No matter the odds of success or the scale of the challenge, your actions can make a difference. It’s better to light a candle than curse the darkness. Every little thing counts. Doing something to make a positive change is always better than nothing!

Short Stories with Rose 

The Story of the Grateful Starfishes 

Lesson 4
今なんじですか。（What time is it now）
１じです。
２じです。
１０じです。
１じ、２じ、３じ、４じ、５じ、６じ、７じ、８じ、９じ、１０じ
いま１じ１５ふんです。（It's 1:15 pm.）
いま２じ４０ぷんです。（It’s 2:40 pm.）
5ふん　１０ぷん　１５ふん　２０ぷん　２５ふん　３０ぷん　３５ふん　４０ぷん　４５ふん　５０ぷん　５５ふん
いまごぜん７じです。（It’s 7 am.）
いまごご８じです。（It’s 8 pm.）
きょうは何曜日ですか。（What day is today?）
きょうは月曜日です。（Today’s Monday.）
きのうは日曜日です。Yesterday is Sunday.
おとといは土曜日です。The day before yesterday was Saturday.
きょうは火曜日です。（Today’s Tuesday.）
あしたは水曜日です。Tomorrow is Wednesday.
あさっては木曜日です。The day after tomorrow is Thursday.
きょうは金曜日です。Today is Friday.
まいあさ７じにおきます。I wake up every morning at 7am.
まいばん１１じにねます。I go to bed at 11.00 every night.
８じから４じまでべんきょうします。I study from 8 to 4.
９じから６じまではたらきます。I work from 9 to 6.
きのう　べんきょうしました。I studied yesterday.
エミリーさん　きのうべんきょうしましたか。Emily, did you study yesterday?
いいえ　べんきょう　しませんでした。No, I didn’t.
はい　べんきょう　しました。Yes, I studied. 
ポーさん　きのう　はたらきましたか。Pau Did you work yesterday?
はい　はたらきました。Yes, I worked.
いいえ　はたらきませんでした。No I didn't
あした　べんきょうしますか。Will you study tomorrow?
はい　べんきょうします。Yes, I will study.
いいえ　べんきょうしません。No, I will not study.
休みは土曜日と日曜日です。My holidays are Saturday and Sunday.



にほんごのれんしゅう

みんなの日本語　Lesson 4

この日本語(にほんご)知(し)ってたらマジで◎！
It would be amazing if you know this word!
이 일본어 알면 진짜 대박

NANAのにほんごpodcast 

3 minutes EASY JAPANESE #6 この日本語(にほんご)知(し)ってたらマジで◎！It would be amazing if you know this word!

How to say the 13th Element Correctly? 

In the small audio you'll be able to check yourself too :) 

Listen to it and tell me if you like it :)

As always, please check my class types to see how I can be of service to you!



🎙 One-Minute Speaking Challenge by Anatoly Glazkov – Voice Unlock Method™

How to say the 13th Element Correctly? 

Employers increasingly seek candidates with strong upskilling capabilities, particularly in the realm of impromptu speaking.  This refers to the ability to deliver well-structured, persuasive messages with little to no preparation.  This skillset can be a significant differentiator in interviews, meetings, and networking events.

Let's look into the upskilling process for impromptu speaking. Firstly, fostering a strong foundation in business acumen is crucial.  A comprehensive understanding of industry trends, financial literacy, and marketing principles allows you to speak with authority on relevant topics during impromptu exchanges.  Furthermore, honing critical thinking and problem-solving skills equips you to analyze situations quickly and formulate concise, impactful responses.

Secondly, active listening is essential.  Pay close attention to verbal and nonverbal cues from your audience during impromptu interactions. This enables you to tailor your message accordingly, fostering deeper connections and demonstrating genuine interest in their perspectives.

Thirdly, practice is key.  While formal presentations require meticulous planning, impromptu speaking thrives on consistent exercise.  Engage in discussions with colleagues, participate in mock interviews, or join public speaking clubs.  Record yourself delivering impromptu presentations on various business topics and analyze the recordings to identify areas for improvement.

Finally, cultivate a growth mindset.  Embrace challenges and view every unexpected speaking opportunity as a learning experience.  Focus on clear and concise communication, avoiding jargon and filler words.  Organize your thoughts using frameworks like the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to deliver impactful narratives.

By upskilling in impromptu speaking, you equip yourself with a valuable asset in the professional arena.

