Ever heard someone being described as savvy?  Are you savvy in anything?  Find out what we mean when we use this word in the fourth episode.

Grammar Without The Rules

Episode Four: Savvy

안녕하세요. Hello~
한국어 듣기 수업 시작해요. Let's start with the Korean listening class.
선생님 읽어요.  I read it.
잘 들으세요. Please listen well.

I posted the sentences on my blog. 
https://blog.naver.com/laramcraft/222837581032
https://youtu.be/8iDHy3vAUR4

The basics are important.
It is also good to check the basics of 한글 Hangeul before this listening class.
1-1. Korean alphabet - Vowels 모음 - What is Hangeul?
https://youtu.be/0YzhJ9p2lcs
2-1. Korean alphabet - Consonants 자음 -what are the consonants 자음?
https://youtu.be/lckgvQ_vreA
3-1. Korean alphabet - Final Consonants 받침 - What are the final consonants 받침?
https://youtu.be/sLlFmG30fNI

This is a class to listen to Korean conversational sentences.
In this voice recording for listening, 
After reading many sentences in Korean conversations sentences, 
Check out how much you understand the sentences with a voice recording. 
Never look at the sentences when listening to the voice recording. 
And Listen to the sentence repeatedly until you hear it completely. 

You are listening to the Sejong Korean conversation. (세종학당)
There are four books in total. (Korean conversation, 1, 2, 3, 4.)
It consists of 1st and 2nd courses for beginners and 1st and 2nd courses for intermediate.
Each course is conducted in 14 units. (2 grammar - for each unit.) 
This listening class you are taking is Korean Conversation 2. (Beginner 2) 
Please listen carefully.

Korean Listening Class 한국어 문장 듣기 - Korean teacher, Grace

Korean Conversation 2 - Lesson 1. Part 1 이나/나, -거나,  Part 2 -아서/-어서/-여서(2)  (Beginner 2)

In this episode we will look at the comparisons between learning a language and creating art. We look at the threshold between learning and creating in the privacy of our own mind and sharing our work with the public and how that relates to moving from static learning to active conversation.

Philosophical Friday

Philosophical Friday with a quote from Stephen King

Clara, a brilliant data analyst with a mind for numbers, walked into my office looking like a storm cloud. Networking events were her kryptonite. "I freeze up," she confessed, "Small talk? Forget it! I just stand there awkwardly, feeling like a total outsider."

Clara's shyness was hindering her career. Her analytical skills were top-notch, but promotions often went to colleagues who could "schmooze" with decision-makers. I knew I could help.

Our first step was reframing networking. Instead of a dreaded chore, we saw it as an opportunity to connect with people who shared her passion for data. We practiced "elevator pitches" - concise introductions highlighting her expertise. We focused on open-ended questions, like "What's the biggest data challenge you're facing?" to spark engaging conversations.

Next, we tackled the "shy freeze." Role-playing helped Clara practice making eye contact, smiling warmly, and using active listening techniques like nodding and acknowledging what the other person said. We even practiced "exit strategies" - polite ways to excuse herself from a conversation when she felt overwhelmed.

The turning point came when I suggested Clara volunteer at a data analysis conference.  She'd be interacting with people who shared her interests, but in a less intimidating setting.  It worked! Clara's passion for data analysis shone through, and she ended up having stimulating conversations with attendees.

The next networking event was a different story. Armed with her practiced pitch and newfound confidence, Clara actively approached people, discussed data trends, and even shared a few insights herself. She even left with a business card from a potential mentor!

Today, Clara is a networking pro.  She still gets nervous, but she no longer lets shyness hold her back.  Clara's story proves that anyone can become a confident networker with the right tools and a supportive coach.

The Global Professional Podcast

How to overcome shyness with a coach - Episode 76

In questo episodio vi parlo delle monetine che per tradizione vengono lanciate nella famosa Fontana di Trevi a Roma. Se siete stati a Roma o avete pianificato un viaggio nella capitale italiana o semplicemente siete qui per curiosità questo episodio farà al caso vostro. Ascoltate questo episodio fino alla fine e commentate. 

Il grillo parlante - podcast italiano 

Dove vanno a finire le monete della Fontana di Trevi?

Gallant  ==  > 
   1  -  Brave  , fearless 
    2 -  very kind and polite and respectful towards women  


1 - my friend is a gallant  fighter  
2  - he is a very gallant boy because yesterday I saw him helping a woman crossing the street  


Engsavvy ( 504 Absolutely Essential Words )

Lesson 1 Word  8 (  Gallant ) 

La banlieue est trop souvent associée à la violence et à la drogue... Elle a pourtant bien d'autres visages : c'est la terre d'accueil des peintres du XIXème siècle, le terrain de jeu des amateurs de bière et le lieu de prédilection des randonneurs ! 

Point grammaire du jour : les emplois du subjonctif ! 

Douce France

La banlieue parisienne

こんにちは！
Japanese daily life podcast のAtsushiです。
このPodcastは、日本語を勉強しているみなさんに向けたPodcastです。

今日も新シリーズ、
N3の漢字をやります！

予、をやります！

音読み　よ
訓読み　かねーて、あらかじーめ、あたーえる
など。

意味は、あらかじめ、前もって、かねて、などの意味があります。

例えば、

・予定ーよてい　Scheduled
　　これからすることを前もって決めておくこと

・予約ーよやく　Reservation
　　前もって約束しておくこと
　　
・予防ーよぼう　Preventive
　　災害や病気について前もってふせぐ、まもること
　　
・予備ーよび　Spare
　　前もって準備しているもの

・予報ーよほう　Forecast 
　　前もって知らせること


こんな感じですね。
これを使って例文を作っていきましょう！

・10月中旬から海外に行く予定です。

・飛行機はもう予約しました。

・病気にならない為に、予防接種を受けました。

・アトピーの薬の予備をいくつかもって行きます。

・最近は海外の天気予報をよくみます。


こんな感じです。

ちょうど今の自分について例文にすることができました。
何かの前にすることについて予、は使いやすいですね。


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#352 新シリーズ！ N3 漢字　"予"、について！

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