In today's daily challenge the topic I'll ask you about is friends.

In one minute I will ask you 7 or 8 questions to inspire your thoughts and to have you go through your daily portion of spoken English :)

Enjoy it and see you tomorrow!

One minute speaking challenge - Challenge yourself to speak English daily!

One Minute English Challenge - Friends!

This blog covers several ways to work on your pronunciation.

English for IT Pros

Pronunciation Practice

みなさんは「さっき」という言葉を聞いたことがありますか？「さっき起きました」「さっきまで勉強していました」など、「さっき」とは少し前という意味です。昨日より前に起こったことは「さっき」とは言いません。
では、「さっき」より前のことはどう言いますか？いつのことかを覚えている場合は「先週友達とご飯を食べました。」とはっきりとその時を示した方が分かりやすいと思います。いつのことか覚えていない場合は、「前に」や「この前」、「以前」などを使います。
例えば「前に会ったことがあります」「この前はじめてお寿司を食べました」「以前この場所に来たことがあります」と言います。ちなみに「前に」や「この前」、「以前」はニュアンスがそれぞれ少しずつ違うので自分で例文を作って練習したり、日本人がどのように使い分けているかを注意して聞いてみてください。

このポッドキャストを今初めて聞いている人は、前のポッドキャストも聞いて勉強していくださいね。
私はオンラインで日本語を教えています。よかったら私のレッスンに来て一緒に勉強しましょう。


時：とき　time
示す：しめす　demonstrate
さっき：just
前に：まえ　before
この前：このまえ　the other day
以前：before  *sounds formal
前回：last time
例文：example sentence
注意して：ちゅういして　carefully

Nihongo Short Story by Noriko

さっき-Today’s Word

TASK 57 - PROCRASTINATION - I WILL DO IT LATER! 
Angela reads the basic text from this lesson, (transcript available when you take this lesson).

This topic is used for the first introduction

Choose 'option (3)'  for a half price offer on your first class -  


English with Angela -  conversation 

English with Angela -  SAMPLE CONVERSATION CLASS - (TASK 57 - PROCRASTINATION)

In the world of business, persuasion reigns supreme. It's not just about slick sales pitches; it's about influencing others to see your point of view, be it a client considering your product, a colleague on a new strategy, or an investor on your venture.

The core of persuasion lies in understanding your audience.  What are their needs, wants, and potential objections? By tailoring your message to address these concerns, you build trust and credibility.  Facts and figures are powerful, but framing them in a way that resonates with your audience is key.  Highlight how your product solves their pain points or your idea benefits their goals.

Different audiences respond to different persuasive tactics.  For analytical thinkers, data and research hold weight.  Emotional connectors, on the other hand, respond better to stories and testimonials that paint a vivid picture of the positive impact.

Remember, persuasion is a two-way street. Listen attentively to your audience's perspective. Acknowledge their concerns and address them directly.  This fosters a collaborative environment where they feel heard and respected, making them more receptive to your ideas.

Effective persuasion goes beyond mere words.  It's about non-verbal cues too. Confident body language, strong eye contact, and an enthusiastic tone project conviction and inspire trust.

Finally, persuasion is an ongoing process.  Be prepared to answer questions and provide additional information.  The goal is not to pressure, but to guide your audience towards a win-win situation.

By mastering the art of persuasion, you can become a powerful advocate for your ideas, your business, and yourself.

The Global Professional Podcast

Persuasion and Business Communication - Episode 96

🌵 ¡Bienvenidos a un nuevo episodio de nuestro mini podcast en español! 🌞

Hoy te llevo a un lugar único en México: un parque lleno de cactus. 🌵✨ ¿Sabías que hay cactus de todos los tamaños y formas? Algunos tienen espinas gigantes, otros parecen pequeños árboles, y hay unos que incluso florecen con colores increíbles. 🌸🌿

Mientras caminamos por este hermoso paisaje, sentirás el sol, la brisa y el ambiente tranquilo de la naturaleza mexicana. 🌞🐦 Un espacio perfecto para relajarte y, claro, mejorar tu español.

🎧 Escucha, aprende y sumérgete en el español latino con este corto episodio. ¡Vamos! 🚶‍♂️🇲🇽

Es la True

02 - Cactus

从古代开始，中国的文人墨客就擅用同义词的现象写诗、做文章。清朝才子纪晓岚参加宴席的时候，有人让他写一首祝福的诗句，没想到纪晓岚竟然“骂”起人来了，这究竟是怎么一回事儿呢？

Learning Chinese culture with Miss Zhang

汉字小故事-同义转换-《纪晓岚巧用“坏”词说好话》

30% de la population mondiale souffre de troubles anxieux. Comment les reconnaître et les apprivoiser ? La réponse dans ce nouvel épisode de Douce France. 

Douce France

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Continuing the alphabet of Idioms 

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These questions answered and more!