O carnaval faz parte da tradição de vários países e hoje vamos falar do carnaval brasileiro!

Portuguese Audios for Intermediate Advance B2 -Áudios em Português para Intermédios Avançados B2

As festas de carnaval

Listen to this episode about the phrase PUSHING THE ENVELOPE and learn what "the envelope" really means.

Brentoni's English Podcast

042 - pushing the envelope

【北海道Hokkaido生活】
5月3日火曜日　天気/くもり　気温/9℃ 

中山峠/なかやまとうげ
・中山峠は、札幌市と道南の間にある。
・冬景色に逆戻り
・2日午後6時の気温は氷点下0.8℃
・5センチの雪が降った


［単語］
峠/とうげ…町から町へ行くための山の上
道南/どうなん…北海道の南
冬景色/ふゆげしき…冬の景色。雪がある景色。
逆戻り/ぎゃくもどり…反対になる
氷点下/ひょうてんか…マイナス

レッスン待ってます♪


北海道Hokkaido生活 for Japanese learners

〈#51〉5月3日火曜日　峠に雪が降った

A：你喜欢什么运动 ？
B：我最喜欢踢足球。
A：下午我们一起去踢足球吧。
B：好啊！

HSK Standard Course Level 2 Audio of the textbook

Lesson 1 text 2

こんにちは！Atsushiです。
今日の天気は晴れ。
気温は18℃です。
寒いですね。

昨日の夜もとても寒く、一気に季節が変わりそうです。
今年、私は北海道ではじめての冬を迎えるので、少し心配しています。寒さにたえられるか心配です。

さて、今日は北海道の地名について話します。
日本の地名はいろんな名前があります。
基本的にはわかりやすいですが、日本人でも読み方がわからない地名がいくつかあります。

それが多いのが北海道と沖縄です。
特に、北海道の地名は、先住民族アイヌの言葉が地名になっていることが多いです。

たくさんありますが、今日はいくつか紹介します。

札幌
小樽
知床
室蘭
登別

聞いたことある言葉もあれば、はじめて聞く言葉もあるかもしれません。それぞれのアイヌ語での意味は、

札幌さっぽろ　乾く、大きい
小樽おたる　砂、とける
知床しれとこ　地面のでっぱった先端
室蘭むろらん　小さい坂
登別のぼりべつ　水色の濃い川

という意味になります。

日本人でも、その意味を知っている人はまだまだ少ないと思います。

例えばこの幌ほろという文字がつく地名は他にも、
野幌のっぽろ
美幌びほろ
など、本当にたくさんあります。

アイヌの言葉には文字はありませんでした。音だけで話していたそうです。そして北海道が開拓されていく明治時代、約150年ぐらい前に、北海道の名前と、札幌のような漢字も決まったようです。

ポロはほとんど北海道にしかないと思いますが、
ベツは川の意味で、いろんな地域にも残っていますし、
ナイは水とか沢の意味で、これも結構、いろんな地域に名前があると思います。

北海道の地名は興味深いので、またいろいろ調べて話しますね。


ということで、今回は北海道の地名について話しました。
最後まで聞いていただき、ありがとうございます！
ではまた！

Atsushi のJapanese podcast (travel/news /文法・漢字・語彙/Osaka/Hokkaido/🇹🇷🇬🇪🇦🇲🇪🇸🇵🇹)

87 北海道の地名について

Seguimos con ese vocabulario de personalidades. ¿Ya encontraste las palabras específicas que definen la tuya?

Argentina ft México
Perfil de Martin, profe acá también en Italki: https://www.italki.com/teacher/5211013

Dale Play al Español

Adjetivos de Personalidad Parte II

Building Rapport

Ask Open-Ended Questions:  Ditch the "yes or no" questions.  Instead, ask questions that prompt elaboration and showcase your genuine interest in the other person's work and experiences. Examples include: "What are you currently working on that excites you the most?" or "What challenges are you facing in your industry?"

Actively Listen and Respond:  Pay close attention to their answers.  Nod, use verbal affirmations like "interesting" or "I see," and ask follow-up questions that demonstrate you're truly engaged.

Find Common Ground:  Look for shared interests, experiences, or industry knowledge. This creates a sense of connection and makes conversation flow more naturally. Mention a mutual colleague, a recent industry trend, or a shared alma mater (if appropriate).

Be a Giver, Not Just a Taker:  Networking is a two-way street. Offer your own insights, share relevant resources, or connect them with someone in your network who might be of value.

Remember Names and Details:  People appreciate being remembered.  Make a conscious effort to memorize names and revisit key points mentioned during the conversation.

Embrace Storytelling:  Weave relatable anecdotes or personal experiences into your conversation to illustrate your points and create a more memorable interaction.

Be Authentic and Positive:   People connect with genuine personalities.   Be yourself, showcase your enthusiasm, and maintain a positive outlook

Follow Up:  Don't let the connection fade. Send a personalized email within 24 hours thanking them for the conversation and mentioning a specific detail you discussed.

Nurture the Relationship:  Stay connected on LinkedIn, send them relevant articles, or offer congratulations on their achievements. This demonstrates your continued interest and builds a stronger bond.



The Global Professional Podcast

Building Rapport - Episode 75

Note: This podcast is intended for language learning ONLY. Not for promoting or criticizing any political party or ideology. Let’s keep it friendly and accessible to all :)

Also, all of the experiences are the hosts’ own experiences so please do your own research if you need more information.



Chillchat (Learn Chinese and Chill)

Bonus Episode 4: 我们应该怎么给反馈？（全中文）

Getting a job offer is always a happy occasion, but what if it’s not what you want? 

Should you settle for good enough? Ask for a higher salary or fewer work hours? 

Tune in to the latest episode of the Express to Impress Podcast to get four tips for negotiating a job offer successfully. 

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Episode originally published July 30, 2021

Original theme music by Lucas Knutter 

Read the transcript https://www.express-to-impress.com/how-to-negotiate-a-job-offer/

Book mentioned: The Paradox of Choice: Why More Is Less by Barry Schwartz.

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