Stories and Questions to help you practice listening and writing skills. 

English Stories & Questions

My story began in London 3 decades ago, but my travels into the teaching world would not take long to begin...

Stories from UK to China

Grammar and English tips for kids, beginners and intermediate students. 

Learn English with William

Rotasız Seyyahın ikinci kitabını beraber okuyoruz.

Turkish Stories (Intermidate Level)

İran'a gezi (Rotasız Seyyah -2 Book)

Dagens avsnitt handlar om att ta körkort.

Easy Swedish with Viktoria

Ep. #26 - Julspecial Uppkörning (lätt)

In this episode, I give you some advice about getting good sleep. 

Comprehensible Australian Podcast

Happiness Consists of Getting Enough Sleep

The Power of Storytelling in Leading Change emphasizes the role of storytelling in driving organizational change. Leaders often face the need for significant shifts within their organizations, from cultural to product-related changes. To unite their teams behind a new direction, they must craft a clear, compelling narrative.

Storytelling is a potent tool for inspiring action and connecting with people on a deeper level. It helps articulate the ‘why’ and ‘what’ of change, making the abstract tangible and the future vivid.

The article presents a four-step approach to effective storytelling in leadership:

Deep Understanding, Simple Description: Leaders must deeply understand the change to communicate it simply. John Legere’s transformation of T-Mobile into an “un-carrier” is a prime example of conveying a complex change with a single, powerful word.
Honoring the Past: Leaders should acknowledge the organization’s strengths and history, showing respect for the past while guiding towards the future. This builds trust and eases the transition for those resistant to change.
Articulate a Persuasive Mandate for Change: Leaders need to present a clear vision that motivates and aligns with the organization’s values, addressing both the positive and negative aspects of the past.
Lay Out a Rigorous and Optimistic Path Forward: The narrative should be action-oriented, providing a clear roadmap for change while maintaining an optimistic outlook.
In summary, leaders must master storytelling to effectively lead change, balancing respect for the past with a clear vision for the future. By doing so, they can capture the hearts and minds of their employees, fostering a culture of optimism and honesty.

The Global Professional Podcast

The Power of Storytelling in Leading Change    -   Episode 50

ROMANCES DE RAFAEL DE LEÓN

ROMANCE DE LA VIUDA ENAMORADA

高考 gāo kǎo：the national College Entrance Examination
无数 wú shù：countless; numberless; innumerable
紧张 jìn zhǎng：nervous；tense
充满 chōng mǎn：be filled with be full of
期待 qī dài：anticipate;await;expect
话题 huà tí：subject of a talk; topic of a conversation
中国大陆 zhōng guó dà lù：
选择 xuǎn zé：the Chinese mainland
资格考试 zī gé kǎo shì：qualifying exam；qualification
大多数 dà duō shù：most; the majority of
转折点 zhuǎn zhé diǎn：turning point；milestone
关系到 guān xì dào：related to; affect; have something to do with
在即 zài jí：about to; soon; be near at hand
如愿以偿 rú yuàn yǐ cháng：achieve what one wishes; have got one's wish;
旗开得胜 qí kāi dé shèng：succeed at the first try;as soon as one went into action he won a victory
金榜提名 jīn bǎng tí míng: gold placard nomination；have passed the examination
梦想成真 mèng xiǎng chéng zhēn：a dream come true


“龙”年中国话（“ lóng ” nián zhōng guó huà）

"The Gaokao“-National College Entrance Examination

Here are some questions you can ask yourself to check whether you got the meaning:

1. What was the purpose of Diane’s visit to San Francisco, California?
2. Can visitors do all anything they like at the Golden Gate National Recreation Area or something certain?
3. Where did Diane and her friends go on the second day of her visit?
4. How did Diane and her friends arrive to Alcatraz Island?
5. What was Diane’s favorite part about her trip to San Francisco?

See you for the daily listening practice tomorrow!

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The Habits of Highly Effective English Communicators

Daily listening Practice Part 1 & Part 2 - San Francisco

IELTS Speaking Preparation. 

Q. 5. Do you think that people have become more materialistic when it comes to giving gifts, as compared to your grandparents’ time?

Linking words: Besides, in addition, finally.

Relevant vocabulary: materialistic, society, culture, commercial, expensive, turned int, booming, industry,  play a crucial role, fostering, unrealistic expectations.

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