Mindful English

Let's figure out if lynx can lift a car...

Everything Zenified 

Can a Lynx Lift a Car 

Each week I read an interesting news article from the BBC. Listen along to the words and pronunciation and I will also share with you the link to the story so that you can read along as well. This week's news article can be found here: https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-63562005

The Breaking News Podcast

Cornwall space mission: Satellites prepared for first UK orbital launch

Effective virtual communication in business thrives on five key practices:

Clarity and Concision:  Craft messages tailored to the platform. Emails should be well-structured with clear subject lines and concise language.  Video presentations benefit from strong visuals that support, not replace, spoken points. Regardless of the medium, focus on the core message and avoid jargon or unnecessary complexity.

Active Listening and Engagement:  Virtual environments lack nonverbal cues, so active listening is crucial. Pay close attention to what's being said, ask clarifying questions, and paraphrase key points to demonstrate understanding. Encourage participation through polls, breakout rooms, or chat features to keep everyone engaged.

Professionalism and Etiquette:  Maintain a professional online presence. Dress appropriately for video calls, use a clean and distraction-free virtual background, and practice good microphone etiquette (muting when not speaking).  Be mindful of time zones when sending emails and respect colleagues' schedules by avoiding unnecessary interruptions.

Leveraging Technology:  Utilize the tools available to enhance your communication.  Screen sharing allows for visual explanations, online whiteboards facilitate brainstorming, and breakout rooms foster focused discussions.  Mastering these features creates a more dynamic and informative virtual experience.

Building Rapport and Trust:  While physical presence is absent, fostering connection is vital.  Start meetings with icebreakers to create a lighter mood. Use video calls whenever possible to build rapport through facial expressions and body language.  Be transparent in your communication and acknowledge contributions from all participants to create a sense of trust and inclusivity.

The Global Professional Podcast

5 Best Practices of Effective Virtual Communication - EP 36

今日はなぜ日本では財布は戻ってくるのに傘は盗まれるのか、という問題について話しました。みなさんは財布をなくしたことはありますか？とても不安な気持ちになりますが、それが戻ってきたときは安心しますよね。では傘を盗まれたときはどうでしょうか？なぜ財布は戻ってくるのに傘は盗まれやすいのでしょうか。一緒に考えてみましょう。

☆目次

0:00 オープニング
0:25 日本では財布が戻ってくる？
3:39 なぜ傘は盗まれる？
8:15 仮説

☆語彙
恩を返す
所有
ばれる
衆人環視
罰が当たる
土壇場
その場しのぎ
泣き寝入り
法廷
むしゃくしゃする
連鎖
特定
倫理観

"After 5" by Japanese Teacher

財布は盗まず、なぜ傘盗む！

¿Cómo se celebra una boda en Latinoamérica? 

Escúchanos a Milo y a mí hablar de este tema detalle a detalle.

Visiten a Milo: https://www.italki.com/teacher/11526291/spanish

No Manches Que Bacano

Weddings in Latin America

¿ Qué es la motivación? ¿ Por qué es importante no perderla? 😄 

Spanish Now 

La motivación 

日本語の先生のTinaです！
今日は、言葉を紹介…ではありません！
Episode 1.〜23.の日本語のレベルはどれくらい？のお話です。

レッスンの予約もお待ちしています♪
いっしょに、日本語の勉強をがんばりましょ〜！