為人父母係一件興奮又刺激嘅事，今期我地邀請一位新手媽媽Summer上嚟同我地分享下從備孕到成為一位新手媽媽嘅全過程

夠鐘煲粥 Congee Time

EP37. 新手媽媽

人类的 DNA 有50％与香蕉相同
大家都知道，人类和黑猩猩的基因相似度达到96%。
但是你一定想不到，人类和香蕉，也共享着50％以上的 DNA 。

你不知道的 有趣知识分享

人类的 DNA 有50％与？相同

Language lovers, tune in!

I hear this question, “How can I sound more like a native English speaker?” all the time, and I always give the same response. Use the shadowing technique!

Shadowing involves repeating someone's speech immediately after they say it. It's like you're following them as your shadow follows you. The beauty of this technique is that anyone can do it alone. Since most people learning a second language don't have the opportunity to speak with native speakers often, speaking it on your own is the next best thing. This method isn't only for English learning; it will work for all languages!

Tune in to the latest Express to Impress podcast episode to learn how to implement the shadowing technique. Learn about its origins and get tips to implement it effectively.  You’ll be inspired by the stories I share of people who have attained near-native English fluency and pronunciation by using this technique. By the end, you’ll be convinced the shadowing technique is an incredibly powerful English learning tool!

Episode originally published on September 11, 2020.
Transcript at https://www.express-to-impress.com/english-learning/.

Express to Impress

Introducing the Shadowing Technique for English Learning

italki online Japanese teacher, Tatsuki and I talked about Italy. He lives in Italy now, so we talked about the language, life, etc.

Tatsuki's podcast:
https://tatsukisjapanese.buzzsprout.com 

Akari Talks Japan

Talk about Italy with Tatsuki  イタリアの言語や生活についておしゃべり

How to prepare your STAR interview response

Here are steps to help you develop a STAR interview response in preparation for a job interview:

1. Review the job description and its list of required skills

2. Review the common behavioral interview questions

3. Write down the various situations you’ve handled

4. Practice talking through your answers out loud 

No matter what stories you decide to share, make sure you define a situation, task, action and result, and showcase skills and abilities most relevant to the job.

For in depth preparation - request my one-on-one consulting so we can dive into your unique case.

Look through my offers, read them thoroughly and choose what suits you best.

See you in 5.

Job Interview Preparation | Build Strong Communication Under Pressure

Job Interview In English Preparation. How To Use The STAR Interview Response Technique?

In this episode I share a mysterious story with you. "The neighbors knew the stories of the old house. They knew the rumors. Everyone agreed that the house was haunted."

You can read the transcript here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oO7AwlFQOcxsC3hriMh14KXUSqt7SheH/view?usp=sharing

Find the podcast on anchor: https://anchor.fm/teatimewithtayvin/episodes/Nice-to-meet-you--Im-Tayvin-e1fnaee

My Twitter Profile: https://twitter.com/TEA_Time_Tayvin

T.E.A. Time with Tayvin Bayless 

TEA Time Story # 3 The Cradle in the Attic 

In this milestone Episode 100, we explore how Viktor Frankl's Logotherapy—a psychology of meaning—can transform your language learning journey from a mere task into a profound personal mission. Discover how your "why" is the most powerful motivator, how to find meaning in the struggle itself, and why the freedom to choose your attitude matters more than perfect conditions. This episode offers a deeply philosophical yet practical framework for sustaining motivation and finding purpose in every step of your language practice.

What if the secret to lasting motivation in language learning isn’t a better app, but a better why? 🧠

In our milestone Episode 100, we dive into the profound wisdom of Viktor Frankl’s Logotherapy—the psychology of meaning. Learn how to:

• Find a deeper purpose for learning that goes beyond "fluency"
• Transform frustration and plateaus into sources of strength
• Choose your attitude toward challenges, even when you can’t change the circumstances

This isn’t just about learning a language—it’s about learning how to live a more meaningful life through your practice.

💃🏻111 Tips for Learning a Language 

Tip 100 - How 🤸‍♂️ Logotherapy 🤸‍♂️ can help you learn a language

https://drive.google.com/file/d/18KLT3VmY42m_vFo9DeD9ulnT0x6QVf0r/view?usp=drivesdk