Today's episode is about focusing. This topic interests me greatly as I get constantly distracted. I share some top tips to help you focus.

Matcha & Meditation

Focus

(Posted on 03.01.2022) Happy New Year! Welcome to Slow Japanese!
Did you make this year's resolutions? I did!

Usage of Slow Japanese:
STEP 1. Listen to the episode without seeing scripts.
STEP 2. Go to mochifika.com/podcast/ and check "Key vocabularies of this episode", listen again to the episode while seeing the list.
STEP 3. Check the whole script, it'll fill the gap in your understanding.

Scripts and key vocabularies of this episode are here:
https://www.patreon.com/posts/slow-japanese-19-63534219?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copy_to_clipboard&utm_campaign=postshare

Slow Japanese

Episode #19 - New Year's resolutions

La culpa es de la vaca" ilustra la externalización de la culpa. Un investigador encuestó almacenes en Colombia sobre productos de cuero: precios altos y baja calidad. Los fabricantes culparon a las curtiembres por aranceles. Las curtiembres a los mataderos por mala calidad de cueros. Los mataderos a los ganaderos por poco uso de venenos y marcas en las reses. Los ganaderos a las vacas por restregarse en alambres. Conclusión: ¡las vacas son estúpidas! Esta historia, resumida por Fernando Cepeda en El Tiempo, se basa en investigación del libro "Changing the Mind of a Nation" (Harrison & Huntington), cap. de Michael Fairbanks. © 2002 Jaime Lopera G. y Martha Inés Bernal T.

The Macondo man stories

La culpa es de la vaca

¿Has visto un pez gordo?

¿Qué significa ser un pez gordo?

Descúbrelo aquí 

Expresiones idiomáticas en español 

El pez gordo

🎧Duración: 12 minutos

¿Qatar o Catar? Ese es otro asunto. Aquí nos vas a escuchar a Ahmad y a mí, hablar sobre algunas costumbres de su país y de una serie de orígen kuwaití. 
¡Prepárense para el Mundial de Fútbol 2022!

¡Escucha y disfruta!

Ahmad:
https://www.italki.com/teacher/8272028/arabic

Mucho que decir

Qatar 🎧

Persuasion shouldn't be avoided. It's a good thing. Businesses need to be persuasive.  Whether it's securing a new client, rallying a team, or negotiating a deal, the ability to influence and inspire action is paramount. 

The good news? Persuasion isn't about manipulation. It's about understanding your audience and crafting messages that resonate with their needs and goals. Here's how to hone your persuasive communication skills:

Tailor your message to resonate with the specific interests and motivations of your audience. Research their background, challenges, and communication style. 

People care about how something improves their situation.  Instead of listing features, explain how your product or service solves a specific problem or fulfills a desired outcome. 

Back up your claims with credible statistics, case studies, and testimonials. Data adds weight to your arguments and builds trust. 

Weave compelling narratives that illustrate your points and connect with your audience on an emotional level. Stories are memorable and foster empathy. 

Persuasion is a two-way street. Pay close attention to your audience's concerns and questions. Address them directly and demonstrate your willingness to understand their perspective.

Avoid jargon and technical terms. Use strong verbs, active voice, and concise language to ensure your message is easily understood. 

Speak with conviction and enthusiasm. Projecting confidence makes your arguments more believable and inspires trust. 

Your body language and tone of voice play a significant role in persuasion. Make eye contact, maintain good posture, and speak with a clear, steady voice. 

Clearly articulate the action you desire from your audience. Do you want them to sign a contract, invest in a project, or simply consider your point of view? 


The Global Professional Podcast

Persuasion and Business Communication Explained - Episode 59


Wánɡ 	Yīlè: 	Nǐhǎo, 	yǒu 	méiyǒu 	shíyī 	hào 
王 	一乐： 	你好， 	有 	没有 	11 	号 
dào 	Shànɡhǎi 	de 	piào? 
到 	上海 	的 	票？ 
Shòupiàoyuán: 	Nǐ 	yào 	jǐ 	diǎn 	de? 
售票员： 	你 	要 	几 	点 	的？ 
Wánɡ 	Yīlè: 	Xiàwǔ 	sì 	diǎn 	de 	wòpùpiào, 
王 	一乐： 	下午 	4 	点 	的 	卧铺票， 
háiyǒu 	mɑ? 
还有 	吗？ 
Shòupiàoyuán: 	Shíyī 	hào 	de 	wòpù 	yǐjīnɡ 	màiwán 
售票员： 	11 	号 	的 	卧铺 	已经 	卖完 
le. 	Zhǐyǒu 	yìnɡzuò 	le. 
了。 	只有 	硬座 	了。 
Wánɡ 	Yīlè: 	À, 	nà 	yào 	yì 	zhānɡ 	yìnɡzuò 
王 	一乐： 	啊， 	那 	要 	一 	张 	硬座 
bɑ. 	Xuéshēnɡzhènɡ 	kěyǐ 	dǎzhé 	mɑ? 
吧。 	学生证 	可以 	打折 	吗？ 
Shòupiàoyuán 	:Kěyǐ 	, 	dǎ 	wǔ 	zhé 	.Yíɡònɡ 
售票员： 	可以 	， 	打 	五 	折。 	一共 
yìbǎisìshíwǔ 	kuài. 
145 	块。 
Wánɡ 	Yīlè： 	Gěi 	nín 	qián 	hé 	xuéshēnɡzhènɡ. 
王 	一乐： 	给 	您 	钱 	和 	学生证。 
Shòupiàoyuán 	:Hái 	xūyào 	nǐ 	de 
售票员： 	还 	需要 	你 	的 
shēnfènzhènɡ. 
身份证。 
Wánɡ 	Yīlè: 	Wǒ 	shì 	wàiɡuó 	rén,méiyǒu 
王 	一乐： 	我 	是 	外国 	人，没有 
shēnfènzhènɡ, 	zhǐyǒu 	hùzhào. 	Kěyǐ 	mɑ? 
身份证， 	只有 	护照。 	可以 	吗？ 
Shòupiàoyuán: 	Hǎo 	de,qǐnɡ 	ɡěi 	wǒ 	nín 	de 
售票员： 	好 	的，请 	给 	我 	您 	的 
hùzhào. 
护照。 


日常用语

乘火车

Meet the simple yet profound poetry of Emily Dickinson with her delightful poem, "A Bird Came Down the Walk."

Enchanted English

Episode 2: A Bird Came Down the Walk

In this episode I talk about a story of when I thought I was going to be shot or held up at gunpoint while travelling in Mexico. Here is Carl's italki teacher profile: https://italki.com/teacher/1947582 Thanks for listening! Visit my website for more of my full-length podcasts . https://www.streetwisenglish.com