In today's brief episode, I will teach you how to use the common English idiom "a piece of cake." Add a comment using the phrase and I will correct you!

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Stay tuned as we will continue our series about business idioms in the next few episodes!

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Stairway to English: Short easy to understand episodes to improve your English grammar and fluency

Lessons with Kim make English a piece of cake 🎂 ! Learn how to to use the idiom "a piece of cake 🎂 "

Learn essential job-interview buzzwords and modern workplace vocabulary to sound confident and professional in English. In this episode, Business Coach James explains key expressions, simple examples, and tips you can use immediately in real interviews and career conversations.

New episodes every Tuesday—follow to keep improving your Business and Professional English.

English Fluency Podcast with Business Coach James

Job Interview Buzzwords: Speak Confident and with fluency in Professional English

【なぞなぞとは、ちょっとおもしろい問題のことです。言葉遊びです☆】

① 茶色くても白って言われる建物って何？

② 手をおくと、ぶるっとふるえる家具って何？

③ 7から1つとって8になったよ。なぜ？

正解/せいかい…こたえ
ヒント/ひんと…問題を答えるためのもの

なぞなぞで遊びながら、
いろいろな単語を覚えていきましょう！

レッスン待ってます♪

①城
②テーブル
③年をとったから

なぞなぞPodcast

〈#11〉茶色くても白って言われる建物って何？

Practicamos frases con las preposicions más importantes.

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A1.1. Español básico para principantes. 

Clase 3. Preposiciones.

Learn how to use the common English idiom "A Dime a Dozen" on the latest episode of Stairway to English!

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Don't buy that! They're a dime a dozen! Learn how to use the English idiom "A Dime a Dozen"

Negotiation is a cornerstone of leadership. From securing contracts to resolving team conflicts, leaders must navigate agreements that benefit all parties. Here's how to excel at this vital skill:

1. Know Your BATNA: Before entering negotiations, determine your Best Alternative To a Negotiated Agreement (BATNA). This empowers you to walk away if an offer falls short of your needs. A strong BATNA strengthens your position and gives you room to make concessions.

2. Collaborative Spirit: Aim for win-win solutions. Leaders understand successful negotiation isn't about dominance, but building long-term relationships. Focus on common interests and identify areas where compromise can create mutual benefit.

3. Active Listening: Master the art of active listening. Pay close attention to the other party's needs and concerns. Ask clarifying questions to ensure you fully grasp their position. This fosters trust and allows you to tailor your approach.

4. Clear Communication: Articulate your goals and needs clearly, using strong communication skills.  Back up claims with data and evidence to support your arguments.  Be assertive, yet respectful, avoiding aggressive tactics that can damage relationships.

5. Leverage Body Language: Nonverbal cues speak volumes. Maintain confident eye contact, an upright posture, and avoid fidgeting. Projecting confidence strengthens your position and demonstrates your seriousness.

6. Be Flexible, Not Fixed: While you enter negotiations with clear goals, be prepared to adapt.  Unexpected issues may arise.  Maintain a flexible mindset, willing to consider alternative proposals that achieve your core objectives.

7. Patience is Key: Negotiations rarely happen overnight. Be patient, allowing time for discussion and counter-proposals. Don't rush the process to avoid settling for an unfavorable deal.

By mastering these strategies, leaders can transform negotiations from battles into opportunities for collaboration and mutual success.

The Global Professional Podcast

How do leaders negotiate? - Episode 68

4 tips for you before learning Cantonese so that you can learn more efficiently. Please explore more through this episode. Hope you could keep learning Cantonese with me!

Ms. NG Cantonese Learning Resources

Learning Tips Before Your Cantonese Journey

***Listen to this piece of news which is about" Water crisis in Iran  "
**Feel free to send me a message if you need any help 😊
**** You can find more stories in Farsi in my channel on Spotify : https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yas-omidvar

 خبرهای کوتاه جهان به فارسی   / Short World news in Persian

بحران اب /  water Crisis

Comprensión Auditiva del idioma español... "Nivel Avanzado".

El récord en ventas de una obra de Kahlo en subasta había sido de 8 millones de dólares, impuesto en 2016 por Dos desnudos en el bosque (1939). Mientras tanto, otras dos obras de la pintora mexicana subastadas en Christie’s en 2019 recaudaron casi los 9 millones de dólares: Retrato de una mujer de blanco (1929) fue vendida a un comprador privado en Nueva York por 5,8 millones de dólares, mientras que Canasta con flores (1941) se vendió en 3,1 millones. Pinturas como Raíces (1943) se vendieron por 5,6 millones de dólares a la cantante Madonna y la pintura de Kahlo, Diego y yo (1944), fue la primera obra de una artista latinoamericana en romper la barrera del millón de dólares al momento de su venta, cerrando con un precio de subasta de 1,4 millones de dólares en una subasta.

La obra de Frida Kahlo comenzó basándose en el retrato de personas cercanas a su vida, los que han ayudado luego a suponer la identidad de otros personajes desconocidos en las pinturas de Kahlo. Sus primeras piezas se comparan con el arte clásico europeo, también siendo comparado muchas veces con la técnica del Renacimiento, usada por pintores como Botticelli y Bronzino. Las obras de Kahlo navegan entre las descripciones de los movimientos avant-garde, la nueva objetividad y el cubismo. Un periodo de su vida dio un giro al estilo de su pintura, acercando su inspiración y su estilo hacia el folklore mexicano. Historiadores del arte sugieren que el acercamiento de Frida Kahlo hacia las raíces mexicanas, pudo haber estado influenciado por la obra de Adolfo Best Maugard sobre el mismo tema, en donde predominaban la falta de perspectiva y la combinación de los elementos de los periodos prehispánicos del arte mexicano.

