En este episodio hablaremos sobre los variados climas de Argentina y haremos unas breves recomendaciones de cuándo visitarla.

Argentina en carne propia

Episodio 9: ¿En qué epocas del año conviene visitar Argentina?

I’ll introduce Japanese culture in easy Japanese.
Today’s Theme is “七五三の歴史《The history of Shichi-go-san》”.
This episode is JLPT-N3 level.

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七五三（しちごさん）：Shichi-go-san is an annual Japanese festival to celebrate the growth of children. It takes place on or around November 15. The festival is for boys aged three and five, and girls aged three and seven. That’s why it is called shichi-go-san (seven-five-three).
お祝（いわ）い：celebration
成長（せいちょう）：growth
中旬（ちゅうじゅん）：middle of a month
江戸時代（えどじだい）：Edo period (1603-1868 CE)
剃（そ）る：shave
袴（はかま）：man's formal divided skirt
帯（おび）：belt (e.g. of a kimono)
千歳飴（ちとせあめ）：longevity candy, long red-and-white stick candy
On shichi-go-san, children eat long red-and-white stick candy, called chitose ame. Chitose means “one thousand years.” It symbolizes health and longevity.

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Simple Japanese Listening with Meg（めぐ）Smile

#39 Japanese culture / 七五三の歴史《The history of Shichi-go-san》 // N3 Level /Japanese listening

We are going to learn to pronounce the U in English, with its two variations--the 'uh' sound and the 
'yu', as well as the 'oe' when you have a double OO. Unfortunately, there are no rules, but at least you'll know how to pronounce the letter U. You almost never pronounce the letter U as an 'oe' sound, like you find in other languages. Here's your 60 seconds. 

English in 60 Seconds

How to pronounce the 'U' in English, with 'OO' and 'Uh sounds too. 

首先，各位听众，很抱歉最近更新得不太规律。我们又搬家了！搬家真的是一件重活。在入住新家前，我们想了想要添置哪些新电器，所以这集播客就诞生了！跟我们一起来学习怎么用中文说一些常见的家用机器吧～

播客里提到的视频链接：https://youtu.be/_gvsz_vc7B0?si=a88jT9xnvZyubOzf

Chillchat (Learn Chinese and Chill)

(Intermediate) 你家有什么机器? What machines do you have?

お気に入り（おきにいり）
英語: Favorite
スペイン語: Favorito
ドイツ語: Lieblings-
タイ語: ที่ชื่นชอบ (tîi chʉ̂ʉn chôop)

店員（てんいん）
英語: Staff / Clerk
スペイン語: Empleado / Trabajador
ドイツ語: Angestellter / Mitarbeiter
タイ語: พนักงาน (phá-nák-ngaan)

勉強（べんきょう）
英語: Study
スペイン語: Estudio
ドイツ語: Studium / Lernen
タイ語: เรียน (rian)

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わたしはよくカフェでべんきょうします。
たいていカフェであたたかいまっちゃラテをのみます。
カフェのてんいんさんはいつもやさしいです。
たいていカフェで2時間（にじかん）から4時間（よじかん）くらいべんきょうします。わたしのおきにいりのカフェはデザートがとてもおいしいです。
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Jurisensei1217forbeginners

おきにいりのカフェ

Change Management refers to the systematic approach, methodologies, and tools employed to guide individuals, teams, and organizations through a transition from a current state to a desired future state in response to internal or external factors. 

Key Components :

Preparation: Establishing a clear vision, understanding the impact of change, and developing a strategic plan.

Support: Providing resources, training, and communication to facilitate the transition.

Sustainment: Ensuring that the change is integrated into the organization’s culture and practices for long-term success.

Drivers of Change:

Technological Evolution: Rapid advancements in technology necessitating organizational adaptation.

Process Improvement: Internal reviews aimed at enhancing efficiency and productivity.

Crisis Response: Adjustments made in reaction to unforeseen events or challenges.
Market Dynamics: Shifts in customer demand, competitive pressures, or industry trends.
Structural Reorganization: Mergers, acquisitions, or restructuring within the organization.
Principles of Effective Change Management:

Leadership Involvement: Active and visible sponsorship from top management.
Stakeholder Engagement: Involving those affected by the change in the planning and implementation process.
Communication: Transparent, timely, and consistent messaging about the change.
Training and Development: Equipping employees with the necessary skills and knowledge.
Resistance Management: Identifying and addressing concerns and barriers to change.
Outcomes of Change Management:

Enhanced Agility: Improved ability to respond to market changes and opportunities.
Increased Efficiency: Streamlined processes and elimination of redundancies.
Employee Empowerment: A workforce that is adaptable and embraces change.
Competitive Advantage: Staying ahead in the market by innovating and evolving.
Strategic Alignment: Ensuring that all levels of the organization are moving in the same direction.

The Global Professional Podcast

Change Management Explained Episode 49 

Transcription

Una receta colombiana sencilla y deliciosa: Arepas de Queso. Es una receta tradicional y fácil de preparar, ideal para practicar español.

Arepas de Queso

Ingredientes:

2 tazas de harina de maíz precocida (preferiblemente harina PAN)
1 1/2 tazas de agua tibia
1 taza de queso rallado (puede ser queso blanco, mozzarella, o el queso de tu preferencia)
1 cucharadita de sal
Mantequilla al gusto (para cocinar y para servir)

Instrucciones:

Preparar la masa: En un bol grande, mezcla la harina de maíz con la sal. Luego, añade poco a poco el agua tibia mientras mezclas con las manos hasta obtener una masa homogénea y suave. La masa no debe ser ni muy seca ni muy húmeda. Si está muy seca, añade un poco más de agua; si está muy húmeda, agrega un poco más de harina.

Agregar el queso: Incorpora el queso rallado a la masa y mezcla bien hasta que esté distribuido uniformemente.

Formar las arepas: Divide la masa en porciones iguales (alrededor de 6-8 porciones, dependiendo del tamaño que desees). Forma bolas con cada porción y luego aplánalas con las manos hasta obtener discos de aproximadamente 1 cm de grosor.

Cocinar las arepas: Calienta una sartén grande a fuego medio y agrega un poco de mantequilla. Cocina las arepas en la sartén, aproximadamente 5-7 minutos por cada lado, hasta que estén doradas y crujientes por fuera, y el queso se haya derretido en el interior.

Servir: Sirve las arepas calientes con un poco de mantequilla por encima. ¡Disfruta!

Podcast en español para principiantes - Vocabulary (Podcast in Spanish for beginners)

Una receta para practicar español (A recipe to practice Spanish)

In the middle of a world health crisis, free food was offered to people, encouraging them to stay safe. Find out more in this episode! 
>>Did your country offer any incentives during the COVID-19 pandemic?
Comment below and let me know!

5-minute English Tea Time

ep9. How Free Food Can Keep the World Safe

In questo episodio, vi mostrerò le frasi utili per un buon check-in in albergo. Scoprirete come richiedere informazioni, chiarire eventuali dubbi e ottenere il massimo dal vostro soggiorno. 