Saying yes works—but it’s not the only way to agree in English. In this episode of Say It Like This, we explore how native speakers use a whole range of expressions to show agreement in casual chats, professional meetings, and moments of excitement. From quick reactions like totally and for sure, to thoughtful confirmations like that makes sense, to high-energy responses like absolutely, you’ll learn how to match your agreement to the mood of the moment.

Because fluency isn’t just about having the right word—it’s about choosing the one that makes your English sound alive, engaged, and human.

The Fluency Fix

Expressing Agreement Without Just Saying "Yes"

Neste episódio, eu conto de forma resumida a lenda do boto-cor-de-rosa, uma das mais fascinantes do folclore amazônico. Um ser encantado que mistura realidade e imaginação, presente nas festas e histórias das comunidades ribeirinhas. 🌊🐬

Everyday Portuguese 

Episódio 3 - O boto-cor-de-rosa: entre o mito e a cultura amazônica (EM PORTUGUÊS)

みなさん、こんにちは。おげんきですか。
すっかり、「秋めいてきた」って言いたいところですが、まだまだ暑いです。昨日は少し涼しいですが、今日は暑かった。秋と言えば、なんですか。「食欲の秋」「読書の秋」「芸術の秋」「実りの秋」「スポーツの秋」って感じでしょうか。私は、絶対に「食欲の秋」です。だって、日本の秋は美味しいものがいっぱいなんですよ。果物は、なしにブドウ。日本のシャインマスカット、食べたことがありますか。すっごく美味しいですよ。なしも地域によって品種が違って、おいしいです。ほんといろんな品種があるんです。あー、あとモンブランとかスイートポテトとかもこの時期が最高に美味しいですね。キノコ類も旬の季節です。はい、相変わらず、食べ物の話をすると止まらなくなる私です。毎日、今日は何を食べようかなって考えていますよ。

今日は、私はオンラインで日本語学校の授業がありました。ベトナムの学生5人とのオンライン授業です。
彼らは日本語を勉強し始めて、約半年。そして10月からは日本に留学予定の生徒さんです。
毎日勉強していて、そして少人数でのオンライン授業なので、どんどん上達するんですよ。
非漢字圏なのに5人中１人はN2に合格しているんですよ。そして、そのほかの人達もN3に合格しています。これからもコツコツ頑張ってほしいです。
で、今日の授業の内容は「『オノマトペ』を使って話そう」というのがテーマなんです。うーん、難しかった。
ワンピースやスラムダンクのマンガの一部を使いながら、オノマトペを紹介してからの授業だったんですが。でも、いざ話してみようってなると、みんな「チーン」って。あー――、これはまずいって感じで。「もうすぐ日本に来るんですよね。どんな気持ちですか」って聞くと、「緊張しています。でも楽しみです」って。あー「ドキドキ、わくわく」ってことかなって。「じゃあ、熱いフォーを食べるときは？？」「まず、フーフーして食べたほうがいい。だって、あつあつだから」「ラーメンのようにズーズーとすすって食べますよ」って。うんうん、いいね。「ベトナムの天気はどうですか」「ジメジメしています」「ムシムシしています」「でも太陽がぎらぎらって感じではありません」「からっとした天気でもないです」って。
オノマトペ、難しいですね。
日本人はオノマトペが好きですよ。私の娘なんか、自分の気持ちを話すときは、オノマトペです。「なんか嫌な気持ちがする。モヤっとする。イライラする」って。
みなさんも、オノマトペを使っていろいろと話してみてくださいね。


「のぞみ」の日記

秋めく？？

早就想出一期講下我哋幾位粥友系留學期間遇到噶各式各樣室友啦，今期終於開講啦！我哋冇人會估到生活中奇葩定系天使室友會降臨到身邊，不過都算系各自生長噶人生經歷。希望大家會鐘意今期噶節目！

夠鐘煲粥 Congee Time

EP.27 那些年我們經歷過的室友


A well-crafted PMS acts as a guiding principle, outlining an individual's core values, aspirations, and desired impact. It transcends the immediate concerns of a specific job and offers a long-term perspective on career fulfillment. Upskilling becomes most impactful when targeted towards capabilities that directly contribute to the goals and values outlined in the PMS.

Consider an individual with a personal mission statement emphasizing innovation and environmental responsibility. Upskilling in areas like sustainable design thinking or green technology directly aligns with their core values and aspirations. This targeted approach fosters deeper engagement with the learning process, leading to a more effective acquisition of new skills.

Furthermore, a personal mission statement can inform the selection of upskilling opportunities beyond technical skills. Communication, leadership, and emotional intelligence development, for example, can empower individuals to advocate for their ideas, navigate complex organizational dynamics, and build strong collaborative relationships – all crucial aspects of achieving their desired impact.

The synergy between upskilling and a personal mission statement is a two-way street. As individuals acquire new skills and knowledge, their personal mission statement may evolve to reflect their expanding capabilities and redefine their aspirations. This continuous cycle of learning and reflection fosters a sense of purpose and propels individuals towards achieving their full potential.

Organizations can leverage this connection by encouraging employees to articulate their personal mission statements and then curate upskilling opportunities that align with those statements. This not only fosters a more engaged and motivated workforce, but also ensures the skills acquired contribute directly to achieving the organization's strategic goals.



The Global Professional Podcast

Upskilling and Personal Mission Statements Episode 89 

Este es un episodio donde hablo sobre mi familia, conociendo los términos de: mamá, papá, hermano, hermana, tío, tía, abuelo, abuela, hijos, sobrinos.

Historias

Mi Familia

CHISTES MEXICANOS

DOS CHISTES MEXICANOS.

Nivel SUPER AVANZADO de comprensión lectora del idioma español.

Escritor de libros.

If you thought social media was just a place for viral dances and cat photos, think again.

Popular influencers on apps like TikTok and YouTube have been boosting book sales with their videos.

And many are watched by millions.

The BookTok community on TikTok has been influential in encouraging users — who are often young people — to buy real books in bookshops.

But a survey from 2022 found that YouTube is actually the most popular place for young people to discover new books on social media.

The survey was done in November 2022 by Nielsen Book Data. It found that in the UK, 34% of people aged between 14 and 25 used YouTube — which is known for its BookTube community — for their book ideas.

TikTok was used by 32%, and 27% went to Instagram to find out about new books.

Some reports in recent years have said that young people are reading less than ever. But according to The Guardian, people in the 14 to 25 age group bought around 61 million books in the UK in 2022.

This was 18% of all books bought.

And it's not just social media where they're finding reading recommendations.

The most common way to discover new books is by talking to friends. Forty-one percent said they do this, while 35% find out about their books by visiting bookshops.

The survey also reported that fantasy action and fantasy adventure stories are the most popular among young people.