“I have to get going now, but it was great to meet with you and chat.” 
"I'd love to chat more, but I've got to run to my next thing."
“I really want to talk about this with you, but I’m exhausted.”
"I need to head out, but let's catch up soon."

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How to End a Conversation Politely

The episode is presented in English first. I denne episoden snakker vi om yrker. Vi nevner hva disse yrkene heter på engelsk. Hvilke yrke er det mest etterspurte i Oslo? Det finner du også ut her. 

Norsk for nybegynnere (A1-A2)

Norsk Tale EP. 6 – Yrker (occupations)

Cerita Pendek Indonesia (A1-A2)

12 Keahlian

Explora la historia y pronunciación de la "r" y "rr" en español con variantes regionales.

Taming the Spanish Verb: The  Macondo Man

La "r" y la doble "rr" en español. 

TEMPORADA 2

Level : B1 
Nivel de dificultad : B1 
⚡ ¿Cuál es la carretera más larga del mundo? 
⚡ ¿Cuáles países atraviesa esta carretera?

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CAPITULO 11 : La carretera más larga del mundo 🚧🛤🛣 CHAPTER 11 : The longest roadway in the world

Hi, and welcome back to Everyday English with Teacher Alyse! I’m so happy you’re here. Today, we’re going to talk about a small but powerful change you can make in your daily conversations—replacing the word sorry with thank you.
Many English learners, and even native speakers, use "sorry" too often. While saying sorry is important when you truly make a mistake, overusing it can make you seem less confident and even unnecessary in some situations. Instead, shifting to thank you can make your communication more positive and empowering.
Let’s go through some common situations where you might be tempted to say "sorry" and how to rephrase them in a more confident and appreciative way.
Instead of saying: “I’m sorry I’m late.”
➝ Say: “Thank you for waiting for me.”
→ Why? This shift acknowledges the other person’s patience rather than focusing on your mistake. It creates a more positive tone.
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Why Is It Important to Limit "Sorry"?
Using "sorry" too often can make you seem less confident and even weaken your message. It can also make an issue seem bigger than it actually is. Of course, when you truly make a mistake, a sincere apology is important. But by replacing unnecessary "sorrys" with "thank yous," you turn negative situations into positive interactions.

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Replace "Sorry" with "Thank You"

Switzerland has a problem, and it needs your help.

Between 1918 and 1964, lots of military ammunition was thrown into lakes around the country. At the time, it was believed to be a safe way to dispose of it.

And it wasn't a small amount, either. According to a government press release, about 8,000 metric tons of ammunition lies underwater, mostly in three lakes: Lake Thun, Lake Brienz and parts of Lake Lucerne.

Some of the ammunition lies as deep as 220 meters, and some is just a few meters deep.

Now, the country needs help getting it out, and it's offering a prize of about $58,000 for the best ideas.

Getting the ammunition out won't be easy — although it has been underwater for a long time, the risk of explosion is still high. Some of it weighs up to 50 kilograms, and the water visibility is poor in many parts of the lakes.

Some of the ammunition has components that can pollute the water and soil if moved, so the government is also looking for ideas that are environmentally friendly.

The competition to find the best idea is open now, and will run until February 2025. The three best ideas will be announced in April next year, and the winners will share the $58,000 prize.

The government said this doesn't mean the ideas will be implemented immediately, but said they could help with future research on the issue of underwater ammunition.

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Switzerland Offers Prize to Get Ammunition out of Lakes

“My English Is Poor” - Reframing Your Reality: Part 3 (Episode 366)

This episode focuses on reframing – a potent technique that shifts your perspective and transforms your experience.

The core idea behind reframing is that it enables you to detach from outdated, limiting views, allowing you to adopt a new and more empowering perception.

Once you reframe, you can make new empowering choices, develop deeper self-appreciation, and perhaps even witness your English improving dramatically!

While it may feel like magic, these techniques have been helping people for decades. The methodology I share in this podcast will help you too, if you embrace it, and apply it.

I look forward to hearing about your progress, and how I can support your continued growth!

To your success, Anatoly

The Habits of Professionals Growing Into Strong, Confident English Communicators

“My English Is Poor” - Reframing Your Reality: Part 3 (Episode 397)

This morning, we watched a news which was the company's entrance ceremony this year.  They were held face to face for the first time in four years on April 3rd. Monday.   I was able to watch a lot of smiles of the new guys and girls. 
Today I'm going to talk about three company's entrance ceremony that were impactful to me.
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4月4日火曜日　今朝のニュースは、4月3日月曜日に行われたさまざまな会社の入社式の模様が報道されました。
対面での入社式が行われたのが、実に4年ぶりだったことに、私は改めて驚きました。
日本航空　JALは、コロナの影響で3年間客室乗務員の採用がなかったそうです。そのため、その間ＪＡＬへの就職を希望していた学生たちは、他の会社に就職して　採用再開を待っていたと言っていました。　ＪＡＬの入社式は羽田空港の飛行機の格納庫で行われていました。　広いスペースが、去年の6倍の2000人の新入社員で埋め尽くされていました。　そして何より印象的だったのが、それぞれの「抱負」を書いた紙飛行機を飛ばしたときの彼らの笑顔です。本当に晴れやかな笑顔で、テレビのこちらで見ている私まで嬉しくなりました。
それから、東京都を走る小田急電鉄の入社式も印象的でした。　今年の秋で引退する特急ロマンスカー「ＶＳＥ」の車内で　入社式が行われていました。　式典のあと、列車に乗車したまま新宿駅に移動すると、駅のホームでは歓迎のメッセージを持った先輩社員たちが出迎えてくれていました。　鉄道会社らしい素敵な入社式ですよね。
もう一社、印象に残ったのは、ユニリーバ・ジャパン・カスタマーマーケティングの入社式です。こちらも4年ぶりに本社開催だったそうですが、髪型、服装は自由、マスク着用も自由。「自分らしさを表した髪型、髪色」「服装も入社式にこだわらなくていい」とのこと。
入社式といえば、黒や紺のスーツに白色のカッターシャツかブラウスというのがお決まりのスタイル。　自由に自分で決めるということは、案外難しいことだと思いますが、ユニリーバの新入社員さんたちは、会社からのそのリクエストを楽しんでいるように見えました。　
コロナ渦で閉じ込められてきた若いエネルギーが解き放たれた瞬間を　入社式のニュースで見ることができました。　入社、おめでとう！

