今回は私が大好きな街「豊洲（とよす）」を紹介しました🚶🏻‍♀️散歩にぴったりの素敵な街です☕️

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📍豊洲（とよす）：Toyosu

Step into the rich world of Spanish language and culture with The Macondo Man, a podcast designed especially for English speakers who are learning Spanish. Hosted by Jeff, a passionate tutor and storyteller, this podcast brings fascinating words, anecdotes, and traditions from Spanish-speaking countries straight to your ears.

In the latest episode, we dive into the intriguing concept of "la ñapa"—a small extra gift or bonus rooted in generosity and community, common in countries like Colombia, Mexico, Argentina, and more. Learn about its fascinating origin from the Quechua word yapa ("something added") and discover its cultural significance, including modern uses and humorous anecdotes.

Whether you're a language learner or simply curious about the Spanish-speaking world, The Macondo Man is the perfect blend of fun and learning. Tune in for stories, insights, and practical tips that will enrich both your vocabulary and cultural understanding.

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The Quechua and Spanish Word Mark Twain Invites You to Learn—and Use

Decisione storica per il popolo italiano.

Bedside Italian

Bedside Italian #30 - Doppio cognome per gli Italiani.


Hello guys. This is Kate Zh. In this episode I am gonna tell you about a strategy to remember new words forever.

I know this is a big problem for everyone when they are learning a new language. Now I am learning a new language which is Korean. To be honest I forgot how hard it is to study words in a language which you don’t know completely. I was completely astounded because I just couldn’t remember new words.

Here is a strategy I use to memorize these Korean words.

Step number 1: look at new words, translate them(if you are a beginner) or find the definition(if you are an old hand.

Step number 2: read the context with new words again. You should always see the context. This is why we easily remember the words from songs and movies.

Step number 3: read other sentences with these words. There are good websites which provide you with a lot of context.

Step number 4: ask your friend to read you the sentence and you have to add the new words.

Step number 5: Write your sentences using new words and talk to your friend or record your speech, again, yes, using new words.

That’s the strategy, guys, I hope it was useful. Come to my lessons if you want to make some progress in your English.

Here are some words from this podcast today:

Astounded
An old hand
Provide with

Please learn them, to be closer to your goal!


Excellent at English with Kate K

NEW WORDS: HOW TO REMEMBER THEM FOREVER

Today we are going to talk about how to select your food in bahasa Indonesia！ 今天我们要学习如何用印尼语来选择食物！ List of today Vocabulary 今天的生词: 
permisi : 请问 (excuse me) 
Anda: 您（you）
mau: 要  (want) 
makan: 吃 (eat) 
ayam: 鸡肉 (chicken) 
atau: 还是 (or) 
ikan: 鱼肉 (fish) 
apa: 什么 (what)
Anda mau makan apa? : 你要吃什么？ (what are you going to eat?)
saya: 我 (I)
Saya mau ayam: 我要鸡肉 (I want chicken)
silakan: 请 (please)
terimakasih: 谢谢 (thank you )
sama-sama: 不客气 (you’re welcome)

Let's learn bahasa Indonesia！ 来跟我学习印尼语！

【选择食物】MEMILIH MAKANAN [SELECT FOOD]

As a communication coach, I witness the transformative power of preparation in business communication.  Winging it might work occasionally, but for consistent success, pre-communication planning is your secret weapon.  Here are my top 6  tips to ensure you dominate your next meeting, presentation, or email exchange:

1. Know Your Audience:  This isn't a cliche; it's the foundation.  Research your audience's background, interests, and pain points.  Tailor your language and message to resonate with them.  Imagine explaining your idea to a friend – that level of clarity and connection is what you're aiming for.

2. Define Your Purpose:  What is the single most important takeaway you want your audience to have?  Is it to inform, persuade, or simply update?  Having a clear purpose keeps your message focused and avoids information overload.

3. Craft a Compelling Message:  Less is more.  Eliminate jargon and redundancy.  Structure your message with a clear beginning, middle, and end.  Practice your delivery beforehand, paying attention to pacing, tone, and body language.

4. Anticipate Roadblocks:  Forewarned is forearmed.  Think of potential objections or questions your audience might have.  Prepare clear, concise responses that address these concerns head-on.  This demonstrates confidence and proactive problem-solving.

5. Choose Your Weapon Wisely:  Not all communication channels are created equal.  Consider the purpose and audience when selecting your method.  A complex proposal might be best delivered as a written document, while a team update could thrive on a video call.

