How to say "Seriously?!" in Casual Japanese
Say it with me after I count to 3
Let's do it.
1...2...3!


マジで！？
マジで？！　 

Well if you're correct, congratulations.
And see you in the next one! 

じゃまたね！

THIS & THAT in Casual Japanese

"Seriously?!" in Casual Japanese

여기가 어디입니까? <보기>와 같이 알맞은 것을 고르십시오.

[보기]
가: 어떻게 오셨어요?
나: 버스표를 사려고 하는데요.

1) 버스 터미널       2) 은행                 3)여행사               4) 신문사

1.
1) 공항                   2) 약국                 3) 우체국              4) 슈퍼마켓

2.
1) 교실                 2) 서점                   3) 커피숍                 4) 박물관

3.
1) 시장                 2) 은행                   3) 여행사                 4) 백화점

4.
1) 식당                2) 극장                   3) 서점                   4) 미용실

5.
1) 식당                2) 극장                   3) 도서관                 4) 미용실











1. 2)  /  2. 1)  /  3. 4)  /  4. 3)  /  5. 2)


한국어 토픽 듣기 

한국어 토픽 듣기 1

Ка́ждое у́тро в о́фисе есть совеща́ние.
Анто́н о́чень хо́чет уча́ствовать. Он мно́го говори́т.
Иногда́ мы не понима́ем, о чём он говори́т.
Иногда́ он не понима́ет, о чём мы говори́м.
Поэ́тому мы о́чень ча́сто смеёмся.
Анто́н о́чень стара́ется.
Ско́ро он бу́дет отли́чно говори́ть по-ру́сски.
Совеща́ние зака́нчивается. Пора́ рабо́тать.
Сего́дня у нас мно́го дел.

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Every morning there is a meeting in the office.
Anton really wants to participate. He talks a lot.
Sometimes we don’t understand what he’s talking about.
Sometimes he doesn’t understand what we’re talking about.
That’s why we laugh very often.
Anton tries very hard.
Soon, he’ll speak Russian perfectly well.
The meeting ends. It’s time to work.
Today we have a lot to do

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每天早上办公室都要开会。
安东很想参加。 他发言很多。
有时我们都不明白他在说什么。
有时他听不懂我们在说什么。
这就是为什么我们经常笑。
安东非常努力。
很快，他就能说一口流利的俄语。
会议结束。 工作时间到了。
今天我们有很多事情要做
********************************************************************
Chaque matin, il y a une réunion au bureau.
Anton veut vraiment participer. Il parle beaucoup.
Parfois, nous ne comprenons pas de quoi il parle.
Parfois, il ne comprend pas de quoi nous parlons.
C'est pourquoi nous rions très souvent.
Anton fait de gros efforts.
Bientôt, il parlera parfaitement russe.
La réunion se termine. Il est temps de travailler.
Aujourd'hui, nous avons beaucoup à faire.


Easy russian for level A1 with english. french and chinise translation. 

Cовеща́ние, La réunion,  会议 , The meeting. 

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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.



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