In this episode I talk about what I have been up to this last week, I include some idioms and phrasal verbs you might not be familiar with. I am always looking for italki learners to be guests on my podcast, so if you are interested, feel free to contact me anytime. 

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会 (huì) means "to be able to" or "to know how to." It is used to describe a specific skill or ability that someone has. For example:
我会说中文。 (Wǒ huì shuō Zhōngwén.) - I can speak Chinese.
可以 (kěyǐ) means "to be allowed to" or "to have permission to." It is used to describe whether someone is allowed or permitted to do something. For example:
你可以坐这里。 (Nǐ kěyǐ zuò zhèlǐ.) - You are allowed to sit here.
能 (néng) means "to be able to" or "to have the ability to." It is used to describe a general ability or capability that someone has. For example:
我能做这件事。 (Wǒ néng zuò zhè jiàn shì.) - I am able to do this.
In general, 会 is used to describe a specific skill or ability that someone has, while 可以 is used to describe whether someone is allowed or permitted to do something, and 能 is used to describe a general ability or capability that someone has.

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会 (huì) VS 可以 (kěyǐ) VS 能 (néng) 

In this episode we will learn Gender in Hindi.

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北海道の函館について　
ほっかいどうのはこだてについて
About Hakodate in Hokkaido　
关于北海道的函馆　


函館フェリーターミナル
はこだてふぇりーたーみなる
Hakodate Ferry Terminal 
函馆轮渡码头



函館の坂道
はこだてのさかみち
The Slopes of Hakodate 
函馆坡路


函館市内
はこだてしない
Hakodate City 
函馆市



お店、お土産、レストランなど
おみせ、おみやげ、れすとらんなど
Stores, souvenirs, restaurants, etc. 
商店、纪念品、餐馆等


海の近くの港
うみのちかくのみなと
a port near the sea
靠近大海的港口

函館タワー
はこだてたわー
Hakodate Tower 
函馆塔


五稜郭
ごりょうかく
Goryokaku


タワーからの景色
たわーからのけしき
View from the tower 
从塔上看风景



函館の南、崖
はこだてのみなみ、がけ
South of Hakodate, cliff 
函馆南部，悬崖



展望台、ロープウェイ
てんぼうだい、ろーぷうぇい
Observation deck, ropeway 
从塔上看，索道、观景台




ラッキーピエロ
らっきーぴえろ
Lucky clown 
幸运小丑

特別なハンバーガー
とくべつなはんばーがー
a special hamburger 
一个特殊的汉堡包


大沼公園
おおぬまこうえん
Onuma Park 
大沼公园


大沼湖
おおぬまこ
Onuma Lake 
大沼湖

駒ヶ岳
こまがだけ
Komagadake 
駒ヶ岳


大沼山川牧場
おおぬまやまぼくじょう
Onuma Yamakawa Ranch 
大沼山川牧场


 山川牧場自然牛乳
やまかわぼくじょうしぜんぎゅうにゅう
Yamakawa Bokujyo Milk Plant • Yamakawa Bokujyo Natural Milk 
山川牧场牛奶工厂--山川牧场天然牛奶


牛舎
ぎゅうしゃ
a cattle barn 
一个牛棚

近くのひまわり
ちかくのひまわり
nearby sunflowers 
附近的向日葵



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第36卷 关于北海道的函馆 Vol.36 トニーさんと北海道の函館について featuring Tony, About Hakodate, Hokkaido.

Bu metin Taksim'in en önemli mekanlarından biri olan Çiçek Pasajı'nın tarihi hakkındadır.

ALL ABOUT TURKıSH

ÇİÇEK PASAJI

Recently, I coached a team of four – 2 talented software developers, a product manager, and a product designer – at a startup facing a decision. Their current product management system was a mix of spreadsheets, emails, and sticky notes, hindering collaboration and development. They needed to persuade their founder to adopt Jira, a project management tool.

We began by dissecting the founder's viewpoint.  Was it a fear of change? A concern about learning a new system?  Through open-ended questions and active listening, we discovered the founder valued efficiency and transparency.

The team knew the founder's needs and wants so we crafted a persuasive narrative.  The developers highlighted how Jira's bug tracking system would streamline communication and expedite fixes. The product manager showcased how Jira's visual boards would enhance project visibility, ensuring everyone was on the same page.  The designer emphasized the improved user interface and workflows, promoting user adoption.

We gathered data showcasing the wasted time and communication breakdowns caused by their current system. We contrasted it with quantifiable benefits of Jira – faster development cycles, improved team collaboration, and reduced errors.  

We set up a demo of Jira, showcasing how it addressed their specific pain points. I prepped the team to answer potential objections and provide examples of companies using Jira.

The final step was a unified presentation.  Each team member presented their department's perspective, painting a clear picture of the benefits across the development workflow. 

The founder, impressed by the team's research, data, and collaborative effort, agreed to a Jira trial.  Their persuasive communication, grounded in understanding their audience's needs and presenting a clear solution, secured a win for the entire team. This success story highlights the power of effective communication in driving positive change within a startup environment.

The Global Professional Podcast

EPISODE 100!!! Persuading a to make the switch to Jira!

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1356e-ZbUfBAM5Ov0QBXxBmE5oE3yyOXq/view?usp=drivesdk