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In questo episodio vi parlo del frico, un piatto tipico di una regione del Nord Italia... quale?
Ascoltate la puntata e lo scoprirete!

Dove si mangia?

Il Frico

Memory: One of the very first classes I had at the company and my sweet students.👨‍🎓👩‍🎓🎓

Diary of a Bubbly Teacher👩‍🏫🤗😘

Memory of a class: my birthday present

"فَن اللَامُبَالَاة" أُسْلُوب حَياة بِشَجِع عَلى التَرْكِيزْ على الأُمُور المُهِمِّة بِالحَيَاة وتَجَاهُل التَفَاصِيل اللي مَا بِتْضِيف قِيمِة حَقِيقِية.
هَادا الفن بْسَاعدك للتَخَلُّص مِن القَلَق والتَوَتُر النَاتِجْ عَن مُحَاوَلِة إِرْضَاء النَاس أو السَعِي بِإِتِجَاه الكَمَال.
بيعتمد فَن اللامبالاة على فِكْرِة إِنُّو تِقْبَل الحَيَاة بِكِلْشِي فِيهَا مِن تَحَدِيَات وصُعُوبَات والتَرْكِيز عَلَى الأشياء المُمْكِن تَغيِيرْهَا وتَحْسِينْهَا.
بْيُعْتَبَر هَادَا الفَن وَسِيلِة لتَقْوِيِة الصِحَة النَفْسِيِة مِن خِلَال تَقْلِيل الضُغُوطَات الإِجْتِمَاعِيِة والشَخْصِيِة.
كَمَان بِِشَجِع عَلَى فِهْم إِنُو السَعَادِة والرِضَا بيِجُوا مِن جُوَّا ومُو مِن المُحَاوَلَات المُسْتَمِرَة لِتَحْقِيق تَوَقُعَاتْ التَانِيِين.
بيسَاهِم بِبِنَاء شَخْصِيِة قَويِة ومُسْتَقِلِة وقَادْرَة إِنُو تَاخُد قَرَارَات صَحِيحَة.

"The Art of Indifference" is a lifestyle that encourages focus on the important things in life and ignoring the details that do not add real value.
This art helps you get rid of anxiety and stress caused by trying to satisfy people or seeking perfection.
The art of not giving a shit relies on the idea that you accept life with all its challenges and difficulties and focus on the things that can be changed and improved.
This art is considered a means to strengthen mental health by reducing social and personal stresses.
It also encourages the understanding that happiness and satisfaction come from within and not from constantly trying to meet other people's expectations.
It contributes to building a strong, independent personality capable of making sound decisions.

Levantine Dialect (Level 2)

فن اللامبالاة/ the art of indifferece ✋

Il diavolo sulle colline di Cesare Pavese

Incipit

Incipit # 1 - Il diavolo sulle colline

In this story, a piece of toast named Buttersy has an uncomfortable bus ride to work. How will she deal with the terrible smell? This is Part 3 of 5. 

The bus kept going as the morning sun rose higher and higher. The candy passengers begun to seem uncomfortable. They wiped sweat off their foreheads and fanned themselves using their wrappers. The temperature was rising. 

Buttersy had a painful look on her face as she sniffed. “What’s that smell?” 

She scanned the bus and found the offender. 

In the middle of the bus was a middle-aged piece of cheesecake. He sat at the window and almost took up two seats because of his size. He was sweating, breathing heavily and groaning. The passenger next to him left her seat and decided to stand at the front. 

“Ugh, it’s disgusting,” said Buttersy, now holding her nose, not worried about what others will think. “How can he be so inconsiderate? A thing like that shouldn’t leave the house without a wrapper!” 

Choco laughed, knowing that Buttersy wasn’t serious, but only expressing her frustration. He said, “This is public life. Just keep breathing through your mouth; we’re not far from our stop.” 

Buttersy held her nose, getting angrier and angrier. She noticed the bus was equipped with a huge air conditioning system, but it was only blowing a tiny breeze. 

“What’s going on!? Are these candies all crazy?” she said, noticing how the others just tolerated the sour smell that filled the bus. “I’d prefer to have a bird peck out my eyes than this.” 

As the journey continued, the smell only got worse and worse. 


Being a Cloud

Buttersy the Piece of Toast

Apa kabar semua? Saya harap semua sehat ya! 
Wah, waktu berjalan sangat cepat. Tahun 2022 hampir selesai dan kita akan mulai dengan tahun 2023! Banyak hal yang terjadi di tahun ini untuk saya. Bagaimana dengan kalian? Pasti ada kegembiraan, kemarahan, kesedihan dan juga kesenangan di tahun ini, kan. Di Bahasa Jepang, empat emosi ini adalah "喜怒哀楽”. Di Bahasa Inggris yaitu "joy", "anger", "sadness", and "pleasure". Saya harap di tahun 2023, banyak kegembiraan yang akan didapat, tidak perlu mengingat hal-hal sedih yang sudah terjadi, dan semoga pintu kesempatan untuk hal-hal baru juga terbuka ya! 
皆さん、よいお年をお迎えください！来年もよろしくお願いします！ 
Happy New Year! Selamat berlibur dan sampai jumpa tahun depan! ^^


Akhir minggu

Akhir tahun

Persuasion shouldn't be avoided. It's a good thing. Businesses need to be persuasive.  Whether it's securing a new client, rallying a team, or negotiating a deal, the ability to influence and inspire action is paramount. 

The good news? Persuasion isn't about manipulation. It's about understanding your audience and crafting messages that resonate with their needs and goals. Here's how to hone your persuasive communication skills:

Tailor your message to resonate with the specific interests and motivations of your audience. Research their background, challenges, and communication style. 

People care about how something improves their situation.  Instead of listing features, explain how your product or service solves a specific problem or fulfills a desired outcome. 

Back up your claims with credible statistics, case studies, and testimonials. Data adds weight to your arguments and builds trust. 

Weave compelling narratives that illustrate your points and connect with your audience on an emotional level. Stories are memorable and foster empathy. 

Persuasion is a two-way street. Pay close attention to your audience's concerns and questions. Address them directly and demonstrate your willingness to understand their perspective.

Avoid jargon and technical terms. Use strong verbs, active voice, and concise language to ensure your message is easily understood. 

Speak with conviction and enthusiasm. Projecting confidence makes your arguments more believable and inspires trust. 

Your body language and tone of voice play a significant role in persuasion. Make eye contact, maintain good posture, and speak with a clear, steady voice. 

Clearly articulate the action you desire from your audience. Do you want them to sign a contract, invest in a project, or simply consider your point of view? 


The Global Professional Podcast

Persuasion and Business Communication Explained - Episode 59

Books are there to give you concepts and sentence structures, as well as ideas but I always caution students that overdoing textbook English will make you sound robotic during a normal conversation. You can memorize all the advanced vocabulary but when you talk to people in a social setting, it is a different matter. You will sound like someone reading something.