Last time we talked about common expressions and sentences in shopping. Today we are tackling a skill in shopping that can save you quite some money: bargaining in Chinese!

What are some other sentences you can use except from ‘太贵了tai4 gui4 le!’, which will make you sound much more native! And after today’s episode, hopefully you won’t get overwhelmed by all the different benefits sellers put out to confuse you, for example: membership, discount, buy one get one free. Let’s dive in!

Chillchat (Learn Chinese and Chill)

Bargain in Chinese and Save That Money: What Else Can You Say Besides ‘Tai Gui Le’!

In this episode I will talk about a special tradition in my city. I will explain the symbolism and meaning of a "falò" (campfire). In questo episodio parlerò di una tradizione speciale legata alla mia città. Ricorda la parola: falò. 
In this episode we will excercise present tense and past tense in italian. For any questions, leave a comment below!

Pane e Mozzarella

Una lunga tradizione

이번 주말에 소개팅 안 할래?
这个周末想不想相亲?

소개팅? 나는 소개팅할 시간 있으면, 맛있는 거 시켜 먹고, 집에서 뒹굴고 싶어.
相亲? 如果有相亲的时间, 我想点点儿好吃的, 在家打滚儿。

그렇게 쉬고 싶어? 이번 주에 일이 많았나 보네.
这么想休息? 看来这周你事挺多啊。

응, 회사일이 너무 바빴어. 저번 달부터 계속 야근에 주말 출근까지 하고 있었거든.
嗯, 公司里的事太忙了。上个月开始一直加班连周末都在上班。

*어휘
소개팅하다 相亲
뒹굴다 打滚
야근하다 加班

[YOON] 1분 한국어

이번 주말에 소개팅 안 할래? 这个周末想不想相亲?

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!

つぎの ぶんを聞いてください。そしてただしいか、まちがっているかをかんがえましょう。ぶんは２かい 言います。 こたえはここにかいてあります。 
Listen to the sentences, and answer if each sentence is correct or not. I repeat the sentences twice each. The answer examples are below. 
听下面的句子。并思考它们是否正确。重复这句话两次。答案写在这里


❶×
A：まいあさ何（なに）が食（た）べますか。
B：サンドイッチを食（た）べます。

例）
A：まいあさ何を食べますか。
B：サンドイッチを食べます。

❷〇
A：今日はだれと会（あ）いますか。
B：おとうさんに会います。


人【に/と) 会います Both are OK.


❸×
A：どこに行きますか。
B：スーパーを行きます。

例）
A：どこに行きますか。
B：スーパー　へ/に　行きます。

❹×
A：いつも何に学校へ行きますか。
B：バスで行きます。

例）
A：いつも何”で”学校へ行きますか。
B：バスで行きます

❺〇
時々タバコを吸います。

ようへい先生　　N4,N5チャンネル

N5レベル　 まちがいさがし　spot the wrong sentence.找不同

In today's podcast we're talking about a phrasal verb that we can use to say that we disagree with someone. I hope you find it useful.

DAILY Business English VOCABULARY builder

Do you disagree with me?

Continuamos aprendiendo vocabulario relacionado a la comida peruana. Esta vez les traigo información sobre el chifle (banana chips).

En otros países hispanohablantes, se le conoce como platanito (España), platanina (Guatemala), mariquita (Cuba) o platanutre
En el audio dije "platanita", pero es en realidad "platanito (España)"

Transcripción y traducción disponible en: https://conpedepatria.blog/2022/09/14/el-chifle/

¡Gracias por escuchar!

Learn Peruvian Spanish

8. El chifle (Peruvian banana chips)

How to Find your Talent. How irritating strangers can teach you about your talents.
「キャリアコンサルタント」目線で、「才能の見つけ方。イラっとする他人は、あなたの才能を教えてくれるについて」具体的にくわしくお伝えします。


くわしくはPodcastで話しているので、よかったら聴いてみてくださいね。
あなたのお役に立ちますように！
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[Intermediate-Upper level] Interesting Japanese Not Taught In Schools About Japanese business culture, Japanese habits & Osaka

How to Find your Talent. How irritating strangers can teach you about your talents. 「キャリアコンサルタント」目線で、「才能の見つけ方。イラっとする他人は、あなたの才能を教えてくれるについて」お伝えします。

Valuable lessons from the book, "48 laws of power."