In this episode for upper-intermediate and advanced English learners, I’ll talk about some idioms and sayings that I personally use regularly. Today’s idioms are mostly related to having lots and lots of work to do, or being really busy. These idioms (and one phrasal verb) can all be used in a business context, but are also used in everyday life.

I welcome you to practice what you’ve learned by writing examples in the comments!  (Music by Lesfm from Pixabay)

Conversations With a Friend

Idioms Related to Having Lots of Work to Do

This is a short Persian podcast for elementary learners about two friends that are planning to go for a walk in the park.

TheFarsiPod

7. Everyday activities: go walking

Sveiki mielieji podcasto ‘Lithuanian with Paulius” klausytojai. Šiandien su jumis noriu pasidalinti epizodu apie kalbų mokymąsi ir kalbų mokymosi mitus.

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Lithuanian with Paulius

#9 - Language Learning Myths: Kalbų Mokymosi Mitai

In the British political system, elections must be held every five years, though it can be sooner than that in some situations. The UK is divided into 650 political areas, and in each area people vote for ~ person representing the political patty they want co see in power. The politician with the most votes becomes the Member of Parliament (known as an MP) for that area. Parliament, therefore, has 650 MPs, and the party with the majority of MPs usually forms the government. The leader of that party also becomes prime minister

English Mini Lessons

Politics

En el episodio de hoy aprenderás la expresión coloquial en español "pegarse el atracón"

🚀¡Consigue fluidez y confianza hablando español! 

🎯Reserva una clase conmigo y te acompañaré en el proceso. 
📩 Apúntate a mi boletín de noticias para aprender una palabra coloquial al día: https://acortar.link/d8H9at

Español coloquial

Pegarse el atracón

Situation: Employee Experiencing Micromanagement

Statements: "I feel like I'm constantly being watched," "I don't have autonomy in my role," "My manager doesn't trust me to make decisions," "I'm overwhelmed with constant check-ins."

Questions: "How can I communicate my need for more autonomy?" "What strategies can I use to build trust with my manager?" "How can I handle excessive workload due to micromanagement?" "Is it appropriate to set boundaries with my manager?"

Situation: Manager Accused of Micromanagement
Statements: "I'm just trying to ensure the work is done correctly," "I want to be supportive of my team," "I'm afraid of making mistakes," "I have high expectations."

Questions: "How can I delegate effectively without losing control?" "How can I build trust with my team?" "What are the signs of micromanagement?" "How can I empower my employees to take ownership of their work?"

Situation: Team Discussion About Micromanagement
Statements: "Micromanagement is killing our morale," "We need more trust from management," "I feel like I'm not learning or growing," "This is affecting our productivity."

Questions: "How can we address micromanagement as a team?" "What can we do to improve communication with our manager?" "How can we create a more empowered work environment?" "Are there specific examples of micromanagement we can share?"

Situation: Organizational Level Discussion
Statements: "Micromanagement is a systemic issue," "We need to develop leadership training," "We need to redefine our management philosophy," "This is impacting our company culture."

Questions: "How can we create a culture of trust and autonomy?" "What are the long-term consequences of micromanagement?" "How can we measure the impact of micromanagement on performance?" "What role does organizational structure play in micromanagement?"

The Global Professional Podcast

How to Talk About Micromanagement - Episode 107

皆さんは実写化（じっしゃか）についてどう思いますか？
実写化（じっしゃか）とは、本やマンガを　映画やドラマにすることです。


NIHONGO55

#1　実写化（じっしゃか）についてどう思う？ What do you think about live-action movies and series?

🥇 Do you enjoy reading? Do you wish to understand some sophisticated literary terms?
Don't miss this EP because I'll be introducing the news of the Nobel Prize in Literature! Welcome to contact me if you want to listen and read the transcription at the same time!
🥇你喜欢阅读吗？你想学一些文学的专业术语，用起来让自己看起来比较厉害？
那你今天一定不要错过这一集，我会介绍诺贝尔文学奖的新闻（Nobel Literature prize）！
如果你想边听边看逐字稿，可以DM我哦～
[00:00] introduction
[02:51] explanation
[09:55] discusion

生词：
得主 recipient (of an award),
悠悠 long drawn out
歲月/岁月 years, time
人稱/人称 person (first person, etc in grammar)
自傳/自传 autobiography
體裁/体裁 genre

来源：https://k.sina.com.cn/article_1737737970_6793c6f202001e5lv.html#/

News with zhe

#17诺贝尔文学奖得主作品《悠悠岁月》 

こんにちは！
Japanese daily life podcast のAtsushiです。
このPodcastは、日本語を楽しく勉強しているみなさんに向けたPodcastです。

今日は、N3の漢字をやります！
由をやります！　

音読み　ゆ、ゆう
訓読み　よし

意味は、はじまり、とかです。

例えば、

・由来ーゆらい　はじまり

・理由ーりゆう　わけ、すじみち

・経由ーけいゆ　ある場所へ行くのに、そこを通っていくこと

・自由ーじゆう　心のままに行動できること



こんな感じですね。
これを使って例文を作っていきましょう！

・日本語のもしもしは、申します申しますに由来しています。

・遅刻した理由はなんですか？

・大阪経由で京都に行きます。

・会社をやめて、自由な時間ができました。

こんな感じです。

今回も最後まで聞いていただき、ありがとうございます！
ではまた！
