Listen to me reading a short news article about the pros and cons of internet dating, as part of my Conversational English course.

Listen to English with Pip

News article: online dating

☀️ L’estate secondo Francesca.
🙋 Risponderò ad alcune domande divertenti e interessanti sull’estate! 
🫵 E la vostra estate, com’è? 

⬇️ VOCABOLARIO ⬇️

Clima mite -> Mild climate
Vento afoso -> Sultry wind
Sbalzo termico -> Temperature swing
Anguria -> Watermelon
Melone -> Melon
Pesche -> Peaches
Albicocche -> Apricots
Nespole -> Medlars
Prugne -> Plums
Fragole -> Strawberries
Ciliegie -> Cherries
Riscaldamento globale -> Global warming
Temperature elevate -> High temperatures
Ahimé -> Alas
Irascibile -> Irritable
Campeggio -> Camping
Aria condizionata -> Air conditioning
Rimedio -> Remedy
Borsa dell’acqua calda -> Hot water bottle
Incendi -> Fires
Siccità -> Drought
Rubinetto -> Faucet
Scottarsi -> To get sunburned
Aver passato troppo tempo al sole -> To have spent too much time in the sun
Fare i fighi -> To act cool




Puro Parlare

21. L'estate secondo Francesca.

“杯弓蛇影”这则成语的意思是误把映入酒杯中的弓影当成蛇。比喻因错觉而疑神疑鬼，自已惊扰自已。

中华成语典故

中华成语典故--杯弓蛇影

Сегодня в выпуске мы говорим о "хозяине тайги", о буром медведе🐻

Давай по-русски!

Хозяин тайги

Today's podcast will either be "awfully" good or "pretty" bad!
Yes, English is confusing. Sorry!

The Social Evolutionary

Weird Words in English

Bossaball is a sport that combines volleyball, soccer, gymnastics — and the simple joy of jumping up and down on a trampoline.



English Vibes

Bossaball: Sport, Music and Trampolines

Recently, I coached a team of four – 2 talented software developers, a product manager, and a product designer – at a startup facing a decision. Their current product management system was a mix of spreadsheets, emails, and sticky notes, hindering collaboration and development. They needed to persuade their founder to adopt Jira, a project management tool.

We began by dissecting the founder's viewpoint.  Was it a fear of change? A concern about learning a new system?  Through open-ended questions and active listening, we discovered the founder valued efficiency and transparency.

The team knew the founder's needs and wants so we crafted a persuasive narrative.  The developers highlighted how Jira's bug tracking system would streamline communication and expedite fixes. The product manager showcased how Jira's visual boards would enhance project visibility, ensuring everyone was on the same page.  The designer emphasized the improved user interface and workflows, promoting user adoption.

We gathered data showcasing the wasted time and communication breakdowns caused by their current system. We contrasted it with quantifiable benefits of Jira – faster development cycles, improved team collaboration, and reduced errors.  

We set up a demo of Jira, showcasing how it addressed their specific pain points. I prepped the team to answer potential objections and provide examples of companies using Jira.

The final step was a unified presentation.  Each team member presented their department's perspective, painting a clear picture of the benefits across the development workflow. 

The founder, impressed by the team's research, data, and collaborative effort, agreed to a Jira trial.  Their persuasive communication, grounded in understanding their audience's needs and presenting a clear solution, secured a win for the entire team. This success story highlights the power of effective communication in driving positive change within a startup environment.

The Global Professional Podcast

EPISODE 100!!! Persuading a to make the switch to Jira!

Spanish México

CIUAD DE MÉXICO

Wales gets a new leader....
Transcript: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ce3ihBzN_4myidBf-5XnPTbgtWfkAzrj/view?usp=drivesdk