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Latido Latino

What's wrong with young people?
Some older people complain they have a fear of going out at night because of increasing violence and the number of young people who are drunk. But is it right for them to be frightened?
It's true that the number of reported violent crimes has increased, but also true that the police have become more expert at recording crime. Their enquiries are more successful because victims seem more willing to report crime. This may account for the increase.
There is also a growing trend for young people to consume less alcohol now than ten or fifteen years ago. Why? It's probably a combination of factors. Alcohol is expensive, it makes you lose control, and there seems to be a cultural move away from heavy drinking of alcohol.

English Mini Lessons

Social issues

Listen to me reading a news article as part of my Conversational English course.

Listen to English with Pip

News article: China's Moon mission begins journey back

This is an episode going over the Schwa, if you need the document to follow along with then please ask for it!

The James Leyshon Lesson Podcast

Episode 1 - (ə) The Schwa

В этом эпизоде мы поговорим о словах «Сейчас» и «Теперь». В чём разница? И когда слово «теперь» лучше не использовать? 
Вы можете слушать этот подкаст и читать текст: https://goo.su/zlymv
Приятного прослушивания  🌿

Lera teaches Russian

#9. Сейчас и теперь — what’s the difference?

In today's podcast, I discuss how to build rapport during a job interview!

Active Listening: Demonstrate genuine interest in what the interviewer is saying by actively listening to their questions and comments. Maintain eye contact, nod occasionally, and respond thoughtfully to show that you value their input.

Mirror Body Language: Subtly mirror the body language of the interviewer to establish rapport on a subconscious level. This doesn't mean copying their every move, but rather mirroring their posture and gestures to create a sense of harmony and understanding.

Find Common Ground: Look for shared interests, experiences, or values that you can connect with the interviewer on. This could be anything from a similar educational background to a shared passion for a particular industry trend. Bringing up these commonalities can help build rapport and foster a sense of camaraderie.

Ask Thoughtful Questions: Show genuine curiosity about the company, the role, and the interviewer's experiences by asking thoughtful questions. This demonstrates that you're engaged in the conversation and eager to learn more, which can help build rapport and leave a positive impression.

Share Personal Stories (Strategically): When appropriate, share relevant personal anecdotes or experiences that showcase your skills, values, and personality. This can help humanize you in the eyes of the interviewer and create a more meaningful connection. However, be mindful of oversharing or veering off-topic, as this can detract from your professionalism.

The Global Professional Podcast

How to build rapport during a job interview: Episode 62

In this episode I answer the question which animal I would prefer, a cat, or a dog? Tell me your answer in the comments :)




What's Your Opinion?

Would you rather have a cat or a dog as a pet?

One of the common goals for people in their 20s, 30s and 40s is to "get on the property ladder."

The idea is that when you buy your first home you're taking your first step on that ladder. In time, you may be able to climb higher by selling your property and buying a bigger or better one.

But taking that first step can be difficult — and scary. So what do you need to know before you go from renting or living with family to becoming a homeowner?

Writing for CNBC, real estate reporter Celia Fernandez shared a number of things she wished she'd done before buying her first home.

One thing she mentioned was making sure she had all the necessary paperwork in one place so she could easily show it to banks or lenders. This is good advice for anyone buying a property — you'll probably need to share things like your payslips, bank records and tax returns several times!

Fernandez also advises people to look for "free money." Your country or region may have grants or other programs to help home buyers. Look out for things like tax breaks for first-time home buyers, or grants for refurbishing older homes.

She also suggests asking for financial help from family members. "My biggest regret is not talking to our loved ones right at the beginning of our search," she said.

Of course, not everyone will have this option. But some parents may want to give money to their children during their lives rather than waiting to pass it on as an inheritance, for example.

Finally, Fernandez says it's important to take into account the costs of closing a sale. That might include taxes, legal fees, inspection fees or fees for a real estate agent — and don't forget that you may also have initial refurbishment costs.

You don't want an expensive surprise just as you get your first home!

Practice Listening, Reading & Comprehension

Tips for Preparing for Your First Property Purchase

Llegó el mes de diciembre y con él las tradicionales posadas, festividades que inundan de alegría y en donde disfrutamos del sabor de los productos mexicanos.

Las posadas son fiestas populares que se celebran en México, durante los nueve días antes de la Nochebuena. Según los relatos tradicionales, José, acompañado de su esposa María, caminaron desde Nazaret a Belem hasta arribar a su destino. Al llegar, la Virgen estaba a punto de dar a luz a su hijo Jesús, y al buscar alojamiento fueron rechazados en no pocos hogares, entonces terminaron refugiándose en un establo. Este pasaje es conocido ahora como Las Posadas.

En la actualidad las posadas en los hogares mexicanos inicia cuando los anfitriones representan a los hosteleros y los invitados a los peregrinos, quienes piden alojo al entonar la letanía para pedir posada, que concluye con el famoso estribillo: “Entren santos peregrinos, peregrinos, reciban este rincón. Y aunque es pobre la morada, la morada, os la doy de corazón”.

Finalmente se ofrece a todos los invitados una pequeña cena y se rompen piñatas, además no pueden faltar los aguinaldos, los buñuelos, las luces de bengala y por supuesto el delicioso ponche.

Esta tradicional bebida, se elabora principalmente con frutas propias de esta temporada, tejocotes, guayaba, ciruelas pasas, manzanas amarillas, cañas de azúcar, tamarindo pelado, jamaica, piloncillo y azúcar, que hervido todo nos permite disfrutar del más clásico sabor de la Navidad en México.

Estas fiestas inundan los hogares con dulces aromas y sabores del campo mexicano, que están presentes en todos y cada uno de los alimentos que distinguen esta bella temporada. 





