Is it as easy for you to make friends now as it was in primary school?

Speak English With Muki

Episode 9: Making Friends now versus in Primary school

みなさんは「さぼる」の意味を知っていますか？さぼるとは「怠けて、やらなければいけないことをやらない」ことです。学校をさぼる、勉強をさぼる、など日本人はよくこのフレーズを使います。「後回しにする」というフレーズもあります。「後回しにする」の意味は「やる順番を変えて遅らせる」という意味です。「大事なことは後回しにせずに先にやりなさい」と言われたことがある日本人はたくさんいると思います。

最後に、みなさんにお願いがあります。「サボってないで、早く新しいエピソードを作って」と言って、私のお尻を叩いてください。そうすれば、早く新しいエピソードが聞けようになるかもしれません。ちなみに「お尻をたたく」とは「やる気が出るようにはげましたり、何かをするように促すことです。このフレーズもよく使うので覚えましょう！

さぼる：skip
後回しにする：あとまわしにする　put off some tasks
怠ける：なまける　neglect , be lazy
順番：じゅんばん　order
遅らせる：おくらせる　to delay
促す：うながす　urge, encourage

Nihongo Short Story by Noriko

さぼる、後回しにする (Today’s Word)

En nuestro episodio de hoy hablaremos de un tema que a todos nos interesa en algún momento de nuestras vidas: cómo aprendemos, veremos algunas sugerencias para aprender mejor, curiosidades del cerebro un órgano super complejo, entre otros aspectos cerebrales.

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Como aprendemos 

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Streetwise English

SWE22 I Love Ping Pong!

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English My Way

Halloween the start

大凡用兵作战，总是以正兵作正面交战，而用奇兵去出奇制胜，这句话什么意思呢？举一个例子。我们都知道，颜色有三种基础颜色组成，就是红黄蓝，虽然只有三种基础颜色，但是它能组成很多很多不同的颜色.那么一样的,作战呢一般只有几种传统的战术。但是敌人的情况可能会各种各样，那么我们就要学会用这几种基础的传统战术，善于变化，整合出不同的可以应对敌人的战术，就可以增大得胜的可能性。再举一个例子，你知道牛仔裤的，发明人是谁吗？没错，施特劳斯，但是施特劳斯呢它并不是一个服装商，而是一个造帐篷的商人。他第1次把大卷的斜纹布带到美国的时候，他发现当地人并不需要帐篷，而是需要耐穿的裤子。于是呢他就改变自己的想法，将帐篷的布料用来做第1条牛仔裤。没想到呢，结果非常受人们的欢迎。那么他就在从此就取得了巨大的成功。由此可见呢，世界上的道理啊都是一样的，兵法是这样的，那么在，生意场上呀也是一样的，好了，同学们，今天你学到了吗？

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今期係純八卦，就係講下我地前面提到咗幾次嘅一個朋友——綠色植物，我地就叫佢阿木。但係一個人嘅故事點會夠呢，咁啱我地又有幾個我地都識但係成日都唔係好睇得明佢地有啲行為嘅朋友s，所以準備咗幾單出黎一齊食下花生。

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EP5.食花生：奇葩朋友

Imagine a chance meeting at a conference – a fleeting opportunity to make a strong impression. That's the power of an elevator pitch, a succinct introduction that sparks interest and sets you apart. Here's how to craft yours for networking success:

Grab Attention in the First 10 Seconds:  A captivating opening is key. Are you passionate about solving a specific industry challenge? Briefly mention it and how your expertise can be the solution. For instance, "I'm a data analyst with a knack for uncovering hidden insights that boost marketing campaign effectiveness."

Introduce Yourself Professionally:  In a sentence or two, state your profession and a key area of strength.  Keep it clear and concise. Example: "I'm a marketing specialist with a proven track record in developing high-performing social media strategies."

Highlight Your Value Proposition:  This is where you showcase what sets you apart.  It could be a unique skill, a successful project you've led, or a specific achievement that demonstrates your value. Don't just list duties; focus on results. Example: "I recently spearheaded a social media campaign that generated a 30% increase in qualified leads for my company."

End with a Clear Call to Action:  A strong call to action leaves a lasting impression and encourages further conversation.  Do you want to connect on LinkedIn? Offer to share a relevant case study or discuss your expertise in more detail?  Keep it specific and actionable.

Craft, Refine, and Conquer:

Practice your pitch out loud to refine its delivery. Aim for clarity, enthusiasm, and a natural conversational tone. Time yourself – it should be under 30 seconds to hold attention in a busy environment.

Bonus Tip: Tailor Your Message:  A one-size-fits-all approach won't cut it. Research the event or organization beforehand. Highlight skills and experiences relevant to their interests.

Follow these steps, you'll craft a memorable elevator pitch that captures attention, showcases your value.

The Global Professional Podcast

The Elevator Pitch - Episode 74 

IELTS Speaking Part 3 Topic: Online Reviews & Customer service. Q. 1-3

1. What kinds of things do people write online reviews about in your country?
2. Why do some people write online reviews?
3. Do you think that online reviews are good for both shoppers and companies?

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