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Here we learn how to change sentences from the active to the passive voice. We focus on the different tenses and how to apply grammar rules when changing a sentence into the passive voice.

NB: This podcast serves as a complementary material to my lessons. Further explanation, notes and homework are provided during class. 

If you would like to learn more about this subject, feel free to book a lesson with me.

The English Corner with Awethu

Active & Passive Voice

🔊 Послушайте: в этом подкасте мы просто и с юмором рассказываем, как учить иврит и не сойти с ума — даже если вначале всё кажется хаосом без гласных, с пугающими корнями и одинаковыми буквами! 🎧

🌍 Узнаете, почему иврит — это не страшный монстр, а скорее кубик Рубика: сначала всё непонятно, потом начинает складываться, а дальше — настоящее удовольствие!

💬 Получите практичные советы без паники: как не перегружать себя биньянами и временами, с чего начать, что слушать и как не бояться говорить с ошибками.

🔑 Важное напоминание: маленькие шаги — тоже прогресс. Фразы вроде «Привет, меня зовут...» или «Где автобус?» — это уже язык, и это уже работает.

🗣 Узнаете, почему ошибки — это друзья, а не враги, и как можно учить грамматику без занудства — на простых, живых примерах.

💡 Это подкаст-вдохновение о том, что иврит — это живой, тёплый язык, который стоит не только учить, но и полюбить. Без спешки, с улыбкой и интересом!

Лёгкий иврит

 Как учить иврит и не сойти с ума?

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Learn with Antonella📚👩🏻‍🏫🥰

Castro Marina: la meraviglia del sud Italia⛱️🌊⛵

Employers increasingly seek candidates with strong upskilling capabilities, particularly in the realm of impromptu speaking.  This refers to the ability to deliver well-structured, persuasive messages with little to no preparation.  This skillset can be a significant differentiator in interviews, meetings, and networking events.

Let's look into the upskilling process for impromptu speaking. Firstly, fostering a strong foundation in business acumen is crucial.  A comprehensive understanding of industry trends, financial literacy, and marketing principles allows you to speak with authority on relevant topics during impromptu exchanges.  Furthermore, honing critical thinking and problem-solving skills equips you to analyze situations quickly and formulate concise, impactful responses.

Secondly, active listening is essential.  Pay close attention to verbal and nonverbal cues from your audience during impromptu interactions. This enables you to tailor your message accordingly, fostering deeper connections and demonstrating genuine interest in their perspectives.

Thirdly, practice is key.  While formal presentations require meticulous planning, impromptu speaking thrives on consistent exercise.  Engage in discussions with colleagues, participate in mock interviews, or join public speaking clubs.  Record yourself delivering impromptu presentations on various business topics and analyze the recordings to identify areas for improvement.

Finally, cultivate a growth mindset.  Embrace challenges and view every unexpected speaking opportunity as a learning experience.  Focus on clear and concise communication, avoiding jargon and filler words.  Organize your thoughts using frameworks like the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to deliver impactful narratives.

By upskilling in impromptu speaking, you equip yourself with a valuable asset in the professional arena.

The Global Professional Podcast

Upskilling for Enhanced Impromptu Speaking in the Professional Sphere - Episode 94

Episode 49 is here with versatile verbs for expressing honesty, preferences, and daily life! Whether you’re relaxing, expressing what you like, or describing where you live, these verbs are perfect for making your conversations more fluent and meaningful.

🔹 Lie (to someone) – 撒谎 (Sāhuǎng) 🤥
🔹 Lie down – 躺下 (Tǎng xià) 🛌
🔹 Like – 喜欢 (Xǐhuān) ❤️
🔹 Listen – 听 (Tīng) 👂
🔹 Live (at a place) – 居住 (Jūzhù) 🏠

For more practice, check out:
📘 C(49) Vocabulary Flash Cards: Visualize and Memorize – Master today’s verbs with helpful visual cues!
🎯 C(49) Verbs Quiz: Test Your Knowledge – See how well you’ve learned these everyday verbs!

Listen to Episode 49 now and add more depth to your vocabulary!

5 Verbs a Day. 每天学习五个动词。

C (49) Verbs Set : Lie (to someone) Lie down Like Listen Live (at a place)

This the last part about the story of " Queen Elizabeth II. I hope you'll enjoy it. Like share & comment! Ciaaaoo!!

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La storia della Regina Elizabeth II - | Capitolo Finale - Serie grandi storie | Intermediate & Advanced level

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Какие виды кругом — каждое окно в доме было рамой своей особенной картины! С одной стороны Волга с крутыми берегами и Заволжьем; с другой — широкие поля, обработанные и пустые, овраги, и все это замыкалось далью синевших гор. С третьей стороны видны села, деревни и часть города. Воздух свежий, прохладный, от которого, как от летнего купанья, пробегает по телу дрожь бодрости. Дом весь был окружен этими видами, этим воздухом, да полями, да садом. Сад обширный около обоих домов, содержавшийся в порядке, с темными аллеями, беседкой и скамьями. Чем далее от домов, тем сад был запущеннее.

Подле огромного развесистого вяза, с сгнившей скамьей, толпились вишни и яблони: там рябина; там шла кучка лип, хотела было образовать аллею, да вдруг ушла в лес и братски перепуталась с ельником, березняком. И вдруг все кончалось обрывом, поросшим кустами, идущими почти на полверсты берегом до Волги. Подле сада, ближе к дому, лежали огороды. Там капуста, репа, морковь, петрушка. огурцы, потом громадные тыквы, а в парнике арбузы и дыни. Подсолнечники и мак, в этой массе зелени, делали яркие, бросавшиеся в глаза, пятна; около тычинок вились турецкие бобы.
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Нескучные истории - Not boring stories

Отрывок из романа "Обрыв" Ивана Александровича Гончарова

In this podcast we'll look into some answers to 3 common questions:

1. How to answer: ‘Tell me a bit about yourself.’

2. How to answer: ‘What are your weaknesses?’

3. How to answer: ‘Describe a time you faced a challenge and what steps you took to overcome it.’

Before you'll go further - how would you do it yourself? What will your thinking be while answering?

Question One: The interviewer typically isn’t asking you about your weekend here. Take this opportunity to capture and distill the most important things they need to know about you as an employee—your most impactful job, the skills you’d most like to highlight, as well as some of the previous projects you feel showcase your abilities are all great options.

Question Two: Avoid responding with something that’s not genuine and communicates inauthenticity—saying something like ‘I work too hard!’ doesn’t come across well. Everyone has weaknesses—it’s how we manage them that’s important and expressing what you’ve already got underway to alter it is the key.

QUestion Three: This demands self-reflection and self-examination, focusing on problem solving skills and your attitude to challenges, conflict resolution and how you cope under pressure. Work through the S.T.A.R method if you get a little stuck: first, contextualise the situation for your interviewee by presenting the challenge in a professional manner and explain how it arose in the first place, then explain a little about where you fell in the group in relation to the task at hand.

Use some ideas aboe and also prepare your answers as well. At the end of the day - they are 'buying' your personality, not so much how you answer those questions so don't be shy being yourself, it countrs massively!

Let me know how I can help you privately in your interview preparations!

To Your Success!