I look over some news stories of the day.

Teacher Joseph's Podcast

Some News Headlines

An interview in a foreign language is not an easy task.  But, there are steps you can take to get ready now!  

Here are some tips on getting ready for an interview in English.  

Questions?  Comments?  Reach out.  www.italki.com/communicate 

Confident English Interview Podcast

What can I do to prepare for an Interview in English?


   a. Birds of a feather flock together - People with similar interests or characteristics tend to associate with each other.
      Example: "They became friends quickly; birds of a feather flock together."
   b. Blood is thicker than water - Family bonds are stronger than other relationships.
      Example: "Even in difficult times, they support each other; blood is thicker than water."
   c. Cross paths - To encounter or meet someone unexpectedly.
      Example: "After years of being apart, they finally crossed paths at the conference."
   d. Wear one's heart on one's sleeve - To openly display one's emotions or feelings.
      Example: "She wears her heart on her sleeve and is not afraid to express her love."
   e. Break someone's heart - To cause someone deep emotional pain or sadness.
      Example: "The breakup broke his heart; he was devastated."


IELTS Podcast 雅思博客

Relationships-related idioms

In today's episode I'll talk about an article that was published in The Associated Press: "Senate ditches dress code as Fetterman and others choose casual clothes". I'm not allowed to post weblinks here so don't hesitate to google it.
Don't hesitate to give me some feedback, it's always appreciated.

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Useful vocabulary:
To ditch
A dress code
To cast a vote
Sportswear (sneakers, shorts and a hoodie)
A formal attire / clothing
To dress up
Salesperson / customer service representative
Bank employees / bank clerk
To feel weird
A swimsuit
Credibility






Let's check out the news

US senate ditches dress code

Hi, and welcome back to Captain Seasalt and the ABC Pirates with Teacher Alyse!
Today, we’re going on an adventure to learn words that start with the letter J Are you ready? Listen carefully, repeat after me, and then try reading them on your own.

June bug, jaguar, jellyfish, jackal, jellybeans, jungle, jar, jack-o-lantern, juice, jacket

Great job! Keep practicing, and if you’d like free flashcards to follow along, send me a message. You can also watch this Super Simple Songs Captain Seasalt video on YouTube to learn even more!
See you next time—bye for now!



Captain Sesalt & The ABC Pirates

Letter J

Knowing Everything About Chinese Cultrue

9 ‘Internet+ ’ in China

#Netflix #SPYFAMILY

元の記事/ Original Article↓
https://toyokeizai.net/articles/-/603626

☆目次
0:00 オープニング
0:31 Para1 “Introduction”
2:30 人気
3:31 Para2 “父はスパイ、母は殺し屋、娘は超能力者という偽装家族”
5:35 キャラクターの魅力
7:45 Para3 “目的と障害が明快だから惹きつけられる”
9:40 目的と障害
11:11 Para4 “「フリ」と「オチ」が完璧のコメディー”
14:38 Para5 “3人に共通する「孤独」“
15:47 コメディ
17:48 今後の展開

☆語彙
思いきや
尊敬（そんけい）のまなざし
凄腕（すごうで）
特性（とくせい）
要因（よういん）
役割（やくわり）
立（た）ち位置（いち）
一面（いちめん）
素性（すじょう）
利害関係（りがいかんけい）

☆引用記事
たちばな やすひと. “「｢SPY×FAMILY｣がここまで人気を呼ぶ納得の訳」キャラの魅力､絶妙なストーリー､笑い､そして感動”. 東洋経済ONLINE. 2022-07-18. https://toyokeizai.net/articles/-/603626

"After 5" by Japanese Teacher

“The reason why SPY×FAMILY became popular” 「｢SPY×FAMILY｣がここまで人気を呼ぶ納得の訳」

Habit stacking in a business context is a behavioral technique for integrating desired routines into existing workflows. It involves pairing a new, target behavior (e.g., reviewing daily sales reports) with an established trigger habit (e.g., checking your inbox each morning). By capitalizing on the automatic nature of existing habits, the cue to perform the target behavior becomes ingrained, increasing its adoption and persistence. Habit stacking can be used to improve individual productivity (e.g., streamlining post-meeting follow-ups) or foster team-level behavioral change (e.g., implementing a daily huddle for information sharing). The effectiveness of this technique hinges on selecting appropriate trigger habits – frequent, consistent actions with minimal cognitive load. Additionally, target habits should be small, achievable actions to ensure successful integration and minimize disruption to existing workflows. Through repetition and positive reinforcement, habit stacking strengthens the association between the trigger and target behavior, ultimately leading to the desired routine becoming an automatic part of the workday.

The Global Professional Podcast

Habit Stacking - EP 39

George and Harold get caught by their principal, Mr. Krupp. He finds out that they are the ones making all the pranks and causing trouble at school. Mr. Krupp is very angry. He tells George and Harold that he has proof of what they did, and now they are in big trouble. The boys feel nervous because they know they can’t get away this time.

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