Nick discusses ideas about which is better, single sex or mixed sex schools.

IELTS with Nick - World Knowledge 

Single-sex vs mixed schools

Olá, tudo bem? Seja muito bem-vindo a mais um episódio do podcast Aprenda português. 

Como será que a República Federativa do Brasil se organiza política e administrativamente? Temos um Parlamento? Há primeiro-ministro e presidente ou apenas presidente? Por quanto tempo governam? Vamos descobrir esses e outros fatos interessantes sobre o Brasil neste episódio.

Segue o link para acessar o texto com a transcrição do episódio: 
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cQXu-nBAc3ANCYtNSlsn0gGMbRr3S-XN/view?usp=sharing

Venha aprender português comigo!
Até breve!


Aprenda português

Episódio 15 - Os Poderes no Brasil

In this episode, we’re talking about harana—the classic Filipino serenade that’s all about love, courage, and respect. We’ll follow Nestor’s story, a shy guy who takes a leap of faith to sing his heart out for someone special.

Let’s chat about what makes harana so special, how it shows Filipino values, and how we can still see its vibe in the way we show love today. Whether you’re learning Tagalog or just curious about Filipino culture, this one’s for you!

Hit follow and share this episode with your friends—let’s keep the spirit of harana alive! 

 Ps. Supposedly, this is a video haha. 

Tagalog Talks

Ang Harana

(Posted on December 20, 2021)
Konnichiwa! Welcome to Slow Japanese!
Christmas is almost here! What do you do for Christmas?

Usage of Slow Japanese:
STEP 1. Listen to the episode without seeing scripts.
STEP 2. Go to mochifika.com/podcast/ and check "Key vocabularies of this episode", listen again to the episode while seeing the list.
STEP 3. Check the whole script, it'll fill the gap in your understanding.

Scripts and key vocabularies of this episode are here:
https://www.patreon.com/posts/slow-japanese-17-63478085?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copy_to_clipboard&utm_campaign=postshare

Slow Japanese

Episode #17 - Christmas! (Posted on December 20, 2021)


The boardroom. A crucial client meeting. A high-stakes sales call. These scenarios demand clear and confident communication. Here are five best practices to elevate your language and project unwavering self-belief:

Power Verbs:  Replace wishy-washy verbs with action-oriented ones. Instead of saying, "We could explore this new marketing strategy," say, "We will implement this data-driven strategy to boost brand awareness by 20%." This injects decisiveness and ownership into your message.

Be Specific:  Unspecific claims lack impact.  Instead of "Our product is the best," showcase its strengths with data. Say, "Our software boasts a 98% customer satisfaction rate and a 25% reduction in processing time compared to competitors." Specifics build trust and credibility.

Direct Address: Engage your audience directly. Ditch phrases like "I think" or "in my opinion." Say, "We can deliver this project on time and within budget." This conveys authority and ownership of your ideas.

Positive Framing: Focus on the strengths of your solutions.  Instead of, "This plan might have a tight deadline," say, "This fast-track approach allows for agility and capitalizes on current market trends." Highlighting positives reassures and motivates your audience.

Conciseness is Key: Eliminate unnecessary words and filler phrases.  Instead of, "We believe that this approach might be a good way to proceed," say, "We propose this solution to achieve optimal results." Concise communication delivers a clear message and maximizes impact.

I use confident language every day with my clients. I also use it with family, friends and any chance I get. Many of us use language that is unclear or passive habitually, without intent or purpose. 

One of the first habits I work on with my clients is the overuse of - I think, maybe, and I don't know. 

Start being aware of the phrases that you use, especially at the beginning and end of your sentences. 


The Global Professional Podcast

The 5 Best Practices of Confident Language - EP 31

ビザの期限が切れたので今、日本に一時帰国しています。ドイツではようやく暖かくなり、庭のさくらが咲き始めていました。マスクの義務も今月から無くなりました。なのでこの時期に帰ることになったのはとても残念です。
さて、日本入国についてですが、今も日本では３回ワクチンを接種している人以外は隔離が必要です。私は２回しかワクチンを接種していないので、隔離をしました。隔離３日目に自費でPCR検査を受けて陰性だったので、隔離期間は３日間でした。PCR検査を受けない場合は7日間です。
ドイツ出国前にもPCR検査を受ける必要がありました。私はフィンランドで乗り継ぎをしたので、そこでPCR検査を受ける必要があるかどうかなどを確認するために入国条件を何度も確認しました。空港のカウンターに行って検査の証明書を見せて、搭乗が認められるまでとても不安でした。また、今回は戦争のために、通常のロシア上空を飛ぶ北ルートではなく、南ルートを通ることになり飛行時間が長くなっていました。でも機内はガラガラで５人席を独り占めでき、横になって寝ることが出来ました。
今も日本入国には隔離やPCR検査が必要なので、コロナ前のように気軽に日本に旅行することができるようになるまではまだ時間がかかりそうです。

期限が切れる：きげん　the expiration date has come
一時：いちじ　temporary
義務：ぎむmandatory
接種(せっしゅ)する：take　
隔離：かくり　quarantine
自費で：じひで　at own expense　
陰性：いんせい　negative  *陽性：positive
出国：しゅっこくdepart from a country
入国：にゅうこく　entry into a country
乗り継ぎ：のりつぎ　transfer 
条件：じょうけん　condition, requirement
確認する：check
検査：けんさ　examination, test
証明書:　しょうめいしょ　certificate
認める：みとめる　accept
上空：じょうくう 　above　
北：きた　north
南：みなみ south
機内：きない  in the cabin
飛行時間：ひこうじかん　flight time
ガラガラ：empty
一人占め：ひとりじめ  keep ~ to myself
横になって寝る：lay down

Nihongo Short Story by Noriko

日本に帰国しました (I returned to Japan)

Сегодня у нас в программе отрывок из романа Михаила Юрьевича Лермонтова “Герой нашего времени”. Прекрасный текст о взаимопонимании людей.

Как и раньше, я читаю отрывок дважды. В первый раз медленно, по несколько слов, но обязательно ставьте эпизод на паузу, чтобы всё успеть. Второй раз читаю быстрее, чтобы вы проверили, всё ли правильно записали. Будет много знаков препинания, которые я вам тоже буду проговаривать: точка (.), запятая (,), тире (-), двоеточие (:), точка с запятой (;), многоточие (...)

Отправьте мне сообщение со словами “седьмой диктант готов” и я пришлю вам текст для проверки. 

Пишите грамотно, говорите свободно! Хорошего вам дня, друзья!

Writing Russian

Отрывок из романа Лермонтова "Герой нашего времени" (диктант)

Don't go planting trees in the middle of the night.
And don't try to be funny with the police!

"The Last Tree" video, in English: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74GrgmcWqtA
"El Último Árbol" video in Spanish: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YEKk35Rddak