Estrés, ¿entrenador personal que nos prepara para lo impredecible o enemigo cercano al cual todos estamos a merced? ¿Cómo se relacionan el estrés y el aprendizaje de un idioma, en concreto el español? Conozcamos más de esto, acompáñame.

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¿CÓMO INFLUYE EL ESTRÉS EN EL APRENDIZAJE?

Today’s episode is “トイレの女の子（toire no on’nanoko）”《A girl in the restroom》.
This story is based on urban legends from various parts of Japan, and a little scary story.
This episode is JLPT-N5 level.

I created a quiz on this episode.
After listening, please take the quiz!

Please use this audio for listening and shadowing practices.

☆Words☆
教室（きょうしつ）：classroom
思（おも）い出（だ）す：remember
聞（き）こえる：be heard
やっぱり：after all
急（いそ）いで：hurry
怖（こわ）い：scary
心配（しんぱい）：worry
手（て）を洗（あら）う：wash one's hands

☆Conjugation of verbs☆ 
・te-form：（ています／てください／てから）
・nai-form
・plain-form

☆Script for this episode
https://meg-smile.com/41-short-story-a-girl-in-the-restroom/

☆Quiz for this episode
https://www.italki.com/quiz/set/13773?utm_source=copylink_share&utm_medium=share_content&utm_campaign=share_quiz

Simple Japanese Listening with Meg（めぐ）Smile

#41 Short story / トイレの女の子《A girl in the restroom》/ Urban Legends / Horror  // N5 Level / Japanese listening

Episode 3 of the Genius language school podcast featuring my friend Matt who is taking part in an IELTS speaking exam with no prior practice! 

Introduction
IELTS part 1-2-3
Conversation 
Language analysis
What would you have given Matt for this exam? - what did you think of his speaking? 

If you want to hire me as your English teacher https://teach.italki.com/teacher/3488142


GLS podcast (With Marvin) 

IELTS speaking test (with a native)

Body Language Tips and Tricks At The Job Interview

Research suggests that up to 93% of communication is nonverbal, with only 7% being communicated through spoken words. This is what we'll dive into!

First and foremost, it starts with the frame of mind you can put yourself at ease now.

it's about choosing the right thoughts before the interview, choosing how you see yourself AND how you'd like to be seen by others!

If you want to add a little more details to your homework - write lots of supporting evidence when and how specifically you've succeeded - it'll help you build your confidence even more!

Since 93% of your communication is nonverbal - what influence can you have over it? Parts of it is explained in the recording where you can enhance your performance by utilizing few ideas that I share.

Dive into it and if you want me to help you , book my 1-1 success activation classes now.

See you tomorrow.





Job Interview Preparation | Build Strong Communication Under Pressure

Body Language Tips and Tricks At The Job Interview

Une lueur d'espoir dans cette actualité sombre.

Douce France

Demain est un autre jour

Daniel se réveille à l’hôtel. En sortant de sa chambre, il voit un camion. Le camion appartient au
restaurant « La Ratatouille folle ». Daniel trouve le transporteur. Il lui demande s’il peut voyager à l’intérieur du camion qui va à Marseille. Le transporteur lui dit oui. A l’intérieur du camion il se
retrouve avec un vieil homme. Lui aussi va à Marseille. Il veut retrouver son fils, Arnaud. L’homme est le père de l’ami de Daniel, Arnaud.

Read with me  the book : French stories in French - Olly Richards and Richard Simcott

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Negotiations are a dance – a balance between collaboration and advocating for your position. Confidence is, of course, key, and the language you use plays a crucial role in conveying it. 

Here's how to harness the power of words in three key areas:

1. Framing & Highlighting Value:

Start Strong: Open with a positive, confident statement that positions your value. Instead of "We're happy to discuss this opportunity," try "Our solution has a proven track record of increasing sales by X%."

Focus on Benefits: Shift the conversation from features to the benefits your offer brings. Don't just say "Our software is user-friendly," explain how it "streamlines workflows and saves your team time."

2. Concession Language with Strength:

Conditional Agreements: Acknowledge their points without conceding defeat. Use phrases like "That's a valid concern. To address it, we can offer..." This shows you're listening while steering the discussion.

"We Can" vs. "We Might": Use strong verbs that project confidence. "We can offer a discount for a bulk order" sounds more assured than "We might be able to consider a discount."

3. Closing the Deal with Clarity:

Active Voice & Ownership: Phrases like "We propose a contract with..." sound stronger than "Perhaps we could have a contract."

Summarize & Confirm: Recap key points and confirm next steps. End with "By finalizing the contract today, we can begin implementation next week"

Confident language isn't about aggression; it's about clear, persuasive communication. By strategically using these tips, you'll project confidence, effectively advocate for your value, and navigate negotiations with power and professionalism.

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El Carnaval es una fiesta bastante popular en España, pero hay ciudades que tienen más tradición carnavalera que otras. La ciudad de Cádiz es una de las que más tradición tiene, y celebra El Carnaval de manera especial. En el episodio de hoy hablo con dos chicos de Barbate, en Cádiz y nos cuentan todo sobre El Carnaval de Cádiz.
Y en tu país, ¿cómo celebráis El Carnaval? 


Blanca to go 

El Carnaval de Cádiz y sus agrupaciones

こんにちは！Atsushiです。
昨日録音できなかったので、今日2つ録音しています。

今日はとても、に似た表現について。
英語を勉強していると、1つの意味でもいろんな表現や言い方がありますね。

例えば、
very
so
extremely 
awfully 
really 
terrible 
pretty 

など、ありますね。あってますかね。

日本語の同じような表現でとても、という言葉がありますので、これに似た表現を紹介します！

とても
　ー彼はとても頭がいい。
すごく
　ー今日はすごく忙しい日です。
たいへん
　ー電車は大変混雑しています。
非常に
　ー非常に難しい状況です。
本当に
　ー本当に感謝しています。
おおいに
　ーおおいに楽しんでください。
すこぶる
　ーすこぶる調子がいい。

関西弁だと、
めっちゃ
　ーめっちゃ暑いやん！
ほんまに
　ーほんまに忙しいわー。
えらい
　ーえらい多い人やな。

とか言いますね。

いろんな言葉をうまく使うと、日本語の表現の幅が広がります。ぜひ、いろいろと使って話す練習をしてみてくださいね！

ということで、今回も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！
