Join Tim for 'Tea, Talk & Textbooks,' where British culture meets English learning. Ideal for B1-B2 learners or British culture enthusiasts. Enjoy narratives, language tips, and a spot of humour.

Tea, Talk & Textbooks: An ESL Podcast

En este episodio describo cómo es el examen SIELE, dónde y cómo se hace y las ventajas que tiene.

DELE exam (B2-C1)

El examen de español SIELE

In questo podcast parlo della mia persona preferita, com'era lei e perchè è stata cosi importante nella mia vita. Tempi verbali: presente, passato: passato prossimo, passato remoto. 

Vivendo tra due lingue

La mia persona preferita, mia nonna

Υоu undеrѕtаnd еvеrуthіng іn mееtіngѕ — but ѕtіll ѕtау ѕіlеnt?

Τhіѕ ѕhоrt роdсаѕt іѕ fоr mіd-lеvеl ІТ & Рrоfеѕѕіоnаl рrоfеѕѕіоnаlѕ іn іntеrnаtіоnаl tеаmѕ whо fееl ѕtrеѕѕеd ѕреаkіng Еnglіѕh whеn іt’ѕ tіmе tо соntrіbutе.

Іf уоur thіnkіng ѕlоwѕ dоwn, уоur mеѕѕаgе ѕоftеnѕ, оr thе mоmеnt раѕѕеѕ bеfоrе уоu ѕреаk — thіѕ mау аlrеаdу bе аffесtіng hоw уоur оwnеrѕhір аnd lеаdеrѕhір роtеntіаl аrе реrсеіvеd.

Lіѕtеn іf уоu’vе еvеr lеft а mееtіng thіnkіng:

“І ѕhоuld hаvе ѕаіd ѕоmеthіng.”

The Habits of Professionals Growing Into Strong, Confident English Communicators

Stop Freezing in English Meetings

【北海道Hokkaido生活】
〈#117〉9月19日月曜日　天気/くもり　気温/22℃ 

江別市/えべつし
酪農学園大学/らくのうがくえんだいがく
・9月20日〜26日は動物愛護週間
・酪農学園大学で、動物と触れあうイベントがあった。
・獣医師がペットのマッサージの方法を教えた

［単語］
動物愛護週間/どうぶつあいごしゅうかん…動物にやさしくしたり、動物について勉強する一週間。
触れあう/ふれあう…さわる、さわられる。
イベント/いべんと…人が集まって、遊んだり楽しんだりすること。
獣医師/じゅういし…動物のお医者さん
マッサージ/まっさーじ…体を軽く押したり、さわったりすること。

〈美和Miwa〉
日本語の先生
Podcast「どこでも.JAPANESE」も放送中！

北海道Hokkaido生活 for Japanese learners

〈#117〉9月19日月曜日　動物愛護週間がはじまるよ！

Escucha este audio-artículo y descubre la ciudad de Almería y buenos trucos para viajar por ella disfrutando de los lugares más auténticos.

VIAJAR POR ESPAÑA  "AUDIOS"

Mi España - La Ciudad de Almería.

日本語の先生のTinaです！
今日は、「〜ところです」という言葉を紹介します。
時間に分けて、3つの使い方があります！

レッスンの予約もお待ちしています♪
いっしょに、日本語の勉強をがんばりましょ〜！

Tina Japa Go!

Episode 16. 〜ところです

An acqui-hire, short for "acquisition hire," is a strategic business move wherein a company acquires another company primarily to assimilate its talented workforce. This approach has gained significant popularity, particularly within the realm of technology startups, due to its potential benefits.
By acquiring a company for its employees, the acquiring company gains access to a pool of skilled professionals with domain expertise, specialized knowledge, and a proven track record of collaboration. This not only allows the acquiring company to augment its existing talent pool but also expedites the onboarding process by fostering a cohesive and high-performing team that already possesses a collective understanding of each other's strengths and working dynamics.
Moreover, an effective acqui-hire can yield several advantages. Firstly, it enables the acquiring company to swiftly bolster its human capital, injecting fresh talent into its workforce. These new hires often bring diverse perspectives, innovative ideas, and specialized skill sets that can significantly enhance the company's competitive edge and foster innovation.
Additionally, the pre-established cohesion among the acquired team members can contribute to a seamless integration process, minimizing disruptions and ensuring a smooth transition. This can be particularly advantageous in fast-paced industries where time is of the essence.


The Global Professional Podcast

Business Dictionary - Acqui-hire - EP 7

North Macedonia is a small European country with no coastline. It's surrounded by places that are more popular with tourists, including Greece to the south.

But wait — don't write off North Macedonia just yet! Here are just a few good reasons to visit a country Lonely Planet calls a "little-known gem."

Many travelers start with a place that's been described as one of Europe's best-kept secrets: Lake Ohrid.

The area, which includes the lake and the old town of Ohrid, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and it's easy to see why.

Old monasteries look down over the clear blue waters of the lake, which is one of Europe's oldest and deepest.

The town, which is said to be home to 365 churches — one for each day of the year — is also one of Europe's oldest. You can walk along the walls of the fortress, look around the town's old streets or relax by the water.

But there's more to see in a country that was part of Yugoslavia until 1991. Travel away from the lake and you'll find green national parks that are still home to bears, wolves and lynx.

But don't worry: there are lots of places where you can enjoy nature without getting close to those animals! Some people like to walk 2,500 meters to the top of Ljuboten, which means "the peak of love."

In winter, those same mountains are great for skiing. Many visitors choose to go to Mavrovo National Park, which is not far from Ohrid.

The capital, Skopje, is in the north of the country. It's a city full of quirky statues and lots of different types of architecture.

And don't miss the beautiful painted mosque in the nearby town of Tetovo.

North Macedonia might not be a hidden gem for much longer!


