In this episode, I'll tell you a funny short story about a friend. You will then understand what Brazilians mean by the expression "pregar uma peça"!

Sobre o dia em que minha amiga 'pregou uma peça' no pai dela. E você? Tem algum amigo que gosta de pregar peças ou é você quem costuma fazer isso? 🤔

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Pregando uma peça!?

안녕하세요! 오늘은 초급자를 위한 이야기예요! 가을 날씨가 와요!

<A1-A2>*이제 시작! Now start!*

(초급)  가을 날씨가 와요!

【北海道Hokkaido生活】
4月8日金曜日　天気/くもり　気温/5℃

上士幌町/かみしほろちょう
・テレワークやワーケーションのための建物を作った
・都会で働く人たちに来てもらうため
・今月29日にオープンする予定

［単語］
中心/ちゅうしん…中。１番中。
テレワーク/てれわーく…家の中で仕事をすること
在宅勤務/ざいたくきんむ…家の中で仕事をすること
ワーケーション/わーけーしょん…旅行へ行った場所で仕事をする
オープン/おーぷん…始まる



北海道Hokkaido生活 for Japanese learners

〈#34〉4月8日金曜日　テレワークのための建物を作った

1.太太：tài tai  n Mrs., madam
2.秘书 ：mì shū. n secretary
3.经理：jīng lǐ.n . manager
4.办公室：bàn gōng shì. n office
周太太：喂，你好！请问周明在吗？
秘书：周经理出去了，不在办公室。
周太太：他去哪儿了？什么时候回来?
秘书：他出去办事了，下午回来。
周太太：回来了就让他给我打个电话。
秘书：好的，他到了办公室我就告诉他。

hsk2

hsk 3 在打电话 On the phone 

SMART Goals for Active Listening:
Here are some examples of SMART goals you can set to improve your active listening skills:

1. Improve comprehension in work meetings:

Specific: I will actively listen during all team meetings by summarizing key points after each agenda item.
Measurable: I will track the number of times I summarize key points and the accuracy of my summaries based on colleague feedback.
Attainable: I will start by summarizing after one agenda item per meeting, then gradually increase to all items over a month.
Relevant: Improved comprehension will lead to better participation and decision-making in meetings.
Time-bound: I will implement this for the next 3 months and evaluate progress then.
2. Enhance communication with family:

Specific: I will practice active listening with my partner by reflecting back their emotions and using open-ended questions during evening conversations.
Measurable: My partner will provide feedback on whether they feel heard and understood by my responses.
Attainable: I will focus on actively listening during one conversation per evening for the next two weeks.
Relevant: Improved communication will strengthen my relationship with my partner.
Time-bound: I will practice this for two weeks and then discuss adjustments with my partner.
3. Become a more supportive friend:

Specific: I will actively listen to a friend facing a challenge by maintaining eye contact, avoiding interruptions, and offering summaries of their situation.
Measurable: My friend will report feeling supported and understood after our conversation.
Attainable: I will dedicate focused listening time during one conversation with a friend per week for a month.
Relevant: Active listening will help me be a more supportive friend.
Time-bound: I will implement this for one month and then reflect on its impact on our friendship.
Remember, these are just examples. You can modify them to fit your specific needs and goals!


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PANCHO VILLA TRES.

In this short dialogue, you hear about different vacation destinations from two protagonists – Ajša and Bojana! Happy summer vacation!🎉
Срећно учење! / Srećno učenje!📚
See you in class!👋
