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Set a goal,and try work hard to achieve it .
Let's  finish reading  one book each month.
We will go further together.

Ruby's  Reading club of  Chinese

皆さんは、生まれ変わったら何になりたいですか？
多くの人は人間と答えるでしょうか。
今回は、フミが生まれ変わったらなりたい生き物について話します。

What would you want to be if you could be born again?
Most people would answer «human»?
This time, Fumi talks about what would he want to be in the next life.

♤ キーワード 
・生まれ変わる（うまれかわる：be born again）
・深海（しんかい：deep sea） 
・生態（せいたい：ecology）
・今世（こんせ：this life）
・徳を積む（とくをつむ：accumulate good karma）

♧ 理解度チェッククイズ 
1. フミが生まれ変わったらなりたい生き物は？ 
2. それになりたい理由は？

♢ 前回のクイズの答え
1. 今年の立冬は何月何日？
→ 11月7日
2. アヤが冬の訪れを感じるのはどんなとき？ 
→ スーパーに鍋の素が並び始めたとき

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アヤさんとフミさんの日本語雑談（Aya and Fumi’s Japanese Chit-Chat）

Episode 18：生まれ変わったら？

This podcast will teach you nine new idioms. The nine idioms it will teach you are:

there are many ways to skin a cat
a hard nut to crack
having a coffee
bite your nose off to spite your face
shoot yourself in the foot
go the extra mile
kill two birds with one stone
give it a shot
It’s not rocket science.

To get the band score you need in IELTS it’s important to learn the skills the examiners are looking for.

Listen to this podcast to learn 9 idioms to use in your IELTS speaking exam.



IELTS Speaking Practice

9 more idioms for IELTS

The boardroom shimmered with anticipation. It was our moment – the chance to present our green energy solution to a potential billion-dollar partner.  Months of research and development hung in the balance.  As CEO, I knew the presentation had to be flawless.

Flashback six weeks.  We'd made the initial contact with them, but our initial proposal was met with a lukewarm response.  Their feedback – "unclear goals" and "lack of data-driven evidence."  It was a harsh lesson.  We'd underestimated the importance of clear communication.

This time, we went all in on preparation.  We drilled down on their specific needs, tailoring our presentation to address their environmental goals and cost-saving projections.  Data became our mantra.  Charts, graphs, and case studies were meticulously crafted to showcase the impact of our technology.

Anticipating questions was paramount.  Our team planned every scenario, rehearsing responses until they were clear, concise, and confident.  Even the presentation slides – clean, visually appealing, and focused on the message – became a communication tool.

Fast forward to the meeting.  My opening statement resonated.  It wasn't just about our technology; it was about a shared vision for a sustainable future.  The data painted a compelling picture, each statistic linked back to the investor's needs.  When questions arose, our team delivered prepared, impactful responses.

The atmosphere shifted.  Their executives leaned forward, engaged.  The follow-up discussions were lively, brimming with possibilities.  We left that day with a handshake and a renewed sense of optimism.

Weeks later, they signed the partnership agreement.  Looking back, it wasn't just our technology that won them over.  It was the preparation, the clear communication, and the confidence we exuded. In business, effective communication is the bridge between good ideas and successful partnerships.  And that bridge is built on preparation.

The Global Professional Podcast

Preparation is Key - A Business Story - EP 25

Today we're talking about the word advocate. So if you actively support something and really believe in it then maybe you'll find this word useful!

DAILY Business English VOCABULARY builder

I really think you should start using this word!

Cuento de Rosario Ferré de título "La muñeca menor".

Cuento de nunca acabar

Episodio 5: La muñeca menor

Interview Preparation / Best Practices

There are common job preparation practices in most jobs

Here are some of them:

Research the company and the position you are applying for.
Practice for the interview.
Prepare for the interview.
Follow up after the interview.
Be aware of your body language and non-verbal cues.
Bring copies of your resume and references.

They are universal so the idea is to research of what's expewcted in your industry and fit with these steps above.

I am sure you'll succeed if you do enough homework.

If you still require help in job interview process - read my students reviews + read about my job interview preparation class type explanation.

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Job Interview Preparation | CEO Interview Strategies From Diverse Business Sectors!

Interview Preparation / Best Practices

Learn to speak about the things you like.
Perfect for intermediate students!

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