Learn the basic music industry terminology so that you can do business as a musician.

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English for Musicians

Hoy en Español en Acción aprenderemos a hablar de la familia y los amigos.

Español en Acción

Temporada 1 Episodio 17 La Familia y los Amigos - Vocabulario y Frases para Describir Relaciones y Personas

Être accro, qu’est-ce que ça veut dire ?
« Être accro » vient du mot accroché. On imagine quelqu’un qui ne peut plus se détacher d’une chose, comme s’il était collé, piégé, suspendu. En langage familier, cela veut dire être dépendant de quelque chose.

Exemple concret :

Je suis accro au chocolat. → Cela veut dire que tu ne peux pas t’en passer, tu en as envie tout le temps.

Il est accro à son téléphone. → Il passe ses journées dessus, comme si c’était vital.

Elle est accro aux séries. → Dès qu’elle commence une saison, impossible de décrocher.

Mais attention, « être accro » ne s’utilise pas seulement pour des objets ou des habitudes. On peut aussi être accro à une personne.

Il est complètement accro à son copain. → Il ne pense qu’à lui.

Il y a une nuance intéressante : « être accro » peut être positif ou négatif.

Positif : Je suis accro au sport, ça me fait du bien.

Négatif : Je suis accro aux jeux vidéo, ça prend tout mon temps.

Dans le langage courant, on trouve aussi des variantes :

Un accro → un nom qui désigne une personne dépendante. Exemple : C’est un accro du café.

Accrocher → verbe plus neutre, mais parfois utilisé dans l’idée de séduire ou captiver. Exemple : Ce film m’a vraiment accroché.

Alors la prochaine fois que tu sens que tu ne peux pas te passer d’une chose… demande-toi : « Est-ce que je suis juste passionné, ou est-ce que je suis carrément accro ? »

Des extraits en français avec Aymaro

Être accro

For today’s lesson, we will learn more about “time”.

零líng (zero)
分fēn (minute)
半bàn（half）
刻kè（quarter）
差chà （lack）
两liǎng（two， 两+measure word）
1.	6:05  六点零五分liù diǎn líng wǔ fēn
2.	8:12  八点十二分bā diǎn shí èr fēn
3.	7:30  七点半qī diǎn bàn
4.	5:15  五点一刻wǔ diǎn yí kè
5.	11:55 差五分十二点chà wǔ fēn shí èr diǎn
6.	2:00  两点liǎng diǎn

Practice:
3:00    12:06    7:30   4:35am   2:45pm   6:56pm


Daily Conversation（日常对话）

6. Reading Time（读时间）part2

Enjoy in this short story called NA NJIVI or in English IN THE FIELD, that is a parable about two kinds of people! After listening to this beautiful story, try to solve the quizzes.
Срећно учење! / Srećno učenje!


SERBIAN TO GO

На њиви – Na njivi (A short story for B1 level)

Imagine this situation: you are talking about a date you had last week with your Chinese friends and you want to describe your date’s appearance a bit. How do you do that? Tā hěn piàoliang/tā hěn shuài? What else can you say? ‘Damn it I wish I knew more ways to do that…’ Before you get frustrated in your imaginary scene, take a deep breath and press the ‘play’ button of this episode. We have you covered. Let’s go. :)

Note: This podcast is intended for language learning ONLY. Not for promoting or criticizing any political party or ideology. Let’s keep it friendly and accessible to all :)

Also, all of the experiences are the hosts’ own experiences so please do your own research if you need more information.



Chillchat (Learn Chinese and Chill)

Describing Appearances in Chinese (In a Nice Way)!

As a communication coach, I witness the transformative power of preparation in business communication.  Winging it might work occasionally, but for consistent success, pre-communication planning is your secret weapon.  Here are my top 6  tips to ensure you dominate your next meeting, presentation, or email exchange:

1. Know Your Audience:  This isn't a cliche; it's the foundation.  Research your audience's background, interests, and pain points.  Tailor your language and message to resonate with them.  Imagine explaining your idea to a friend – that level of clarity and connection is what you're aiming for.

2. Define Your Purpose:  What is the single most important takeaway you want your audience to have?  Is it to inform, persuade, or simply update?  Having a clear purpose keeps your message focused and avoids information overload.

3. Craft a Compelling Message:  Less is more.  Eliminate jargon and redundancy.  Structure your message with a clear beginning, middle, and end.  Practice your delivery beforehand, paying attention to pacing, tone, and body language.

4. Anticipate Roadblocks:  Forewarned is forearmed.  Think of potential objections or questions your audience might have.  Prepare clear, concise responses that address these concerns head-on.  This demonstrates confidence and proactive problem-solving.

5. Choose Your Weapon Wisely:  Not all communication channels are created equal.  Consider the purpose and audience when selecting your method.  A complex proposal might be best delivered as a written document, while a team update could thrive on a video call.

6. Embrace Technology:  Utilize presentation tools effectively.  Visuals can significantly enhance understanding and retention of your message.  However, avoid information overload –  keep slides clean and focused on supporting your core points.


The Global Professional Podcast

TOP 6 Best Practices for Business Communication Preparation - EP 26

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。


今日もN3の漢字をやります！
引、をやります！　

音読み　いん
訓読み　ひーく、

意味は、ひく、つれていく、さそう、とかそんな感じです。

例えば、

・引力ーいんりょく　物体どうしが引き合う力

・強引ーごういん　むりに強気ですること

・引率ーいんそつ　たくさんの人を引き連れること

・引用ーいんよう　他の文や例をつかうこと

・引退ーいんたい　現役からしりぞくこと


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！

・周りが止めることも聞かないで2人は引力のようにお互いにひかれあっている

・かれは人の意見を聞かずにいつも強引に仕事をすすめる

・私の友達は小学校の先生をしているので、遠足の時は40人の生徒を引率しないといけません。

・彼はよく本の言葉を引用する。

・衰えた時か、絶頂の時か、スポーツ選手は引退するタイミングが難しいと思います。

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！
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#362 N3 漢字　"引"、について！

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