6. Embrace Technology:  Utilize presentation tools effectively.  Visuals can significantly enhance understanding and retention of your message.  However, avoid information overload –  keep slides clean and focused on supporting your core points.


The Global Professional Podcast

TOP 6 Best Practices for Business Communication Preparation - EP 26

Understanding Change Management
Change management is an essential discipline for organizations facing the ever-changing business environment. It involves a structured approach to transitioning individuals, teams, and organizations from a current state to a desired future state. This can include changes in company culture, internal processes, technology, infrastructure, and corporate hierarchy.

There are two primary types of organizational change:

Adaptive Changes: These are incremental adjustments that organizations make to evolve over time. Examples include hiring new team members or implementing work-from-home policies.
Transformational Changes: These are comprehensive shifts that significantly alter the organization’s operations. Examples include launching new products, entering new markets, or undergoing a company-wide restructuring.

Best Practices

Aligning HR Initiatives
Align HR strategies with the organization’s goals and engage stakeholders to ensure buy-in and facilitate smooth transitions.

Facilitating Open Dialogue
Maintain transparent communication to alleviate uncertainty and build trust among employees.

Sharing the “Why”
Provide the rationale behind changes to help employees understand the necessity of decisions.

Enlisting Sponsors
Secure committed sponsors who actively support the change and can influence its success.

Addressing Employee Concerns
Recognize that employees may resist change for various reasons and provide support to manage this resistance.

Using Storytelling
Employ narratives to convey the organization’s culture, values, and vision, connecting emotionally with employees.

Creating Urgency and Feedback Loops
Communicate the need for change compellingly and establish mechanisms to gather feedback and adjust strategies accordingly.

Securing Leadership Support
Ensure that executives are visibly committed to the change, as their support is crucial for encouraging others to follow.


Change Management Best Practices   -  Episode 51

こんにちは！
Japanese daily life podcast のAtsushiです。
このPodcastは、日本語を楽しく勉強しているみなさんに向けたPodcastです。

ぼくの日常生活の話を聞くことで、日本語のリスニングをよくしたり、新しい言葉を知ってもらえたらいいなと思います。


今回はテスト勉強について話します。
12月はじめにJLPTのテストがありますね。

何回も受けている人は勉強の方法を知っていると思うので、そのままがんばってください！

初めて受ける方や、テストの準備をどうしたらいいかわからない人はぜひ聞いてください。


ちなみに、ぼくはJLPTのテストを受けたことはないです。なので、だいたいのことは知っていますが、本当のテストを受けた経験はありません。

ですが、日本語教師の資格の試験や、英語のテスト、TOEICなどは受けています。ですので、試験の勉強法はわかります。今日はその話をします。

こういう試験は過去の問題をたくさんするのが1番良いです。
いろんな勉強をたくさんするより、過去の試験の情報を手に入れて、それの勉強をしましょう。

過去の問題、日本語ではよく過去問と言います。
この過去問の本を買って準備しましょう。


手順はいろいろありますが、
①1度、過去問をはじめから最後までする
②答え合わせをする(答えの確認をする)
③自分の得意と苦手を理解する
④苦手なカテゴリー、分野を重点的に練習する
⑤定期的に過去問を通してする

①②③は最初にすることですね。
その後は④⑤を繰り返すのがいいと思います。

ぼくもTOEICの試験を受ける時は、
7つに分かれたパートの2にしぼって勉強しました。
ぼくはそこが苦手でしたが、重点的にそこを勉強したことで、点数を上げることに成功しました。

何回も同じパートを勉強すると、傾向、パターンを覚えますね。すると答えやすくなります。

時に今年のテストを受ける人はもう1か月ぐらいしかないですね。ですので、いろいろやるんじゃなくて、苦手なパートをやりましょう。

読解なのか聴解なのか。
読解なら文字なのか語彙なのか、文法なのか。

ぜひ自分の得意、不得意を理解して、テストに臨んでくださいね！


自分で勉強しているけどわからないところがあるから教えてほしい！という方はぜひオンラインレッスンでお話しましょう！全体的に教えてほしい、ではなくて、この文法がとか具体的に質問した方が理解が進むと思います。



ぼくも英語や、今はトルコ語の勉強をがんばっています！
一緒に日本語の勉強もがんばりましょう！


ということで、今回は以上です。
最後まで聞いていただき、ありがとうございます！
ではまた！


Atsushi のJapanese podcast (travel/news /文法・漢字・語彙/Osaka/Hokkaido/🇹🇷🇬🇪🇦🇲🇪🇸🇵🇹)

#385 JLPTの勉強について！

Soundclips of the Queen and older family members.