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Cap. 1

Leonard: I couldn't agree more!
Alisha: Wait, you don't agree with me?
L: No, I said, I couldn't agree more. That means I completely agree with you.
A: What? Then why did you say you couldn't agree with me!

I think we can all relate with Alisha. There are so many indirect ways of saying something so simple and direct. We use such structures to add nuance to our meaning!

But it 'can' be confusing for a language learner.

In this series on the Confusing Structures in the English Language, we will discuss these very structures so that the next time Leonard says 'he couldn't agree more,' or 'he couldn't care less' or some such phrase, you'd know exactly what he is saying. 

All Things English

Confusing Structures in the English Language - Introduction

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

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Russian podcast 

Новый год. Традиции моей семьи и воспоминания из детства.

Hello! Today I'm going to talk about "Kairanban", which is one of the communication tools in our living area.  I think Kairanban is a old way but still important for our community.

「回覧板（かいらんばん）」
私の住んでいるところでは、地域のイベントのお知らせなどが　回覧板で　まわってきます。
今日も地区の運動会のお知らせがポストに入っていました。
地区の運動会とは、学校の運動会ではなく、その地区に住んでいる人ならだれでも参加できる運動会です。１年に１回、だいたい１０月の「スポーツの日」のあたりで行われます。　私も子どものころはその運動会をとても楽しみにしていました。なぜなら、競技に参加すると　お菓子などの小さなプレゼントがもらえるからです。学校の運動会では　そういうことはありませんからね。
先ほどから「地区」の運動会と言っていますが、地区は、一つの公立小学校ごとにだいたいあります。　その小学校に子どもたちが　歩いて通える範囲の町（ちょう）が　一つの地区になっています。
「町」は一つの地区の中にいくつもあります。　そして、各町ごとに自治会があります。自治会は　そこに住む人たちで組織されているコミュニティのことです。自治会に入るかどうかは　自由に決めることができますが、昔からそこに住んでいる人は、だいたい自治会の会員になっています。　自治会では、自治会主催で町全体のそうじをみんなでしたり、季節のイベントをしたり、近所に住んでいる人たちと知り合うことができます。
そして、その案内が回覧板で知らされるのです。　回覧板は、近所に住む数軒の家族の中で、見るようになっています。1グループはだいたい５軒－10軒です。　自治会から1軒目のうちのポストに回覧板が入れられたら、内容を確認して、次のうちのポストに入れます。そうして、案内が自治会員全員に伝わるようになっています。
回覧板が来たら、1日、2日の間には次の家に回すべきですが、忙しくしているとうっかり忘れてしまうこともあります。1週間ぐらい　止めてしまったこともあります。そんなときは、心の中で「ごめんなさい」と言いながら、次のうちのポストに入れておきます。　
正直、ちょっとめんどくさいシステムだと思います。今どき、紙をつかった伝達ですよ。ネットがこんなに普及しているのに・・・。でも、仕方がありません。町内にはネットに精通していないお年寄りもまだまだたくさんいます。　
この古臭いやり方のほうが、将来的には珍しいやり方になって、受け取った人の印象に残るかもしれませんしね。
では、さいごに一句
「回覧板　さっさと回そう　おとなりへ！」
おまけにもう一句
「回覧板　心をつなぐ　Lifeline」


やさしい日本語（にほんご）

回覧版（かいらんばん）A community circular board 

In this episode, we explore the world of the Portuguese language through a lovely and brief poem. Designed to improve your listening skills and enrich your vocabulary, this episode focuses on the present tense of the verbs 'to go' and 'to be,' and the beauty of everyday words while honing your language skills in a poetic journey through Portuguese pronunciation.

Next episode, we'll focus on the poem's vocabulary. Until then, practice with my "Beach" quiz or "Fishing" vocabulary. Available in the iTalki community.
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Neste episódio exploramos o mundo da língua portuguesa através de um lindo e breve poema. Projetado para melhorar suas habilidades auditivas e enriquecer seu vocabulário, este episódio se concentra no presente dos verbos 'to go' e 'to be' e na beleza das palavras do dia a dia, enquanto aprimora suas habilidades linguísticas em uma viagem poética pela pronúncia do português.

