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Эпизод 23. Старый Новый год.

IELTS Preparation. Band 8-9 Answers. Part 1 - Your favourite place. Qquestion 2.

How often do you visit this place? ( the place was  the “White Cliffs of Dover” in Kent.

Relevant vocabulary: natural beauty, famous landmarks, twice, to top the list, those places, tranquility, peace, relaxation, to clear my head.

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IELTS Preparation. Band 8-9 Answers. Part 1 - Your favourite place. Q.2 

カレンダーでは休みじゃないのに、日本人がみんな休みを取る「お盆（ぼん）」がやってきました。故郷（ふるさと）に親戚（しんせき）が集まって、お墓参り（おはかまいり）をします。アイコンの野菜が何だか、わかりますか。このキュウリやナスは「馬」です。お盆のかざりです。亡（な）くなったおじいちゃんやおばあちゃんが、これに乗って、あちらの世界（せかい）からこちらの世界に遊びに来るそうです。「キャー、こわ～い！」なんてことはなくて、今はもう会えない人のことを、静（しず）かに静かに考える行事なんです。みなさんの会いたい人は、だれですか。

一部、小さいころの私と「お父ちゃん」が関西弁（かんさいべん kansai dialect）で、話しています。意味はスクリプトに書いてあるので、興味（きょうみ）があったら、見てください。
https://chivalrous-wallaby-f5c.notion.site/22-ba98294571cf4f0890d333d23d1dd02e
楽しみ方はこちらを見てください。
https://www.notion.so/116c436c16ed4055a68ddb2c4624cd96
じゃあ、またね。

すずまりの日本語「ききみみ」ずきん

第22話　お盆が来る。

A flight attendant approaches Matt to offer him a drink.


Flight Attendant
Would you like something to drink? We have soda, coffee and tea as well as alcoholic beverages.


Matt
Sure, how much are the drinks?


Flight Attendant
Non-alcoholic beverages are free of charge. Alcoholic drinks are five dollars each.


Matt
Ok. I'd like to have a cup of coffee, please. Are meals going to be served on this flight?


Flight Attendant
Dinner will be served halfway through the flight. I will also bring you a snack with your beverage.


Matt
Can we choose what we will have for dinner?


Flight Attendant
Certainly. I will be bringing the menu for you to choose from. We have chicken, fish, and beef.


Matt
Is a vegetarian meal available?


Flight Attendant
Yes, but only if you have requested a special meal when you booked your flight. If not, I will try to find some extra servings of vegetables for you.


Matt
That would be great. Thank you very much.

English Conversation/Dialogue

Airline Food Services

Join us for a comprehensive episode of our Business English Podcast as we delve into the topic of "Taking a Career Break." Designed for B2 level learners, this episode explores the intricacies of career pauses, offering vocabulary, phrases, and strategies essential for navigating this professional decision in English. Whether you're considering a sabbatical, maternity leave, or exploring new career paths, this podcast provides invaluable insights and language tools to help you communicate effectively in the business world. Tune in for practical advice and language mastery to confidently manage your career trajectory.

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Business English Podcast: Taking a Career Break (B2)

SMART Goals for Active Listening:
Here are some examples of SMART goals you can set to improve your active listening skills:

1. Improve comprehension in work meetings:

Specific: I will actively listen during all team meetings by summarizing key points after each agenda item.
Measurable: I will track the number of times I summarize key points and the accuracy of my summaries based on colleague feedback.
Attainable: I will start by summarizing after one agenda item per meeting, then gradually increase to all items over a month.
Relevant: Improved comprehension will lead to better participation and decision-making in meetings.
Time-bound: I will implement this for the next 3 months and evaluate progress then.
2. Enhance communication with family:

Specific: I will practice active listening with my partner by reflecting back their emotions and using open-ended questions during evening conversations.
Measurable: My partner will provide feedback on whether they feel heard and understood by my responses.
Attainable: I will focus on actively listening during one conversation per evening for the next two weeks.
Relevant: Improved communication will strengthen my relationship with my partner.
Time-bound: I will practice this for two weeks and then discuss adjustments with my partner.
3. Become a more supportive friend:

Specific: I will actively listen to a friend facing a challenge by maintaining eye contact, avoiding interruptions, and offering summaries of their situation.
Measurable: My friend will report feeling supported and understood after our conversation.
Attainable: I will dedicate focused listening time during one conversation with a friend per week for a month.
Relevant: Active listening will help me be a more supportive friend.
Time-bound: I will implement this for one month and then reflect on its impact on our friendship.
Remember, these are just examples. You can modify them to fit your specific needs and goals!


The Global Professional Podcast

S.M.A.R.T. Goals and Active Listening - Episode 82

Halo semua! 
Apa yang kalian lakukan di akhir minggu? 
Saya menonton seri televisi Indonesia berjudul "Badai pasti berlalu". 
Sinetron (sinema elektronik) ini diadaptasi dari novel terkenal oleh penulis Marga.T. 
Kalau kalian tertarik, silahkan baca bukunya atau nonton ya! 

Kalian tahu artinya "Badai pasti berlalu?" 
"Badai pasti berlalu" adalah peribahasa yang punya arti, 
masa-masa sulit yang dialami oleh seseorang tidak akan terjadi selamanya, pasti punya akhir. Setelah itu akan ada perubahan atau keadaan yang lebih baik di masa depan. 
Di Bahasa Inggris, artinya "The storm will pass", di Bahasa Jepang saya sering dengar 
嵐が過ぎ去る 。
Kalian percaya peribahasa ini? Saya percaya. 
Jadi siapa pun yang sekarang sedang mengalami masa sulit, percayalah badai pasti berlalu! Semangat ya! 

Selamat hari Senin! Selamat beraktivitas semua! ^^


Akhir minggu

Badai pasti berlalu

This episode introduces three idioms that use the word fish. Listen to the examples to hear how to use them. Please send me a message if you would like a copy of the audio script.

Idiom Corner

Fish 

Being scared will make you fail a job interview or IELTS speaking!

What kind of attitude does it create?

Imagine yourself worrying about the past; what went on inside your mind?

Can you remember the thoughts you held? What were they?

Did you see the event in darker colors?

Were you afraid to take the next step? 

I can tell you that most people are the same, regardless of where we are from—we are humans; therefore, it's universal.

Listen to the recording and be inspired to take action towards your successes over your failures, as right now it's what most minds are occupied by.

To your success, and when you are ready to see me, apply for my classes, and let me help you take the next step in your English development journey.