A place to learn more about the UK, motivation, grammar and learning tips with a little bit of laughter.

Teacher Joseph's Podcast

***Listen to this piece of news which is about a rocket explosion in the first test flight
**Feel free to send me message if you need any help
******** You can find more stories in Farsi in my channel on Spotify : https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yas-omidvar

 خبرهای کوتاه جهان به فارسی   / Short World news in Persian

انفجار موشک /  Rocket explosion

While the focus of job interviews is typically on skills, experience, and cultural fit, understanding the potential for micromanagement can be a strategic advantage. By recognizing the signs of a micromanager during the interview process, candidates can make informed decisions about accepting a position.

A micromanager often exhibits specific behaviors during interviews. They might excessively inquire about minute details of past roles, demonstrating a potential for future over-involvement. Overemphasis on control, rather than outcomes, could be another red flag. Conversely, candidates who have experienced micromanagement can leverage their insights during interviews. They can highlight their ability to work independently, problem-solving skills, and resilience in challenging environments.

Preparing for potential micromanagement involves understanding your own tolerance for control. Reflect on past experiences and identify your preferred work style. During the interview, ask questions that reveal the company's management style. Inquire about team autonomy, decision-making processes, and performance expectations. By proactively addressing this issue, candidates can increase the likelihood of finding a suitable work environment and avoid falling victim to micromanagement.

Ultimately, recognizing the potential for micromanagement is a valuable tool for job seekers. By being prepared and asking the right questions, candidates can make informed decisions about their career paths and increase their chances of finding a fulfilling and productive role.

The Global Professional Podcast

Micromanagement: A Hidden Factor in Job Interview Prep - Episode 108

This podcast gives you strategies to succeed on each part of the IELTS Speaking Exam. The three parts are very different from one another so you need to use strategies that are specific to each part. This podcast starts with a brief overview of strategies for the overall exam and continues with a closer look at the ways to succeed on Parts 1, 2, and 3.

IELTS Speaking Success

IELTS Speaking Strategies 1 2 3 - Episode 1: Intro

In Episode 71, we explore the emotional undercurrents that often go unnoticed but heavily impact our ability to learn a language — insecurity, guilt, unworthiness, tension, and those jittery feelings that creep in when we're learning something difficult.

I gently walk you through the importance of first acknowledging, accepting, and validating your emotions. Why is this important? Because what we resist emotionally tends to persist. And when left unexamined, these emotions become silent saboteurs to your learning journey.

Supported by research in neuroscience and psychology, I explain how emotional tension activates the brain’s stress response, impairing memory and disrupting attention. But when we recognize these emotions as valid signals — not flaws — we begin the process of healing and learning at the same time.

I share tools rooted in cognitive reappraisal (Brooks, 2014) and self-compassion science, encouraging you to embrace your learning pace, your imperfections, and your worthiness to grow. We talk about how language learning isn’t just about fluency — it’s about coming home to yourself.

This episode is a reminder that you are allowed to move slowly, to feel deeply, and still make meaningful progress. In the presence of your most difficult emotions, you are still a learner with purpose — and that is a beautiful thing.

Until next time, I wish you inspired, grounded, and gentle learning. 🌱

111 Tips for Learning a Language 

Tip 71 - Learning Through Insecurity: How to Turn Self-Doubt into Strength

yǒu yì tiān wǎn shang，	
有一天晚上，
yì qún hóu zi zài jǐng biān de shù shang wánr。
一群猴子在井边的树上玩儿。
tū rán，yì zhī xiǎo hóu zi hǎn qi lai：	
突然，一只小猴子喊起来：
“bù hǎo la，yuè liang diào dào shuǐ li le！”		
“不好啦，月亮掉到水里了！”
dà hóu zi yí kàn，yě jiào le qi lai：	
大猴子一看，也叫了起来：
“bù hǎo la，yuè lianq zhēn de diào dào shuǐ li le！”
“不好啦，月亮真的掉到水里了！”
yì qún hóu zi kàn le hòu dōu gēn zhe shuō：
一群猴子看了后都跟着说：	
“shì a，	yuè liang zěn me diào dào shuǐ li le？”
“是啊，月亮怎么掉到水里了？”

dà hóu zi shuō：“wǒ men bǎ yuè liang lāo shang lai ba!”	
大猴子说：“我们把月亮捞上来吧！”
yú shì，hóu zi men pá dào shù shang，yì zhī lā zhe yì zhī，	
于是，猴子们爬到树上，一只拉着一只，
yì zhí jiē dào shuǐ li。
一直接到水里。
guà zài zuì xià mian de xiǎo hóu zi shēn shǒu qù lāo yuè liang。
挂在最下面的小猴子伸手去捞月亮。
tā de shǒu gāng pèng dào shuǐ，yuè liang jiù bú jiàn le。
他的手刚碰到水，月亮就不见了。
hóu zi men jué de hěn qí quài。
猴子们觉得很奇怪。
zhè shí，dà hóu zi tái tóu yí kàn，
这时，大猴子抬头一看，
tū rán jiào le qi lai：“yuè liang bú shì hái zài	tian shang ma？”
突然叫了起来：“月亮不是还在天上吗？”

CHINESE STORY中文故事

猴子捞月亮

【スクリプト】
こんにちは～！マルハバ！サウジの日本語の先生、佳子です＾＾
みなさんー！元気ですかー？私はとっても元気ですよー！
今日のトピックは「誕生日パーティー」

先週土曜日、息子のいとこの誕生日だったので、誕生日パーティーに招待されて行ってきましたー！室内遊園地の施設内にあるパーティールームで行われました。サウジ人はパーティー好きなので、よく室内遊園地やマックにパーティールームがあるんですよね～。家族、クラスメート、その親と兄弟、メイドあわせて50人以上のとても大きなパーティーでした。日本にいたときは、幼稚園で誕生日会があったので、クラスメートを呼んでのパーティーはしたことがなかったし、小さい家族だったので、今回のパーティーの規模の大きさに驚きました。
3歳になった女の子のいとこは、ミニーマウス、ミッキーマウスが大好き。だから、ミニー、ミッキーをテーマにしたかわいいパーティーでした。ピンクの大きなバルーンアーチに名前入りのバルーン、大きなミニーの巨大特注ケーキ、ペットボトルや紙皿もミニー。子供たちにはミニーとミッキーのカチューシャが配られて、女の子はミニーの顔をペイントしてもらってました。息子は絶対いやーという感じでカチューシャつけなかったですけどね笑
人がある程度そろったら、輪投げと椅子取りゲームが始まりました。ダンスと音楽を楽しんで、そのあとはお待ちかねのケーキ。ミニー好きのいとこは目をキラキラさせながら、ろうそくの火を消していました。ケーキカットと思いきや、ケーキを食べる前に、子供たちは室内遊園地のプレイカードをもらって、フリータイム。息子はあまり遊ばなかったけど、みんな大はしゃぎで遊園地を楽しんでいました！
初めての外での誕生日パーティー、息子は少し緊張しながらも楽しんだようです！
それではまた！マア　アッサラーマ！


Japanese with Yoshiko（スクリプト付）

第22回：誕生日パーティー　Birthday party

Learn English with Stories

Lots of Kittens!

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