This story tells the adventures of Mara, a girl with really big ears, who is called "Orejotas" because of that. By Luisa Aguila y André Neves. Editorial Kalandraka

Short Stories for (our inner) Child(ren)

Episodio 1: Orejas de Mariposa

Кофе (coffee) is an interesting word in the Russian language. It is both neuter and masculine today. Yep... Let's dive into it.

All about Russian language 🌟

Mystery of кофе

春に3段階（だんかい step）あるって、知ってた？「光の春」「音の春」そして「気温（きおん temparature ）の春」。今、日本は「音の春」あたりです。鳥の声がよく聞こえます。「ききみみずきん」がなくて、残念です。それに今年は「においの春」も楽しみです。3月13日から日本もついに、基本「マスクなし」の国になるからです。桜（さくら）のかおりを胸（むね）いっぱい、すいたいです。
スクリプトと文法や言葉のリストはこちら。
https://www.notion.so/52-3-318f5a0455b940eca214e061b93c8f39?pvs=4
楽しみ方はこちらを見てください。
https://www.notion.so/116c436c16ed4055a68ddb2c4624cd96?pvs=4

さて、週刊ジャンプと同じく、この「ききみみ」も1年52話でシーズン１を終えます。4月からのシーズン２では、ゲストと2人で話すスタイルをとるつもりです。中上級以上のレベル（more than upper intermediate level）になると思います。しかしながら、シーズン1についても、第1話にもどって、これから問題をアップしていく予定です。また、言葉と文法のリストも整理（せいり）し直しますので、引き続き、お楽しみください。日本語は、いつもあなたのそばにあります。
じゅあ、またね！バイバイ！

すずまりの日本語「ききみみ」ずきん

第52話　さよなら3月、また今度

高校生時代の部活動

高校生の頃は、軽音楽（けいおんがく）部に所属した。元々（もともと）ピアノを習っていたが、新しい楽器（がっき）を弾（ひ）けるようになりたかったので、重低音（じゅうていおん）がかっこいいベースギターを選んだ。放課後の部活が楽しくて、当時は部活のためだけに学校に通っていたと言っても過言（かごん）ではない。文化祭（ぶんかさい）や地域（ちいき）のイベントなどで練習した楽曲（がっきょく）を披露（ひろう）したり、大会などにも参加したりした。人前（ひとまえ）で演奏（えんそう）する楽しさや、部員と切磋琢磨（せっさたくま）し合った日々は今も心に残っている。

izm's room

高校生時代の部活動

Lettura del terzo capitolo del libro "Il Piccolo Principe" di Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

📖 IL PICCOLO PRINCIPE di Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

🌖 CAPITOLO 3

This short episode is about answering the interview question, "Can you tell me about yourself?"

Interview Preparation with Robert Henry

Answering the Question, "Can you tell me about yourself?"

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ITALPOP

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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.



The Global Professional Podcast

S.M.A.R.T. Goals for Active Listening in Negotiations - Episode 85

In this first premiere episode of "Let's Learn English with Adam!" we learn English idioms! Thank you so much for joining me!

Some key words and phrases from this episode:
• Literal, literally
• Figurative
• Hatch
• Non-literal
• Colleague (co-worker)
• Lottery 
• Interest (from a bank account)
• ...and many idiom phrases, like "once in a blue moon"!

I hope you enjoyed the first episode! If you'd like to learn more English topics, please book a one-on-one lesson with me today on iTalki! :)

Note: This first episode is suitable for all levels of English learners. However, pre-intermediate (A2) or intermediate (B1) learners will likely understand more of the content. Do not be sad if you do not understand everything! Keep practicing!