You walk in to a restaurant and the hostess says, "You can sit everywhere!" Is this correct? Can you actually physically sit everywhere? Not really! Learn what she should have said in this episode of Stairway to English. Learn the differences between everywhere, nowhere, somewhere, and anywhere.

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Are you everywhere, nowhere, somewhere, or anywhere?! Learn the difference between these 4 words!

When you are too tired to wait for a table during meal time, and you want to ask if you can share the table with others, you may say’不好意思，可以拼桌吗？(bù hǎo yì si , kě yǐ pīn zhuō ma?)-Excuse me, would you mind sharing the table?’ ‘拼’ means ‘put together’, so several people using one table actually indicates putting these people together. 

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7、不好意思，可以拼桌吗？- Excuse me, would you mind sharing this table?

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29. Chaty a chalupy

Whenever 不 is before another fourth tone character, it becomes a second tone. 
Take for example, 不错 bùcuò, which means not bad. Since 错 is fourth tone, we read it as búcuò.

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 Second tone sandhi rule

はい。こんにちはようへい先生です。えー、今日は”すごい”の お話(はなし）をします。
1ヶ月ぐらい前にアメリカ人の生徒（せいと）と会話（かいわ）をしました。ちょっと聞いてください。 
せいと：ようへい先生、ちょっとハサミを取ってください。
ようへい：はい、どうぞ。
せいと：すごい。
ようへい：？？？

はい、この”すごい”は ちょっとへんです。It`s a little bit weird for Japanese.
“すごい” 16課でならう ”すごい”は、「日本語が上手ですね。すごいですね」 え～、これはとても良い、splendid という意味(いみ）ですね。と、あと12課で「うわあ、すごい人ですね」とならいました。これは多い”、”たくさん”、という意味（いみ）ですね。
はい。あと、カジュアル、casual expression, colloquial speechで、すごいはとても という意味（いみ）にもなります。で、えー、このアメリカ人の生徒(せいと）の方は、あー、”great=すごい” と思ったんだと思います。
で、日本人の英語を勉強してる人も、このグレイトをえ、とてもとても良い、splendidと思っている人が多いんですね。でも、ちょっとちがいますね。great。うん、 すごい。
この場合（ばあい）、In this case、
せいと：ちょっとはさみを取ってください、ようへい先生。
ようへい：はい、どうぞ。
せいと：”ありがとう”！

これがいいですね。うん、This is better. はい。これをまちがっている生徒（せいと）が、時々います。ちょっと気をつけてください。 
はい、今日も聞いてくれてありがとうございました。じゃあ、日本語の勉強がんばってください。バイバイ👋


ようへい先生　N4～N3　レベルの生徒（せいと）へ　(^^♪

＃２　すごい＝great...じゃありませんよ！ 

Establish a shared understanding of the team's objectives and desired outcomes. This collective vision serves as a guiding light and aligns efforts.

Create an environment where team members feel empowered to freely express ideas, concerns, and feedback. Encourage active listening and the open exchange of knowledge, fostering a culture of trust and mutual respect.

Define each team member's roles and areas of expertise. This ensures efficient task allocation, minimizes duplication of effort, and allows individuals to leverage their unique strengths.

Cultivate an atmosphere of reciprocal esteem, where team members value and appreciate the diverse perspectives, skills, and contributions of their colleagues. This enables constructive conflict resolution.

Promote a mindset of teamwork and shared ownership, where individuals are invested in the collective success of the group. This sense of fellowship enhances motivation and encourages a united front against challenges.

Practice active and empathetic listening, seeking to truly understand the thoughts, concerns, and ideas of team members. This deepens interpersonal connections and leads to more informed decision-making.

Use agile methodologies and adapt to changing circumstances. Remain flexible in processes and open to innovative approaches, enabling the team to respond to new information and evolving requirements.

Establish a culture of constructive feedback, where team members feel comfortable providing and receiving actionable input. This fosters continuous improvement and helps the team address areas for growth.

Leverage collaborative technologies and platforms to facilitate information sharing, task management, and remote/hybrid teamwork. These tools enhance coordination, streamline workflows, and increase efficiency. 

Regularly recognize and celebrate the team's achievements, both big and small. This reinforces a sense of collective accomplishment, boosts morale, and strengthens the team's cohesion.

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Episode 46

En este episodio hablaré de mi viaje por la Costa Oeste de los Estados Unidos , comenzaré haciendo algunas recomendaciones para quienes quieran hacer este tipo de viajes y después comienzo a contar paso a paso las etapas de mi viaje, la descripción de los paisajes en la playa, la ciudad y las cosas que se encuentran en los muelles norteamericanos. Utlizo tiempos del pasado como el pretérito indefinido, y el presente de indicativo. 