What motivates you is very important in English learning and motivation does not always come from positive thinking.

Teacher Joseph's Podcast

What Motivates You?

I like (to) eat laksa at (the) beach.

Saya suka makan laksa di pantai.

Note:
1) Laksa is one of the local food here.
2) In general, we don't have articles such as "a, an, the, etc" in Malay


Cakap Bahasa Melayu

Total Beginner: Malay Sentence Structure #1

JLPTのＮ３のテストについて説明します。
N3のテストは、三つに分かれています。
➀言語知識（文字・語彙）30分
②言語知識（文法・読解）70分
③聴解（40分）
各60点満点で、合計180点満点のテストです。
N3の合格点は総合点で95点です。そして各分野で最低19点以上取る必要があります。
得意分野、苦手分野がありますね。

一般的には、非漢字圏の人は読解が苦手と言われています。
漢字圏の人は聴解と文法が苦手です。そして、読解では高得点を取る人が多いです。
あと2か月半ですね。何をする必要があるか、分析する必要があります。

ただ、N3を受験したいと思っている人全員に言えることは、「語彙を覚えてください」ということです。明けても暮れても語彙です。明けても暮れてもというのは、朝起きて語彙、夜寝る前も語彙、とにかくずっと語彙を覚えてください。必要な漢字数は約500字と言われています。「みんなの日本語」の漢字、「look and learn」の漢字、なんでもいいです。500字を暗記することが目標です。私の単語リストには、「look and learn」の漢字リストがあります。チェックしてみてください。

もし、日本にいるのであれば、日本語で書かれた表示に目を向けることです。もちろん、聞こえてくる日本語にも注意してくださいね。駅のホームでは「足元にご注意ください」。トイレでは、「きれいに使っていただき、ありがとうございます」。牛乳パックを見て「牛乳パックのリサイクル方法：➀洗って、②開いて、③乾かしてください」って書かれています。そして「釧路産の生乳だけでつくった北海道牛乳」って。時間がある限り、日常生活の中にある日本語を読むようにしてください。

Ｎ３を受けようと思っている人の多くは、初級の日本語の教科書が終了していると思います。初級文法の教科書で勉強したことを復習しましょう。「みんなの日本語」を勉強した人は、「みんなの日本語」で勉強した文法問題がたくさん出てきます。知識を整理することが大切です。敬語問題もでてきますよ。

とにかく2か月半、全力をがんばってください。分からないことがあれば、ご相談ください。
9月中に苦手分野を確認しましょう。そして、10月、11月は、たくさん問題をやりましょう。
では、レッスンでお会いできるのを楽しみにしています。





N3合格

N3に合格するためには

Happiness and fulfilment rarely come from selfish pursuits, but almost always come from doing good deeds for others. By helping others we help ourselves. 



Short Stories with Rose 

The Pursuit of Happiness

Behavioral interview questions are a strategic tool used to assess a candidate's fit for a role.  The core principle is that past behavior is a strong predictor of future actions. By prompting candidates to share specific examples (often following the STAR method: Situation, Task, Action, Result), interviewers gain valuable insights into a candidate's:

Skills: Behavioral questions can target specific skills listed in the job description. For instance, "Tell me about a time you had to solve a complex problem with limited resources."

Decision-Making: These questions uncover a candidate's thought process under pressure. An example could be, "Describe a situation where you had to make a difficult decision with incomplete information."

Communication: Exploring past communication challenges reveals a candidate's ability to articulate ideas and navigate conflict. For example, "Tell me about a time you disagreed with a colleague's approach. How did you communicate your perspective?"

Behavioral interviewing helps identify:

Problem-Solving Approach: By asking about past challenges, insight is gained into the candidate's problem-solving methodology.

Work Style: Understanding how a candidate tackled past situations sheds light on their preferred work style (independent, collaborative, etc.).

Company Culture Fit: These questions reveal a candidate's values and work ethic, allowing for an assessment of their alignment with the company culture.

Benefits:

Reduced Bias: Focusing on past actions minimizes the influence of unconscious bias based on appearance or background.

Increased Predictability: Understanding a candidate's past performance in similar situations improves the likelihood of future success in the role.

Deeper Candidate Evaluation: Behavioral questions move beyond a resume, revealing a more complete picture of the candidate.




The Global Professional Podcast

Behavioral Interview Questions Explained: Episode 69

Global professionals often face unique challenges, including increased workload, rapid change, and cultural differences. To thrive in this complex environment, upskilling is paramount.

Understanding Workplace Overwhelm
Overwhelm is often linked to factors like unclear expectations, excessive workload, and lack of support. Global professionals may experience additional stress due to time zone differences, cultural nuances, and virtual collaboration challenges. Recognizing the signs of overwhelm - burnout, decreased productivity, and declining job satisfaction - is crucial.

The Role of Upskilling
Upskilling is essential for managing overwhelm and advancing careers. By acquiring new skills, professionals can increase efficiency, take on more complex tasks, and adapt to changing demands. Focus on skills that align with organizational goals and future industry trends.

Prioritizing Upskilling
Identify skill gaps through self-assessment and feedback. Prioritize learning areas that directly address workload challenges. Consider microlearning for quick skill acquisition.

Creating a Supportive Environment
Effective time management, delegation, and setting boundaries are crucial. Open communication with managers about workload is essential. Seek support from colleagues or mentors.

Balancing Work and Life
Global professionals often face unique work-life challenges. Prioritize well-being through physical activity, mindfulness, and sufficient rest. Set clear boundaries between work and personal life.

Leveraging Technology
Utilize productivity tools to streamline tasks. Explore automation options to reduce manual work. Leverage collaboration platforms for efficient teamwork.

By understanding the root causes of overwhelm and prioritizing upskilling, global professionals can enhance their resilience, career progression, and overall job satisfaction.

Workplace Overwhelm and Upskilling for Global Professionals - Episode 114

В этом эпизоде мы узнаем других русских писателей, кроме Толстого и Достоевского. Я порекомендую 7 отличных авторов и укажу лучшие произведения, чтобы вы смогли их найти и прочитать. 
Очень советую к прослушиванию тем, кто хочет расширить свои знания о русской литературе. 
Это первая часть из серии. Следующий эпизод будет посвящен литературе ХХ века.

Россия по-русски

Не только Достоевский

이번 주 토요일에 나와 함께 영화 보러 안 갈래?
这周六想不想跟我一起去看电影?

재밌는 영화라도 있어? 
有什么好看的电影吗? 

글쎄, 나도 영화관 안 간지 오래돼서 바람 쐬러 가면 좋겠어.
不清楚, 不过我也好久没去电影院了, 所以想去兜兜风。

그래. 나는 로맨틱 코미디면 다 좋아.
那行。只要是浪漫喜剧我都喜欢。 

~와 함께 跟~一起
바람을 쐬다 兜风
낭만적이다, 로맨틱하다 浪漫
코미디 喜剧

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