In this empowering episode of "English Learners Boost," we explore the art of being confident in your opinions. Confidence in expressing our thoughts is a crucial skill for effective communication and self-assurance. Join us as we delve into the importance of confidence, practical tips to boost it, and how to gracefully handle differences of opinion. Discover how to elevate your language skills and become a persuasive communicator, all while embracing your unique perspective. Tune in now to boost your English fluency and confidence!

English Learner's Boost

How to Be Confident in Your Opinions

A2 LEVEL LISTENING

PAPAĞAN İLE BAKKAL

In this episode, you will learn how to introduce yourself at the beginning of your presentation (and a common mistake to avoid).

Get the notes from today's episode at TanniaSuarez.com/blog/introducing-yourself. 

Business English with Tannia

How to Introduce Yourself Before a Presentation

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 you’re going to learn how to say the days of the week in Saudi Arabic.

New word/s:

Days of the week
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Aprende árabe con Radia 

Days of the week in Saudi Arabic

We delve into the intricate and often humorous interplay between these two neighboring cultures – Norway and Sweden. Much like Newton's laws of thermodynamics, the principles of conversation dynamics between Norwegians and Swedes can be observed and understood through a few key laws:

First Law: The Law of Politeness Conservation
In any conversation between a Norwegian and a Swede, politeness is neither created nor destroyed but merely transferred. Each party carefully navigates the exchange, ensuring that respect and civility remain balanced and intact.

Second Law: The Principle of Understatement Equilibrium
Understatements in Norwegian-Swedish dialogue tend to seek equilibrium. When one party downplays an event or achievement, the other instinctively matches this tone, creating a harmonious balance of modesty and humor.

Third Law: The Entropy of Misunderstandings
As the complexity of conversation increases, so does the potential for misunderstandings. These are often caused by the subtle nuances and cultural references unique to each nation. Yet, this entropy is often countered by the shared history and mutual respect between Norwegians and Swedes, leading to resolution and clarity.

Join us as we explore these dynamics and uncover the fascinating, and often understated, art of Norwegian-Swedish communication.

Everything Zenified 

The Dynamics of Scandinavian Communication – Understatements 

Today we're looking at vocabulary that we can use when someone has been asking us to do something for a long time, and you don't really want to do it, but you eventually agree! We're taking a look at the phrasal verbs "to give up", "to cave in", and "to capitulate". I hope you find today's podcast useful!

DAILY Business English VOCABULARY builder

There's a cave in this podcast.

こんにちは！Atsushiです。
今日はいつもと少し違うPodcastにします。
日本語学習の初心者向けです。

HELLO!  This is Atsushi.
Today I'm going to make a podcast a little different than usual.For beginners learning Japanese.


日本で旅行(りょこう)や生活(せいかつ)する時(とき)にまずはじめに覚(おぼ)えたい動詞(どうし)を10コ、紹介(しょうかい)します。では、いきます！

Here are 10 verbs that you should remember first when traveling or living in Japan.

 Let's get started!

goーいく
comeーくる
stayーとまる
eatーたべる
drinkーのむ
get onーのる
get offーおりる
talkーはなす
lookーみる
listenーきく





では、1度、わたしがよみますので、そのあと、リピートしてください！
I will read it once, so please repeat and practice after that!


行くーいく
来るーくる
泊まるーとまる
食べるーたべる
飲むーのむ
乗るーのる
降りるーおりる
話すーはなす
見るーみる
聞くーきく


いいですね！少し頭に残りましたか？
Sounds good!  Did you remember a little?

何度も練習して、はじめの動詞10コ、がんばって覚えてくださいね！
Practice many times and do your best to remember the first 10 verbs!


それではまた！
See you again!


Atsushi のJapanese podcast (travel/news /文法・漢字・語彙/Osaka/Hokkaido/🇹🇷🇬🇪🇦🇲🇪🇸🇵🇹)

31 10 verbs to remember first! (はじめに覚える動詞10コ！)

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1veubRAV5kQJccBYGXnAQDmuO5RKs6O6a/view?usp=drivesdk