Don't go planting trees in the middle of the night.
And don't try to be funny with the police!

"The Last Tree" video, in English: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74GrgmcWqtA
"El Último Árbol" video in Spanish: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YEKk35Rddak

The Social Evolutionary

Stopped for going Green

Aujourd'hui, je vous parle de ma routine quotidienne. Ma routine quotidienne décrit ce que je fais régulièrement, chaque jour. Souvent, elle se répète de jour en jour. Parfois, elle est différente. Ecoute ce podcast pour en apprendre plus. Puis, décris la tienne dans les commentaires...

Laura's French Podcast

Ma routine quotidienne...

En este episodio hablamos del significado de los verbos "aprovechar" y aprovecharse de". Es el mismo verbo, pero uno en forma reflexiva y con la preposición "de", que tiene un significado diferente de "aprovechar". 

¡Aprovecha este episodio para aprender cosas útiles! 😄

Español con Pablo

Aprovechar y aprovecharse de | Nivel A2-B1

it's all Greek to me!

Verb: to have (past) 

课文四：  《四季》

草芽尖尖，
他对小鸟说：
“我是春天。”

荷叶圆圆，
他对青蛙说：
“我是夏天。”

谷穗弯弯，
他鞠着躬说：
“我是秋天。”

雪人大肚子一挺，
他顽皮地说：
“我就是冬天。”
【生词new words】 
尖  jiān  point;tip;top  说  shuō   to speak  青蛙 qīngwā frog    弯 wān curve ;bend  
春 chūn  spring   夏xià  summer    秋qiū  autumn  冬dōng winter


Iris读课本—— Original Chinese Textbook Reading（first to third grade）

课文四：四季   text 4 ：the four seasons

n este episodio Hablaremo sobre  cómo describir las diferentes personalidades  en español, desde lo más básico hasta lo más avanzado.🙂😠🤨 🤔

Recuerda: usa los verbos ser, parecer, tener, mostrarse y comportarse para sonar más natural.

Y no olvides que el español no es solo gramática: es cultura, emociones y cómo nos relacionamos con los demás.

Espero que después de este episodio puedas describirte a ti mismo y a otras personas con más confianza.

Spanish with Nathy

🎙️Personality types in Spanish🎙️ 🙂😠🤨 🤔

外国語（がいこくご）を話（はな）せるようになるために大切（たいせつ）なこと

かいわのためのポッドキャスト-Japanese for conversation-

外国語（がいこくご）を話（はな）せるようになるために

Have you ever skipped the gym and immediately felt like a failure?
You tell yourself, “Everyone else is working out. Why am I still lying here?”
This episode of Korean Podcast dives deep into that inner voice that whispers, “You’re not good enough unless you’re always improving.”

The Jung Studio

Korean Podcast | Feeling Like a Loser for Skipping the Gym? Let’s Talk About It

As a communication coach, I witness the transformative power of preparation in business communication.  Winging it might work occasionally, but for consistent success, pre-communication planning is your secret weapon.  Here are my top 6  tips to ensure you dominate your next meeting, presentation, or email exchange:

1. Know Your Audience:  This isn't a cliche; it's the foundation.  Research your audience's background, interests, and pain points.  Tailor your language and message to resonate with them.  Imagine explaining your idea to a friend – that level of clarity and connection is what you're aiming for.

2. Define Your Purpose:  What is the single most important takeaway you want your audience to have?  Is it to inform, persuade, or simply update?  Having a clear purpose keeps your message focused and avoids information overload.

3. Craft a Compelling Message:  Less is more.  Eliminate jargon and redundancy.  Structure your message with a clear beginning, middle, and end.  Practice your delivery beforehand, paying attention to pacing, tone, and body language.

4. Anticipate Roadblocks:  Forewarned is forearmed.  Think of potential objections or questions your audience might have.  Prepare clear, concise responses that address these concerns head-on.  This demonstrates confidence and proactive problem-solving.

5. Choose Your Weapon Wisely:  Not all communication channels are created equal.  Consider the purpose and audience when selecting your method.  A complex proposal might be best delivered as a written document, while a team update could thrive on a video call.

6. Embrace Technology:  Utilize presentation tools effectively.  Visuals can significantly enhance understanding and retention of your message.  However, avoid information overload –  keep slides clean and focused on supporting your core points.
