Today we're talking about the noun, incentive, and the verb, to incentivise. I hope you find them useful!

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Do you need an incentive to improve your English?

こんにちは、みほです。みなさん、いかがお過(す)ごしでしょうか。私のポッドキャスト「Mihongo Nihongo」へようこそ。このポッドキャストでは、私が短いエピソードを話します。内容(ないよう)についての質問をいくつか用意(ようい)していますので、音声(おんせい)を聞きながら質問の答えを考えてくださいね。

今日のエピソードは「ひとりごと」です。みなさんはひとりごと、言いますか？私はつい一人でしゃべってしまいます。では、エピソードの前に質問です。今日の質問は３つです。

①私はいつひとりごとを言いますか。
②私はどんなひとりごとを無意識(むいしき)に言ってしまいますか。
③私はどうして英語でひとりごとを言いますか。

みなさん、準備(じゅんび)はいいですか。じゃあ始めましょう。

私は家に一人でいるとき、よくひとりごとを言います。例えば、「ああこれおいしい〜」とか、「ヤバい！ちょっと体重(たいじゅう)増(ふ)えてる！」とか、そのとき思ったことを無意識に声(こえ)に出してしまいます。
でも、実は意識的(いしきてき)にしているひとりごともあります。それは、思ったことを英語で言うことです。私はずっと英語を勉強していますが、スピーキングが上手(うま)くありません。だから英語で話す練習をひとりごとでしています。日本語だと思ったことを言うのは簡単(かんたん)ですが、英語だとすごく難(むずか)しいです。いつか無意識に出るひとりごとも、英語になったらいいなと思います。


はい、じゃあもう一度質問を確認(かくにん)しましょう。
①私はいつひとりごとを言いますか。
②私はどんなひとりごとを無意識(むいしき)に言ってしまいますか。
③私はどうして英語でひとりごとを言いますか。


答えです。
①家に一人でいるときにひとりごとを言います。
②「ああこれおいしい」などそのとき思ったことを言ってしまいます。
③英語で話す練習をするために、英語でひとりごとを言います。

みなさんどうでしたか？答えられましたか？
それでは今日のポッドキャストはここまで。最後(さいご)まで聞いてくれてありがとうございました。また次回のポッドキャストでお会いしましょう！
またね〜！


Mihongo Nihongo [Intermediate] 

#1 ひとりごと Listening comprehension 

O episódio de hoje é uma conversa totalmente em espanhol com o professor mexicano Martín. O Martín dá diferentes tipos de classes em Espanhol e vai falar um pouco sobre o seu percurso.


Aqui têm o link do Martín: https://www.italki.com/teacher/5211013

Conversações pelo Mundo

Entrevista ao professor Martín

En este nuevo episodio hablaremos sobre las preposiciones HACIA- HASTA Y MEDIANTE. Con ejemplos cotidianos te enseño el significado y la importancia de usar estas preposiciones en el español. Espero te sea de mucha ayuda, me ayudas mucho dejándome un comentario, un like y compartiendo con tus amigos.Nos vemos en un proximo episodio.

ESPAÑOL COLOMBIANO

HACIA- HASTA- MEDIANTE

『新完全マスター語彙　日本語能力試験N2』（2011年、スリーエーネットワーク） 教科書を1課ずつ読んでいきます。 N2、N1に必要な語彙です。 今日は、第７章３課です。

N2合格

N2　語彙　第7章3課

To day we're talking about the word "virtually" and "practically". I hope you find this vocabulary useful! These are both words that we can use to say that something is almost completely true.

Don't forget that I'm a full time English coach and tutor, right here on iTalki. So if you use English as a second language at work and you'd like to improve your professional communication skills then feel free to book some of my time and let's get to work!

I do this virtually every day

Esta es la segunda parte del podcast en el que Isma y Jon hablan del mes de enero en España y de los propósitos de año nuevo. ¡Relájate y escúchanos!

¡Qué Pasa! Podcast en Español

Propósitos de año nuevo- Parte 2

In this episode, we’ll explore an increasingly important topic in the workplace and during the interview process: emotional intelligence. Specifically, we’ll be looking at how to demonstrate strong emotional intelligence in an interview. 

Why do employers want employees that can manage their emotions? People with strong emotional intelligence can:

Coach and motivate others
Resolve conflicts
Build collaborative teams built on trust
Be resilient when others criticize their work or ideas
Tune into the latest Express to Impress Podcast episode to learn how you can demonstrate your emotional intelligence in every interaction in an interview--from how you greet your interviewer at the start of an interview to the stories you tell.

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Episode originally published August 24, 2021

Original theme music by Lucas Knutter 

Read the transcript at https://www.express-to-impress.com/emotional-intelligence-is/

Join the Express to Impress community on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/express-to-impress/.

See infographics for this episode on Pinterest at https://www.pinterest.com/ExpresstoImpress/_created/.

Links Included in Episode: 

To sign up for my free five-step job interview preparation checklist, visit express-to-impress.com.

Listen to the Express to Impress Podcast Episodes mentioned in this episode:

8 Takeaways About US Business Culture: Erin Meyer's The Culture Map
https://www.express-to-impress.com/the-culture-map/
 
How to Uncover the Culture of a Company
https://www.express-to-impress.com/culture-of-a-company/

How to Give Effective Presentations That Don’t Bore Your Audience 
https://www.express-to-impress.com/give-a-presentation/

How to be confident in an interview
https://www.express-to-impress.com/be-confident/

Check out Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ by Daniel Goleman.

Express to Impress

How to Demonstrate Strong Emotional Intelligence in an Interview

Welcome back to OET Roleplay Practice with Kevin, The English Native – your go-to podcast for OET Speaking test preparation and practical English for healthcare professionals.

In this episode, we dive into a realistic OET Medicine roleplay:
👉 A doctor–parent consultation after a child’s recent asthma diagnosis.

You’ll learn how to:

Build rapport and empathy with the parent.

Ask clear, structured clinical history questions.

Explain asthma triggers, inhaler use, and lifestyle adjustments.

Give practical management advice in simple, patient-friendly English.

🩺 Why This Roleplay Matters

In the OET Speaking sub-test, you’ll often face scenarios where you must explain conditions, reassure patients, and give health advice. This asthma management consultation is a common exam theme – so practising it can boost your confidence and fluency.

This roleplay focuses on:

Exploring concerns (“How are you feeling about the diagnosis?”)

Explaining clearly (“Asthma is a long-term condition where…”)

Checking understanding (“Does that make sense so far?”)

Collaborating on a plan (“Would you like me to go over some tips for reducing triggers?”)

🧑‍⚕️ Practise Along

Here’s how to get the most from this episode:

Listen once without the transcript – test your comprehension.

Read along – notice useful phrases and patient-centred language.

Shadow the doctor’s lines – improve your intonation, fluency, and empathy.

🔗 Resources & Next Steps

📄 Download the roleplay card + transcript at: theenglishnative.com