Which presenters do you admire?
Why do you admire them?
How do they engage you?
What styles of communication are you most comfortable in?
These are some of the questions you need to answer. So let's research!

Presenting YOU 

START HERE: Different Presentation Styles

Here we discuss the differences and similarities between Australia and Japan. 

Comprehensible Australian Podcast

Australia vs Japan

In this episode, I explain the expression "Ask for a raise" using examples and dialogue.


PapoVai

Expression "Pedir um aumento"

Привет! It's Ira and Curtis. We are teachers and decided to record a podcast for you on different topics, where we will speak two different languages: Russian and English.

 

In today's episode, we discussed the difference between men and women and the stereotypes associated with it.

 

Time code:

00:55 – women’s driving

02:30 – men and women as a boss

4:55 – men and women’s navigation skills

07:56 – women talk a lot 

10:35 – multitasking 

17:05 – colors perception 

19:15 – men and women’s vision 

21:30 – men are better at telling jokes

24:40 – women are more emotional 

 

For each next podcast, we will pick a specific topic and discuss it. If you have any ideas for topics that you would like to listen to - write us =)

Pro bilingual 

03 ПРО Bilingual: the stereotypes about men and women.



Align with Job Description: Questions should target specific competencies identified in the job description.
Use Action Verbs: Focus on actions taken (e.g., "developed," "implemented," "negotiated").
Focus on Specific Situations: Prompt for concrete examples, avoiding vague inquiries like "Tell me about a time you worked under pressure." Instead, ask, "Describe a situation where a tight deadline required prioritizing tasks effectively."
The STAR Method:

The STAR method provides a framework for candidates to structure their responses to behavioral questions:

Situation: Briefly describe the context and challenges faced.
Task: Explain your specific role and responsibilities in the situation.
Action: Detail the specific actions you took to address the challenge.
Result: Describe the outcome of your actions, quantifying achievements if possible.
Beyond Technical Skills:

Behavioral interviewing goes beyond technical skills, offering insights into:

Problem-Solving Approach: Explore how the candidate tackled challenges, revealing their thought process and analytical abilities.

Communication Style: Pay attention to clarity, conciseness, and ability to articulate ideas effectively.
Work Style: Understand if the candidate thrives in independent or collaborative environments.
Benefits and Best Practices:

Reduced Bias: Focusing on past actions minimizes the influence of unconscious bias based on appearance or background.

Increased Predictability: Understanding past performance in similar situations improves the likelihood of future success.

Deeper Candidate Evaluation: Behavioral questions move beyond a resume, revealing a more holistic picture of the candidate's capabilities.

Best practices:

Develop a set of behavioral questions for each role to ensure consistency.

Pay close attention to the candidate's use of the STAR method and probe for further details.

Evaluate responses across candidates using a consistent scoring rubric.


The Global Professional Podcast

Behavioral Interview Questions - Best Practices - Episode 71

La enseñanza online es una oportunidad única de poder estudiar con un profesor nativo desde cualquier rincón del mundo... pero es también mucho más.

AUDIO-ARTÍCULOS (Nivel B2-C1)

Enseñanza "Online" - Tan lejos, tan cerca

In this episode we are going to listen to a conversation between two old friends. Let's listen what they are talking about.
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刘老师：哎呀，小王，你也在这儿啊！好巧呢！
               āi yɑ ， xiǎo wánɡ ， nǐ yě zài zhèr ā ！ hǎo qiǎo ne ！     
               Hi，xiao Wang,! It's so happen you are also here!
小 王：对呀，刘老师，您也在这儿啊！您在这儿忙些什么呢？
            duì yɑ ， liú lǎo shī ， nín yě zài zhè ér ā ！ nín zài zhè ér mánɡ xiē shén me ne ？ 
           Exactly, Ms Liu. You are here ,too. What are you busy with?
刘老师：我刚刚辅导完一个学生呀，你呢？
               wǒ ɡānɡ ɡānɡ fǔ dǎo wán yí ɡè xué shenɡ yɑ ， nǐ ne ？
              I just tutored a student. How about you?
小 王：哦，我没事儿，就在这边随便逛逛。
            ò ， wǒ méi shì ér ， jiù zài zhè biān suí biàn ɡuànɡ ɡuànɡ 。 
            o, nothing. I just strolled nearby randomly.
刘老师：跟你都好久不见了，最近在忙些什么呢？
               ɡēn nǐ dōu hǎo jiǔ bú jiàn le ， zuì jìn zài mánɡ xiē shén me ne ？ 
              Long time no see you. What are you busy with recently?
小 王：我还是像日常一样的工作呗，上下班，三点一线。
              wǒ hái shì xiànɡ rì chánɡ yí yànɡ de ɡōnɡ zuò bei ， shànɡ xià bān ， sān diǎn yí xiàn 。 
             Still work as usual, go to work, off work, three points and one line.
刘老师：跟女朋友还好吗？
                ɡēn nǚ pénɡ you hái hǎo mɑ ？ 
                Is your girlfriend good?
小 王：刘老师，我没有女朋友啊，您是不是记错人了啊？
               liú lǎo shī ， wǒ méi yǒu nǚ pénɡ you ā ， nín shì bu shì jì cuò rén le ā ？ 
              Ms Liu, I don't have girlfriend. Didn't you remember a wrong person?
刘老师：这样啊，那你赶紧去找一个女朋友吧！
               zhè yànɡ ā ， nà nǐ ɡǎn jǐn qù zhǎo yí ɡè nǚ pénɡ you bɑ ！ 
              So it is, then you hurry up to find a girlfriend.
小 王：好的，我也希望能找到一个满意的女朋友。
             hǎo de ， wǒ yě xī wànɡ nénɡ zhǎo dào yí ɡè mǎn yì de nǚ pénɡ you 。 
             Ok, I also hope to find a nice one.
刘老师：嗯，好的，那我们改天再约了哈，再见。
               èn ， hǎo de ， nà wǒ men ɡǎi tiān zài yuē le hā ， zài jiàn 。  
小 王：再见。
            zài jiàn 。  

Story Chinese

看见老朋友 happen to see an old friend (elementary level)

IELTS Speaking Part 3 Topic: Films/ Cinema. Q. 1-3

1. Do you think the cinema has increased or decreased in popularity in recent years?
2. In your opinion, will this trend continue in the future?
3. What are the advantages and disadvantages of making films of real-life events?

What were you answers?

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IELTS-SPEAKING 8-9 BAND IS POSSIBLE. DAILY SPEAKING PRACTICE PART 1,2 & 3. Listen daily.

IELTS Speaking Part 3 Topic: Films/ Cinema. Q 1-3

Intonation is very important wnen speaking English. Are you using it correctly?