Mi compadre Fourat y yo, platicamos de puntos culturales de Líbano.

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Yallah y El Dabke Ft. Fourat (Líbano)

Let's know more about each other! I've said a few words about myself. Now it's your turn! Hope to see your comments🙂🤝

Learn Russian with Max

Ep1 Acquaintance (Знакомство)

Dare to be happy - my podcast today is based on a rainy from a book by Jamie Baron - "Radically content".

British English with Maria

Listen to Yourself!

Do you feel like you need a study routine? You are in luck! Tune in for one of my favorite study routines that I share with my private students! Every 5 days, the routine begins again. You practice listening, reading, writing, and speaking.

Make sure to get a pen and paper before listening to this episode of Stairway to English! Each day is a different activity that builds on the previous until you reach day 5.

Make a commitment to yourself and get started with this routine today!

Stairway to English: Short easy to understand episodes to improve your English grammar and fluency

The 5 Day Study Routine You Need to Improve Your English and Learn New Vocabulary

Listening and reading are vital components of the IELTS exam. We'll explore techniques to identify keywords, skim and scan passages effectively, and comprehend complex audio recordings. I'll provide practice exercises to sharpen students' skills, ensuring they are well-prepared for the challenging IELTS Listening and Reading tests.

Language Power-Up: Business English & IELTS Mastery

Enhancing Listening and Reading Skills for IELTS Excellence

Welcome to a captivating episode of "Arabic Word Trees" dedicated to exploring the root ك-ل-م. 
We'll take you on a linguistic adventure, tracing the journey of ك-ل-م from ancient texts to contemporary usage. Together, we'll explore its various derivations, patterns, and meanings, understanding how this powerful root lies at the heart of human connection.



Arabic Word Trees: Unraveling the Roots of Language

The most important words from the root "ك-ل-م/kaf-lam-meem"



Align with Job Description: Questions should target specific competencies identified in the job description.
Use Action Verbs: Focus on actions taken (e.g., "developed," "implemented," "negotiated").
Focus on Specific Situations: Prompt for concrete examples, avoiding vague inquiries like "Tell me about a time you worked under pressure." Instead, ask, "Describe a situation where a tight deadline required prioritizing tasks effectively."
The STAR Method:

The STAR method provides a framework for candidates to structure their responses to behavioral questions:

Situation: Briefly describe the context and challenges faced.
Task: Explain your specific role and responsibilities in the situation.
Action: Detail the specific actions you took to address the challenge.
Result: Describe the outcome of your actions, quantifying achievements if possible.
Beyond Technical Skills:

Behavioral interviewing goes beyond technical skills, offering insights into:

Problem-Solving Approach: Explore how the candidate tackled challenges, revealing their thought process and analytical abilities.

Communication Style: Pay attention to clarity, conciseness, and ability to articulate ideas effectively.
Work Style: Understand if the candidate thrives in independent or collaborative environments.
Benefits and Best Practices:

Reduced Bias: Focusing on past actions minimizes the influence of unconscious bias based on appearance or background.

Increased Predictability: Understanding past performance in similar situations improves the likelihood of future success.

Deeper Candidate Evaluation: Behavioral questions move beyond a resume, revealing a more holistic picture of the candidate's capabilities.

Best practices:

Develop a set of behavioral questions for each role to ensure consistency.

Pay close attention to the candidate's use of the STAR method and probe for further details.

Evaluate responses across candidates using a consistent scoring rubric.


The Global Professional Podcast

Behavioral Interview Questions - Best Practices - Episode 71

中文小课堂

花的名字

El piloncillo además de ser un básico en la cocina mexicana, aporta múltiples beneficios a la salud de quien lo consume.

Se trata de un dulce ampliamente utilizado en la gastronomía de varios países latinoamericanos, así como en la India, Laos y Pakistán. Su llegada a México se remonta a la época de la Conquista y la Colonia. El piloncillo tiene como base de su preparación el jarabe o jugo no destilado de la caña de azúcar.

El piloncillo o “chancaca” palabra derivada de chiancaca, de origen náhuatl , significa «azúcar morena». Con la introducción del cultivo de la caña de azúcar durante la época de la Colonia, llegaron también técnicas y elementos necesarios para su producción. Se les conocía como trapiches o molinos a los artefactos con los que se elaboraba este producto.

Este endulzante 100% natural se obtiene al hervir el jugo de la caña de azúcar. La melaza resultante se solidifica en moldes o se envuelve en hojas de palma, esta última es su presentación más tradicional. Para obtener solamente una tonelada de piloncillo se necesitan aproximadamente diez toneladas de caña de azúcar.

En México el principal productor de piloncillo es el estado de San Luis Potosí, que cada año contribuye con aproximadamente 60% de la producción nacional. 


El proceso de elaboración del piloncillo suele variar según la región y las costumbres. Sin embargo, la forma de preparación tradicional generalmente es la siguiente:


Exprimir la caña de azúcar en trapiches para obtener el jugo.
El bagazo sobrante se deja secar y se utiliza para encender el horno.
El jugo de la caña se calienta en el horno hasta alcanzar su punto de ebullición.
Después es colocado en una revolvedora, que al no parar de girar, hace que el jugo de caña se vuelva espeso.
Posteriormente se vacía en moldes de madera con forma de cono.
