Many people always feel like their English speaking ability is not improving and often say they need to improve their confidence. Well, in this video I share a practice you could do in the comfort of your home. 

Language Bootcamp

How To Talk about Anything Confidently

Learn about the period of time and how to greet for each time.

Learning Thai with Kru Tarntawan

Greeting

Neste episódio você vai, com a ajuda de uma história que aconteceu com o Hugo, aprender uma outra expressão que usamos aqui no Brasil para se referir a colocar alguém ou alguma empresa na justiça, processar judicialmente. 

Unveiling a Brazilian Legal Gem: Discover How We 'Take it to Court' in Style! In this episode, brace yourself for a captivating story straight from Hugo's life that will teach you a popular Brazilian expression. We'll dive into the world of legal battles as we explore the unique way we refer to suing someone or taking a company to court in Brazil. Get ready to expand your vocabulary! 

Keep Speaking Portuguese

Aquele de colocar na justiça

Today we're talking about the word "pedantic" and how we can use it to talk about people who are very concerned about the smallest details. I hope you find it useful!

Don't forget that I'm a full time English coach and tutor, right here on iTalki. So if you use English as a second language at work and you'd like to improve your professional communication skills then feel free to book some of my time and let's get to work!


DAILY Business English VOCABULARY builder

This podcast is 99.9% correct.

ㄱ-ㄲ
ㄷ-ㄸ
ㅈ-ㅉ
ㅂ-ㅃ
let's feel the sound of this consonants !
it will help distinguish pronunciation of double consonants sound(ㄲㄸㅉㅃ)

Easy Listening Korean Words

simple words with double consonants

Coming to China and one of the inevitable topics that will come up is ‘Where in the world are you from?’. Saying ‘I’m from…’ is the first step but do you know the most natural way to say that? And how do you talk more about it in Chinese to your friends? That’s what we are discussing in this episode. We also covered 2 great structures to boost your conversation. Let’s go!

Note: This podcast is intended for language learning ONLY. Not for promoting or criticizing any political party or ideology. Let’s keep it friendly and accessible to all :)

Also, all of the experiences are the hosts’ own experiences so please do your own research if you need more information.

Chillchat (Learn Chinese and Chill)

Hometown! Tell me more about it...in Chinese!

Many leaders struggle to strike the balance between friendliness and firmness. One client, let's call her Sarah, excelled in collaboration but found her team didn't take her directives seriously. Her challenge? Assertive communication.

Over 12 weeks, we embarked on a journey to transform Sarah's communication style. Our bi-weekly coaching sessions (Mondays for planning, Fridays for review) provided structure and accountability. Here's how we achieved results:

Unveiling the Power of "I" Statements:  Instead of accusatory "you" statements ("You always miss deadlines!"), we practiced "I" statements ("I feel frustrated when deadlines are missed"). This shifted the focus to the impact on Sarah and the team, fostering collaboration.

Body Language Bootcamp:  Nonverbal cues speak volumes. We practiced confident posture, strong eye contact, and clear gestures. Standing tall while giving instructions and mirroring team members' positive body language fostered a sense of mutual respect.

The Art of the Pause:  Sarah often rushed through instructions, leaving room for confusion. We mastered the power of the pause. Strategic pauses after key points allowed information to sink in and empowered team members to ask clarifying questions.

Innovation in Role-Playing:  Traditional role-playing can feel awkward. We gamified the process, creating scenarios based on Sarah's real-life situations. This playful approach allowed Sarah to experiment with assertive language in a safe space, boosting her confidence.

Celebrating Small Wins:  Progress wasn't always linear. We celebrated even minor victories, like delivering a firm but respectful instruction. Acknowledging her achievements fueled Sarah's motivation and helped her stay on track.

The Result? Measurable Change: Within three months, Sarah's communication transformed. Team meetings became more focused, deadlines were met consistently, and her leadership presence flourished.



The Global Professional Podcast

How I Coached a Leader to Master Assertive Communication - Episode 65 

CHISTES MEXICANOS

EL SEXO DE LAS MOSCAS.

lesson on italki 
https://www.italki.com/ja/teacher/9451959/japanese

https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ccr9nwq8ytV

こんばんは！
Japanese daily life podcast のAtsushiです。
このPodcastは、日本語を勉強しているみなさんに向けたPodcastです。

今回もN3文法をやります。
N3の中でも、ぼくが日常生活で使っているものをピックアップして話しています。

例文を作っていきますので、一緒に声に出してみるといいと思います。

その後に自分で例文を作るとさらにいいと思います！

ーを通しての意味は、ーの期間で、とか、ーの経験によって、みたいな感じですね。

では、早速例文です。

・北海道は1年を通して涼しいです。

・日本語の勉強を通して、日本の文化を理解しました。

・この旅行を通して、英語の大切さを実感しました。

・日本語のレッスンを通して、世界には日本を好きな人が多いことを実感しました。

・仕事を通して、人との関わり方を学びました。

とか、ですね。
伝わりましたか？

ぜひみなさんも例文を作って、通して、マスターしてくださいね！

ときどき紹介していますが、AmazonのKindleで日本語の本を作っています。今5冊あります。例文がたくさん載っていますので、いい練習になると思います。

興味がある人はぜひ見てみてくださいね！

https://www.amazon.com/s?i=digital-text&rh=p_27%3AAtsushi+_Japanese&s=relevancerank&text=Atsushi+_Japanese&ref=dp_byline_sr_ebooks_1

https://www.amazon.co.jp/s?i=digital-text&rh=p_27%3AAtsushi+_Japanese&s=relevancerank&text=Atsushi+_Japanese&ref=dp_byline_sr_ebooks_1


ということで、今回も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！