Positive thoughts for the New Year!
This is from a blog post I wrote at the start of 2021, but I think it is still really important now.

The Social Evolutionary

Last year was bad? Let's remember the good things.

Devi avere un obiettivo linguistico specifico da raggiungere in un periodo determinato, ma l'obiettivo deve essere specifico e realizzabile.

In 6 mesi puoi cominciare a comunicare in una lingua, anche abbastanza bene, questo sì è possibile. 

Ma avere come obiettivo imparare una lingua in 6 mesi è pericoloso per la tua autostima, molto probabilmente non riuscirai a farlo e al sesto mese penserai di avere un problema, penserai di essere stupido/a.


Imparare una lingua è un po' come avere una corretta alimentazione e fare sport. 

Il consiglio di un mio amico personal trainer è valido anche per l'apprendimento linguistico: vuoi migliorare la tua situazione psico fisica per sempre e per tutta la vita? Devi fare sport per tutta la vita... 
La stessa cosa si può dire per l'apprendimento linguistico!


pochi minuti al giorno (ascolti interessanti di livello intermedio)

Imparare una lingua lentamente

Watching films can help you gain competence in a language, improve your vocabulary and learn new expressions. So, in this episode of your Spanish Journey, I'll talk about the benefits of learning with films and Sebastián (our guest today) will recommend some Spanish films you can't miss! Are you ready?

Your Spanish Journey

Watching films to learn Spanish

Reading a book in Japanese/Relaxing reading

''Buying Mittens'' #11　(Written by Nankichi Niimi)
『手袋を買いに』(てぶくろを かいに）
新美南吉・著　第十一話

It's a heartwarming story with
beautiful winter portrayal.
You can practice shadowing, and repeating with
this reading and the text below.📚
Also, it's a relaxing story reading for sleep🌛

📚My lessons: https://www.italki.com/ja/teacher/6185061


するとこんどは、子供の声がしました。

「母ちゃん、こんな寒い夜は、森の子狐は
　寒い寒いって ないてるでしょうね」

すると母さんの声が、

「森の子狐も お母さん狐の おうたをきいて、
    洞穴の中で眠ろうとしているでしょうね。
    さあ ぼうやも早くねんねしなさい。
    森の子狐と坊やと どっちが早くねんねするか、
    きっと坊やの方が早くねんねしますよ」

それをきくと子狐は急にお母さんが恋しくなって、
お母さん狐の待っている方へ 跳んで行きました。



【漢字】

子供　・・・こども
声　　・・・こえ
母ちゃん・・かあちゃん
寒い　・・・さむい
夜　　・・・よる
森　　・・・もり
子狐　・・・こぎつね
洞穴　・・・ほらあな
中　　・・・なか
眠ろう・・・ねむろう
早く　・・・はやく
坊や　・・・ぼうや
急に　・・・きゅうに
恋しく・・・こいしく
狐　　・・・きつね
待っている・まっている
方　　・・・ほう
跳んで・・・とんで
行きました・いきました



朗読クラブ📚Reading to Japanese language learners 

朗読 『手袋を買いに』第十一話 Buying Mittens #11

"Don’t just learn English. Learn how to own the room — in English."

Because in high-stakes moments, grammar won’t save you.
Your voice, your presence, your story — that’s what wins the job, the respect, the opportunity.

In this 2-minute audio, I break the myth that grammar is your main problem.
Spoiler: under pressure, grammar disappears — and your state takes over.

If your voice shakes or sounds flat in interviews or meetings, this episode is for you.

✅ Learn why “presence” matters more than perfection
✅ Try a simple self-check exercise

DM me "SoundCheck" to get free personal voice feedback

#job interview #IELTS speaking #executive communication #executive presence 

The Habits of Professionals Growing Into Strong, Confident English Communicators

🎧 Mini Podcast: How to sound confident under pressure?

Learn Three Sentences a Day：Day23
S67—S69

Master Mandarin Daily : Learn Three Sentences a Day!

Learn Three Sentences a Day：Day23

Continue learning about clothes and the expressions connected to going shopping!
Best for beginners!

Learn Basic French Podcast

Learn Basic French: On achète des vêtements (We buy clothes)

Ever found yourself wondering about the distinction between 'who' and 'whom'? Join Smith as they unravel this intriguing grammatical puzzle. Who is knocking on the door of understanding? Let's find out. In this enlightening discussion, Smith not only breaks down the technicalities but also provides practical examples, making the concept easily digestible. They delve into scenarios where 'who' and 'whom' are commonly used, offering a clear path to mastery. By the end of this engaging conversation, learners will confidently wield these pronouns, adding finesse to their language proficiency.

LEARN BY LISTENING

Grammar Practice Who vs Whom

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Wej7SznWrtfXxteVIsHWxJWuWJJF-NRq/view?usp=drivesdk