Many of my students choose to practice "small talk" in their conversation classes because, no matter whether they are outgoing or shy, chatting with strangers (especially in English) can make most people feel nervous...But guess what? Small talk doesn’t have to be hard!
Here are five tips and some questions you can ask to prepare for small talk situations in advance! Click the link to see the full script: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fYYUBwSvAXm4_x5djUrApUfollycKjftFsnfUeqp1vY/edit?usp=sharing

UK TALKS WITH LIZ

EPISODE 8: SMALL TALK!

This podcast is about the misconceptions that many English learners may have about the present continuous tense. Many think that it's only used for actions occurring in the moment but there's more to it than that. 

Nit-Picky English with Nika 

The Present Continuous Tense: It's more complex than it seems.

Learn English Through Listening – Perfect for Kids & O-Level Students! 🌟🎙️ "Kickstart your English journey with our playful and engaging podcast! Tailored for young learners.


DIALOGS FOR EVERYDAY USE 🎧📚

Dialogue for Beginners 🎉📚 (Day # 27)

Te daré unos datos útiles sobre como expresar deseos y escucharemos a una hablante nativa del español expresando que tres lugares del mundo le gustaría conocer 

aprendiendo con Carolina

como expresar deseos

En Colombia, martes y miércoles las salas de cine tienen descuento en la boletería, pagas la mitad del precio normal. Aquí te cuento cómo uso esta oportunidad.

La magia de la vida

Episodio 18: Miércoles de cine

Master the Art of Conversation: Active Listening Best Practices
In today's fast-paced world, truly being heard can feel like a luxury. Active listening, however, goes beyond simply hearing words. It's a powerful communication skill that fosters deeper understanding, builds trust, and strengthens relationships. Here are some best practices to elevate your active listening game:

Be Present: Put away distractions like phones and silence internal chatter. Focus solely on the speaker, conveying attentiveness through eye contact and open body language.

Listen Verbally and Nonverbally: Pay attention not just to words, but also to tone of voice, facial expressions, and body language. These nonverbal cues can reveal underlying emotions or unspoken concerns.

Embrace Silence: Don't feel pressured to fill every pause. Comfortable silence allows the speaker to gather their thoughts and express themselves fully.

Ask Clarifying Questions: Don't assume you understand everything. Use open-ended questions to encourage elaboration and ensure you're on the same page.

Paraphrase and Summarize: Reflect back key points in your own words to confirm comprehension and demonstrate attentiveness. This also helps identify any misunderstandings early on.

Acknowledge Emotions: Validate the speaker's feelings with empathy. Show you understand their perspective, even if you don't agree.

Minimize Interruptions: Allow the speaker to finish their thoughts before responding. Interrupting hinders their flow and can come across as dismissive.

By incorporating these practices, you become a more engaged and supportive listener. This strengthens relationships in all areas of life, from building trust with clients to fostering deeper connections with loved ones. Remember, active listening is a continuous journey. With practice, you'll become a master of communication, fostering a world where everyone feels heard and understood.

The Global Professional Podcast

Active Listening Best Practices - Episode 83

Cada persona es un mundo, todos somos diferentes y eso se aplica también a la hora de estudiar, hay diferentes tipos de estudiantes dependiendo de la modalidad de aprendizaje que prefieren. En este episodio vamos a ver dos diferentes clasificaciones de estudiantes, ya que te comento estos distintos tipos de estudiantes dependiendo de sus preferencias de aprendizaje y también te menciono algunos estudiantes estereotípicos que podemos encontrar en toda, o casi todas las clases.

Escucha el episodio y dime, qué tipo de estudiante eres tú, y si en tu clase también hay o había alguno de los estudiantes con las características que menciono.


Blanca to go 

75 – tipos de estudiantes

【北海道Hokkaido生活】
〈#175〉3月20日月曜日　天気/晴れ　気温/8℃ 

網走市/あばしりし　
・19日冬眠から覚めたくまに会わないために、講座が開かれた。
・小学5年生から70代までの16人
・作った野菜などが食べられる
・くまのえさにならないように、落ちてるごみを拾う。


［単語］
冬眠/とうみん…冬の間、眠ること
覚める/さめる…起きる
講座/こうざ…勉強をする集まり
70代/ななじゅうだい…70才〜79才
えさ…動物の食べ物


レッスン待ってます♪


北海道Hokkaido生活 for Japanese learners

〈#175〉　くまと会わないために

In this episode, Karen and Baiwei chatted about ways that one can contribute to environmental protection in our daily life, garbage recycling and their experiences with buying second-hand items.