Is it easy to make friends?

Listen to how I answer this particular question, and get some short English explanations about some vocabulary and expressions I use in my answer.  Try to answer the questions in the vocabulary examples using the new vocabulary and expressions.

Speak English With Muki

Episode 7: Making Friends These Days

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

和Dan说中文

旅游 Travel

Somepaasto on yhdeksännen podcastin jakson aiheena. Onko kännykän räplääminen heti aamusta sun tapasi aloittaa päivä? Itse otin tiukemman linjan somen käyttööni ja yritän tietoisesti olla käyttämättä somea. 

Puolen vuoden somepaastoa viettänyt Konsta Lattu, 23, kertoo Ylen artikkelissa miten somettomuus vaikutti hänen hyvinvointiinsa ja elämäänsä. Mainitsemani Ylen artikkeli: https://yle.fi/a/74-20015066 

Suomea for you

9. jakso: Somepaasto

In this episode, I am talking about alcohol in Germany. This episode is perfect for beginners who just embarked on their German language journey. This podcast series will help you to get used to the German language and is suitable for A1-B1 level. Make sure that you also check out my future episodes. 

Learngermanwithfalk

Slow German Podcast for Beginners / Episode 17 Alkohol (A1-B1)

Top Tip 2 Read Along- How to immerse yourself in English!

Implicit learning is how humans have evolved to learn language! Learn how you and your family can work smarter not harder and learn natural sounding English. Find more video tips and lessons on https://www.youtube.com/@englishteacherzoe.

Teacher Zoe- The Easy Way to Learn Natural English!

hsk5 听后复述练习

成语 朝三暮四

REFLEXIONES DE VIDA EN ESPAÑOL -LIFE REFLECTIONS IN SPANISH

Las Siete Maravillas 

SMART Goals for Active Listening:
Here are some examples of SMART goals you can set to improve your active listening skills:

1. Improve comprehension in work meetings:

Specific: I will actively listen during all team meetings by summarizing key points after each agenda item.
Measurable: I will track the number of times I summarize key points and the accuracy of my summaries based on colleague feedback.
Attainable: I will start by summarizing after one agenda item per meeting, then gradually increase to all items over a month.
Relevant: Improved comprehension will lead to better participation and decision-making in meetings.
Time-bound: I will implement this for the next 3 months and evaluate progress then.
2. Enhance communication with family:

Specific: I will practice active listening with my partner by reflecting back their emotions and using open-ended questions during evening conversations.
Measurable: My partner will provide feedback on whether they feel heard and understood by my responses.
Attainable: I will focus on actively listening during one conversation per evening for the next two weeks.
Relevant: Improved communication will strengthen my relationship with my partner.
Time-bound: I will practice this for two weeks and then discuss adjustments with my partner.
3. Become a more supportive friend:

Specific: I will actively listen to a friend facing a challenge by maintaining eye contact, avoiding interruptions, and offering summaries of their situation.
Measurable: My friend will report feeling supported and understood after our conversation.
Attainable: I will dedicate focused listening time during one conversation with a friend per week for a month.
Relevant: Active listening will help me be a more supportive friend.
Time-bound: I will implement this for one month and then reflect on its impact on our friendship.
Remember, these are just examples. You can modify them to fit your specific needs and goals!


The Global Professional Podcast

S.M.A.R.T. Goals and Active Listening - Episode 82

Listen and repeat then sing along.
sea, leaf, eat, meat

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