These are just some stories of the time I've spent traveling and some of the things I've noticed about myself along the way. Hopefully it will be good listening practice for you guys. 

April in Tokyo

So crispy and scrumptious, they just melt in your mouth :P Read my super simple recipe. 

Transcript (read and study): https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TK8q-aqmYPFNJ3y5kpj046mzqzuZsPr3/view?usp=sharing

Schedule a class with me here: https://teach.italki.com/teacher/12103910

Lisa's Podcast

National Fritters Day + Recipe

The world is becoming much more multicultural!

The Social Evolutionary

¡Vivan los latinos! The South American population in the US.

【北海道Hokkaido生活】
〈#160〉2月13日月曜日　天気/くもり　気温/-4℃ 

札幌市/さっぽろし
雪まつり/ゆきまつり
・2月4日から11日まで
・雪像、氷像合わせて160基つくられた。
・会場には1,750,000人来場
・2020年を175,000人上回った。


［単語］
雪像/せつぞう…雪で作られた物
氷像/ひょうぞう…氷で作られた物
氷/こおり…水が冷たくなって形になった物
基/き…雪像、氷像の数え方
来場/らいじょう…お祭りなどをしてる場所に来ること
上回る/うわまわる…増える

			

レッスン待ってます♪


北海道Hokkaido生活 for Japanese learners

〈#160〉雪まつり1,750,000人来場！

In todays episode we discuss dance and the importance of dance for kids.

Let's have a chat (Discussions In English) 

Episode 37: Can you dance? 

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!

欢迎收听全新一集的Chillchat全中文播客。在这集播客里，Karen介绍了中文名字的结构，父母取名的方法和中文姓氏的起源。


Chillchat (Learn Chinese and Chill)

(全中文) 中文名字是怎么取的

Teacher Joseph's Podcast

At the Supermarket

The Beatle's star George Harrison was very famous. His birth house has been awarded a Blue Plaque.