Vamos falar um pouco sobre a ida ao médico da Daniel

Portuguese Audios for Intermediate Advance B2 -Áudios em Português para Intermédios Avançados B2

Uma Ida ao Médico

Daily Dose of Motivation" is your go-to podcast for uplifting inspiration and practical advice to fuel your daily pursuits. Join a licensed professional science teacher and English tutor as they delve into topics like goal setting, personal growth, and overcoming challenges. Each episode offers insightful anecdotes, actionable tips, and motivational insights to empower you on your journey to success. Tune in to celebrate your small wins and unleash your full potential with "Daily Dose of Motivation." Subscribe now and start your day with a dose of positivity

Daily Dose of Motivation 

Celebrate Small Wins

☕ Diálogo: El Café Colombiano es el Mejor

Carlos: Sofía, dime la verdad… ¿crees que hay un café mejor que el colombiano?

Sofía: ¡Ni pensarlo! El café colombiano es el mejor del mundo.

Carlos: Exactamente. Su aroma, su sabor, su calidad… nada lo supera.

Sofía: Y no es solo porque seamos de Colombia, ¡es porque es un hecho!

Carlos: Jajaja, sí. Pero en serio, ¿sabes qué lo hace tan especial?

Sofía: Creo que es por la altitud y el clima de las montañas donde se cultiva.

Carlos: ¡Exacto! La combinación del suelo volcánico y el clima perfecto le da ese sabor único.

Sofía: Además, aquí todo es cosechado a mano. No como en otros países donde usan máquinas.

Carlos: Eso hace una gran diferencia. La selección es mucho más cuidadosa.

Sofía: ¿Y qué me dices del proceso de secado? Es completamente natural.

Carlos: ¡Sí! El sol hace su magia y eso mejora el aroma y el sabor del grano.

Sofía: En cambio, hay cafés de otros países que tienen un sabor más amargo.

Carlos: Claro, porque a veces los tuestan demasiado o no seleccionan bien los granos.

Sofía: Y aquí tenemos tantas variedades… como el café suave de Nariño o el más intenso de Huila.

Carlos: Cada región tiene su toque especial, por eso es tan famoso en todo el mundo.

Sofía: De hecho, el café colombiano es el favorito en Europa y Asia.

Carlos: ¡Por supuesto! Hasta los baristas internacionales lo prefieren.

Sofía: ¿Sabes qué? Ahora me dieron ganas de un buen tinto.

Carlos: ¡Jajaja! Vamos por uno… pero que sea 100% colombiano, nada de café instantáneo.

Sofía: ¡Obvio! Solo lo mejor.

Learn Spanish Conversation

Learn Spanish conversation part 56

Jorge is shopping at a clothing store.

Salesperson (Lily):
This jacket fits you really well! Would you like to size up and try a bigger size?

Customer (Jorge, confused):
Size up? You mean bigger size?

Lily (nodding):
Yes, exactly! "Size up" just means trying a larger size than the one you have.

Jorge (scratching his head):
Hmm… Size up? You mean, when I grow bigger?

Lily (laughing):
Haha, no, no! "Size up" just means trying a bigger jacket. Not growing, just a bigger size!

Jorge (still confused):
So… Size up means I wear bigger clothes, but I don’t grow taller?

Lily (smiling):
Yes! "Size up" means getting a bigger size of the same jacket. You don’t need to grow taller for that!

Jorge (nodding, still unsure):
Okay, okay, I try bigger size jacket. I think I understand!

Jorge (curious):
By the way, your English is really good. How do you speak so well?

Lily:
Well, I took speaking lessons with Teacher Smith on italki! She’s amazing for improving English.

Jorge:
Really? How I book  lesson with her?

Lily:
It’s super easy, just click on her profile on italki and book a speaking lesson!

Jorge:
Wow, easy? I book it now!

LEARN BY LISTENING

Have You Ever Sized Up?

Switzerland is a mountainous country in the center of Europe, roughly the same size as the Netherlands and with a population of around 9 million people. The capital city is Bern, the largest city is Zurich and within those and other cities, several languages are spoken. Switzerland has four official languages: German, French, Italian Romansh. Romansh is a romance language that is traditionally spoken in the southeastern region of Grisons and became an official language in 1996.

The country has long been famed for its neutrality. Sitting out each of the world wars, it has a self-imposed policy that states that they should not become involved in any political or armed conflicts with other nations. In fact, since 1815 Switzerland has not participated in a foreign war. In recent years this neutrality has been questioned due to their close links to Europe, the fact they became a member of the UN in 2002, and that they are the location for the headquarters of many multinational banks and corporations.

Over the past 100 years, Switzerland has gradually become one of the wealthiest countries on earth. This is partly due to the strength gained from their neutral positioning but also periods of prolonged political stability have had an influence. A study commissioned by Credit Suisse in 2020 discovered that 800,000 millionaires live in Switzerland, and in a country of just 9 million that is quite a significant proportion. However, the increased wealth of the country has brought with it hefty living costs, and Switzerland has been described as the most expensive place to live in Europe.

Practice Listening, Reading & Comprehension

Visiting Switzerland 

Effective virtual communication in business thrives on five key practices:

Clarity and Concision:  Craft messages tailored to the platform. Emails should be well-structured with clear subject lines and concise language.  Video presentations benefit from strong visuals that support, not replace, spoken points. Regardless of the medium, focus on the core message and avoid jargon or unnecessary complexity.

Active Listening and Engagement:  Virtual environments lack nonverbal cues, so active listening is crucial. Pay close attention to what's being said, ask clarifying questions, and paraphrase key points to demonstrate understanding. Encourage participation through polls, breakout rooms, or chat features to keep everyone engaged.

Professionalism and Etiquette:  Maintain a professional online presence. Dress appropriately for video calls, use a clean and distraction-free virtual background, and practice good microphone etiquette (muting when not speaking).  Be mindful of time zones when sending emails and respect colleagues' schedules by avoiding unnecessary interruptions.

Leveraging Technology:  Utilize the tools available to enhance your communication.  Screen sharing allows for visual explanations, online whiteboards facilitate brainstorming, and breakout rooms foster focused discussions.  Mastering these features creates a more dynamic and informative virtual experience.

Building Rapport and Trust:  While physical presence is absent, fostering connection is vital.  Start meetings with icebreakers to create a lighter mood. Use video calls whenever possible to build rapport through facial expressions and body language.  Be transparent in your communication and acknowledge contributions from all participants to create a sense of trust and inclusivity.

The Global Professional Podcast

5 Best Practices of Effective Virtual Communication - EP 36

I talk about my visit to the Natural History Museum- dinosaurs, bugs, panorama, beehive, animals.

Children's movie I reference: The Land Before Time

Learn English with Stories

My Visit to the Natural History Museum

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Mexican pile-up and The Japanese panic button.

You'll hear how to tell stories coherently and fluently in using past tenses! 
You'll hear how we conjugate useful verbs while having fun listening to your teacher's anecdotes.