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Richelle's Learning Community: Your Insights

Hello everyone! Today's episode is about an old Japanese tale, the Chinese Zodiac. The Chinese zodiac originally came from China, but now it has become very familiar in Japan. I hope you enjoy it!


皆さん、ごきげんよう！今日は日本昔話の干支のお話です。干支はもともと中国から伝わったものですが、今では日本でもすっかりおなじみになりました。どうぞお楽しみください！


Moekoの日本語ベラベラtime

Epi4 : 日本昔話-干支【Japanese Podcast】

Welcome to The Global Professional Podcast. Today, I will be dissecting a crucial distinction for career advancement: the difference between an English Teacher and a Business Communication Coach. Many professionals seek to refine their English, but understanding who to engage is paramount.

Think of it this way: an English Teacher builds your foundation. They are experts in grammar, vocabulary, sentence structure, and the mechanics of the language. They are invaluable for mastering the rules, expanding your lexicon, and achieving fluency. They'll focus on reading comprehension, literature analysis, and formal writing. They cover things from basic phonics to Shakespeare. This is essential, particularly if you're strengthening your core English proficiency.

A Business Communication Coach, however, takes that foundation and strategically applies it. I focus on impact. I zero in on how you use English to achieve specific professional objectives. It's about influence, persuasion, clarity, and concision – within the context of your career.

I'm less concerned with the intricacies of a past participle, and more focused on crafting compelling presentations, navigating cross-cultural communication nuances, and delivering impactful emails. I analyze your audience, your goals, and tailor your communication accordingly.

Think boardroom, not classroom. Negotiation, not narration.

In short, one builds the linguistic toolset; the other teaches you to wield those tools effectively in the global business arena. Both are valuable, but for the ambitious professional, strategic communication is the key differentiator. Choose the professional that aligns with your desired outcomes. My method actually combines both. I also add in a career development element as well. I am a language professor, an executive business coach, and a career counselor. 

That's all for this episode. Join us next time on The Global Professional Podcast.

The Global Professional Podcast

What is the difference between an English Teacher and a Business Communication Coach? - Episode 123

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 :)

Sanskrit Vowels	English Transliteration
अ	                                      a
आ	                                      aa
इ	                                      i
ई	                                      ii
उ	                                      u
ऊ	                                      oo
ए	                                      e
ऐ	                                      ai
ओ	                                      o
औ	                                      au
अं	                                      am
अ:	                                      aha
ऋ	                                      ri

Learn Sanskrit with Professor Ashish

Sanskrit Vowels...

Halo! Wah, sudah lama ya! Apa kabar semua? 
Saya baru kembali ke Jepang, dari perjalanan ke luar negeri selama kira-kira dua bulan. Saya sedikit capek, jadi akhir minggu, saya terus tidur haha… 
Kali ini, saya mau sedikit bercerita tentang perjalanan saya dengan pesawat, waktu saya kembali ke Jepang. Saat pesawat saya ada di atas samudra pasifik, tiba-tiba pilot bilang "Karena ada masalah dengan mesin pesawat, kita akan kembali ke tempat asal"  Saya kaget dan takut!! Eh, ada apa ini? Kami sudah terbang sekitar 7 jam, dan harus kembali lagi?! 
Mungkin Pilot juga bingung dan panik ya, tapi Pilot pasti sudah berpikir dengan kepala dingin dan memutuskan yang terbaik untuk semua. "Berpikir dengan kepala dingin" artinya "berpikir dengan tenang", "Think calmly", dan di Bahasa Jepang artinya "冷静に考えます”.
Semua penumpang di dalam pesawat juga tidak panik dan tidak marah. Mereka menghadapi situasi ini dengan kepala dingin. Hebat ya! Akhirnya, kami bisa terbang lagi dan sampai di Jepang dengan selamat. 
Apa kalian pernah punya situasi seperti ini? Di antara kalian, pasti pernah ada di situasi yang menakutkan atau situasi yang membuat sangat marah. Saya harap, dengan pengalaman saya kali ini, kita bisa selalu ingat, berpikir dengan kepala dingin, biasanya akan selalu mendapat hasil yang lebih baik daripada berpikir terburu-buru. Kalian setuju?
Ok, selamat beraktivitas semuanya! ^^


Akhir minggu

Kepala dingin

In this episode me and Tatiana briefly discuss what to see in Milan and some interesting facts about the city. 
Levels: from A2/B1 onwards.

Languages With Melody

Milano

Another very useful set of 5 idioms that you can use for Business and Pleasure!

5 Weekly Idioms 

5 Weekly Idioms Part 4

In this episode, we cover the key Italian verb tenses you need to know, from the presente indicativo to the subjunctive and conditional. Whether you’re just starting or refining your skills, mastering these tenses is essential for speaking Italian confidently. Tune in and don’t forget to subscribe for more Italian tips! 