THE POLITE ART OF STARTING A CONVERSATION | What is small talk and why is it so important in business?

In this episode, we discuss what exactly is meant by small talk, when you should use small talk in business and which topics make for a great conversation. We discuss why this important social skill is vital for every English learner to master. so that you can become an integral part of a team, instead of being the outsider.

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BizPod - The Business English Podcast

BizPod Episode 3 - Making Small Talk

Welcome to this episode of “French isn’t that hard” 💪
Today, you’re going to practice two super common, but tricky, little words in French: “en” and “y”. 🇫🇷 But no grammar lesson here, just real-life practice.
I’ll ask you simple questions in French, and your job is to answer out loud using “en” or “y”.
Ready? Let’s go! 


French isn't that hard

EN or Y ? The Practice Episode 🗣️

Part 2 of 6. 

Jack, a pocket-sized blue book with yellow text and white pages, climbed up the library steps, knocked on the modern glass doors and was let in by the security guard. It was an hour before the library opened to the public. 

“Mornin’ Jack,” said the security guard. “I’ve been dying to see you this morning. Could you whip me up a Frappuccino?” 

Jack’s life swirled around coffee. Not only was it his profession, it was his passion and life’s purpose. The library café had been in his family for six generations. Ever since Jack was capable of walking on his two feet, he was working at the café. In due time, Jack had mastered all aspects of coffee making, from grinding and roasting beans to excellent customer service, and everything in between. His father supervised him closely, making sure their state-of-the-art coffee machine was used properly. When Jack was ready, his mother showed him how to create artistic designs using the frothed milk. 

“You’ll have to wait a bit longer,” replied Jack. “I’ve got some extra housekeeping to do this morning. I’ll get it to you at opening time.” 

The island café was placed in the center of the public sitting area. It was surrounded by seven medium-sized tables. Today Jack had to prepare a new shipment of Columbian beans by grinding them and storing them away. After doing that, he mopped around the seating area and wiped the tables. Finally, Jack sliced some cheese for his most popular item, the cheese bread rolls. 

Jack switched on his beloved coffee machine and listened to it hum as it warmed up. With his hand on the steam wand, Jack caught his reflection in the pressure and temperature dials of the machine. Looking back at him was a newly-discovered shiny white hair. 


Being a Cloud

Jack the Coffee Book

안녕하세요! 팟캐스트는 처음이라 두근두근해요ㅎㅎ
아주 간단히 저와 이 채널에 대한 소개를 해봤어요.
이 팟캐스트가 여러분의 한국어 공부에 조금이라도 도움이 되었으면 좋겠어요.
만나서 정말 반가워요!

Hey, everyone! Again, I'm so excited and nervous at the same time since this is my very first podcast.
This is a short introduction of me and my podcast channel.
Hope listening to my channel could help you with learning Korean.
For further contents, I would always love to hear your comments <3
So glad to meet you all and see you again soon!

Yejin's Podcast for Korean Learners

만나서 반가워요 :)

Liam and Laura break down Taylor Swift’s 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl. From her return to glossy pop with Max Martin to the emotional highs and lyrical misses, the hosts unpack the glitz, gossip, and meaning behind Taylor’s new “Vegas era.” 🎤✨

Speak About Pop Culture & News in English

Taylor Swift’s “The Life of a Showgirl” — Glamour, Grit, and Glitter

En este episodio hablo un poco sobre series españolas de televisión / In this episode I talk a little about Spanish TV shows (find more content on minutopodcast.carrd.co)

Minuto Español

Series españolas (Spanish TV Shows)

This lesson is about the steps to consider when opening your own business.
This is a two-part series, so be sure to listen to part 2. 

Enjoy!

Say Hi English! With Teacher Duran.

English on demand (Business English: Starting Your own Business) Part one

En los últimos años, Yucatán se ha convertido en uno de los estados más importantes para el turismo en México.

Para empezar, los mexicanos poco a poco se ha empezado a maravillar con Yucatán y con su capital, la ciudad de Mérida.

La seguridad es uno de los factores claves que han convertido a Yucatán en un imán de turismo internacional. Claro, obviamente la cultura, la arquitectura, los cenotes y los sitios arqueológicos -y obvio la comida- han formado parte de este ascenso a la mira internacional, sin embargo si hay algo que caracteriza cien por ciento al estado es la tranquilidad y la paz que se respiran en él.

Por lo mismo, no nos extraña que Mérida actualmente esté viviendo un incremento en las inversiones inmobiliarias.

Vivir en Yucatán, así como vivir en Mérida, se está volviendo la opción ideal tanto para mexicanos que quieren huir de la inseguridad de sus ciudades como para los extranjeros que quieren poder disfrutar de su retiro en México.

Porque aunque Yucatán y Mérida se posicionen como un estado tranquilo y diferente a las grandes ciudades, esto no quiere decir que no esté llena de opciones de entretenimiento: restaurantes, conciertos, museos, bares, plazas comerciales, entre otras opciones que puedes encontrar y disfrutar en la ciudad.

Además, Mérida cada vez es más grande. Gracias al aumento de residentes y la llegada de empresas y negocios, la ciudad ha crecido considerablemente. Una de las cosas que ha hecho que el crecimiento de Mérida sea un ejemplo para el resto de México, son las políticas que sus gobiernos -tanto a nivel federal como estatal- han creado y promovido para ser un mejor lugar.

Es uno de los estados con mayor índice de conformidad respecto a sus servicios públicos, es decir, que sus habitantes están satisfechos con el trato y la calidad que reciben.

Además, en los últimos años Yucatán se ha caracterizado por ser pionero en propuestas como la eliminación del uso de plásticos y unicel para combatir el cambio climático...