This week, I had interesting conversations with my students about destiny. We had conflicting views about it but I wanted to share my insights about destiny, hard work and following your dreams.

FLO TALKS 

Are you destiny's child?

duì niú tán qín

意思是比喻对不讲道理的人讲道理，白费口舌，力气

这个成语常用于讥讽人讲话时不看对象，含有贬义。‌

Chinese idioms (中国成语)

对牛弹琴

Let's make Japanese sentences together.   If you make a sentence in Japanese, write it in the comment section! I will correct your sentences!  

【Today's  topic】
【⚪⚪ばかり】 

(Verb タ形）+ ばかり 

この文法はJLPT N4の表現(ひょうげん)です。 

意味(いみ)は、ちょっとまえに～がおわった。
何(なに)か動(うご)きが、おわってから　あまり時間(じかん)がたっていない。 

📕動詞タ形
(食べた　切った　した) 

in my case👩  
おなかへってる？Are you hungry?

いや～今(いま)食べたばかりで、おなかへってないんだよね。 
I have just ate , so I'm  not hungry. 

(ex) 
かみの毛(け)を切(き)ったばかりで、きぶんがいい。I have just got my haircut,  So I feel  great. 

さいきん、入社(にゅうしゃ)したばかりで、よく仕事内容(しごとないよう)がわからない。

Short sentences ➕ your feelings=you can speak a lot of Japanese. 


Japanese teacher Noriko’s room

(Verb タ形）+ ばかり 

Un monologo riguardo l'uso di flashcards per l'apprendimento del lessico.

The Italian Miscellaneous Podcast🖐 

Flashcards pro e contro (livello intermedio/avanzato)

As a change manager, you’ll be the architect of adaptation, guiding companies through the ebbs and flows of the business tide. 

Education: Your first step is a bachelor’s degree in business, psychology, or a related field. This foundational education equips you with the necessary knowledge of organizational behavior and strategic planning.

Experience: Dive into roles that expose you to change initiatives. Whether it’s a project assistant or an operations coordinator, hands-on experience is invaluable. You’ll learn the ropes of managing transitions, from technology upgrades to process overhauls.

Certification: Bolster your qualifications with certifications like Prosci’s CCMP or the Change Management Institute’s ACM. These credentials signal your expertise and commitment to the profession.

Skills: Change management isn’t just about processes; it’s about people. Hone your communication, strategic thinking, and empathy. You’ll need to articulate the vision, understand the big picture, and address the human side of change.

Networking: Connect with professionals in the field through LinkedIn, industry conferences, and professional associations. Stay abreast of the latest trends and best practices through continuous learning.

Portfolio: Document your change management projects. A robust portfolio showcasing your strategies and successes will be your ticket to standing out in job interviews.

Job Search: Tailor your resume to highlight your change management experience and skills. Utilize job search engines, company websites, and your professional network to discover opportunities.

Interview Prep: Familiarize yourself with common change management frameworks and methodologies. Be ready to discuss how you’ve navigated change initiatives in the past.

Salary: Expect a wide salary range, starting around $60,000 for entry-level positions, with experienced professionals earning upwards of $120,000.



The Global Professional Podcast

How to Get a Job in Change Management

Have you ever hurt your neck while watching TV and wondered if it's been mounted too high? Well, you're not the only one. In fact, there are hundreds of thousands of people who discuss the subject on Reddit every day.

From breaking news to fandoms, and from memes to life's biggest questions, Reddit is a website that encourages people to discuss any subject that interests them.

The platform has over 100,000 communities, or "subreddits," that are created by users. And a subreddit about TV placement is in the top 1% of popular communities.

The community known as "TV Too High" is among the website's largest, with over 200,000 members. Here, photos of TVs in homes, hotels and other spaces are posted and often met with hundreds of comments discussing whether or not the TV has been placed at a good height.

One photo posted to the community in September 2024 showed a TV mounted above a door, with one user commenting, "Spiders on the ceiling fan have a great view."

Another photo showing a TV mounted above a staircase received over 500 comments, with one user saying, "This might be the worst one I've ever seen."

But is there a perfect height for a TV?

One user posted a guide based on advice from the subreddit. It included things like: "If when standing the TV is at eye level, IT IS TOO HIGH," and, "If the TV is angled down, IT IS TOO HIGH."

Another user posted a photo of a guide from a TV manufacturer. It said the best height for a TV when viewing while sitting down is 107 centimeters from the center of the TV screen to the floor — although some users said this was still too high!

Practice Listening, Reading & Comprehension

Is Your TV Too High? Reddit Weighs In

Pensar en un idioma parece difícil al principio, pero no es algo imposible que no puedas alcanzar. En este episodio te daremos trucos, consejos y tips que te ayudarán a empezar a pensar en otro idioma, qué deberías hacer y cómo puedes mantener el nivel que tengas en todos los idiomas que sepas hablar.
Si deseas leer la transcripción de este podcast para no perderte ni una sola palabra de lo que decimos, puedes hacerlo yendo a este enlace: https://esdeverdad.com/podcast/piensa-e-interpreta

Es De Verdad

T2 E9 - ¿Cómo interpretar, hablar y pensar en otro idioma?

In this episode, I talk about a Thai sci-fi movie about four insomniac college students who take part in an experiment in which they have to stay awake for a few days.

Vocabulary:
insomnia- having trouble falling asleep


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Movie: Deep

La profe Celeste me cuenta sobre un lugar que está con ganas.

Celeste:
https://www.italki.com/teacher/11134200