze brief krijgt
Heb jij een brief gekregen over toeslagen? Dan heb je misschien nog geld tegoed.

Maar let op: je moet zélf een aanvraag doen, anders krijg je niks.

Wat is er aan de hand?
De Dienst Toeslagen stuurt brieven naar mensen die vorig jaar geen zorgtoeslag hebben aangevraagd.

Volgens hun gegevens heb je misschien tóch recht op die toeslag over 2024.

Hoeveel tijd heb je?
Je kunt nog tot 1 september 2025 zorgtoeslag aanvragen over 2024. Daarna is het te laat.

Wat moet je doen?
In de brief staat hoeveel geld je misschien kunt krijgen. Maar je krijgt dat geld alleen als je het zelf aanvraagt. Dat staat in de kleine letters van de brief.

Waar vind je hulp?
Op Uitlegtoeslagen.nl legt Steffie uit hoe zorgtoeslag werkt. Daar leer je:

Wat zorgtoeslag is

Wanneer je recht hebt op geld

Hoe je een aanvraag doet

En waar je hulp kunt krijgen als je het lastig vindt

Leuk weetje
In Nederland krijgen meer dan 5 miljoen mensen één of meer toeslagen van de overheid!

Steffie! - Vertelt leuke dingen in makkelijke taal 🧠💬

Steffie - 📬 Let goed op als je deze brief krijgt!

🎙️ 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 💰💼

Odyssea receives an interesting offer from Queen Alcina.

Transcript: https://saracasalino-books.weebly.com/blog/the-adventures-of-odyssea-ch-5-nausico

Learn English with Stories

The Adventures of Odyssea: Ch 5.2 - Nausico

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:
By facilitating open dialogue, a coach can help you articulate a clear vision for your ideal future and the impact you want to make.
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

Hi friends! Welcome to 'The Magical World of Words.' Today, we're going to spend time with Léo the cat and his friend Filou the dog. We're going to find out why cats make funny sounds. Are you ready for a day full of surprises and learning? Let's go on an adventure with Léo and Filou!

Salut les amis ! Bienvenue dans 'Le Monde Magique des Mots'. Aujourd'hui, on va passer du temps avec Léo le chat et son copain Filou le chien. On va découvrir pourquoi les chats font des sons rigolos. Êtes-vous prêts pour une journée pleine de surprises et d'apprentissage ? Alors, en avant pour une aventure avec Léo et Filou !

Le Monde Magique des Mots

Léo's Funny Sounds Adventure

nǐ zài nǎ ér ？ 
你在哪儿？Where are you?

wǒ zài jiā 。 
我在家。 I'm at home.

nǐ zài nǎ ér ɡōnɡ zuò ？ 
你在哪儿工作？ Where do you work?

wǒ zài yī yuàn ɡōnɡ zuò 。 
我在医院工作。 I work in a hospital.

wǒ bù xǐ huɑn zài jiā kàn diàn yǐnɡ 。 
我不喜欢在家看电影。 I don't like watching movies at home.

nà ɡè xué shenɡ zài dú shū 。 
那个学生在读书。 The student is reading.

lǎo shī zài shànɡ kè 。 
老师在上课。 The teacher is having a class.
 
wǒ zài shuì jiào 。 
我在睡觉。  I'm sleeping.

JOJO CHINESE

在zài  


Cherry blossom is the national flower of Japan. As spring approaches, people make special trips to various sites to sec the first signs of the cherry trees in flower, which arc sometimes lit up at night. The festival includes all sorts of delicious food, games, rides, folk music, religious ceremonies and a beauty contest

English Mini Lessons

Cherry Blossom  Festival

🎨I enjoy the arts and am concerned about climate change☁️. But I find it unbelievable that some people used sabotage techniques to gain attention for environmental conservation. We will debate values and morals and acquire language related to the environment, social movements, and values. Don't miss the program today! Happy weekend!
🎨我很喜欢艺术，也很关心气候变迁☁️，但没想到，有人利用破坏艺术来吸引人注意，要求环保！今天我们可以学到有关环境资源、社会运动的生词，也会讨论价值、道德的问题。不要错过今天的节目喔！周末快乐～
[transcription] Learn with Zhe -Video
[00:00] introduction
[02:38] explanation
[09:34] discusion

抵制 boycott
開採/开采 mining
激進/激进 radical
朝 towards
潑/泼 splash

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