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25. Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival 中秋节

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Enjoy Russian with Yanchik ❤️

# 13 The place where I live (+transcription)

"Gossip" in English. Te contamos sobre si es o no popular en Argentina y México, y posibles consecuencias al implementarlo.
Aprovechá para sumar vocabulario!

Me acompaña Martin!

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Dale Play al Español

El chisme

春节我们做什么？
时长：5分钟
核心：3个最经典春节习俗+红包文化


Easy learning Chinese: Spring Festival

What do we do for Spring Festival?

Many leaders struggle to strike the balance between friendliness and firmness. One client, let's call her Sarah, excelled in collaboration but found her team didn't take her directives seriously. Her challenge? Assertive communication.

Over 12 weeks, we embarked on a journey to transform Sarah's communication style. Our bi-weekly coaching sessions (Mondays for planning, Fridays for review) provided structure and accountability. Here's how we achieved results:

Unveiling the Power of "I" Statements:  Instead of accusatory "you" statements ("You always miss deadlines!"), we practiced "I" statements ("I feel frustrated when deadlines are missed"). This shifted the focus to the impact on Sarah and the team, fostering collaboration.

Body Language Bootcamp:  Nonverbal cues speak volumes. We practiced confident posture, strong eye contact, and clear gestures. Standing tall while giving instructions and mirroring team members' positive body language fostered a sense of mutual respect.

The Art of the Pause:  Sarah often rushed through instructions, leaving room for confusion. We mastered the power of the pause. Strategic pauses after key points allowed information to sink in and empowered team members to ask clarifying questions.

Innovation in Role-Playing:  Traditional role-playing can feel awkward. We gamified the process, creating scenarios based on Sarah's real-life situations. This playful approach allowed Sarah to experiment with assertive language in a safe space, boosting her confidence.

Celebrating Small Wins:  Progress wasn't always linear. We celebrated even minor victories, like delivering a firm but respectful instruction. Acknowledging her achievements fueled Sarah's motivation and helped her stay on track.

The Result? Measurable Change: Within three months, Sarah's communication transformed. Team meetings became more focused, deadlines were met consistently, and her leadership presence flourished.



The Global Professional Podcast

How I Coached a Leader to Master Assertive Communication - Episode 65 

You’ll get a clear overview of the main tenses, practical examples, and tips to avoid common mistakes.
This episode is the perfect starting point if you want to build a strong foundation and feel more confident when using Spanish verbs.

Spanish Grammar Explained

Verb tenses in Spanish

Todos los alumnos que vienen a España me dicen que las tiendas cierran a la hora de comer porque la gente va a dormir la siesta, ¿es esto verdad? También me dicen que los españoles trabajamos menos, ¿es esto verdad?

Curiosidades sobre el español y su cultura

¿Los españoles dejan el trabajo para dormir la siesta?

Il Natale è qui! Christmas is here!
Learn how Italians spent the most important holiday of the year in easy Italian by listening to 3 minutes Italian!

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3 minutes Italian

Il Natale

Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/11jcxR3gxex8GKbcaswqp2g1txJwM47czLNFpGY2yXLw/edit?usp=sharing

Today, I want to tell you all about emotional support chickens. It seems that a nursing home here in the UK has been offered chickens by a local school in order to take away the loneliness of it’s residents and help them feel better.

Nursing Homes and Care Homes are places where we put older people who cannot look after themselves.

It's hoped that the chickens will bring residents a number of benefits. From fostering a sense of community to reducing mental health problems. Now, I'm not sure about you but for me, I'd probably rather have the cash or if  there’s perhaps other opportunities, maybe I’d prefer to talk to someone. These chickens don't actually have to be bought.It looks like they were given free to this nursing home. 

But still, if they're going to give away chickens, I'd rather have the cash.
