Seja bem vindo ao nosso primeiro episódio do podcast "Português pra gringo"! Hoje vamos falar sobre algumas tradições de natal do Brasil. Idioma: Português níveis A1 e A2 . 

Português pra gringo

Natal no Brasil (Brazilian Christmas )

Hello and welcome back! Today we are going to read a fun and silly book by Dr. Seuss called There’s a Wocket in My Pocket. This story is full of made-up creatures with funny names, all hiding around the house. It’s a great way to enjoy rhyming words and playful sounds while practicing English. Send me a message for your free digital copy of this book to follow along. Let’s get started!

Dr Suess stories

There's a Wocket in My Pocket

「フリーランス」または「会社員」という働き方のメリットとデメリット 
Advantages and disadvantages of working as a freelancer or company employee

くわしくはPodcastで話しているので、よかったら聴いてみてください。


Hello, I’m Uchiga (Aya) . I teach Japanese phrases for trips in Japan and Osaka-ben (Osaka dialect), as well as Japanese for business. I also provide career consultation to international students and people from other countries who want to work in Japan.
直接（ちょくせつ）、人（ひと）とあまり話（はな）さないようなトピックについても、お話しします。

こんにちは、うちが (Aya) です！
私は、国家資格キャリアコンサルタントとFP（ファイナンシャルプランナー）2級という資格を使って、キャリアの相談（転職・就職など）やお金との付き合い方全般のご相談をお受けしています。履歴書の確認やオンラインの模擬面接などもしています。
イギリスに留学してその後、ロンドンのファッション会社で働いていたので、オンラインの英語レッスンや、留学や海外での生活についてのご相談も受けています。

また、日本語教師と海外在住経験者として、仕事のための日本語を教えたり、関西弁のレッスンをしています。一人一人に合わせたレッスン内容にしています！

フリーランスの美術教師として学校で美術も教えています。
落ち込んだ時とか、悩んだ時とか、私としゃべると気持ちが楽になってくれると嬉しいです。

人と話すことで、新しい考えやアイデアなんかも出てきたらいいですね！
ご相談・レッスンを通して、あなたが楽しく、心地よく暮らしていけるような未来につながるお手伝いやサポートをさせていただきます。
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こんにちは、うちが (Aya) です！
わたしは、仕事（しごと）のための日本語（にほんご）を教（おし）えたり、留学生（りゅうがくせい）や、外国（がいこく）から日本（にほん）に働（はたら）きにきた人（ひと）の仕事（しごと）やCareerについての相談（そうだん）を受（う）けたりしています。
わたしは、旅行（りょこう）のための日本語（にほんご）や大阪弁（おおさかべん）も教（おし）えます。




[Intermediate-Upper level] Interesting Japanese Not Taught In Schools About Japanese business culture, Japanese habits & Osaka

【フリーランス】または【会社員】という働き方のメリットとデメリット Advantages and disadvantages of working as a freelancer or company employee.

Cliente: Buongiorno, vorrei acquistare un nuovo telefono cellulare.

Commessa: Buongiorno! Che tipo di caratteristiche e funzionalità cerca nuovo telefono?

Cliente: Sono interessata a un telefono che faccia belle foto. Quale modello mi consiglia?

Commessa: il Samsung Galaxy S21 ha una fotocamera di alta qualità che cattura immagini nitide e dettagliate.

Cliente: E per ciò che riguarda la capacità di archiviazione? 

Commessa: Il Samsung Galaxy S21 viene ha diverse opzioni di archiviazione, tra cui una versione con 128 GB e un'altra con 256 GB. In base alle sue esigenze, può optare per quella con una capacità maggiore.

Cliente: E la durata della batteria?

Commessa:Questo telefono è dotato di una batteria che può durare per diverse ore con un utilizzo moderato. Viene anche fornito con funzionalità di risparmio energetico per prolungare ulteriormente l'autonomia.

