Short story for your listening practice.
What happened to Juan and his new friend? Find out…

Learn Tagalog with Teacher Regina

Bayabas

Here's today's news. Please share your thoughts at the end when I ask a question.
You can check the script at the link provided.

今日(きょう)のニュースです。最後(さいご)に質問(しつもん)をしますので、感想(かんそう)を聞(き)かせください。スクリプトはリンクで確認(かくにん)できます。

■エッフェル塔の前でビーチバレー「素晴らしい会場です」 -Beach volleyball in front of the Eiffel Tower – what a fantastic venue! -
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/news/easy/k10014538391000/k10014538391000.html

NEWS for beginners - Native Japanese Accent -

エッフェル塔の前でビーチバレー - Beach volleyball in front of the Eiffel Tower -

🎧
Lo que viene en los libros de idiomas nomás no cuadra con lo que se habla a diario.
¡Ojo! 
¡No decimos que no sirva, sino que no es tan recurrentemente usado!

Checa el perfil de Ambar
https://www.italki.com/teacher/6685148

Hablando Al Chile

"Artificial" Spanish VS Day to day life Spanish Ft. República Dominicana🎧

어서오세요! 무엇을 도와드릴까요?
欢迎光临! 您需要什么服务? 

100만 원을 송금하려고 해요.
我想汇一百万韩币。

송금 완료했습니다. 다른 업무도 필요하신가요? 
汇完了。还需要其他服务吗?

예금 통장을 하나 개설해주세요.
请给我开一个存款存折。 

어서오세요 欢迎光临
송금하다 汇
예금하다 存款
통장 存折
열다, 개설하다 开

[YOON] 1분 한국어

어서오세요! 무엇을 도와드릴까요? 欢迎光临! 您需要什么服务? 

Negotiation is a cornerstone of leadership. From securing contracts to resolving team conflicts, leaders must navigate agreements that benefit all parties. Here's how to excel at this vital skill:

1. Know Your BATNA: Before entering negotiations, determine your Best Alternative To a Negotiated Agreement (BATNA). This empowers you to walk away if an offer falls short of your needs. A strong BATNA strengthens your position and gives you room to make concessions.

2. Collaborative Spirit: Aim for win-win solutions. Leaders understand successful negotiation isn't about dominance, but building long-term relationships. Focus on common interests and identify areas where compromise can create mutual benefit.

3. Active Listening: Master the art of active listening. Pay close attention to the other party's needs and concerns. Ask clarifying questions to ensure you fully grasp their position. This fosters trust and allows you to tailor your approach.

4. Clear Communication: Articulate your goals and needs clearly, using strong communication skills.  Back up claims with data and evidence to support your arguments.  Be assertive, yet respectful, avoiding aggressive tactics that can damage relationships.

5. Leverage Body Language: Nonverbal cues speak volumes. Maintain confident eye contact, an upright posture, and avoid fidgeting. Projecting confidence strengthens your position and demonstrates your seriousness.

6. Be Flexible, Not Fixed: While you enter negotiations with clear goals, be prepared to adapt.  Unexpected issues may arise.  Maintain a flexible mindset, willing to consider alternative proposals that achieve your core objectives.

7. Patience is Key: Negotiations rarely happen overnight. Be patient, allowing time for discussion and counter-proposals. Don't rush the process to avoid settling for an unfavorable deal.

By mastering these strategies, leaders can transform negotiations from battles into opportunities for collaboration and mutual success.

The Global Professional Podcast

How do leaders negotiate? - Episode 68

Tailored for professionals seeking career advancement, this episode will focus on interview preparation and techniques. We'll cover common interview questions, responses that showcase skills and accomplishments, and strategies to stand out among other candidates. I'll also discuss the art of networking and how to leverage business English in building a successful career.

Language Power-Up: Business English & IELTS Mastery

Interviewing with Confidence: Business English for Job Seekers

“As I live in a pretty small town, I haven't had the opportunity to meet many people from different countries or cultures, but I've had the pleasure of getting to know James, an English teacher from the UK. 

James hails from London, and moved here about 2 years ago to work as an English tutor in one of the local high schools. I guess he’s in his mid-twenties, and being one of the few foreigners here, has become a kind of local celebrity. 

The first time I met James was at an English corner, which was held at one of the local coffee shops in town. I saw it advertised, and decided to go along, as I really needed to brush up on my English speaking skills. I remember, I was the first to arrive, and introduced myself to James, and was immediately taken aback when he started to introduce himself in the local dialect! 

We got chatting, and hit it off from the start, getting along like a house on fire. Not only did it turn out that we were both football fanatics, but also shared the same taste in music. 

We have since become the best of mates, and hang out at least once or twice a week. I really love chatting to him, and getting to learn all about English culture, as well as sharing different aspects of my own culture with him. I have great respect for James, as he has really made an effort to immerse himself into the local culture here. On top of that, getting to know him has been a real eye opener, and helped to dispel any negative cultural stereotypes.”

IELTS 85 Speaking

Describe a person you know from another culture

https://linktr.ee/atsushi_japanese

こんにちは！
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。

今日は、関西弁のやん、について。

めっちゃ寒いやん！
とか、久しぶりやん！とか関西弁で良く使います。

どういう時に使うか、例文を使いながら、説明しますね。
うそやん
ーえ、うそやん！それは知らんかったわ。
　うそでしょ！みたいな意味ですね

めっちゃ安いやん
ーこれ、めっちゃ安いやん！買います！
　安いですね！みたいな意味です
　
言うてたやん
ー昨日は行くって言うてたやん
　言ってたでしょ、みたいな意味です

ええやん
ーそれ、めっちゃええやん
　とても良いね、みたいな意味です

ちゃうやん
ーちゃうやん、ちゃうやん、そういう意味じゃない
　違うよ、違うよ、みたいな意味です

例文としてはこんな感じですね。
だよ、とか、よね、とか、でしょ、とかそんな時に使います。

　僕は最近日本の漫才とかみませんが、漫才とか見ると、たぶん、良く聞くと思います。特にツッコミの人が言いますね。
それ、ーやん！
それちゃうやん！

もちろん、日常会話でもたっくさん使いますので、YouTubeとかで関西弁の人を見つけたら、聞いてみてください。

もし、関西弁を直接聞きたい！という人がいたら、ぜひオンラインレッスンでお話しましょう！なんでも教えるでー。
この、でーも関西弁ですね。

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！
