Do you think some films should be banned, why or why not? You might get asked this question in Speaking Part 3 of the IELTS test. 

In this episode, Nick looks at reasons for and against banning some films.

IELTS with Nick - World Knowledge 

Should some films be banned? 

How to ask for numbers under 10 in Chinese, let me tell you

HSK vocabulary

the interrogative pronoun “几”，how to say in Chinese?

Phrasal verbs are very common in English, especially in informal contexts. 
 They are made up of a verb and a particle or, sometimes, two particles. The particle often changes the meaning of the verb. Today let's learn 5 simple phrasal verbs with "look". 


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5 simple phrasal verbs with "look" 

このエピソードでは、好きな音楽について話しながら、好きな理由や音楽と生活の関連についてお話ししています。特に日本語学習の上級者に向けて話しています。
以下は話の中で使った語彙や文法のポイントです。

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深掘りする（ふかぼりする）Delve deeply　／　深挖
例文: ジャーナリストはその問題について深掘りして調査しました。

手がけた（てがけた） Undertaken　／ 亲手做
例文: 私のチームは今、新しいプロジェクトを手がけています。

鳥肌が立つ（とりはだがたつ）To get goosebumps　／　 起鸡皮
例文: その美しい音楽を聴いて、鳥肌が立ちました。

引き込まれる（ひきこまれる） To be drawn in　／被吸引
例文: 友達がしていた映画の話に引き込まれ、時間を忘れてしまいました。

和太鼓（わだいこ） Japanese drum　／　和太鼓
例文: お祭りでは和太鼓の音が会場に響いていました。

和楽器（わがっき） Japanese musical instruments　／和乐器
例文: 和楽器の演奏は日本の伝統を感じさせます。

心地よさ（ここちよさ）Comfort　／舒适
例文: 外の風景と爽やかな風が吹くこの場所は、心地よさと安らぎを感じさせてくれます。

弾き語り（ひきがたり）Solo acoustic performance　／独唱弹奏
例文: 昨日、私の好きなアーティストが、カフェで弾き語りをしていてとても感動的な演奏でした。

昭和・平成・令和（しょうわ・へいせい・れいわ）The names of eras in the Japanese calendar system.- Translation: Showa, Heisei, Reiwa.／昭和、平成、令和
例文: 昭和、平成、そして令和の時代を経験することができました。

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#01 好きな音楽について🎵

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Podcast #2 on telephone skills. This time we look at  how to take a message for someone, how to leave a message and how to say telephone numbers. 
Send me a message if you would like the transcript. 

Business Buzz

Business Buzz Episode 6

Situation: Employee Experiencing Micromanagement

Statements: "I feel like I'm constantly being watched," "I don't have autonomy in my role," "My manager doesn't trust me to make decisions," "I'm overwhelmed with constant check-ins."

Questions: "How can I communicate my need for more autonomy?" "What strategies can I use to build trust with my manager?" "How can I handle excessive workload due to micromanagement?" "Is it appropriate to set boundaries with my manager?"

Situation: Manager Accused of Micromanagement
Statements: "I'm just trying to ensure the work is done correctly," "I want to be supportive of my team," "I'm afraid of making mistakes," "I have high expectations."

Questions: "How can I delegate effectively without losing control?" "How can I build trust with my team?" "What are the signs of micromanagement?" "How can I empower my employees to take ownership of their work?"

Situation: Team Discussion About Micromanagement
Statements: "Micromanagement is killing our morale," "We need more trust from management," "I feel like I'm not learning or growing," "This is affecting our productivity."

Questions: "How can we address micromanagement as a team?" "What can we do to improve communication with our manager?" "How can we create a more empowered work environment?" "Are there specific examples of micromanagement we can share?"

Situation: Organizational Level Discussion
Statements: "Micromanagement is a systemic issue," "We need to develop leadership training," "We need to redefine our management philosophy," "This is impacting our company culture."

Questions: "How can we create a culture of trust and autonomy?" "What are the long-term consequences of micromanagement?" "How can we measure the impact of micromanagement on performance?" "What role does organizational structure play in micromanagement?"

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How to Talk About Micromanagement - Episode 107

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