Hi! My name is Sirikanya - but you can call me Siri for short :)

I am quite a siri-ous person (no pun intended), but I'm also fun - I promise!

Here, we will do easy-going conversation/grammar!  

Siri-ous Studying!

გამარჯობა, რამდენი ენა იცი? - Hello, How many languages do you know? 
მე ვიცი ხუთი ენა. I know five languages.
ვიცი ქართული, ინგლისური, ფრანგული, ცოტა რუსული და ცოტა პოლონური. I know georgian, english, french, a little bit of russian and a little bit of french. 
რა ენებზე ლაპარაკობ ? - what languages do you speak ?
მე ვლაპარაკობ ქართულად, ინგლისურად, ფრანგულად, ცოტა რუსულად და პოლონურად. I speak georgian, english, french, a bit of russian and polish. 
ქართული ჩემი მშობლიური ენაა. Georgian in my native language.
ინგლისური ენა ძალიან კარგად ვიცი, ფრანგული ენაც ძალიან კარგად ვიცი, რუსული ენა ცუდად ვიცი, პოლონური ენა ძალიან ცუდად ვიცი. I know the english language really well, I also know the french language really well, I know the russian language badly, the polish language also badly. (literally translation) 
კარგად ვიცი I know smth well 
ცუდად ვიცი I know smth poorly, badly. 

BlaBlaGeorgian

რამდენი ენა იცი? რამდენ ენაზე ლაპარაკობ? How many languages do you know/speak?

こんにちは、あかりです。今回(こんかい)は引(ひ)っ越(こ)しについてのエピソードです！お知(し)らせもあります。

Usage of Slow Japanese:
STEP 1. Listen to the episode without seeing scripts.
STEP 2. Go to mochifika.com/podcast/ and check "Key vocabularies of this episode", and listen again to the episode while seeing the list.
STEP 3. Check the whole script, it'll fill the gap in your understanding.

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Slow Japanese

Episode #38 - Moving to another country

Negotiating a Remote Work Arrangement with Your Current Employer

The rise of remote work technologies and the increased desire for work-life balance have made negotiating a remote work arrangement a viable option for many employees.  This guide provides a strategic framework to help you successfully negotiate a remote position with your current employer.


Chapters- 

Before You Begin

Self-Assessment

Research

Building Your Case

Benefits of Remote Work

Focus on Outcomes

Addressing Concerns

Crafting Your Proposal

Formal Request

Trial Period

Equipment and Technology

The Negotiation Process

Schedule a Meeting

Professionalism and Confidence

Flexibility

Follow Up

Additional Considerations

Company Culture

Performance Reviews:

Alternative Options

Conclusion

Negotiating a remote work arrangement requires careful preparation, a strong case supported by data, and a professional approach.  By following these steps and considering the additional factors outlined, you can increase your chances of successfully securing a remote position and enjoying the benefits of a more flexible work environment.

The Global Professional Podcast

How to Negotiate a Remote Work Position at Your Current Role - Episode 80

The holidays are a special time of year when friends and family come together to create memories and share delicious food. In this heartwarming episode of The Real English Conversations Podcast, Canadian italki English teachers Curtis and Amy share their personal memories of celebrating Christmas in Canada. Through their stories, you'll gain insights into Canadian culture and holiday traditions, while also improving your English listening skills. So why not tune in and get into the festive spirit? 

And if you're looking to take your English skills to the next level, book a lesson with Curtis on italki today! Just Follow this link https://www.italki.com/teacher/4672521/english

Real English Conversations Podcast

Christmas in Canada : Real English Conversations Podcast On Italki

If you have read Atomic Habits, then you know about the four ways to form good habits. 

Make it obvious.

Make it attractive.

Make it easy.

Make it satisfying.

Episode 128 - How to Form Good Business Communication Habits 

快適（かいてき）
英語: "comfortable" / "pleasant"
スペイン語: "cómodo" / "agradable"
ドイツ語: "bequem" / "angenehm"
タイ語: "สะดวกสบาย"

紅葉（こうよう）
英語: "autumn leaves" / "fall foliage"
スペイン語: "hojas de otoño"
ドイツ語: "Herbstlaub"
タイ語: "ใบไม้เปลี่ยนสี"

近所（きんじょ）
英語: "neighborhood"
スペイン語: "vecindario"
ドイツ語: "Nachbarschaft"
タイ語: "ละแวกบ้าน/เพื่อนบ้าน"

今週末（こんしゅうまつ）はとても天気（てんき）がいいです。
朝（あさ）と夜（よる）は寒い日（さむいひ）が続（つづ）いていますが、昼（ひる）は暖（あたた）かくてとても快適（かいてき）です。
私は神奈川県（かながわけん）に住（す）んでいますが、私の家（いえ）の近所（きんじょ）も少（すこ）しずつ紅葉（こうよう）が増（ふ）えています。秋（あき）はおいしい食べ物（たべもの）がたくさんあるし、紅葉（こうよう）がきれいだし楽（たの）しいですね。


Jurisensei1217forbeginners

紅葉（こうよう）

This episode introduces three idioms that use the word leg. Listen to the examples to hear how to use them. Please send me a message if you would like a copy of the audio script.

Idiom Corner

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