Esta es una semana en la que hay que hacer ejercicios de contención para que el ego no se suba por las nubes. Estoy recibiendo muy buenas noticias de estudiantes con los que estuve trabajando en su preparación del DELE durante la convocatoria de mayo y la verdad, es que todo han sido buenas o muy buenas noticias. 

Además, los estudiantes de fonética, sin excepción, están consiguiendo no solo mejorar la fonética, sino también aprender a monitorizarse y auto-corregirse logrando mejoras en la pronunciación ¡y en la autoestima!
Déjame añadir que no hay día que no reciba algún comentario post-clase que me “ponga por las nubes” y que casi me haga olvidar un pequeño gran detalle: Yo solo soy una guía... una brújula. El profesor eres tú.

AUDIO-ARTÍCULOS (Nivel B2-C1)

La Brújula

⭐Contents: 1/ Mon parcours universitaire 2/ Mon parcours professionnel 3/ Mes cours de français 4/ Mes podcasts 5/ Mes livres audio 6/ Flashcards & "Skill Practice" 7/ Autres ressources 8/ Les réseaux sociaux

⭐ 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 B1-level podcast, I'd like to share more about myself, my work, and what I'm aiming to develop on my website and across social media platforms. We'll take this opportunity to explore how to discuss educational backgrounds, work experience, websites, and social media in French, 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

B1#05 Moi, mon parcours, mon travail

Let's be Super Learners!  
Strength - whether physical and inner is always an advantage that would propel us to greater heights. 
Let us talk about the word Strong and discuss our sentence variations. 

Joy to Our World

I am strong! 

It's no secret that Hawaii is a favorite destination for Japanese tourists. In 2023, the islands welcomed around 573,000 visitors from Japan — the most from any country.

But did you know there's a connection between Japan and Hawaii that goes beyond travel and into clothing?

Aloha shirts, also known as Hawaiian shirts, have roots in Japanese culture, beginning with Japanese immigrants in Hawaii.

In the late 1800s, Japanese immigrants in Hawaii started importing Japanese clothing as well as rolls of fabric to make clothes with.

In the 1920s, locals in Hawaii saw these fabrics and started using them to make casual dress shirts with Japanese patterns on them. These shirts became popular with tourists to Hawaii.

Soon after, aloha shirts were made in bulk, but instead of using fabric made for Japanese clothing, stores in Hawaii started bringing in printed fabrics made just for aloha shirts.

And by the late 1930s, the designs had changed from Japanese patterns to the Hawaiian inspired patterns we're used to today — images of Mount Fuji and Japanese pine trees were replaced with things like coconut trees, surfers and fish.

But even though today's aloha shirts don't look very Japanese inspired, they still remain popular within Japan.

Yosuke Seki, an aloha shirt aficionado who goes to Hawaii every year, told CNN he wears his shirts daily, and hopes to inspire others to try them.

"Right now, I'm wearing a replica of one of the expensive designs," Seki said, adding that his shirt cost between $130 and $200. The more expensive shirts can cost thousands of dollars, he explained.

And for some fans, aloha shirts are not just clothing — they're collectable items, or even considered art.

Yoshihiro Nakano is the brand director of Sun Surf, a Japanese company that has been making aloha shirts for about 50 years. Many customers don't even wear the aloha shirts they buy, and instead just collect them or frame them, Nakano told CNN.

Practice Listening, Reading & Comprehension

From Japan to Hawaii: The History of Aloha Shirts

I will be laughed at... I feel ashamed about my English.

Is it something that  you hear often?

It's the voice in your head that does that, right? 

Most people do when they learn a second language.

It's a normal thing for students to create scary/negative pictures in their head when they think about communicating in English.

You can agree with that too :)

Listen to the podcast whether you need general English, business English or IELTS improvement as inside you'll find ideas to make your English learning/ Becoming better at communicating easier and much fun :)

I am here to support you as I am your support structure and Here to Help.

Enjoy the podcast and share if you feel it's of value!

The Habits of Professionals Growing Into Strong, Confident English Communicators

I will be laughed at... I feel ashamed about my English.

Are you feeling stressed about checking into your hotel or Airbnb? Don’t sweat it!
In this episode of Spanish Unplugged, we’ll help you nail your check-in, ask about amenities, and solve common issues like a pro. Valeria, our fearless traveler, will show you how it’s done!
🎙️ Get ready for real-life conversations that will boost your confidence and make your stay unforgettable.
💡 Want this guide? Drop me a message, and I’ll send it your way!

Spanish Unplugged Podcast

EP3: Check-In Champ: No More Awkward Moments ✈️

Let's prepare you for your first day of work. You might encounter some unfamiliar terms. Do you know the meaning of #Orientation, #Onboarding, Mentor, Probationary period, Employee handbook? We will have a look at the meanings of these terms.

Do you know how to #introduce yourself on your first day? Formally and informally? How to make small talk? How to use ice breakers and elevator pitches?

What about Job descriptions? Qualifications? Performance metrics?
Let's go through it together. 


#Business_English #Job #introduction #description #performance #Business

Business English with Ali

Mastering Your First Day at Work: Introductions and Job Descriptions in Business English

Today we're talking about the word "laser" and how we can use it to emphasise the word "focus". I hope you find this vocabulary useful! 

If you'd like to improve your professional communication skills in English then feel free to book some of my time. I look forward to meeting you!


DAILY Business English VOCABULARY builder

This podcast contains lasers!

A funny, short story that questions if the perfect man can be found.
Try the two quiz questions to check your understanding of some expressions used in the podcast.