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A1.1. Español básico para principantes. 

Clase 5. Frases simples con la hora 2.

I interview my friend Sofie and she shares some tips for learning strategies and improving your accent. I'll post the second half of our conversation next week.

In the second half of the episode, I explain the following phrases:

- to level with (someone)
- to chalk (something) up to (something) 
- to brush up on (something) 
- can't (do something) for the life of me

Brentoni's English Podcast

011 - English Advice from a Pro (Part One)

私はヨーロッパに住んだこととアジアに住んだことがあるのですが、ヨーロッパ人の美とアジア人の美は異なるところが多いとよく感じます。どちらが良いとか悪いという話ではなく、単純に美というものへの考え方の違いが面白いと思ったので今日はアジア人の美意識、特に日本人女性の美の基準について話したいと思います。

日本のメディアでは【色白】【くっきり二重】【鼻筋が通った鼻】【まつ毛がくるんとしている】【小顔】などの特徴があるとかわいい、美しいとされます。海外から帰国すると日本人は本当に美意識が高いなぁと感じ、驚かされます。身だしなみはもちろん、化粧品やファッションにもこだわりが強く、色々な商品が売られていると思います。また、街を歩くと自分のスタイルを持った方が多くてオシャレだなーと感じることが多いです。日本のファッションに興味がある方は原宿や渋谷に行ってみたり、日本のファッション誌を読んでみることをお勧めします。私の生徒さんでも日本のファッション誌を購読している方がいますが、日本のスタイルは自国のスタイルと違ってとても興味深いと言っていました。私もそう感じます。

基準 (きじゅん) - standard

English: standard
Spanish: estándar
German: Standard
Thai: มาตรฐาน (matatharn)
美意識 (びいしき) - sense of beauty

English: sense of beauty
Spanish: sentido de belleza
German: Schönheitsbewusstsein
Thai: ความสวยงาม (kwam suay ngam)
色白 (いろじろ) - fair skin

English: fair skin
Spanish: piel clara
German: helle Haut
Thai: ผิวขาว (phiw khao)
二重 (ふたえ) - double eyelid

English: double eyelid
Spanish: párpado doble
German: Doppellid
Thai: ชั้นตาคู่ (chan ta khu)
鼻筋 (はなすじ) - bridge of the nose

English: bridge of the nose
Spanish: puente de la nariz
German: Nasenrücken
Thai: สันจมูก (san chamuk)
小顔 (こがお) - small face

English: small face
Spanish: cara pequeña
German: kleines Gesicht
Thai: ใบหน้าเล็ก (bai na lek)
身だしなみ (みだしなみ) - personal appearance

English: personal appearance
Spanish: apariencia personal
German: Erscheinungsbild
Thai: การแต่งกาย (kan taeng kai)
購読 (こうどく) - subscription

English: subscription
Spanish: suscripción
German: Abonnement
Thai: การสมัครรับข้อมูล (kan samak rab khomun)
こだわり - particular preference / attention to detail

English: particular preference / attention to detail
Spanish: atención al detalle / preferencia particular
German: Vorliebe für Details / Sorgfalt
Thai: ความละเอียด (kwam la iat)
お勧め (おすすめ) - recommendation

English: recommendation
Spanish: recomendación
German: Empfehlung
Thai: ข้อแนะนำ (kho nae nam)

Jurisensei1217

日本人女性の美の基準


Job insecurity is the feeling of uncertainty or anxiety about the continued existence of your employment. It's the opposite of job security, where there's confidence your position is stable. Job insecurity can be triggered by actual threats like company restructuring, economic downturns, or technological advancements, or it can be a perceived threat based on factors like short-term contracts, limited job control, or a lack of clear career advancement opportunities.

While the fear of job loss might be the main concern, job insecurity goes beyond that. It encompasses feelings of powerlessness, a lack of control over your future, and potential negative consequences like stress, anxiety, and decreased motivation. This can impact not just employee well-being but also company performance through lower productivity, increased absenteeism, and higher turnover.

Job insecurity is a complex issue with various causes and effects. Understanding it allows businesses to create a work environment that fosters security and reduces employee anxiety. This can involve providing clear communication about company goals and employee roles, offering opportunities for professional development, and promoting work-life balance initiatives. By addressing job insecurity, businesses can create a more stable and productive workforce. 

A business coach, like myself, can be a valuable asset in combating job insecurity within a company. They can work with managers to develop transparent communication strategies, ensuring employees understand their roles and the company's direction. Additionally, the coach can guide managers in crafting career development plans for employees, fostering a sense of growth and opportunity. By creating a culture that values continuous learning and clear communication, business coaches empower employees and mitigate the anxieties associated with job insecurity.

The Global Professional Podcast

Job Insecurity - Episode 101

This is the first episode in a new series. It is a wonderful short story by the amazing British writer, Roald Dahl. Learn new vocabulary and enjoy a very entertaining story.

Stories to Stimulate!

The Landlady Part 1

'My Legoland Hand Tragedy' 

When I was six years old, I went on a family day out to Legoland. 

Let's just say, it didn't end well...

Do you have an interesting injury story? Perhaps with unusual circumstances? 

Luke's English Sessions

Ep 10. (Story #1) 'My Legoland Hand Tragedy'

Welcome to another pod for A1 and A2 learners. 

Learn to describe your daily routine in Swedish by listening and repeating key words.   

Lär dig att beskriva din dagliga rutin genom att lyssna och repetera viktiga ord.  

Just Started Learning Swedish/A1 Svenskan  

Min Dagsrutin/My Daily Routine 

En este episodio aprenderás la importancia del uso de los pronombres directos e indirectos "lo", "la" y "le"