Today I am inside a cafe-bar. I describe it's surroundings and the delicious menu.

Teacher Joseph's Podcast

Inside a Cafe Bar

«Mi padre se llama Nicolás, es alto, moreno y tiene el pelo corto. Tiene los ojos marrones y a veces lleva gafas.

Esta es mi madre, se llama Antonia. Ella también es alta, y tiene el pelo corto y rojo, ¡es pelirroja! Siempre lleva gafas. Mis padres son muy alegres y cariñosos.

Ahora os presento a mis hermanos:

Este es mi hermano pequeño, Miguel. Es alto y delgado. Tiene un pendiente en la oreja, es muy moderno.

Francisca es mi hermana mayor, tiene los ojos azules como yo, tiene el pelo largo y liso, y siempre lleva flequillo.

Mis hermanos son muy divertidos.

También tenemos dos mascotas: una perra y una gata.

La perra se llama Maya, es de color marrón, es grande y fuerte. La gata se llama Loli, es pequeñita y de varios colores. Maya y Loli siempre están contentas, son muy juguetonas.

Y yo soy Marta, tengo veinte años, soy rubia y tengo los ojos azules. Tengo el pelo muy largo y rizado.

En mi familia todos somos muy diferentes, pero en la variedad está el gusto, ¿no?»

Un bocado de español

Vocabulario de la Familia en Español: Aprendemos a contar una historia

The Old New Year is today! 🎄 Let's find out what it is. 
A short story in English, then in Russian (1:34). 
Приятного прослушивания!

All about Russian language 🌟

Old New Year 

Begin by explaining what cross-functional collaboration is. It involves working together across different departments or teams to achieve a common goal. Emphasize that it requires effective communication, flexibility, and an understanding of different perspectives and expertise.

Identify specific examples of cross functional projects or tasks where you’ve worked with people from different departments. 
Describe your role in these projects and the outcomes achieved by the cross-functional teams. Use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to structure your answers.

Cross-functional teams rely on communication. Discuss how you’ve effectively communicated with colleagues from diverse backgrounds.
Share instances when you actively sought input from others, listened to their perspectives, and built consensus. Highlight your adaptability in adjusting your communication style to suit different team members.

Address how you handle conflicts that arise during collaboration. Explain how you’ve resolved disagreements or differing opinions.
Showcase your ability to find common ground, mediate, and maintain positive relationships even when faced with conflicting priorities.

Cross-functional work environments can be dynamic. Discuss how you’ve adapted to changing circumstances or unexpected challenges.
Share examples of how you’ve adjusted your approach, learned new skills, or embraced different viewpoints to achieve common goals.

Demonstrate your ability to understand the organization’s overall objectives. Explain how your cross-functional work contributes to the company’s success.
Discuss how you’ve aligned your efforts with broader strategic goals and how you’ve helped bridge gaps between different functions.

Highlight instances when you’ve collaborated with colleagues from various departments. Describe how you’ve leveraged their expertise to enhance outcomes.
Discuss your role in bringing teams together and fostering a collaborative culture.

The Global Professional Podcast

Answer Job Interview Questions about Cross Functional Teams - Episode 47 

 ¡Colombia es un país maravilloso! 🌎 En este episodio te contamos datos asombrosos que quizás no conocías. 🦜☕🏞️


✅ ¿Por qué Bogotá es una de las capitales más altas del mundo? ⛰️
✅ El secreto detrás del café colombiano ☕
✅ ¡Y mucho más!

Colombia is a wonderful country! 🌎 In this episode we tell you amazing facts that you may not have known. 🦜☕🏞️

✅ Why is Bogotá one of the highest capitals in the world? ⛰️
✅ The secret behind Colombian coffee ☕
✅ And much more!

Hablar por hablar (Listening)

8 datos asombrosos que no sabía sobre Colombia l 8 amazing facts you didn't know about Colombia

Use a pause before or after saying sorry.
This makes the person you’re talking to listen carefully to what you are saying.  

Here are a few examples.

Sorry, (pause) I'm afraid I have to go. 
Listen, (pause) sorry Amanda. I'm in a rush.
Sorry, (pause) I better get going. 

Everyday English with Teacher Alyse

Saying Sorry

La Stella D'Oriente, un famoso diamante in esposizione al museo Odescalchi, è stato rubato mentre l'allarme era disattivato. Chi è il ladro?

Se io fossi Sherlock Holmes

La sparizione della Stella D'Oriente

みなさんは、今(いま)、何(なに)かほしいものがありますか？　アイフォンがほしい、とか、犬(いぬ)がほしいとか、愛(あい)がほしいとか、いろいろあると思(おも)いますが、わたしは、今(いま)、こたつがほしいです。

＜Vocabulary>
犬(いぬ:inu) ~a dog
愛(あい:ai) ~love
こたつ(:kotatsu) ~able over an electric heater (orig. a charcoal brazier in a floor well)
昔(むかし:mukashi) ~tin the past
暖房(だんぼう:danboo) ~heating
家事(かじ:kaji) ~Housework
布団(ふとん:futon) ~futon (Japanese-style bedding)
掃除(そうじ:sooji) ~cleaning
今まで(いままで:ima made) ~Until now
実家(じっか:jikka) ~family home
サイコー(さいこう:最高:saikoo) ~best、most、fantastic
うとうとと(:uto uto to) ~Dozing.
皆んな仲良く(みんな　なかよく:minna nakayoku) ~Everyone gets along
バトルになる(ばとるになる:batoru ni naru) ~It's going to be a battle
基本的に(きほんてきに:kihon tekini) ~Basically
マンション(まんしょん:manshon) ~mansion (on a large building)
一人暮らし(ひとりぐらし:hitori gurashi) ~Lives alone
1匹(いっぴき:ippiki) ~counter for small animals＝one animal	
＊~匹(~ひき:~hiki) ~counter for small animals
四角(しかく:shikaku) ~square□
丸(まる:maru) ~circle○
など(:nado) ~etc.
考える(かんがえる:kanngaeru) ~Think about it
なかなか〜ません(:nakanaka ~masen) ~It's not easy to
運命の(うんめいの:unmei no) ~of destiny
見つける(みつける:mitsukeru) ~find
家具屋(かぐや:kaguya) ~ Furniture store

にほんごのこばなし⭐️Japanese Short story⭐️byみどり

#2 こたつがほしい

The most important skill you must learn is to learn how to sell.
The reason for this is that, it is a skill that is applicable not just in business but also in our relationships. 