Today we're talking about job interviews. We’re going to look at some vocabulary that you can use to improve how you perform in your next job interview. Or, if you’re writing a CV, cover letter, or a resume, these are words and phrases that you should think about including. Whether you're a student, a graduate, or someone with a lot of experience, job interviews can be scary. Especially if you're not a native English speaker. Hopefully today we can make them a little easier for you! I work with people from all over the world to improve how handle job interviews and hopefully you will find some of that in today's podcast.

Breakout Business English

Breakout Business English - Ep 5 - Job Interview Vocabulary

Jimmy ha deciso di andare al ristorante per provare alcuni piatti tipici italiani. Appena entra il cameriere gli dice: “Quanti siete?”
Jimmy risponde “sono solo.”
Il cameriere gli chiede “ha fatto la prenotazione?”
Jimmy non ha fatto nessuna prenotazione, ma domanda se c’è un posto libero.
“Certo, prego, si accomodi” gli dice il cameriere e poi lo accompagna a un tavolo in un angolo. “Ecco qui il menù”.
Jimmy legge il menù: il suo italiano ormai è abbastanza buono e riesce a capire quasi tutto. In Italia ci sono tantissimi piatti da assaggiare: ci sono gli antipasti - che sono degli spuntini prima del pasto vero e proprio. Ci sono i primi piatti, che comprendono pasta, riso o zuppa. Poi ci sono i secondi piatti - carne o pesce - che di solito vengono accompagnati da un contorno di verdure.
Infine ci sono i dolci e tanti vini.
“Ha deciso?” gli chiede il cameriere.
Jimmy è pronto: “Sì, come antipasto vorrei assaggiare prosciutto e melone.”
“Ottima scelta”, commenta il cameriere. “E per primo?”
“Per primo vorrei un risotto alla pescatora: cioè un risotto con i frutti di mare. E per secondo un’orata al forno - che è un altro tipo di pesce - con contorno di patate.”
Il cameriere scrive tutto: “Perfetto. Da bere cosa prende?”
Jimmy risponde “un cappuccino, per favore.”
Il cameriere guarda Jimmy scioccato: “In Italia non beviamo mai il cappuccino con il pranzo. Anzi, in Italia non beviamo mai il cappuccino dopo le 11 di mattina!”
Jimmy ne chiede il motivo.
Il cameriere spiega “Il latte lo beviamo solo a colazione. Latte e cibo salato insieme non fanno bene allo stomaco. Con il pesce è meglio un calice di vino bianco.”
Jimmy pensa che gli italiani siano davvero strani! Però ordina un bicchiere di vino bianco e si gode il suo pranzo.

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Al ristorante

En este episodio especial de San Valentín de Yuca-Talk, exploramos el mundo del amor y el romance en la península de Yucatán.
Desde la mítica Isla de la Pasión en Cozumel, donde las parejas buscaban la bendición de la diosa Ixchel, hasta las emblemáticas sillas confidentes de Mérida, que han sido testigos de innumerables historias de amor.
También descubrimos los románticos paseos en calesa por las calles empedradas de Mérida, donde el cochero parece ser el cupido moderno.
Además, desglosamos las expresiones románticas en español, desde "Me gustas" hasta "Te amo", para que puedas expresar tus sentimientos con seguridad.
En resumen, este episodio te lleva en un viaje por las tierras yucatecas, lleno de magia, tradición y romance. ¡No te lo pierdas y sigue explorando las maravillas que Yucatán tiene para ofrecer!

¡Hasta el próximo episodio, buen provecho y nos vemos pronto!
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Yuca-talk

Día del amor y la amistad a la Yucateca


   a. Green with envy - To be extremely jealous.
      Example: "When she saw his new car, she turned green with envy."
   b. Black sheep - An outcast or someone who is different from the rest of the family or group.
      Example: "He's the black sheep of the family; everyone else is successful."
   c. Red flag - A warning sign or signal of potential danger or problem.
      Example: "His aggressive behavior is a red flag; we need to be cautious."
   d. Golden opportunity - A chance or opportunity that is highly advantageous.
      Example: "She saw the job opening as a golden opportunity to advance her career."
   e. Paint the town red - To go out and enjoy oneself, usually by partying or celebrating.
      Example: "It's my birthday; let's paint the town red tonight!"



IELTS Podcast 雅思博客

Colours-related idioms

You will learn the 8 levels of adjective placement in the English language so you can correctly use and place adjectives to describe nouns in sentences. Remember the more adjectives that you use, the more descriptive your sentences are BUT they must be used in the RIGHT order!

🖊️ You will want to take notes so get out a pen!

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Correctly use adjectives in sentences by learning the 8 levels!

This episode is about saying GREETINGS in Japanese... please check below for the grammar notes and important Japanese phrases I have mentioned in the podcast. 

1.  こんにちは！　Hello /Good day
     ヤッホー　　Hello (to your friends)

2.  おはようございます！　Good Morning
     おはよう　　　morning ( for friends or family)

3.　こんばんは！　Good Evening 

4. おやすみなさい　Good Night
    おやすみ　　　Good night ( for friends or family)

5. ありがとうございます　Thank you
    ありがとう　Thanks ( for friends or family)

6. すみません　Excuse Me
   
7. ごめんなさい　I am sorry
    ごめんね　sorry  ( for friends or family)

8. また　あした　See you tomorrow

9. じゃ　また　See you Again 

10. さようなら　Good Bye

See you in the next lesson.....じゃまたね

Mandakini Munasinghe

Learning Japanese (JLPT N5)- 1st  Lesson - PART 02

皆さんは、人生の節目にお祝いをもらったら、どうしますか。
日本の贈り物文化は独特で、プレゼントをもらったら「お返し」をするのが普通です。
しかも、細かいルールがあります。
今回は、日本の贈り物文化について話します。

What would you do if you received a gift on the important occasions in your life?
In Japan, we have a unique gift-giving culture, it is customary to give a return gift when receiving one.
Moreover, there are detailed rules involved.
This time, we talked about Japanese gift-giving culture.

♤ キーワード
・内祝い（うちいわい：a Japanese custom of giving a return gift, often about half the value ("han-gaeshi"), to show gratitude for a received gift, often for life events）
・慣習（かんしゅう：custom）
・節目（ふしめ：important occasion）
・幼馴染（おさななじみ：childhood friend）
・チャラ（to be even, to come to nothing）
・しっちゃかめっちゃか（messy）

♧ 理解度チェッククイズ
1. アヤが幼馴染の出産祝いに贈ったものは？
2. ２人がいらないと思う２つの慣習は？

♢ 前回のクイズの答え
1. フミが気をつかわれて嫌だったのは、どんなとき？
→ 学生時代、先に社会人になった同級生との飲み会で「払わなくていいよ」と言われたとき
2. アヤが気をつかわれて嬉しかったのは、どんなとき？
→ 飲み会で、お酒を飲んだ人が「端数は（払わなくても）いいよ」と言ってくれたとき

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アヤさんとフミさんの日本語雑談（Aya and Fumi’s Japanese Chit-Chat）

日本の贈り物文化

Today we're looking at some synonyms of complex, those are some alternative words that mean a very similar thing. 

Todays words are:
complex
complicated
intricate
tricky
involved
convoluted