So if you and your brother were bored and had nothing to do because it was raining outside, you might say to him, "I've been in the doldrums ever since the rain started."



English Vibes

Have You Ever Been 'In the Doldrums'?

Hello everyone, I hope you are doing well. A new episode of let’s check out the news is out now!
In this episode I’ll comment on article titled: “Chinese provinces warn of thick fog, dozens of Shanghai flights delayed” published on Reuteurs. Let me know what you think, enjoy.

Useful vocabulary:
An episode of extreme weather
To issue a warning
Heavy rain – heavy snow – high winds – thick fog
A flight delayed – diverted
To cause disturbances
To salt the roads
To deploy snowplows
Wait for the fog to dissipate
One phenomenon / many phenomena
To cover long distances
To wreak havoc
Tornadoes or floods
The whims of nature
The modern era

Let's check out the news

Super thick fog over China

Today’s Theme is “ゲーム《video game》 ”.
This episode is JLPT-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☆
趣味（しゅみ / shumi）：interest, hobby
紹介する（しょうかいする / shōkaisuru）：introduce
マリオ（まりお / mario）：Mario《game character》
小学生（しょうがくせい / shōgakusē）：elementary school student
任天堂（にんてんどう / nintendō）：Nintendo《video game software company》
スーパーファミコン（すーぱーふぁみこん / sūpā famikon）：SUPER Famicom《This is a home video game console sold by Nintendo in the 1990s.》
ゲーム機（げーむき / gēmu ki）：game console
ゲームボーイ（げーむぼーい / gēmu bōi）：Game Boy《This is a handheld video game console sold by Nintendo in the 1990s.》
すばらしい（subarashī）：wonderful
SONY（そにー / sonī）：SONY《Japanese general electronics manufacturer》
PlayStation（ぷれいすてーしょん / purē sutēshon）：PlayStation《This is a home video game console sold by SONY.》
アニメーション（あにめーしょん / animēshon）：animation
 RPG（あーるぴーじー / ārupījī）：role-playing game
ファイナルファンタジー（ふぁいなるふぁんたじー / fainaru fantajī）：final fantasy《RPG》
中学生（ちゅうがくせい / chūgakusē）：junior high school student
首（くび / kubi）：neck
肩（かた / kata）：shoulder
動く（うごく / ugoku）：move
顔（かお / kao）：face
そのまま（sonomama）：as it is
びっくりする（bikkurisuru）：to be surprised
笑う（わらう / warau）：laugh
マッサージをする（まっさーじをする / massāji o suru）：massage
お風呂に 入る（おふろに はいる / ofuro ni hairu）：take a bath
switch（すいっち / suicchi）：switch《This is a handheld video game console sold by Nintendo.》
ゲームソフト（げーむそふと / gēmu sofuto）：game software
ダウンロードする（だうんろーどする / daunrōdo suru）：download
どうぶつの森（どうぶつのもり / dōbutsu no mori）：Animal Crossing《This is a game software developed by Nintendo.》

☆Grammar☆
・adjective（past）
・te-form
・～なければいけません：must do something
・～ことができます：able to do; can

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Simple Japanese Listening with Meg（めぐ）Smile

#25 ゲーム / video game  // N5 Level

Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH by Robert C. O'Brien
In The Library Chapter 11
In this chapter Mrs Frisby meets Nicodemus and sees electricity.

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Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH 

Chapter 11 In The Library

Sanskrit Consonants

क	ka
ख	Kha
ग	Ga
घ	Gha
ङ	nga
च	cha
छ	chha
ज	ja
झ	jha
ञ	nja
ट	Ta
ठ	Tha
ड	Da
ढ	Dha
ण	Na
ड़	ugDha
ढ़	ugDhha
त	ta
थ	tha
द	da
ध	dha
न	na
प	pa
फ	pha
ब	ba
भ	bha
म	ma
य	ya
र	ra
ल	la
व	wa
श	sha
ष	shha
स	sa
ह	ha
क्ष	ksh
त्र	tra
ज्ञ	gya

Learn Sanskrit with Professor Ashish

Sanskrit Consonants...

El dios maya Itzamná es considerado uno de los dioses mayas más importantes, es el señor de los cielos y del día (también de la noche), es uno de los principales dioses mayas. Fue el primer sacerdote, por esta razón, se considera el señor de los sacerdotes, es considerado como el patrón del conocimiento, su misión era educar a la población maya y ayudarles a darle sentido a su mundo. Itzamná guardaba gran amor hacia la humanidad.
Palabras clave: 
Ixchel:  Diosa de la luna
Itzamná: Dios del sol
Xtab: Diosa del suicidio
Doncellas: Mujeres jovenes
Si tienes dudas del vocabulario no dudesen preguntarme.   
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Leyendas Mayas

La leyenda de Ixchel e Itzamná

Continuamos aprendiendo más sobre el transporte en Perú. Esta vez les traigo información sobre los tipos de buses.
Transcripción y traducción disponible en: https://conpedepatria.blog/2022/11/21/los-buses/
¡Gracias por escuchar!

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13. Los buses y el sistema de transporte en Perú

We live in an interconnected world, businesses operate across borders and cultures. But simply having a global presence isn't enough. To truly resonate with international audiences, you need to tell compelling stories that transcend language and cultural barriers.
So, how do you craft a global business story that captures hearts and minds? 

Consider translation and localization when sharing your story globally.  Ensure the language and cultural references resonate with your target audience.

By following these steps, you can transform your global business story from a dry recitation of facts into a captivating narrative that resonates with international audiences, fosters connections, and propels your company forward in the global marketplace.


The Global Professional Podcast

How to tell a story - EP 20

Improving your IELTS Speaking score from a band 5 to a band 7 requires targeted practice in several key areas: fluency, pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar. Here’s a breakdown of steps to take in each.

1, Enhance Fluency and Coherence: 

Band 5 speakers often struggle to speak fluidly and with clear connections between ideas. To improve, practice speaking on various topics for 1-2 minutes without pauses. Use transition words like "however," "on the other hand," or "in addition" to link ideas smoothly. Regular practice on platforms like language exchange apps can help.

2. Expand Vocabulary: 

Limited vocabulary often holds back Band 5 speakers. Aim to learn 5-10 new words daily, focusing on synonyms and expressions you can apply to multiple topics, such as work, travel, or family. Create mind maps on topics that frequently come up in IELTS, like "environment" or "technology," and practice speaking on each one.

3. Improve Pronunciation: 

Pronunciation errors are common at Band 5. Focus on getting each sound right, as well as on stress and intonation, to sound more natural. Listen to native speakers through podcasts or videos, and practice mimicking their tone and rhythm. Recording and replaying your responses is also helpful.

4. Master Grammar: 

A Band 7 requires control over complex sentence structures. Practice combining ideas into longer sentences using connectors like “although,” “since,” and “despite.” Working with a tutor or using grammar apps can help you understand and apply complex grammar structures correctly.