Thanksgiving in America, part one getting the food ready, shopping. setting up the televisions for sporting events. It's a big weekend

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Thanksgiving part one

In this episode, I give you some advice about getting good sleep. 

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Happiness Consists of Getting Enough Sleep

For beginner level learners✨　
わたしのいろいろなはなし　LESSON12　

「どうして？って いわないで」 Don't ask me "why?"

The aim of this lesson...
こわくて、できないことを　はなします。
to talk about what you can't do because you're scared!!




2)The aim of this lesson, Text, Vocabulary ［5：25］


★★Text & Vocabulary★★
Please repeat after me...

1．
「どうしてですか。エレベーターは　はやくて　らくですよ。」
しっています。でも、わたしは　エレベーターが　こわいです。
だから、エレベーターに　のることが　できません。


1）どうして…か〈interrog.〉Why?为什么？
2）エレベーター〈N〉Elevator、电梯
3）らく（楽）〈な〉Easy,Comfortable、简单、舒适
4）のります（乗ります）〈V〉Take（the elevator）、乘（电梯）

　

2．
こんなことが　ありました。
３、４ねんまえ、エレベーターに　のっていたとき、
きゅうに　エレベーターが　ストップしました。
そして、エレベーターから　でることが　できませんでした。
ひとりでした。だれも　きませんでした。それが　すごく　こわかったです。


5）こんなことがありました　Something like this happened to me、像这样的事情发生在我身上
6）きゅうにV　（急にV）Suddenly...、突然间...
7）ストップ〈N/する〉Stop、停下来
8）でます（出ます）〈V〉get out of （the elevator）、走出（电梯）
9）だれも・・・ません　No one is （～ing）、没有人（过来）



3．
また　ストップしたら、どうしよう？ 
だから、わたしは　いつも　かいだんや　エスカレーターを　つかいます。
できるだけ　エレベーターは　つかいません。
だから、もう　どうして？ って　いわないで　くださいね。

10）どうしよう?　What should I do?、我应该怎么做？
11）かいだん（階段）〈N〉Stairs、楼梯
12）エスカレーター〈N〉Escalator、自动扶梯
13）できるだけ〈adv.〉As little as possible、尽可能的少
14）いわないでください（言わないでください）Please don't say “…"、请不要说 “…"。



LESSON12　どうして？って いわないで Don't ask me "why?"
1)［3：59］Introduction of the characters, Please tell me about yourself 
2)［5：25］The aim of this lesson, Text, Vocabulary 
3)［3：51］Sentence pattern and expression 1&2　 
4)［3：57］Text, Applied conversation practice, Extra thinking training　 
5)［5：07］Let's challenge you too!
6)［3：09］Interview...

You can see the text of this lesson on my free website.
你可以在我的免费网站上找到这一课的内容。

Japanese! わたしの いろいろな はなし

どうして？っていわないで（2）

The head brewmaster for Weihenstephan, the world's oldest brewery, has a secret: he really likes alcohol-free beer.

Even though he's quick to say he obviously enjoys real beer more, Tobias Zollo says he savors alcohol-free beer when he's working or eating lunch. It has the same taste but fewer calories than regular beer because the alcohol has been removed.

"You can't drink beer every day — unfortunately," he joked at the brewery in the German town of Freising, about 31 kilometers north of Munich.

Alcohol-free beer has been gaining popularity in recent years as beer consumption shrinks.

At the Weihenstephan brewery, which was founded in 1040, non-alcoholic beer now makes up 10% of the volume. The increase since they started making alcohol-free drinks in the 1990s, mirrors the statistics for the rest of Germany's beer industry.

"The people are unfortunately — I have to say that as a brewer — unfortunately drinking less beer," said Zollo. "If there's an alternative to have the crisp and fresh taste from a typical Weihenstephan beer, but just as a non-alcoholic version, we want to do that."

This summer, Munich's first alcohol-free beer garden opened near the city's main train station. And even at Oktoberfest alcohol-free beer is on the menu.

The festival, which began on September 21 and continues until October 6, has 18 large tents and all but two of them offer alcohol-free beer. The sober beverage costs the same as an alcoholic beer — between $15 and $17 for a 1-liter mug — but saves drinkers from a hangover.

"For people who don't like to drink alcohol and want to enjoy the Oktoberfest as well, I think it's a good option," Mikael Caselitz, 24, of Munich said at the festival. "Sometimes people feel like they have more fun with alcohol, which is not a good thing because you can also have fun without alcohol."

He added: "If you want to come and drink alcohol-free beer, nobody will judge you."

Practice Listening, Reading & Comprehension

Alcohol-Free Beer Gaining Popularity, Even at Oktoberfest

Understanding Change Management
Change management is an essential discipline for organizations facing the ever-changing business environment. It involves a structured approach to transitioning individuals, teams, and organizations from a current state to a desired future state. This can include changes in company culture, internal processes, technology, infrastructure, and corporate hierarchy.

There are two primary types of organizational change:

Adaptive Changes: These are incremental adjustments that organizations make to evolve over time. Examples include hiring new team members or implementing work-from-home policies.
Transformational Changes: These are comprehensive shifts that significantly alter the organization’s operations. Examples include launching new products, entering new markets, or undergoing a company-wide restructuring.

Best Practices

Aligning HR Initiatives
Align HR strategies with the organization’s goals and engage stakeholders to ensure buy-in and facilitate smooth transitions.

Facilitating Open Dialogue
Maintain transparent communication to alleviate uncertainty and build trust among employees.

Sharing the “Why”
Provide the rationale behind changes to help employees understand the necessity of decisions.

Enlisting Sponsors
Secure committed sponsors who actively support the change and can influence its success.

Addressing Employee Concerns
Recognize that employees may resist change for various reasons and provide support to manage this resistance.

Using Storytelling
Employ narratives to convey the organization’s culture, values, and vision, connecting emotionally with employees.

Creating Urgency and Feedback Loops
Communicate the need for change compellingly and establish mechanisms to gather feedback and adjust strategies accordingly.

Securing Leadership Support
Ensure that executives are visibly committed to the change, as their support is crucial for encouraging others to follow.


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Change Management Best Practices   -  Episode 51

In this episode of English Learners Boost, discover practical tips and inspiring examples to stay motivated in your learning journey. Learn how to set clear goals, break them into manageable steps, and make learning fun and rewarding. Don’t miss the opportunity to book a personalized English lesson with me on iTalki and experience a unique teaching methodology tailored to your needs. Tune in and get inspired to unlock your potential today!

English Learner's Boost

How to be Motivated to Learn a Language

The TH sound is one of the most distinctive — and trickiest — parts of British English. Many learners say dink instead of think or zink instead of think. In this short episode, you’ll learn how to position your tongue, practise real examples, and train your ear to recognise the difference.

🎙️ Learn the secret to clear, confident British pronunciation — one sound at a time.

British Pronunciation Tips 

Think, Not Dink! Mastering the British "TH" Sound

实用的问路说法，在日本可以用起来试试看～

Crystal的日语碎碎念

4、请问，怎么去这里？=すみません、ここは どうやって 行きますか？

It doesn't matter if you travel for business or pleasure, the choice of ticket is an important one. Most of us can't afford to travel first class, but business class is less expensive and has certain advantages over economy class. Pay more, and you get the following benefits:
• board more quickly
• enjoy a higher standard of food
• enjoy greater luxury
• be served by very experienced flight attendants
• have more private space
• have access to a greater variety of entertainment