Enjoy the fourth podcast from Culture To Grow which allows you to travel the world from the comfort of your home, your car, or if you are still half asleep in your bed. 

This episode provides you with a glimpse of how two international students view US high schools and the differences they have seen compared to their country's educational systems.



Culture To Grow

Episode 4: International Students Perspective of US High Schools

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THAI with Kru C Matthakullaya 

Let's learn how to pronounce Days of the week!

In this episode, we learn several greetings to make impress Indonesian native speakers.
- Selamat Pagi!
- Selamat Sore! 
- Selamat Malam!
- Apa kabar?
- Bagaimana kabarmu/ denganmu?

Find out how to replay greating in podcat/ temukan cara untuk menjawab salam di podcast.
Terima kash, Selamat menyimak! 




 Indonesian Language Friends

"Greating/Salam" Indonesian Language Podcast #2

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Nihongo Hiyori | Japanese Podcast

[EP100] 100回目〜〜！！！

Heute habe ich einen Buchtipp für Leute, die lustige Bücher mögen und ihr Vokabular zum Thema Reise und Urlaub verbessern möchten. 
Das Buch ist ab Niveau B1/B2 gut lesbar:

"Und Tschüss" von Jeff Kinney aus der Reihe "Gregs Tagebuch" - natürlich die deutsche Version. 
Wenn ihr etwas über dieses sehr witzige Buch erfahren möchtet, hört doch mal rein in diese Folge meines Podcasts...!



Deutsch mit Sonia

Buchtipp: Und Tschüss

Listen, then see the questions and send me your answers:
1. What was special about the goose?
2. How did they farmer get money to pay for their daily needs?
3. What type of life did they have?
4. What greedy idea did the farmer have?
5. Did the farmer's wife agree with the idea?
6. What did they find inside the goose?
7. Why was this a bad idea?

English Stories & Questions

The Golden Egg

повседневная жизнь в сельской Америке

Molodets! Подкаст по изучению английского языка и американской культуре для носителей русского языка

1.5 повседневная жизнь в сельской Америке



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

Quantum technology is coming to the real world
If we want to capitalise on applications in the next five years, we need to lay the groundwork now