No próximo episódio, vamos nos revisar o vocabulário do poema "Pescaria". Até lá, você pode praticar com meu quiz “Praia” ou vocabulário “Pescaria”, disponível aqui na comunidade iTalki.

It's Almost Three, Inspire Me!

Pescaria (Fishing)  By Cecília Meireles "Ou isto, Ou aquilo"

حَارْ أمِيرْ فْأَمْرُو، بِينْ الرّْجُوعْ لِلدُّوَّارْ وْبِينْ يَكَمَّلْ طْرِيقُو لِلْقْصَرْ.. فَكَّرْ مَزْيَانْ وْقَرَّرْ يَكَمَّلْ الْمْسِيرْ. حِيثْ مَاعَنْدُو مَا يَخْسَرْ الْفَقْرْ رَاهْ عَايْشْ فِيهْ، وْالْمُوتْ وَاحْدْ الْيُومْ تْدُقّْ عْلِيهْ.
إِيوَا مْلِّي وْصَلْ أَسْيَادِي لْقْصَرْ حَبْسُوهْ الْحُرَّاسْ لِقلَّة شَانُو.. إِيوَا عْلاَّوْ صُوتْهُمْ وْعَلاَّ صُـوتُو، حَتَّى وْصَلْ الصُّوتْ لَلاَّ شَامَة.. طَلاَّتْ عْلِيهُمْ وْقَالَتْ :
- خَلِّيوْهْ، وْيْكُونْ آخِرْ ضْيَافِي فْهَادْ اليوم.
  مْلِّي شاف للاَّ شَامَة تْسَمَّرْ فْمْكَانُو حيت كانت اجمل مما كان يتصور،قال:    
- إِلَى خَلِّيتِيهَا أَلْفْ نَجْمَة أَنَا قَابْلْ.
تْعَجّْبَاتْ لَلاَّ شَامَة لْكْلاَمُو وْقَالَتْ :
- ظَنِّيتِي النّْجُومْ سَاهْلَة، مِنْ غِيرْ السّْمَا مَا تْلْقَاهَا عَنْدْ تَاجْرْ وَلاَّ قَافْلَة.
خْرَجْ أَمِيرْ مِنْ الْقْصَرْ، وْتْسَنَّى اللِّيلْ يْطِيحْ. إِيوَا غِيرْ ظْلاَمْ الْحَالْ طْلَعْ لْأَعْلَى جْبَلْ فِالْمْدِينَة.. وْبَانْتْ لِيهْ النّْجُومْ فْقَبْضَةْ إِيدِيهْ، وْعْيَا مَا يْنَقَّزْ هْنَا وْهْنَا، أمِيرْ كَانْ  كيضن الأَمْرْ سَاهَلْ، يطْلَعْ للْجْبَلْ وْيجِيبْ النَّجْمَة، أَمَّا دَابَا وْللاَّ يْشُوفْ نْجَاتُو نَعْمَة.
جْلَسْ حَايِرْ فْأَمْرُو.. آشْ هَادْ الورطة ورطت راسي ، كُونْ أَنَا فْدَارِي طَايْبْ نْعَاسِي. إِيوَا شْوِيَّة، سْمَعْ صُوتْ خَطْوَاتْ قْرِيبَة مْنُّو.. 

Darija with karima 

حكاية نجمة لالة شامة (الجزء3)

Listening is really important to hear the pronunciation of words, because spelling is often very confusing in English.

Listen to last week's podcast about the "U" sound for words written with "OU": https://www.italki.com/en/podcast/episode/cawtvs1tf05wdkmzgz9t5g

The Social Evolutionary

How do yOU pronOUnce the letters "OU"?

A party atmosphere as people celebrate Ireland's National Day. 
Transcript:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Z2SljV73hkBiKhZpO9c6n7wsG5AjUlZM/view?usp=drivesdk