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Today's episode is the audio to the Guide to the TOEFL - Listening presentation. In it, you'll learn what the listening section of the Test of English as a Foreign Language requires, as well as hear some sample questions and answers. Download the transcript here: https://lovelangwri.com/2022/06/07/guide-to-the-toefl-listening/

For the Love of Language and Writing

Guide to the TOEFL - Listening

For intermediate level learners of Japanese✨
「いちいち」について勉強しましょう！

文句（もんく）をたくさん言えるようになりますよ🤣✨

今日は・・・
「いちいち」ってどんな意味？です！［💿2:08］

・いちいち冷凍（れいとう）するのめんどくさくて 
・いちいち全部の薬が何に効（き）くのか覚（おぼ）えられないな・・・。
・いちいち覚えなくてもお薬の袋（ふくろ）に書いてありますから、大丈夫ですよ。

◎　｛　ポジティブ　・　ネガティブ　｝な気持ちで言うことば。
　　たくさんあるもの・ことの「ひとつずつ」という意味！


＜説明＆ことば＞
ブログには会話文があります！ふりがなもあります。
🖥Blog【https://yoshidatonihongo.com/2022/05/04/lesson7-ichiichi/】

PDFを見ながら聞くのがオススメです☆彡練習問題もたくさんありますよ。
📔PDF【https://yoshidatonihongo.com/#nihongo-hiratani】

ブログのフォローも大歓迎です✨
Your following of our blog is also welcome!


第７課 いちいち
いちいち-１［2:33］　〈会話１〉と「薬局とドラッグストア」
いちいち-２［2:08］　「いちいち」ってどんな意味？
いちいち-３［3:42］　  ｢いちいち｣と｢ひとつひとつ｣って何がちがうの？
いちいち-４［3:53］　「いちいち」と｢てくる｣をいっしょに使ってみよう！
いちいち-５［3:04］　まとめ＆〈会話２〉+関西弁ではどういうの？

🎙声：音読さん、平谷（ひらたに、Japanese teacher）、吉田（よしだ、Japanese teacher）
📖scenario：平谷（ひらたに、Japanese teacher）


役に立つ日本語のことばを私たちと一緒に勉強しましょう🗾💕💯 
Come study useful Japanese words with us🎁✨

第１０課 てしまう（１）
第　９課 しっかり
第　８課 開いた口がふさがらない
第　７課 いちいち
第　６課 てくる
第　５課 ネコをかぶる
第　４課 ずいぶん
第　３課 てたまらない
第　２課 顔から火が出る
第　１課 あまり

毎週水曜日更新！　
Updated every Wednesday!!
次回の配信は７月６日を予定しています📅✨
The next distribution is scheduled for July 6！

NEW PRACTICAL JAPANESE WORDS -intermediate podcast lessons!!

第７課　いちいち-２

Forget bullet points and dry statistics. Capturing attention and sparking action requires a different approach: storytelling.  Effective communication transforms you from an information provider into a captivating storyteller, weaving a narrative that resonates with your audience.

Why Stories?

Humans are wired for stories. They tap into emotions, create a sense of connection, and make information more memorable.  A well-crafted story in a business presentation can:

Illustrate complex concepts: Imagine explaining a new marketing strategy. By weaving a story about a customer's journey, you make the strategy relatable and engaging.
Highlight challenges and solutions: Business is full of obstacles. Share a story about overcoming a past hurdle, showcasing your problem-solving expertise.
Inspire and motivate: The most powerful stories evoke emotions and ignite action. Use a story of a customer's success to inspire others to do the same.

Identify the Hero: Every story needs a hero. In a business context, the hero could be your customer, your team, or even your company itself.
Define the Obstacle: What challenges does the hero face? This could be a market disruption, a competitor's strategy, or an internal obstacle to overcome.
Showcase the Journey: How does the hero overcome the obstacles? This is where you highlight your product, service, or strategy in action.
Deliver a Satisfying Resolution: What is the positive outcome of the story? Did the hero achieve their goal? Leave your audience with a sense of accomplishment and hope.
Storytelling in Action:

Imagine pitching your innovative new software to potential investors. Instead of a dry presentation full of technical jargon, weave a story about a struggling small business frustrated with outdated software.  Highlight how your product transformed their operations, leading to increased efficiency and growth.  This narrative approach connects on an emotional level, making your pitch more memorable and impactful.



