In this episode, my story of how I learnt to speak English from zero and my current challenge to learn Spanish in Costa Rica is shared. I also answer questions from students as following. 
1. did you learn English just for yourself or for my future career?
2. You have moved to other country just to learn Spanish now but how did that happen? Do you have strong passion for it and do you have plans to use Spanish for future? 

The answers to those are covered. So please enjoy ;)

GOOD VIVES ONLY RADIO BY HIDE

[WHEN YOU HAVE DOUBTS IN YOUR LIFE] Give yourself permission to follow your heart!

In this week's vocabulary adventure, we find different ways to express happiness in English. How do you express happiness? Please post a word that means "happiness" in your first language 😊

Word up: Vocabulary Adventures

5 Ways to Express Happiness in English

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

You've been working for weeks on a project and finally get it finished, but someone else takes the credit — what could be more annoying?

Nothing, according to a new workplace survey! It found that people who steal your credit are the most annoying colleagues to work with.

Jobs site Kickresume asked almost 2,900 people around the world about the things that annoy them at work, and they had a lot to talk about!

Around 85% of people said they've worked with an annoying person.

And annoying colleagues don't just make people roll their eyes — they actually affect productivity too. In fact, almost six out of 10 people said that having annoying colleagues has a big effect on their productivity.

Thirty percent of people have a problem with colleagues who complain too much, while the same number get annoyed by those who don't respect personal space — they always stand a little too close!

Colleagues who steal other people's food from the fridge are also a source of annoyance.

Another common annoyance is bosses who micromanage — watching every move you make.

So what can we do about annoying behavior at work?

Many people say they'd like to talk to the person about it, but most don't have the courage.

Instead, 32% of people said they just try to stay away from the person who is annoying them. But that's not always easy, especially if they're stealing your credit — or your lunch!

Experts suggest speaking to a manager about workplace problems.

But here's a question: how do you know if you're not one of the people annoying your colleagues yourself?

Practice Listening, Reading & Comprehension

Annoying Colleagues Affect Productivity, Say Workers

* Today's phrase is "قسم بخور " which means " swear ...
** Listen to audio file for correct pronunciations and examples to learn how to use it in your conversation
***Feel free to text me if you have any questions

اصطلاحات و عبارات رایج فارسی / Persian common expressions & phrases 

قسم بخور

CIUDAD DE MÉXICO EPISODIO NÚMERO QUINCE.

Spanish México

星期天/星期日   xīngqītiān / xīngqīrì      Sunday     
星期一到星期五，我工作。xīngqīyī dào xīngqīwǔ wǒ gōngzuò.   Monday to Friday, I work.
星期六和星期天，我休息。xīngqīliù hé xīngqítiān, wǒ xiūxi .  Saturday and Sunday, I rest.
想起六+星期天=周末  xīngqīliù + xīngqítiān= zhōumò  Saturday + Sunday = weekend

零基础汉语---zero basic Chinese

第十四课 lesson 14

日本人なら　誰でも　知っている　ラジオ体操について　話します。　私たち日本人は　子どものころから　ラジオ体操に慣れ親しんできました。子どものころ、どのように　ラジオ体操をしていたか、そして　今は？　さらに、ラジオ体操が　いつから放送されているかについて　お話しします。
I'm talking about the radio calisthenics that every Japanese knows. We have been used to it since we were children. How did we do it when at that time...and how are we doing now...? In addition, I'm talking about when it started being broadcast. Thank you.

やさしい日本語（にほんご）

ラジオ体操（らじおたいそう）

Note: This podcast is intended for language learning ONLY. Not for promoting or criticizing any political party or ideology. Let’s keep it friendly and accessible to all :)

Also, all of the experiences are the hosts’ own experiences so please do your own research if you need more information.