The Global Professional Podcast

Upskilling for Enhanced Impromptu Speaking in the Professional Sphere - Episode 94

⭐ Contents: 1/ Les types de logements 2/ Les loyers 3/ L'immobilier 4/ Les pièces 5/ Chez moi 6/ Mes pièces préférées 7/ Le mobilier et la décoration 8/ La décoration chez moi

⭐ To go further, visit www.explorefrench.com. On my website, you can become a Premium Member and gain full access to all transcripts, games and language activities for both of my podcast channels "Learn French with Anthony" and "Explore France with Anthony". On my website, you'll also gain full access to my French online courses, "Skills Trainer" modules to enhance your proficiency in French, "Word Builder" modules to expand your French vocabulary, and audiobooks specially designed for learners of French. 

⭐ In this A1-level episode, we will discuss housing and interior decoration. We will talk about real estate, practice using prepositions of place, distinguish between “c’est” and “il est / elle est,” and learn numerous adjectives for describing a house, among many other things.

⭐ In the first part of this podcast, I will speak only in French, and in the second part, I will translate and explain everything in English.

Learn French with Anthony

A1#06 Logement et décoration d’intérieur

IELTS Speaking Part 1 - Transportation (Band 8-9 answers)

Here the questions for you to answer. If you want - give it shot first, then listen to the recording.

Q. 1. How did you come here today?
Q. 2. What is public transport like in your hometown?
Q. 3. Do you think people should use public transport more? [Why/ why not?]
Q. 4. How public transports have changed in your country during the last one decade?

How do you feel about your answer? What has to improve? What way I can help you in our next class?

Please prepare your questions and send me a class request if you need more assistance on the part 1,2 and 3 of IELTS Speaking.

To Your Success!

IELTS-SPEAKING 8-9 BAND IS POSSIBLE. DAILY SPEAKING PRACTICE PART 1,2 & 3. Listen daily.

IELTS Speaking Part 1 - Transportation (Band 8-9 answers)

Please listen to this audio and tell me where I travelled and what I did. 

和Dan说中文

旅游 Travel

speaker: 
马云 mǎyún 阿里巴巴集团创始人
Jack Ma: co-founder and former executive chairman of Alibaba Group 
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script: 
马老师，您好！据我所知，马老师最开始的时候是作为一名老师。但是是在那个时候，你看到你身上什么样的东西？然后让你决定你你想要创业，然后在那个时候呢，你眼中的成功是什么状态？
马：所以我在想啊，我所有教学生的东西，都是我自己书本上学来的。所以我那时候做一个决定呢，为了当一个很好的老师，我就想到社会上花十年时间办一个企业，然后再回学校去教书。我相信我会更受学生欢迎，这是我单纯的想法。第二，我也在证明一件事，假如马云能够成功中国80%的年轻人都能成功。没法学习比尔盖茨，没法学习李嘉诚，他们太大，太强，你也不知道该怎么学了。如果你刚开始做小店，开小饭馆，你的榜样就是你们斜对面那个小饭馆。他们为什么门口排那么多队，而我们家就是服务员比客户多？他是你的榜样，榜样是一点一滴地学上去。但是我知道那时候有一点是肯定的——我失败的概率很大。即使我失败了，我回到大学教那些失败的经历，我还是最好的老师。

chuàng yè
创业    v.to create ones own career
yǒu le yìxiē gōngzuò jīngyànyǐhòu, tā jiù kāishǐ zìjǐchuàngyèle.
有了一些工作经验以后，他开始自己创业。
chū chuànggōngsī
初创公司   n.startups 
Jīnnián tāmen tóuzīle liǎng jiā yǒu qiánlì de chūchuàng gōngsī.
今年他们投资了两家有潜力的初创公司。
They invested in two promising startups this year.
翻译translation:
Q:Hello, Mr. Ma! As far as I know, you started as a teacher. May I ask what made you decide to change and create your own business? And then, what was a success in your opinion?

Ma: I realized that all the things I taught are coming from books. Then I made a decision. I was going to spend ten years building a business and then go back to school to teach. I believe that I will be more popular with students, this is my initial idea. Second, I am trying to prove one thing, if Jack Ma can succeed, 80% of young people in China can succeed. You shouldn't take Bill Gates or Li Ka-Shing as your role model, they are legendary entrepreneurs, and you can’t copy the way they succeed. If you are just starting to open a store or a restaurant, your example is the restaurants across the street. Why do they have so long queues at the door, while there are more waiters than customers in our restaurant? They are the ones you need to learn from bit by bit. But I knew one thing for sure at that moment - I will probably fail. Even if I failed, I can go back to college and share these failures with my students, I was still the best teacher.
