Valerie and I continue our discussion about moving abroad, including the best parts of Japanese culture but also the most awkward thing about life in Japan as a foreigner.

Starting at 15:16, I explain the following vocabulary from the episode:

stay in touch with (someone)
keep up with (something)
get used to (something)
count on (someone/something)
cheer (someone) on

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Brentoni's English Podcast

015 - The Best Thing About Living in Japan (Part Two)

En el mundo hay 21 países que tienen como lengua oficial el español: Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Ecuador, El Salvador, España, Guatemala, Guinea Ecuatorial, Honduras, México, Nicaragua, Panamá, Uruguay, Perú, Puerto Rico, República Dominicana, Uruguay y Venezuela. Además, en Estados Unidos, el español es un idioma muy importante porque en este país está la segunda comunidad de hispanohablantes más grande del mundo, después de México. También en el Sáhara Occidental (noroeste de África) se habla algo de español, ya que esta zona hubo presencia española  hasta 1976. Y otro dato curioso es que, aunque Estados Unidos y Filipinas no tienen como lengua oficial el español, sí forman parte de la Asociación de Academias de Español.

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I SPEAK SPANISH WHAT'S YOUR SUPERPOWER?

¿EN QUÉ PAÍSES SE HABLA ESPAÑOL?

YYDS stands for 永远的神 (yǒng yuǎn de shén), which translates to “eternal god.” It’s used to express admiration, often for someone or something that’s considered the best or unbeatable.

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YYDS

Сегодня в выпуске мы говорим о городском транспорте и повторяем глаголы движения.

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Городской транспорт

There's a hidden mistake that makes you sound rude and unfriendly, even when you're trying to be polite. Most English learners never notice it. 

Real English Skills

Do You Sound Rude in English by Accident?

A:	Next. Passport, please.

B:	Hello. Here you are.

A:	How long will you stay?

B:	Once again, please.

A:	How long will you stay?

B:	For 2 weeks.

A:	Where will you stay?

B:	At the L Hotel.

A:	What’s the purpose of your stay?

B:	Once again, please. Slowly please.

A:	What’s the purpose of your stay?

B:	I'm here on business, and to sightsee.

A:	Okay. Thank you. Welcome to the United States.

English Conversation/Dialogue

Immigration Check 

Palabras sueltas y vocabulario útil para conocer los medios de transporte en árabe

Aprende árabe con Radia 

Vocabulario de lugares en árabe

Understanding Change Management
Change management is an essential discipline for organizations facing the ever-changing business environment. It involves a structured approach to transitioning individuals, teams, and organizations from a current state to a desired future state. This can include changes in company culture, internal processes, technology, infrastructure, and corporate hierarchy.

There are two primary types of organizational change:

Adaptive Changes: These are incremental adjustments that organizations make to evolve over time. Examples include hiring new team members or implementing work-from-home policies.
Transformational Changes: These are comprehensive shifts that significantly alter the organization’s operations. Examples include launching new products, entering new markets, or undergoing a company-wide restructuring.

Best Practices

Aligning HR Initiatives
Align HR strategies with the organization’s goals and engage stakeholders to ensure buy-in and facilitate smooth transitions.

Facilitating Open Dialogue
Maintain transparent communication to alleviate uncertainty and build trust among employees.

Sharing the “Why”
Provide the rationale behind changes to help employees understand the necessity of decisions.

Enlisting Sponsors
Secure committed sponsors who actively support the change and can influence its success.

Addressing Employee Concerns
Recognize that employees may resist change for various reasons and provide support to manage this resistance.

Using Storytelling
Employ narratives to convey the organization’s culture, values, and vision, connecting emotionally with employees.

Creating Urgency and Feedback Loops
Communicate the need for change compellingly and establish mechanisms to gather feedback and adjust strategies accordingly.

Securing Leadership Support
Ensure that executives are visibly committed to the change, as their support is crucial for encouraging others to follow.


The Global Professional Podcast

Change Management Best Practices   -  Episode 51

Before Amy and Curtis became English teachers they used to own and operate a small delivery company in Kelowna, BC, Canada. On this episode of The Real English Conversations Podcast, you’ll hear about some of their experiences, funny customers, and teach you an example of how to place a delivery order over the phone.

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