In this short episode, you will learn the meaning of  { Wager }   

Examples  : 

"I'll wager you five dollars that it will rain tomorrow."
"Let's make a friendly wager on who can run the fastest."
"He wagers that his favorite team will win the championship this year."
"She wagers a bet with her friend on the outcome of the game."
"We can make a wager on whether or not the movie will be good."
"He's known for always making risky wagers in poker games."

Engsavvy ( 504 Absolutely Essential Words )

Lesson 2 word 12 ( Wager ) 

This episode describes the proverb "Barking dogs seldom bite" with an examples.

American English Proverbs

2- Barking dogs seldom bite

Describe a time you were very busy.

You should say: 

When it was.
Why you were so busy.
How you managed it.
And explain how you felt about being so busy.





“ One of the busiest times I experienced was about 3 months ago, when I had to finish a very important and difficult assignment in order to graduate in my major, business management. 

I had only 2 weeks to complete this paper, and if I didn't meet the deadline, I would automatically fail my finals, as well as being unable to graduate, so it was of great importance to me. I also had a part-time job at this time, which took up a lot of my time and didn’t actually leave much time to complete my paper. 

The assignment was also very challenging, certainly  no walk in the park  and I needed to do a lot of research as well as collect a lot of data before I could even start to brainstorm ideas on how I would complete it. This meant I had to burn the midnight oil, and pull a few all nighters to be certain of having it finished to meet the deadline.

Although I didn’t exactly enjoy being so busy and under so much pressure, I felt very proud and satisfied to have completed the assignment after working all the hours god sent me. I was on cloud nine when I received my grade and discovered I got a straight A for the paper, and could now look forward to graduating.


Thank you…”


IELTS 85 Speaking

Describe a time you were very busy - IELTS speaking part 2

 This episode is about 'The Korean alphabet(한글)'.
이번 에피소드는 한글에 대한  이야기입니다.

The key vocabulary I speak about in this episode:

1.세종 대왕  King Sejong the Great
2.조선의 4(네)번 째 왕 the 4th king of the Joseon dynasty
3.입말 spoken language
4.글말 written language
5.한자 Chinese characters
6.양반 refers to a social class in traditional Korean society, commonly known as the royal class
7.언어 language
8.발명되다 to be invented
9.모음 vowel
10. 자음 consonant

감사합니다. 






Korean with Yuna

한글  The Korean Alphabet  

W tym odcinku poznajemy słowa i zwroty związane ze zdrowiem i dobrym samopoczuciem.

In this episode we learn words and phrases related to health and well-being.

В этом выпуске мы учим слова и фразы, связанные со здоровьем и благополучием.

Język polski z przyjemnością! 

Zdrowie

Bonjour ma vie

Et vous mes désespoirs.
Me revoici aux fossés
Où naquit ma misère !
Toi mon vieux guignon,
Je te rapporte un peu de cœur
Bonjour, bonjour à tous
Bonjour mes vieux copains ;
Je vous reviens avec ma gueule
De paladin solitaire,
Et je sais que ce soir
Monteront des chants infernaux…
Voici le coin de boue
Où dormait mon front fier,
Aux hurlements des vents,
Par les cris de Décembre ;
Voici ma vie à moi,
Rassemblée en poussière…
Bonjour, toutes mes choses,
J’ai suivi l’oiseau des tropiques
Aux randonnées sublimes
Et me voici sanglant
Avec des meurtrissures
Dans mon cœur en rictus !…
Bonjour mes horizons lourds,
Mes vieilles vaches de chimères :
Ainsi fleurit l’espoir
Et mon jardin pourri !
- Ridicule tortue,
J’ai ouvert le bec
Pour tomber sur des ronces
Bonjour mes poèmes sans raison…

KATEB Yacine

Learn French through literature ☕

Bonjour ma vie! "Good Morning my Life!" poem by Kateb Yacine (Algerian author and man of letters) 

Staying safe online is important. But a lot of us are making mistakes with the passwords we use for our different accounts.

Password manager company Bitwarden found that a quarter of people use the same password for at least 11 sites or apps. And more than one-third of us use personal information in our passwords.

Personal information isn't a good idea to use, because it's quite easy for others to find it out.

But here's something else that isn't a good idea: using the name of your favorite celebrity, band, singer or superhero!

A company called Mailsuite has been looking at the most dangerous pop culture passwords you can use online.

Mailsuite made a list of more than 2,600 pop culture terms and almost 64,000 different ways of writing them.

It then looked at something called the Pwned Passwords database, which gives information about hundreds of millions of passwords that have been exposed in online data breaches.

The pop culture password that came up most was "Superman." It appeared in almost 585,000 data breaches.

In second place was the US band Blink-182. Used as a password, it appeared in more than 482,000 data breaches.

"Batman," "Star Wars" and "Eminem" were also in the top five.

Bitwarden says you should choose a long password that includes letters, numbers and symbols.

You should also have a different password for each app you use. Sites like Bitwarden also let you check how strong a password is before you choose it.

Practice Listening, Reading & Comprehension

Worst Online Passwords Revealed


So you crave the challenge and impact of a leadership position?

Here's your roadmap:

1. Self-Discovery: Before diving in, take stock. What kind of leader are you? What industry ignites your passion? Analyze your strengths and target roles that leverage them. Online leadership quizzes and career assessments can be helpful tools.

2. Network Like a Pro: Leadership roles often come through connections.  Beef up your online presence (LinkedIn) and attend industry events.  Build genuine relationships with leaders you admire. Don't underestimate the power of informational interviews – pick the brains of successful leaders without asking for a job directly.

3. Craft a Compelling Narrative:  Your resume and cover letter are your story. Showcase leadership experiences, quantifying achievements with data (increased sales by X%, improved team efficiency by Y%). Tailor your resume to each position, highlighting skills relevant to the specific role.

4. Go Beyond the Job Board: Executive-level roles often fly under the radar.  Explore executive search firms specializing in your industry.  These firms connect qualified candidates with hidden opportunities. Network with recruiters who understand your leadership niche.

5. Sharpen Your Interview Edge:  Leadership interviews are about more than qualifications. They assess your strategic thinking, communication style, and ability to inspire.  Practice common interview questions and prepare insightful questions for the interviewer.  Remember, you're interviewing them too!

Bonus Tip: Many leadership roles require strong public speaking skills. Take a class or join a Toastmasters club to hone your ability to articulate your vision and captivate an audience.

Ready to embark on your leadership journey?  By meticulously crafting your personal brand, actively networking, and refining your interview skills, you'll be well on your way to securing the leadership role you deserve.

The Global Professional Podcast

Landing Your Dream Leadership Role: Episode 67

We all need to ask for favors or help sometimes from others and that doesn’t change when you are in a different country surrounded by people speaking a different language. In this episode we covered key vocabulary related to helping others, some useful sentence structures you can apply and extremely helpful phrases in emergency situations. Let’s go!

(Enjoy the bloopers ;))