Cliente: Sembra un ottimo telefono. Quali altre caratteristiche interessanti offre?

Commessa: ha un display di alta qualità, con colori vividi e una risoluzione nitida. Supporta anche la connettività 5G, che consente una connessione internet più veloce.

Cliente: Mi sembra che sia proprio quello che sto cercando. 

Commessa: Perfetto! Posso accompagnarla alla cassa per completare l’acquisto.

Cliente: Sì, grazie mille per il suo aiuto!

Commessa: È stato un piacere aiutarla!

Italiano Chiaro

Comprare un telefono

Workload overwhelm is a significant contributor to decreased job satisfaction. To address this issue, organizations must implement strategies to balance employee workloads, enhance job design, and foster a supportive work environment.

Workload Management

Effective task allocation: Distribute tasks equitably among team members, considering individual capacities.
Realistic goal setting: Establish achievable objectives and deadlines.
Prioritization techniques: Teach employees how to prioritize tasks based on importance and urgency.
Delegation: Empower employees to delegate tasks when appropriate.

Job Design

Job enrichment: Expand job roles to include more challenging and rewarding tasks.
Job rotation: Provide opportunities for employees to experience different roles.
Employee autonomy: Grant employees more control over their work processes.
Skill development: Invest in employee training and development to enhance capabilities.

Work-Life Balance

Flexible work arrangements: Offer options like remote work, flexible hours, and compressed workweeks.
Sabbatical programs: Provide opportunities for employees to recharge and gain new perspectives.
Wellness initiatives: Support employee well-being through programs like stress management and mindfulness.
Open communication: Encourage employees to discuss workload concerns openly.

Organizational Culture

Recognition and rewards: Acknowledge and appreciate employee contributions.
Supportive leadership: Foster a culture of trust and collaboration.
Employee empowerment: Encourage decision-making and problem-solving at all levels.
Continuous improvement: Implement systems for gathering employee feedback and making changes.
By implementing these strategies, organizations can create a more balanced and fulfilling work environment, leading to increased job satisfaction, reduced turnover, and improved overall performance.

The Global Professional Podcast

Workplace Overwhelm and Job Satisfaction - Episode 113

(English)
The Spanish alphabet contains 27 letters, one of which is exclusively used in the language. Its pronunciation is different from other languages and we use it to spell words that other people don't know and need to write.
(Spanish)
El alfabeto en español contiene 27 letras de las cuales una es de uso exclusivo del idioma. Su pronunciación es diferente a otros idiomas y lo usamos para deletrear palabras que otra persona no conozca y necesite escribirlas.
(English)
Next, we are going to pronounce the alphabet in Spanish followed by its English counterpart.
Then. we will do a little practice exercise.
(Spanish)
A continuación, vamos a pronunciar el abecedario en español seguido de su contraparte en inglés.
Luego haremos un pequeño ejercicio de práctica.


Podcast Learn Spanish

El abecedario en español o (The alphabet in Spanish)

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

In this podcast episode, Curtis Davies and Amy Whitney delve into the topic of accent and pronunciation in English.
 
They challenge the common belief that achieving a native-like accent is necessary for effective communication. Instead, they emphasize the importance of speaking with clarity, being understood, and understanding others.
 
Curtis and Amy discuss how accent is tied to identity and nationality, highlighting that having a unique accent is not something to be ashamed of but rather a reflection of one's background.
 
They offer insights into identifying areas for improvement in pronunciation and provide practical tips for enhancing accent, tone, intonation, and rhythm.
 
Through engaging discussions and exercises, you will gain a new perspective on accent and learn strategies to communicate confidently and effectively in English.

Book a trial with teacher Curtis on Italki - https://www.italki.com/teacher/4672521/english

Real English Conversations Podcast

Accent and Confidence | Real English Conversations Podcast 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fvVLa-8LtTGDYrKywASZdc5c-Jzfpx7o/view?usp=drivesdk