In this episode I’ll comment about an article titled: “Tai chi may slow Parkinson's symptoms for years, study finds” which was published on the website of the BBC. Enjoy.

Useful vocabulary:
neurodegenerative disease
dizziness
neuroprotection
an approach
a martial art
the brain function
the onset of something
to encourage something
a pathology
to alleviate
to investigate
the root causes of something


Let's check out the news

Tai Chi slows down Parkinson's disease

In this episode, we'll talk about the different Bulgarian dishes and how they are prepared. Are you ready?

Bulgarian Today

Bulgarian Food to try - or not :)

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Chcete si procvičit českou gramatiku zábavně a prakticky? Tato nahrávka kombinuje jednoduchý recept na tradiční bramborový salát s gramatikou.

•	Genitiv plurálu u podstatných jmen (např. „250 gramů brambor“, „bez majonézy“)
•	Číslovky v kombinaci s genitivem
•	Rozdíl mezi dokonavými a nedokonavými slovesy (např. „vařit × uvařit“, „psát × napsat“)
•	Praktická cvičení na doplnění sloves a tvarů

Hezky česky

Recept na bramborový salát (A2) – s českou gramatikou v kontextu (genitive, dokonavá a nedokonavá slovesa)

Exploramos qué significa leer literatura con un fragmento de Rulfo y reflexionamos sobre la experiencia de sentir, imaginar y ser parte de la historia.

A media voz: lecturas y lectores 

Ep. 1: Qué es leer literatura

👉Have you ever thought something about an unusual situation you saw, and your opinion was far from the truth? Here is a moving story that tells us not to judge and to think twice. 🙏For A2 learners and above!🎁
Срећно учење! / Srećno učenje! 📚
See you in class!👋

SERBIAN TO GO

Отац и син – Otac i sin – A father and a son (A2 and above)

When the occurrence of something is known,“是……的" can be used to emphasize the time, manner, place, purpose and doer involved in the occurrence of the event. “是”can be omitted in positive and interrogative sentences, but not in negative sentences.
tā shì jīn tiān lái běi jīnɡ de 。  
她是今天来北京的。She came to Beijing today.
wǒ shì kāi chē qù xī ān de 。   
我是开车去西安的。I went to Xi 'an by car.
zhè shì zài shànɡ hǎi mǎi de 。  
这是在上海买的。I bought it in Shanghai.
wǒ shì lái yún nán lǚ yóu de 。  
我是来云南旅游的。I came to Yunnan for traveling.
wǎn fàn shì dà wèi zuò de 。
晚饭是大卫做的。David cooked dinner.

wǒ men bú shì zuò fēi jī qù de 。 
我们不是坐飞机去的。We didn't go by plane.

JOJO CHINESE

是……的

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!

Today we're going to learn some useful prepositions in Farsi.
Hope you enjoy it.

Spoken Persian 

The ball is in the box.

IELTS Preparation. Band 8-9 Answers. Part 3 - Influence of television. Q1-2.

1. How popular is watching television in your country?
2. Tell me about the types of programmes that are generally on television in your country.

Which idea can you use in your answers if the same type of question would come up on your test?

For more IELTS podcasts - check my podcasts section and get more ideas.

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