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Super Basic Spanish

Learn Spanish: Televisión, Cine, Teatro, y Música (TV, Movies, Theatre, and Music)

Uyghurche Learning FM/ئۇيغۇرچە تىل ئۆگىنىش

Hi, where are you from ?

Today I will read out an article that I came across and found very interesting. Its an article by Chiara Leone-Ganado. It discusses three studies that show that we are less willing to help others when we do not get good sleep. I always talk about how sleep is connected to all aspects of health and wellness but who knew it could affect our sense of generosity?

Matcha & Meditation

Poor Sleep Makes People More Selfish



SMART Goals for Active Listening:

Specific: Don't just aim to "listen better."  Define the context.  For example, "During contract negotiations with [client name], I will actively listen to identify their key concerns."

Measurable:  How will you track your progress?  "I will summarize key concerns after each discussion point and ask clarifying questions to ensure 80% accuracy in reflecting their needs."

Attainable: Be realistic.  Start by focusing on one aspect of active listening. Gradually incorporate more techniques as you progress.

Relevant: Ensure your goals align with the negotiation's objectives. "By actively listening, I aim to build trust, uncover potential areas of compromise, and reach a win-win agreement."

Time-bound:  Set a timeframe for achieving your goal.  "I will implement these active listening strategies throughout the negotiation process, which is expected to last for [duration]."

Active Listening Techniques for SMART Goals:

Nonverbal Cues: "I will maintain eye contact, avoid crossed arms, and nod to show understanding." (Measurable through self-awareness)
Clarifying Questions: "I will ask open-ended questions like 'Can you elaborate on that?' to ensure comprehension." (Measurable by tracking the number of questions asked)
Summarizing: "After each discussion point, I will summarize key concerns to confirm understanding and identify potential areas of agreement." (Measurable by accuracy of summaries)

Benefits of SMART Active Listening Goals:

Reduced Misunderstandings: Clear communication allows you to address the other party's true concerns, leading to smoother negotiations.
Building Trust: Active listening shows respect and genuine interest in finding common ground.
Identifying Opportunities: By truly understanding the other party's needs, you can uncover potential compromises or alternative solutions.
Increased Confidence: A clear understanding of the situation empowers you to negotiate effectively.



The Global Professional Podcast

S.M.A.R.T. Goals for Active Listening in Negotiations - Episode 85

Explication du texte de Jean de la Fontaine : Le corbeau et le renard

Maître Corbeau, sur un arbre perché,
Tenait en son bec un fromage.
Maître Renard, par l'odeur alléché,
Lui tint à peu près ce langage :
Et bonjour, Monsieur du Corbeau.
Que vous êtes joli ! que vous me semblez beau !
Sans mentir, si votre ramage
Se rapporte à votre plumage,
Vous êtes le Phénix des hôtes de ces bois.
À ces mots, le Corbeau ne se sent pas de joie ;
Et pour montrer sa belle voix,
Il ouvre un large bec, laisse tomber sa proie.
Le Renard s'en saisit, et dit : Mon bon Monsieur,
Apprenez que tout flatteur
Vit aux dépens de celui qui l'écoute.
Cette leçon vaut bien un fromage, sans doute.
Le Corbeau honteux et confus
Jura, mais un peu tard, qu'on ne l'y prendrait plus.

Littérature franco latine en quelques minutes seulement !

L'enseignement moral des petits écoliers français : #3 le corbeau et le renard

みなさんは「さぼる」の意味を知っていますか？さぼるとは「怠けて、やらなければいけないことをやらない」ことです。学校をさぼる、勉強をさぼる、など日本人はよくこのフレーズを使います。「後回しにする」というフレーズもあります。「後回しにする」の意味は「やる順番を変えて遅らせる」という意味です。「大事なことは後回しにせずに先にやりなさい」と言われたことがある日本人はたくさんいると思います。

最後に、みなさんにお願いがあります。「サボってないで、早く新しいエピソードを作って」と言って、私のお尻を叩いてください。そうすれば、早く新しいエピソードが聞けようになるかもしれません。ちなみに「お尻をたたく」とは「やる気が出るようにはげましたり、何かをするように促すことです。このフレーズもよく使うので覚えましょう！

さぼる：skip
後回しにする：あとまわしにする　put off some tasks
怠ける：なまける　neglect , be lazy
順番：じゅんばん　order
遅らせる：おくらせる　to delay
促す：うながす　urge, encourage

Nihongo Short Story by Noriko

さぼる、後回しにする (Today’s Word)

三菱日联银行经济学家称，美联储不太可能单独扭转看跌趋势。在美联储更新鹰派政策后，美元一直保持强势。但三菱日联银行认为，美联储将在明年2月再次放缓加息步伐至25个基点。美联储的鹰派政策更新在短期内为美元提供更多支撑，但自从10月CPI回落以来，美元的走跌趋势已不大可能单靠美联储来扭转了。
New words：
Fed 美联储 Měiliánchǔ
更新 update Gēngxīn 
走跌趋势bearish tend  Zǒu diē qūshì
趋势 trend；tendency  Qūshì
扭转 reverse  Niǔzhuǎn
鹰派 Hawkish Yīng pài 
鸽派  Dovish Gē pài 
放缓加息步伐  Slow down the pace of rate hikes

财经早咖啡【财经新闻】【Business News】

Fed unlikely on its own to reverse bearish trend for the USD – MUFG ；美联储不太可能自行扭转美元的看跌趋势——三菱日联银行

I read two texts which you can shadow with.

Teacher Joseph's Podcast

Shadowing Practice Recordings (no transcript today)

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MDpKz4dPyqMEfIApUZkhyk2RZJ_qYeHs/view?usp=drivesdk