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Learn Basic Spanish: Descripciones personales (personal descriptions)

We are pleased to provide you a video that will give you an idea and glance about the use of the expression 'I can - أستطيع أن' in Arabic language and how it is pronounced and spelled. In this video we will present 8 different patterns that started with the expression ' I can - أستطيع أن' with clear simple everyday life examples.

Arabic expressions with ArabicLights - Aymaro

I can 2 in Arabic/ Je peux en arabe/ -ebilir,-abilir arapça'da with 8 examples - how to say أستطيع أن 

アニメ「鋼の錬金術師(はがねのれんきんじゅつし)」についてしょうかいしました。
#Japanese #anime #manga #fullmetalalchemist

Nihongo Radio with ANIME SENSEI

#2 Summary of "Fullmetal Alchemist" in Japanese

DOCTOR: What seems to be the problem?
CATHY: Well, I have a bad cough and a sore throat. I also have 
a headache.
DOCTOR: How long have you had these symptoms?
CATHY: About three days now. And I’m really tired, too.
DOCTOR: Hmm. It sounds like you’ve got the flu. Take aspirin
every four hours and get plenty of rest. Make sure you 
drink lots of fluids. Call me if you’re still sick next week.
CATHY: OK, thanks

LANGUAGE NOTES 
• What seems to be the problem? means “What is the problem?” Notice that the intonation 
falls at the end of the question. The doctor wants information, not a “yes/no” answer.
• Well is used as an introductory word. Notice how the vowel is drawn out, to sound like 
“Weeeeeell …” This can be used as a way to “buy time” while you think about what you 
want to say next.
• A bad cough … a sore throat … a headache: Notice the article “a” before each symptom.
• About is used to mean “more or less.” It’s used here to give an estimate of time.
• Take aspirin … get rest … Make sure … Call me: Notice the doctor uses the simple tense 
here to give instructions. This is the imperative form of the verb.
• Still sick means “continue to be sick.”

English Conversation practice (30-day challenge)

Day 11: At the doctor's office

You use a hammer to bang a nail into the wall to hang a picture on
You use a drill to make a hole .A hammer and drill are tools.
You use a needle, pins, scissors and cotton when you're sewing
You use string or rope to tie things together.
You use tape or glue to stick things together.


English Mini Lessons

Household task 1

Celebrar lo que la Real Academia Española define como "tristeza melancólica originada por el recuerdo de una dicha perdida", parece bastante contradictorio. Sin embargo, está muy lejos de ser una festividad triste. De hecho, es una de las noches más divertidas y esperadas del año, donde la música y los recuerdos del pasado se convierten en protagonistas.

En este primer episodio de "¡Mirá Vos!" con Victoria y Martin, te contamos todo lo que querés saber sobre esta tradición tan única. ¿Qué es La Noche de la Nostalgia? ¿Cuándo y cómo se celebra? ¿Qué cosas les generan nostalgia a los uruguayos? ¿Por qué es tan especial para nosotros? Además, les compartimos algunos de temones (grandes éxitos musicales) que marcaron generaciones.

Espero que lo disfruten mucho y si quieren aprender más sobre el español y la cultura rioplatense, suscríbanse al podcast para no perderse de nuestros futuros episodios.

¡Mirá Vos!

¿Por qué se celebra la nostalgia en Uruguay?| Episodio #1

Many leaders struggle to strike the balance between friendliness and firmness. One client, let's call her Sarah, excelled in collaboration but found her team didn't take her directives seriously. Her challenge? Assertive communication.

Over 12 weeks, we embarked on a journey to transform Sarah's communication style. Our bi-weekly coaching sessions (Mondays for planning, Fridays for review) provided structure and accountability. Here's how we achieved results:

Unveiling the Power of "I" Statements:  Instead of accusatory "you" statements ("You always miss deadlines!"), we practiced "I" statements ("I feel frustrated when deadlines are missed"). This shifted the focus to the impact on Sarah and the team, fostering collaboration.

Body Language Bootcamp:  Nonverbal cues speak volumes. We practiced confident posture, strong eye contact, and clear gestures. Standing tall while giving instructions and mirroring team members' positive body language fostered a sense of mutual respect.

The Art of the Pause:  Sarah often rushed through instructions, leaving room for confusion. We mastered the power of the pause. Strategic pauses after key points allowed information to sink in and empowered team members to ask clarifying questions.

Innovation in Role-Playing:  Traditional role-playing can feel awkward. We gamified the process, creating scenarios based on Sarah's real-life situations. This playful approach allowed Sarah to experiment with assertive language in a safe space, boosting her confidence.

Celebrating Small Wins:  Progress wasn't always linear. We celebrated even minor victories, like delivering a firm but respectful instruction. Acknowledging her achievements fueled Sarah's motivation and helped her stay on track.

The Result? Measurable Change: Within three months, Sarah's communication transformed. Team meetings became more focused, deadlines were met consistently, and her leadership presence flourished.



The Global Professional Podcast

How I Coached a Leader to Master Assertive Communication - Episode 65 

Walnuts Could Help Students with Stress, Says Study

University isn't all sleeping, parties, and video games — many students find it a stressful time, with exams and the beginning of adult life.

But a recent study has suggested that there's a food that could help with some of that stress — walnuts.

Walnuts are known to be a healthy snack. They contain healthy fats and proteins, which are good for the body and the mind.

They may not be the most exciting food for young adults to snack on in a world of pizza and burgers, but they could have a positive effect both on academic stress and on the health of the body.

That's according to researchers from the University of South Australia, who had 80 students take part in their study.

One group of students was asked to eat about half a cup of walnuts every day for 16 weeks. They could eat them as a snack or add them to meals at any time of the day.

The other participants were told not to eat nuts for those 16 weeks.

The researchers found that academic stress was having a negative effect on student's mental health, on the amount of protein in their bodies, and — in female participants — on the diversity of bacteria in their guts.

But these things all improved among those who had been eating walnuts.

Larisa Bobrovskaya, one of the study's authors, said not only are walnuts good for students, they're an easy thing to add to lots of different meals.

However, she also said just having something extra to eat might have made the students feel better, so more research is needed.

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Walnuts Could Help Students with Stress Says Study

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