MARGARET: Mr. Wilson, I’d like you to meet

Dr. Edward Smith.

MR. WILSON: It’s nice to meet you, Dr. Smith.

DR. SMITH: Pleasure to meet you, too.

MARGARET: Dr. Smith is an economist. He just finished writing a book on international trade.

MR. WILSON: Oh? That’s my field, too. I work for the
United Nations.

DR. SMITH: In the Development Program, by any chance?

MR. WILSON: Yes. How did you guess?

DR. SMITH: I’ve read your articles on technical assistance. They’re excellent.

Practice Listening, Reading & Comprehension

Formal Greetings

Improve your comprehension of Swahili with this passage about my mother 

Jifunze kusikiliza Kiswahili na somo hili kuhusu mama yangu 

Swahili With Shaz 

Mama Yangu | My Mother 

Enjoy the twenty-fifth episode of Culture To Grow, which allows you to travel the world from the comfort of your home, your car, or if you are still half asleep in your bed.

In this episode, we will go on a colorful journey across the world to explore Art, I believe art is a language of emotions, culture, and creativity that knows no bounds. We're joined by guests from Italy, China, Mongolia, and Belarus, each offering a unique perspective on what art looks like in their country.

First stop, Italy!

Culture To Grow

Episode 25: Brushstrokes of Culture A Global Exploration of Art

Let's make Japanese sentences together. 
いっしょに　にほんご　の　ぶん　をつくろう

If you make a sentence in Japanese, write it in the comment section! I
 will correct your sentences! 

【Today's  topic】
【⚪⚪すぎる】➕ (あなたのきもち) 　

ぶんのつくりかた
 (Verbます形）ます←(けします) + すぎる／すぎて／すぎた

 この文法はJLPT N4の表現(ひょうげん)です。

 in my case👩 
きのうは、(ビールを)飲みすぎて、頭(あたま)が痛(いた）い。

I drank too much beer yesterday and my head hurts. 　

(ex) きのう、たべすぎた。 
 食べすぎて、お腹(なか)がいたい。 
最近(さいきん)かいものをしすぎて、
お金(かね)がない

Short sentences ➕ your feelings=you can speak a lot of Japanese.


Japanese teacher Noriko’s room

 (Verbます形）ます←(けします) + すぎる／すぎて／すぎた

You"ll hear the introduction of different people. You'll need to know :
- S'appeler ( my  name is  / i call myself in french) 
- être (to be)
- nationalities
- jobs


rachel en France a1

a1 leçon 2 se présenter

Dnešní téma je velmi romantické – povím vám něco o svátku svatého Valentýna v Česku. Dozvíte se něco o jeho historii, o tom, jak ho Češi slaví dnes, a také vysvětlím zajímavá slova, fráze a idiomy spojené s láskou. Připraveni? Jdeme na to!
Text epizody pro lepší studium: https://www.patreon.com/posts/valentyn-v-cesku-123122474?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link 

Hezky česky

Svatý Valentýn

This short podcast is about the waking up in the morning. 
Learning words:
Wake up
Shining
Yawn
Stretch
Get up
Bed
Make my bed
Walk 
Kitchen
Put on
Kettle
Boils
Pour 
Coffee
Milk
Sugar
Bowl
Cupboard
Cereal
Table
Top
Eat
Drink
Dishes
Dishwasher
Brush 
Teeth
Hair
Clothes
Pick up
Walk out
House
Work

Beginners 

Waking Up

Script

おはようございます。日本語だんだんポットキャストのゆかりです。

今日の天気(てんき)は雨(あめ)です。

雨が降(ふ)っています。

北海道のさっぽろでは、雪(ゆき)がつもりましたよ。

ところで、みなさんは傘(かさ)をつかいますか？
雨のとき、傘をさしますか？

私はいつも、ちいさな、

"おりたたみ傘(がさ)"をもっています。

いつ雨が降ってもいいように、もっています。

そして、雨が降ったら、すぐに傘をさします。

実は、日本人が世界でいちばん、
傘をたくさんもっているそうです。

データでは、一人4.2本ぐらい、もっているようです。

私はふつうの傘と、おりたたみ傘、
2本もっています。

あ、そういえば車のトランクにもう1本ありました・・。3本ですね。

日本人はどうして、すぐに傘をさすのでしょうか。

私は風邪をひきたくないから、
傘をさします。

みなさんは、雨が降ったら、
傘をさしますか？

それとも、傘をささずに、
走りますか？

では、今日も最後まで聞いてくれて、だんだん、です。

また明日！

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Today's Keywords

□傘をさす
open an umbrella

Japaneseだんだんpodcast

53. すぐに傘(かさ)をさす日本人/Japaneseだんだんpodcast

The boardroom shimmered with anticipation. It was our moment – the chance to present our green energy solution to a potential billion-dollar partner.  Months of research and development hung in the balance.  As CEO, I knew the presentation had to be flawless.

Flashback six weeks.  We'd made the initial contact with them, but our initial proposal was met with a lukewarm response.  Their feedback – "unclear goals" and "lack of data-driven evidence."  It was a harsh lesson.  We'd underestimated the importance of clear communication.

This time, we went all in on preparation.  We drilled down on their specific needs, tailoring our presentation to address their environmental goals and cost-saving projections.  Data became our mantra.  Charts, graphs, and case studies were meticulously crafted to showcase the impact of our technology.

Anticipating questions was paramount.  Our team planned every scenario, rehearsing responses until they were clear, concise, and confident.  Even the presentation slides – clean, visually appealing, and focused on the message – became a communication tool.

Fast forward to the meeting.  My opening statement resonated.  It wasn't just about our technology; it was about a shared vision for a sustainable future.  The data painted a compelling picture, each statistic linked back to the investor's needs.  When questions arose, our team delivered prepared, impactful responses.

The atmosphere shifted.  Their executives leaned forward, engaged.  The follow-up discussions were lively, brimming with possibilities.  We left that day with a handshake and a renewed sense of optimism.

Weeks later, they signed the partnership agreement.  Looking back, it wasn't just our technology that won them over.  It was the preparation, the clear communication, and the confidence we exuded. In business, effective communication is the bridge between good ideas and successful partnerships.  And that bridge is built on preparation.