Today I talk about the phrase "to be better off", Prince Harry's kids get a new surname, Britain opens "daytime clubs" as an alternative to night clubs and song lyrics from Ellen Foley, We Belong to the Night.

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To Be Better Off

without Him life was hard on her but hope never dies.  

هزار و یک قصه (story time)

Chapter 4

Greetings everyone! You'll hear a brief intro on what this podcast is about and what kind of learners would benefit the most from it. I'll be making new episodes regularly so any ideas and opinions are welcome!

I Speak Mandarin Now

Introduction

Celebrate Episode 50 with essential verbs that capture the essence of life, care, and connection! From existing and loving to looking after others, these versatile verbs bring meaning and action to your daily conversations.

🔹 Live (to exist) – 活着 (Huózhe) 🌍
🔹 Loan – 贷款 (Dàikuǎn) 💵
🔹 Look after – 照顾 (Zhàogù) 🧑‍⚕️
🔹 Look for – 寻找 (Xúnzhǎo) 🔍
🔹 Love – 爱 (Ài) ❤️

For more practice, check out:
📘 C(50) Vocabulary Flash Cards: Visualize and Memorize – Make today’s verbs stick with helpful visual reminders!
🎯 C(50) Verbs Quiz: Test Your Knowledge – Challenge yourself and see how well you know these verbs!

5 Verbs a Day. 每天学习五个动词。

C (50) Verbs Set : Live (to exist) Loan Look after Look for Love

犬などの動物の鳴き声が、日本語で何というのか紹介します。
みなさんの言葉と全然ちがうかも！

この話で紹介した動物の鳴き声を日本語で書くと、
犬「ワン」
ライオン「ガオー」
すずめ「ちゅん、ちゅん」
ヤギ「メェ～」
ぞう「パオーン」
ニワトリ「コケコッコー」でした！


日本語聞いてみよう！

犬は日本語で何と話す？！

In part two, Teacher Smith discusses how our brains learn best. They explain that traditional English lessons often struggle to help us remember words, especially when we try to translate them. Teacher Smith suggests that emotional connections help us remember words better, similar to how we know song lyrics by heart.

They introduce mnemonics as memory tricks, like acronyms or phrases, to aid in remembering information. However, while helpful for tests, mnemonics can be slow to recall and aren't ideal for speaking fluently.

Teacher Smith then introduces "Word Webs," which are interconnected networks of words that help with memory retention. They compare word webs to spider webs, emphasizing their resilience even if some connections are lost.

The episode reveals the "Billion-Dollar Memory Secret," explaining how leading companies secure top-of-mind awareness. They highlight the challenge for new companies to establish themselves in consumers' minds and draw parallels to remembering new words automatically.

Finally, Teacher Smith discusses the challenge of replacing memories in the brain, especially when learning a new language. They explain how thinking in one's native language can hinder the recall of English words and suggest creating new mental categories to bridge the gap.

In the next episode, Teacher Smith promises to explore solutions to this problem.

LEARN BY LISTENING

HOW TO Remember ANY ENGLISH Word- Part 2

皆さんは高校時代、勉強は得意でしたか？私と友人で高校時代の勉強の仕方について話をしています。

日本語でおしゃべり　podcast for Japanese learners

＃12 ＜おしゃべり会＞高校時代の勉強の話

Job Interview Tips: How To Make a Great Impression. Tip 3: Reread the job description

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What is a perfect candidate? How to be a perfect match? How to show them that you are the solution they are looking for? 

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Job Interview Tips: How To Make a Great Impression. Tip 3: Reread the job description

You've been working for weeks on a project and finally get it finished, but someone else takes the credit — what could be more annoying?

Nothing, according to a new workplace survey! It found that people who steal your credit are the most annoying colleagues to work with.

Jobs site Kickresume asked almost 2,900 people around the world about the things that annoy them at work, and they had a lot to talk about!

Around 85% of people said they've worked with an annoying person.

And annoying colleagues don't just make people roll their eyes — they actually affect productivity too. In fact, almost six out of 10 people said that having annoying colleagues has a big effect on their productivity.

Thirty percent of people have a problem with colleagues who complain too much, while the same number get annoyed by those who don't respect personal space — they always stand a little too close!

Colleagues who steal other people's food from the fridge are also a source of annoyance.

Another common annoyance is bosses who micromanage — watching every move you make.

So what can we do about annoying behavior at work?

Many people say they'd like to talk to the person about it, but most don't have the courage.

Instead, 32% of people said they just try to stay away from the person who is annoying them. But that's not always easy, especially if they're stealing your credit — or your lunch!

Experts suggest speaking to a manager about workplace problems.

But here's a question: how do you know if you're not one of the people annoying your colleagues yourself?