Today we're talking about "jetlag", what it means and the grammar that we use with it. I hope you find it useful. 

Don't forget that I'm a full time English coach and tutor, right here on iTalki. So if you use English as a second language at work and you'd like to improve your professional communication skills then feel free to book some of my time and let's get to work!

DAILY Business English VOCABULARY builder

This was a really tiring podcast to make

3minutes listening practice 3分钟听力练习

CHAO's HSK Listening Capsule（Advanced）|A Daily Dose to Sharpen Your Ears|CHAO的HSK听力胶囊（高级）

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Escúchalo con calma y trata de quedarte con las ideas principales.

En el pódcast que estás a punto de escuchar, oirás hablar sobre platos y bebidas costarricenses que quizás no conozcas.

Una expresión puramente costarricense es ¡Pura vida! Es tan común que a veces es lo primero que aprenden muchos extranjeros en español (sobre todo estadounidenses) gracias al turismo internacional del país.

Un bocado de español

DE COSTA A COSTA (COSTA RICA)

En este episodio Hablaremos sobre un tema muy importante y real: cómo alquilar o comprar una casa en Venezuela. 🏠🏢

En este episodio aprenderás:

¿Cómo era antes vs cómo es ahora?
Precios en dólares
Pasos para alquilar o comprar
Vocabulario financiero
Frases reales de agentes y clientes
Preguntas para practicar

Spanish with Nathy

🎙️Renting or Buying a Home in Venezuela🎙️🏠🏢

Desde ahora comenzaremos a aprender más sobre el transporte en Perú. Esta vez les traigo información sobre la combi.
Transcripción y traducción disponible en: https://conpedepatria.blog/2022/11/11/la-combi/
¡Gracias por escuchar!

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12. La combi (el transporte peruano)

林清清十八岁，高三毕业的那个夏天，第一次离开家乡的小镇，来到海边的亲戚家住一个月。

Everyday Chinese

《夏日星河》| 小故事

Dunking is one of the most exciting elements of basketball, with a rich history and incredible performances by legendary players. While we may never jump quite like a cat, we can certainly be inspired by their remarkable abilities to push our own limits.

Enjoy your journey through the history of dunking, NBA legends, and the incredible leaping abilities of cats both fun and informative. 

If you have any questions or want to share your dunking stories, feel free to reach out. Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast, follow us on social media, and stay tuned for more entertaining and enlightening topics in future episodes.

Everything Zenified 

Dunking: Historical Context, NBA Legends, and Feline Comparisons

An impromptu speech  refers to a presentation delivered with little to no prior preparation. Often called "speaking off the cuff," it requires the speaker to think on their feet and effectively communicate ideas on a given topic with minimal notice. Impromptu speeches can arise in various situations, including:

Meetings: Brainstorming sessions, project updates, or responding to questions from colleagues can all turn into impromptu speaking opportunities.

Client Interactions: A chance meeting with a potential client or answering unexpected questions during a presentation might necessitate impromptu remarks.

Networking Events: Making a strong first impression often involves conversing and sharing ideas on the spot.
While lacking the polish of a prepared speech, impromptu presentations offer several benefits:

Authenticity: Speaking without a script can project genuine enthusiasm and passion for the topic.

Adaptability: Impromptu speeches allow you to tailor your message to the audience's interests or address emerging issues.

Thinking Skills: They challenge your critical thinking and communication skills on the fly.
Here are some tips for delivering successful impromptu speeches:

Take a Breath: A brief pause allows you to collect your thoughts and formulate a response.

Start with a Strong Opening: Grab attention with a relevant anecdote, statistic, or question.

Focus on Key Points: Organize your thoughts around a central message and a few supporting points.

Use Clear Language: Avoid jargon and speak in a concise and confident manner.

End Gracefully: Summarize your main points and conclude with a call to action or impactful statement.

By honing your impromptu speaking skills, you can become a more effective communicator and build trust with colleagues, clients, and potential partners in the business world.

The Global Professional Podcast

Impromptu Speech Explained - Episode 91

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

今日は、関西弁のやん、について。

めっちゃ寒いやん！
とか、久しぶりやん！とか関西弁で良く使います。

どういう時に使うか、例文を使いながら、説明しますね。
うそやん
ーえ、うそやん！それは知らんかったわ。
　うそでしょ！みたいな意味ですね

めっちゃ安いやん
ーこれ、めっちゃ安いやん！買います！
　安いですね！みたいな意味です
　
言うてたやん
ー昨日は行くって言うてたやん
　言ってたでしょ、みたいな意味です

ええやん
ーそれ、めっちゃええやん
　とても良いね、みたいな意味です

ちゃうやん
ーちゃうやん、ちゃうやん、そういう意味じゃない
　違うよ、違うよ、みたいな意味です

例文としてはこんな感じですね。
だよ、とか、よね、とか、でしょ、とかそんな時に使います。

　僕は最近日本の漫才とかみませんが、漫才とか見ると、たぶん、良く聞くと思います。特にツッコミの人が言いますね。
それ、ーやん！
それちゃうやん！

もちろん、日常会話でもたっくさん使いますので、YouTubeとかで関西弁の人を見つけたら、聞いてみてください。

もし、関西弁を直接聞きたい！という人がいたら、ぜひオンラインレッスンでお話しましょう！なんでも教えるでー。
この、でーも関西弁ですね。

ということで、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！
