In this week's episode, we explore one of the most challenging aspects of English grammar: the definite article "the." We’ll discuss why it can be confusing, outline its usage rules, and provide clear examples to help you understand it better.

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The Grammarian Podcast

Common mistakes made by English Language Learners: Part 2 - "The" a definite way to remeber how to use this definite article.

Oi gente, sejam muito bem-vindos ao Portuguese Drops, o seu Podcast de Português favorito. Meu nome é Aneleh e hoje embarcaremos numa jornada de exploração da cultura e do estilo de vida de quem mora na cidade do Rio de Janeiro. Se quiser acompanhar o script do podcast é só clicar neste link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1egdyWonpnjbiOlMfEorYQontN-VecTHWQA-ywZnf0vU/edit?usp=sharing
Vamos lá!

Heu guys, welcome to Portuguese Drops, your favorite Portuguese Podcast. My name is Aneleh and today we will embark on a journey of exploring the culture and lifestyle of those who live in the city of Rio de Janeiro. If you want to follow the podcast script, just click on this link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1egdyWonpnjbiOlMfEorYQontN-VecTHWQA-ywZnf0vU/edit?usp=sharing
Let's go!

Portuguese Drops 

Estilo de vida carioca

Sumérgete en la vibrante cultura y belleza natural de Guatapé, Colombia, en nuestro próximo podcast. Exploraremos las coloridas calles de Guatapé, la majestuosa Piedra del Peñol, y la rica historia y tradiciones de esta encantadora región. ¡Únete a nosotros en este viaje y descubre Guatapé como nunca antes!

Latido Latino

Colores de Guatapé: Un Viaje a través de la Belleza Natural y Cultural de Colombia

In today's fast-paced and competitive job market, finding the right talent is essential for any organization's success. While evaluating a candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience is important, it is equally important for HR managers to evaluate cultural fit. 

Cultural fit is the degree to which a candidate's values, work style, and personality align with the culture and values of the organization.

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When a candidate fits in with the organization's culture, they are more likely to be engaged, motivated, and committed to their work. This can lead to better performance, increased productivity, and a positive impact on the organization's bottom line.

Cultural fit also promotes a positive work environment, where employees feel comfortable, supported, and valued. When employees share common values and work styles, they are more likely to collaborate effectively and work together towards common goals. 

This can create a sense of unity and team spirit, which can boost morale and lead to a more positive work culture.

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How do HR managers evaluate 'cultural fit'

This podcast will explain how to and why you should idioms, with two examples of idioms you can use.

IELTS Speaking Practice

The importance of using idioms in your iELTS speaking test

In this episode of #MustWatch TV Series/Movies I would like to recommend a crime and supernatural influenced drama of which is called Manifest. It can be found on Netflix, please watch it and let me know what you think of it :)

#MustWatch TV Series/Movies

#MustWatch Manifest (TV Series)

Hoy te comparto una de mis palabras favoritas en español: sobremesa. Hablamos de su significado cultural en México y de por qué representa algo más profundo que simplemente quedarse sentado después de comer.

Español con Sentido – Conversaciones reales y cercanas

Episodio 1 – La palabra "sobremesa"

Con la ayuda de JESSIE, desde USA, hablamos de varios idioms que valen en ambos lenguajes! SUPER ACTUALES, vas a escuchar a gente nativa usándolos!

PERFIL DE JESSIE EN ITALKI: https://www.italki.com/teacher/11670783

Vas escuchar la versión en inglés y en español de cada idiom,
YOU WILL HEAR THE SPANISH AND THE ENGLISH VERSION OF EACH IDIOM (said by native speakers) Isn't it great?

COME ON! DALE PLAY!

Disfruta de aprender

Idioms en Inglés y en Español, parte II

lesson on italki 
https://www.italki.com/ja/teacher/9451959/japanese

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こんにちは！
Japanese daily life podcast のAtsushiです。
このPodcastは、日本語を勉強しているみなさんに向けたPodcastです。

#232のPodcastで話した、海外旅行で良かったことについて話しました。今回は日本の良いところについて話します。

日本の良いところです。
・清潔感がある
・サービスが丁寧
・物や食べ物、サービスが安い

一つずつ話します。
・清潔感がある
　みなさんも日本に来た時に感じるかもしれないですが、日本はどこもきれいで清潔感がありますね。もちろん、そうじゃない所もありますが、みなさんが旅行などで行くだいたいの場所はとてもきれいだと思います。トイレもとてもきれいでビックリする人もいるかもしれないですね。無料ですしね。

・サービスが丁寧ていねい
　これはいい面でも、そうでない面でもありますが、接客せっきゃくがとても丁寧です。お客さまを大切にする、という考え方が根底にあるので、フラットな関係ではなく、お客さまを少し上にして接する関係があります。お客さんそれをわかっているので、少し上から接してしまうこともあります。

・物やサービスが安い
消費者、買う人にとってはいいことですね。日本の食べ物やサービスのクオリティがあった上で、値段を見ると、とても安いと思います。寿司とか100均とか。海外の方からすると驚くかもしれないです。僕からすると、この値段設定が日本の給料が上がらない問題にもつながっているといる思うので、そろそろ値段が上がっていくといいなぁ、と思います。

ということで、日本のいい所、簡単に3つ話しました。
旅行で日本に来られる方も本当に増えていますね。
ぜひみなさんが感じた日本の良いところや、海外の良いところ、オンラインレッスンでお話しましょう！

ということで今回も最後まで聞いていただき、ありがとうございます！ではまた！