Korean Speaking Practice 5. 
Grammar : N(time)-에, N(place)-에서, 안 V/A
                   ex) 저는 아침 7시에 일어나요. 
                         저는 학교에서 공부해요. 
                         저는 청소를 안 했어요. 
                         그 여자는 안 예뻐요. 
Expression : 이제 N을/를 그만하세요. 
                      ex) 이제 게임을 그만하세요. 

Speaking Practice - Beginner

5. N(time)-에, N(place)-에서, 안V/A

Today I will be discussing happiness. I will go over the definition of happiness, the benefits and the myths. I have always found this an interesting topic as happiness is a subjective feeling meaning that it is based on personal opinions and experiences rather than facts.

Matcha & Meditation

Happiness

健康について考えたことはありますか？

Natural Nihongo Chat

健康について考えよう

・東北地方の方言で「寒い」を何と言うでしょう。
・「さびごど！」（寒いこと！）「はだざみなー」（肌寒いな！）などがあります。
・「あいしか、さびごど！」あいしかを付け加えると寒そうな気持がもっと強調されて伝わりますよ。
・「あいしか」⇒「あー、仕方ないこと」の意。（ちょっと好ましくない状況によく使います）
追記：この「あいしか」に代わる感情を強調する東北地方の言葉はいろいろあります。「あいんは！」「しがだねごど」など
・まとめ


Nihongo tokidoki Inaka hougen with Megumi Na

「あいしか、さびごど！」What do you mean? Learning the Tohoku dialect.

UNA APORTACIÓN DE MÉXICO PARA EL MUNDO.

Spanish México

Grammar : S+O+V / Object particle( -을/ -를)
Expression : N-에 관심이 있어요. 

Sentence Structure(S+O+V)

Understanding Your Audience
Empathy: The ability to understand and share the feelings of others. 

Active Listening: Paying full attention to the speaker, understanding their message, and responding thoughtfully. 
Audience Analysis: Researching and understanding your target audience's demographics, psychographics, and needs. 

Building Credibility and Trust
Expertise: Demonstrating deep knowledge and competence in your field.

Integrity: 
Building a reputation for trustworthiness is essential for long-term persuasion.

Authenticity: People are more likely to be persuaded by someone who comes across as authentic.
Effective Communication
Clear and Concise Communication: Delivering messages clearly and directly without unnecessary jargon or complexity.
Storytelling: Using narratives to connect with your audience emotionally and make your message memorable.
Persuasive Language: Use persuasive techniques such as rhetorical devices, strong calls to action, and vivid language.
Influence and Negotiation
Influence Tactics: Understanding and employing various influence strategies, such as reciprocity, scarcity, authority, consistency, and liking.
Negotiation Skills:  This involves active listening, compromise, and finding win-win solutions.
Conflict Resolution: Managing disagreements constructively while maintaining positive relationships.
Presentation Skills
Public Speaking: Delivering engaging and persuasive presentations. 

Body Language: Using non-verbal cues to reinforce your message and build rapport with your audience.
Persuasive Visuals: Creating compelling visuals that support your message and enhance understanding.

Emotional Intelligence
Emotional Awareness: Understanding and managing your own emotions and recognizing the emotions of others.
Relationship Building: Developing strong relationships based on trust, empathy, and mutual respect.
Persuasive Influence: Using emotional intelligence to connect with others on a deeper level and persuade them more effectively.

The Global Professional Podcast

The Persuasion Skills List - Episode 98

Holidays and travel.
Angela reads the basic text from this lesson, (transcript available when you take this lesson).

English with Angela -  conversation 

TASK 9 - TRAVELLING BROADENS THE MIND

Double deckers, shuttle buses, bendy buses..... I look at what we call them in British English.