The Global Professional Podcast

Storytelling in Business Communication  EP 28

En el episodio de hoy hablo de la disneyficación de las ciudades, un fenómeno creado por el turismo de masas. No había escuchado nunca este termino pero me ha parecido un concepto interesante que quería compartir con vosotros.

Espero que disfrutes el episodio y te haga pensar. Ya sabes que te espero en Instagram para qué me cuentes qué piensas del tema.

Si te gustan los episodios del podcast no te olvides de dejar una pequeña valoración para ayudarme a llegar a más personas. Te lo agradeceré un montón.

Artículos donde leí la información:
-el economista: https://www.eleconomista.es/construccion-inmobiliario/noticias/8167233/02/17/Disneyficacion-o-por-que-el-turismo-esta-convirtiendo-nuestras-ciudades-en-parques-tematicos.html 
-retina: https://retinatendencias.com/opinion/la-disneyficacion-de-las-ciudades-centros-historicos-como-parques-de-atracciones-para-turistas/ 


Blanca to go 

124- La disneyficación de las ciudades.

歡迎收聽Mandarin Journey Podcast！
這次正好有一位朋友回來台灣，所以和我一起聊聊如何為旅行做準備。
你旅行前，有沒有一定準備的東西呢？或是常常忘了什麼？

Mandarin Journey with Areta

Ep.3 朋友來聊聊：為旅行做準備（B1-B2）

Este episodio describe el año electoral que estamos atravesando, los candidatos y los pre candidatos, un poco de política, un poco de historia vivida en carne propia, el debate presidencial, la incertidumbre...

Argentina en carne propia

Episodio 6: ¿Quién será nuestro/a nuevo/a presidente este año?

Incipit

Incipit # 3 - La coscienza di Zeno

In this episode we will talk about 【Dream】, you will learn how to say【monotonous,creativity,A sense of achievement】 ect.
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It is recommended that you study in the following ways:
1st time: listen without looking at the text.
2nd time: look at the text and write down the new words, then look up the dictionary. 
3rd time: listen again without looking at the text.
4th time: shadow reading without looking at the text.
https://www.purpleculture.net/chinese-english-dictionary/
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大家好，我是Yuli。这是我的第7期播客。
今天想和大家聊一聊“梦想”。
大家还记得自己小时候的梦想是什么吗？我小时候的梦想是开一家卖零食的小商店，这样我就可以有吃不完的零食了。我从来没有想过我要当一名老师，因为我觉得老师的工作很单调。那个时候，我的老师们重复地教着一样的课本，一样的内容。我觉得这不是我喜欢的工作，我很快就会厌倦的。
但是命运很神奇，长大后，我竟然成为了一名老师。我为什么会做我曾经很讨厌的工作呢？因为我发现，老师的工作也可以很不一样。
第一，我可以教学生各种各样的知识，不只是课本的内容。我们还会通过视频、图片来学习中文。我们也会聊各种各样的话题，分享自己的看法。
第二，做这个工作我可以发挥自己的创造力。我总是思考可以用什么资料和什么方法给学生上课。根据学生的表现，我会一直改善我的课堂。
最后一点，也是最重要的一点，做这份工作让我觉得很有成就感。因为我帮助学生把中文学得更好，他们在生活和工作中可以用到。每次看到学生因为会说中文而生活发生改变的时候，我都很替他们高兴。
那你呢？你的梦想是什么呢？留言告诉我吧。我们下期见。
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零食	líng shí	  snacks
单调	dān diào	monotonous
重复	chóng fù	repeat
厌倦	yàn juàn	be tired of
命运	mìng yùn	fate
神奇	shén qí	    magic
曾经	céngjīng	used to
发挥	fā huī	play(a role,a part)
创造力	chuàng zào lì	creativity
改善	gǎi shàn  	improve 
成就感	chéng jiù gǎn	A sense of achievement