Korean Podcast with Naeun

그 시절, 청춘에게 | What does your youth feel like? | Korean Podcast for Intermediate

In the Podcast I have mentioned typical Questions & how to answer them.

Job Interviews & Business Vocabulay

The Job Interview

We use new words every year to talk about what has happened.   Here are some words from the year 2017.
Angela reads the basic text from this lesson, (transcript available when you take this lesson).

This topic is also available for intermediate and higher-level learners.



English with Angela -  conversation 

TASK 21 - THE WORD OF THE YEAR 2017 is …….

小丽：下个月我去旅游，你能跟我一起去么？
小刚：我还没想好呢，你觉得哪最好玩？
小丽：南方啊，我们去年就是这个时候去的。
小刚;南方太热了，北方好一点，不冷也不热。

HSK3

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A lot of my students make mistakes in the Past Simple when they're having a conversation. I think this is so unnecessary because it really is simple. To be fluent in English, you need to go back to the simple tenses and learn them really well. Build the foundation of your English speaking on a strong Past Simple and Present Simple foundation. Happy listening!

English for IT Pros

The Past Simple -- Get it Right :)

Micromanagement is a leadership style characterized by excessive oversight and control over subordinates' work processes. It involves closely monitoring and directing employees' actions, often to the detriment of their autonomy, initiative, and morale. Micromanagers tend to delegate tasks without providing sufficient authority or resources, and they frequently intervene in the details of work execution. This behavior can lead to decreased job satisfaction, reduced productivity, and hindered employee development. Effective leadership, in contrast, empowers employees by setting clear expectations, providing necessary support, and fostering a culture of trust and autonomy. By delegating appropriately and offering constructive feedback, leaders can create an environment where employees feel valued, motivated, and capable of achieving their full potential.

Micromanagement can manifest in various forms, including:

-Constantly checking on employees' progress, questioning every decision, and demanding frequent updates.

-Taking over tasks that should be delegated, providing unnecessary levels of detail, and interfering with employees' work processes.

-Exhibiting a distrustful attitude towards employees, assuming incompetence, and withholding necessary information.

-Failing to provide clear expectations, offering inconsistent feedback, and creating a climate of fear and uncertainty.

Employees may experience decreased job satisfaction, reduced motivation, and a decline in overall performance. Micromanagement can stifle creativity, innovation, and teamwork, hindering organizational growth and success. To counteract the negative effects of micromanagement, organizations should prioritize leadership development, empower employees, and establish clear performance expectations.

Effective leaders focus on creating a supportive and empowering environment where employees can thrive and contribute to the organization's goals.

The Global Professional Podcast

Micromanagement Explained Episode 106

躺平 literally means “to lie flat.” But in modern Chinese, it’s more than just lying down—it’s about choosing to take a break from stressful competition. People use 躺平 to describe a relaxed or even lazy attitude toward life, especially when they feel overwhelmed by pressure.

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2. 躺平

Comprensión auditiva del idioma español.

Spanish México

El Amaranto.

Отвечайте на вопросы после текста (Answer the questions after you've heard the recording).

1. Кто я по профессии? 
2. Как зовут мою маму?
3. Что она делает на работе?
4. Кто мой папа по профессии?
5. Он часто готовит?
6. Мой брат учится в школе или в университете?
7. Откуда мой муж?
8. Что он сейчас делает?