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Teacher Joseph's Podcast

By the end of this session, you’ll have a clearer understanding of consonant categories, common pronunciation challenges, and practical exercises to perfect your pronunciation.

Sounds of American English: https://youtu.be/v5nh8u0zji8

Mastering American English with Tom The Power of Consonants: https://youtu.be/4RAXSHMK0RE

Joy to Our World

Oh no, I lost my appetite! 

 In this episode, we dive headfirst into the captivating world of words and their profound impact on our ability to connect and convey ideas. Join us as we unravel the secrets behind the right choice of words, their subtle nuances, and the sheer depth of our linguistic repertoire. Discover how a well-crafted vocabulary can transform ordinary conversations into compelling and persuasive exchanges, leaving a lasting impression on your listeners. Get ready to unleash the true power of communication through the art of vocabulary in this engaging episode.

English Learner's Boost

The Role of Vocabulary in Effective Communication

Understanding Change Management
Change management is an essential discipline for organizations facing the ever-changing business environment. It involves a structured approach to transitioning individuals, teams, and organizations from a current state to a desired future state. This can include changes in company culture, internal processes, technology, infrastructure, and corporate hierarchy.

There are two primary types of organizational change:

Adaptive Changes: These are incremental adjustments that organizations make to evolve over time. Examples include hiring new team members or implementing work-from-home policies.
Transformational Changes: These are comprehensive shifts that significantly alter the organization’s operations. Examples include launching new products, entering new markets, or undergoing a company-wide restructuring.

Best Practices

Aligning HR Initiatives
Align HR strategies with the organization’s goals and engage stakeholders to ensure buy-in and facilitate smooth transitions.

Facilitating Open Dialogue
Maintain transparent communication to alleviate uncertainty and build trust among employees.

Sharing the “Why”
Provide the rationale behind changes to help employees understand the necessity of decisions.

Enlisting Sponsors
Secure committed sponsors who actively support the change and can influence its success.

Addressing Employee Concerns
Recognize that employees may resist change for various reasons and provide support to manage this resistance.

Using Storytelling
Employ narratives to convey the organization’s culture, values, and vision, connecting emotionally with employees.

Creating Urgency and Feedback Loops
Communicate the need for change compellingly and establish mechanisms to gather feedback and adjust strategies accordingly.

Securing Leadership Support
Ensure that executives are visibly committed to the change, as their support is crucial for encouraging others to follow.


The Global Professional Podcast

Change Management Best Practices   -  Episode 51

In my country, FOOD is an important part of our culture and idiosyncracy. So, in this episode, I'll talk about the two most traditional sweets dishes in Argentina and a drink you probably never heard about. Are you ready?

Your Spanish Journey

Customs and traditions from Argentina and Latin America. Today: The three most popular dishes - Part 2 (sweets and drinks)

”渣男“通常指异性感情中那些不负责任、不诚实、喜欢玩弄感情的男性。比如，在社交软件上与多个女性聊天，发送暧昧信息。再比如，可能会出轨，对伴侣不忠。那么可不可以说渣女，当然可以。 你遇到过渣男或者渣女吗？                                                                                                                                                                【pinyin】“zhā nán “ tōng cháng zhǐ yì xìng gǎn qíng zhōng nà xiē bù fù zé rèn 、 bù chéng shí 、 xǐ huān wán nòng gǎn qíng de nán xìng 。 bǐ rú ， zài shè jiāo ruǎn jiàn shàng yǔ duō gè nǚ xìng liáo tiān ， fā sòng ài mèi xìn xī 。 zài bǐ rú ， kě néng huì chū guǐ ， duì bàn lǚ bù zhōng 。 nà me kě bù kě yǐ shuō zhā nǚ ， dāng rán kě yǐ 。   nǐ yù dào guò zhā nán huò zhě zhā nǚ ma ？                                                                                                                                                                                                   
                                                                                                                                                                              【EN】渣男Usually refers to those irresponsible, dishonest men who like to play with feelings in heterosexual relationships. For example, chatting with multiple women on social software and sending ambiguous messages. For another example, you may cheat on your partner. So can we say 渣女? Of course it's ok.Have you ever met渣男or 渣女? 

                          

Lily-Buzzwords/Idioms/Slang-【Lily-中国 Italki Id:8877492 Chinese Tutor】

第8集-渣男（ rubbish man）-learn Chinese with Lily

Hey baby, you rock my world! I've fallen head over heels in love with you.
Some common expressions we use when talking about LOVE.

(对不起 about my Chinese pronunciation! This is why listening is so important in learning languages.)