Trata de como debes aprender a burlarte de ti mismo cuando estas aprendiendo un idioma nuevo.
It's about how you should learn to make fun of yourself when you're learning a new language.

Learning with Alexa

make fun of yourself

Ways of Asking  a Chinese Person`s Age.
你几岁了？
你多大了？
您多大年纪了？

Learn Chinese with Joanna

Ways of Asking  a Chinese Person`s Age

Negotiations are a dance – a balance between collaboration and advocating for your position. Confidence is, of course, key, and the language you use plays a crucial role in conveying it. 

Here's how to harness the power of words in three key areas:

1. Framing & Highlighting Value:

Start Strong: Open with a positive, confident statement that positions your value. Instead of "We're happy to discuss this opportunity," try "Our solution has a proven track record of increasing sales by X%."

Focus on Benefits: Shift the conversation from features to the benefits your offer brings. Don't just say "Our software is user-friendly," explain how it "streamlines workflows and saves your team time."

2. Concession Language with Strength:

Conditional Agreements: Acknowledge their points without conceding defeat. Use phrases like "That's a valid concern. To address it, we can offer..." This shows you're listening while steering the discussion.

"We Can" vs. "We Might": Use strong verbs that project confidence. "We can offer a discount for a bulk order" sounds more assured than "We might be able to consider a discount."

3. Closing the Deal with Clarity:

Active Voice & Ownership: Phrases like "We propose a contract with..." sound stronger than "Perhaps we could have a contract."

Summarize & Confirm: Recap key points and confirm next steps. End with "By finalizing the contract today, we can begin implementation next week"

Confident language isn't about aggression; it's about clear, persuasive communication. By strategically using these tips, you'll project confidence, effectively advocate for your value, and navigate negotiations with power and professionalism.

The Global Professional Podcast

Using Confident Language in Business Negotiations - Episode 33

HSK 3-6 passage audios

HSK 3 Lesson 7 Passage 2 

Level is for N4 to N3

私がベトナムのハノイで生活していたときの話をしています。

Mika’s natural Japanese Podcast  for N3–N4

#35 ハノイでの生活 The life in Hanoi, Vietnam

2024年で見てよかったアニメを３つ紹介します!
introducing three anime that I really enjoyed in 2024.


ANIME ・MANGA TALK | アニメ・マンガトーク | Japanese listening practice N4-N3

見てよかったアニメbest3 The best anime in 2024

It's the biggest thing in the night sky, so it's no surprise the moon appears in many English expressions. Here are a few examples.

If someone says they "love you to the moon and back," it means they love you very much, because their love is as large as the distance between the Earth and the moon – an average of 384,000 kilometers.

This expression is used in Guess How Much I Love You, a 2008 children's book by Sam McBratney. It's usually said to romantic partners or people in your family.

If someone is talking "moonshine" it means they're talking about something that isn't real or is foolish. But more often someone will offer you a drink of "moonshine," which is a word used in the US for illegal liquor.

If something doesn't happen very often, it can be said to only happen "once in a blue moon." A "blue moon" isn't really blue – it's either when a second full moon is seen in the same month, or the third full moon when four full moons are seen in the same season.

Both types of blue moon don't happen very often, only about once every 2.7 years.

Practice Listening, Reading & Comprehension

You'll Love These Expressions 'To the Moon and Back'

4月になると、日本では学校や会社で、新しい年度 fiscal year が始まります。いろんな1年生が町にあふれます。初めての経験には、ドキドキがいっぱい！　特に小学校一年生には、こんなことも…　
私の失敗、聞いてください。

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https://chivalrous-wallaby-f5c.notion.site/a4906e1f068641db8b61c5ab814f5ff4
楽しみ方は　こちら　
https://chivalrous-wallaby-f5c.notion.site/116c436c16ed4055a68ddb2c4624cd96
じゃあ、またね！

すずまりの日本語「ききみみ」ずきん

第4話　一年生になったら

What you believe about yourself ultimately shapes your learning: 

Transcript: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tLHFCyBlP2SkUGgZNGSAvWN4mpblBxHy/view?usp=drivesdk