Learning how to communicate is a life-long process. Learning a language can take years, especially when you haven't done it before. But what about learning a culture? Tom is sharing some tips on how to do it.

The Age of Humans

Episode 2: A Guide into Learning Someone's Culture 

首先，“ 再” 与“ 又” 都是副词，表示行为或动作的重复。
“再” 是表示对将来或还没发生的事的重复；而“又” 是指过去事情的重复再现。

小测试 - 1
别___打游戏了，早点睡觉吧！
又； 
再：    ✔
 
小测试 - 2
你今天___迟到了，下次___不准时，你就___也不用回公司了。
再；又；又   
又；再；再     ✔  
又；又；再

小测试 - 3
我哥哥很喜欢吃草莓，昨天刚买了两斤回家，今天___买了一斤回来。
又    ✔     再

小测试 - 4
春天到了，树上___长出了很多绿色的叶子。天气越来越热，要对厚厚的冬装说___见了。
再；再   /  又；再   ✔    / 再；又    / 又；再     ✔
 

小测试 - 5
丽丽：都8点了，小明怎么还没到？___过10分钟，电影就要开场了。 马克：是啊！他不会___是赶不上车吧？我们___等5分钟，如果他还没到，我们就先进去吧。
再；又；再   ✔ /   又；再；又   /  再；再；又     /又；再；再

大家对“ 再” 和“又” 的认识都很棒！继续加油，我们下期再见。


Correction notebook   错题本 (Mandarin)

“再” 与 “又” 的使用  The proper use of words

This episode introduces three idioms that use the word cloud. Listen to the examples to hear how to use them. Please send me a message if you would like a copy of the audio script. (Sorry my voice is going today!) 

Idiom Corner

Cloud

Micromanagement, often seen as a hindrance to employee development, can paradoxically create opportunities for upskilling. By recognizing the root causes of micromanagement and implementing targeted upskilling initiatives, HR departments can transform this challenge into a strategic advantage.

Micromanagement frequently stems from a manager's lack of trust in their employees' abilities or a fear of failure. By offering upskilling programs that enhance employees' competencies, HR can address these underlying issues. Skills training in areas such as project management, problem-solving, and decision-making can empower employees to take ownership of their work and reduce the need for constant supervision.

Furthermore, micromanagement can create a culture of dependency. Upskilling initiatives can foster a growth mindset and encourage employees to seek out new challenges. By providing employees with the tools and knowledge to advance their careers, HR can create a more self-sufficient and engaged workforce.

To effectively address micromanagement through upskilling, HR should conduct needs assessments to identify skill gaps within the organization. Tailored training programs can then be developed to address these deficiencies. Additionally, mentoring and coaching opportunities can be provided to support employees as they develop new skills.

By proactively addressing micromanagement through upskilling, HR can create a more positive and productive work environment, improve employee retention, and enhance the overall competitiveness of the organization.

The Global Professional Podcast

Micromanagement and Upskilling - Episode 109

Bu hikaye A1-A2 Türkçe seviyesine uygun, basit ve kısa bir dinleme alıştırmasıdır. 

StoRyporter - Turkish A2-B1/2

A2 Hikaye - Kamptaki Arkadaşlar

What I’m saying in this episode👇
みんな元気？
俺今寝る前でさぁ、ベッドに入りながら急に思いついてこれ撮ってんだけど、みんなは寝れない時何する？
最近スウェーデンから日本に帰って来てストレスとかあってさぁ、少し寝れない時とかもあるから、そう言う時はなるべく本を読むようにしてるんだよね。俺どんなに面白いと思ってる本でも、寝る前に読むと信じられないくらい眠くなるからさ笑
スマホいじってると全然眠くならないんだけどね😭
だからなるべく最近は、スマホはいじらないで、なるべく、なるべくだけど、どうしてもいじりたい時はちょっといじってから、本を読むようにしてる。
みんなは寝れない時どうするよ？
俺と同じように本読む人でもでも、もしくは違う方法がありますよーって人でもどうやって寝るようにしてるか教えてよ。
レッスンでお待ちしております。
じゃあまた、次のエピソードで！
おやすみなさい〜

Super Casual Japanese with Teppei

みんな寝る時どうしてる？ / What would you do when you can’t sleep

En el hemisferio norte estamos en invierno. Eso significa que las temperaturas no son tan agradables como nos gustaría. Por eso en este episodio te voy a enseñar a expresar que hace frío en español como lo hacemos los nativos.
Escucha el episodio y empieza a hablar del tiempo como un español. Y si te gusta, no te olvides de dejar una valoración. ¡Te lo agradeceré muchísimo! 

¿Cómo dices tú que hace frío en español?



Blanca to go 

126 - ¡Qué frío!

Meetings can be intimidating for a lot of people, even to native speakers! 
Especially if you’re meeting with people who you don’t know very well, if at all. Today we’re going to look at a few pieces of vocabulary that you might hear in meetings and that you might be able to use yourself. At the end we also have our 'big discussion question'.

You can find the vocabulary from this podcast in the vocabulary sets on my profile. I hope you enjoy today's podcast and I look forward to meeting you on a call very soon!

Breakout Business English

Breakout Business English - Ep 1. Meetings

Dans ce premier épisode, on parlera de l'idée et des objectifs principaux de "French flicks and chill", un podcast dédié aux étudiants de français cinéphiles qui souhaitent découvrir le cinéma français. 