Listening&Speaking Boost. Elementary Level.

Unit 4c

Bienvenidas y bienvenidos a Voces Difusora. Hemos vuelto y esta vez cargadas de nuevas ideas y más invitad@s. En esta ocasión nos acompaña una trabajadora de la salud de la ciudad de Bogotá.
 Acompáñanos a escuchar las vivencias que se dan en lugares como los hospitales y también a aprender una maniobra básica para actuar en momentos de emergencia.
 
Recuerda que en el siguiente enlace, encuentras la transcripción y la traducción a inglés: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jzc0WssrVDz_hutSOFzHMXSacX6XpBxuC29RaA0JAfA/edit


Voces Difusora

Entrevista a una enfermera: experiencias de vida y muerte.

Imagine being asked this question in an interview, do you have our DNA? 

It's so strange that it'll make most people feel ackward since they've never heard of this question, right? 

Take you for example, what would you say to a question like this? Will you lose face and be out of words or..?

I help my students to find the right words and I talk about it in today's recording. Jump into it.

You can read Harvard's article on the DNA's topic here if you'd like to have a further research into this topic: 

https://hbr.org/2008/02/whats-your-companys-dna

Real DNA contains genetic information about how we look and behave, and it also defines what makes us different from each other

On the other hand,  a brands DNA is not an advertising slogan or a statement coined for the purposes of positioning. Since it is the center of all brand-building efforts, it should convey a strategic message! 

If you'll spot it in your research and will communicate about it in your interview heavily - you'll set yourself apart from the competition!

Come of my 1-1 training and we'll dive deep into preparing you for success in a job interview or any spoken English related endevoir!

Job Interview Preparation | CEO Interview Strategies From Diverse Business Sectors!

Do you have our DNA? Imagine you are asked this question on a job interview?

Why should you bother about different accents when yours is fine enough? 

111 Tips for Learning a Language 

Tip 19 – Celebrate the Accent Diversities of Students and Teachers in the Italki Community 

Negotiations are a dance – a balance between collaboration and advocating for your position. Confidence is, of course, key, and the language you use plays a crucial role in conveying it. 

Here's how to harness the power of words in three key areas:

1. Framing & Highlighting Value:

Start Strong: Open with a positive, confident statement that positions your value. Instead of "We're happy to discuss this opportunity," try "Our solution has a proven track record of increasing sales by X%."

Focus on Benefits: Shift the conversation from features to the benefits your offer brings. Don't just say "Our software is user-friendly," explain how it "streamlines workflows and saves your team time."

2. Concession Language with Strength:

Conditional Agreements: Acknowledge their points without conceding defeat. Use phrases like "That's a valid concern. To address it, we can offer..." This shows you're listening while steering the discussion.

"We Can" vs. "We Might": Use strong verbs that project confidence. "We can offer a discount for a bulk order" sounds more assured than "We might be able to consider a discount."

3. Closing the Deal with Clarity:

Active Voice & Ownership: Phrases like "We propose a contract with..." sound stronger than "Perhaps we could have a contract."

Summarize & Confirm: Recap key points and confirm next steps. End with "By finalizing the contract today, we can begin implementation next week"

Confident language isn't about aggression; it's about clear, persuasive communication. By strategically using these tips, you'll project confidence, effectively advocate for your value, and navigate negotiations with power and professionalism.

The Global Professional Podcast

Using Confident Language in Business Negotiations - Episode 33

第12课  明天天气怎么样
一、听力  第一部分
1.水果
2.下雨
3.水
4.热
5.身体

第二部分
6. 男：今天天气不好，会下雨吗？
女：下午会下雨。
7. 女：今天天气太热了。
   女：是啊，你多喝水。
8. 男： 明天天气很好，你去学校吗？
男：不去，明天我去医院。
9. 女：你身体怎么样？      
女：不太好，不爱吃饭。
10. 女：大卫今天会来吗？
男：他身体不好，不会来。

第三部分
11.星期五天气很好，星期六会下雨。
   问：星期五天气怎么样？
12.今天太冷了，我不想去了。
   问：今天天气怎么样？
13.明天上午不会下雨，下午会下雨。
问：明天什么时候会下雨？
14.王小姐八点前会来。
问：王小姐什么时候会来？
15.我爸爸这个星期身体不太好。
问：他爸爸这个星期身体怎么样？


HSK1 第12课  明天天气怎么样

Q & A (Questions and Answers). 

Send your questions to me at: https://www.italki.com/en/teacher/8543771 and I will answer them on a future podcast...

Use this link and get $10 in iTalki credits: https://www.italki.com/en/affshare?ref=af8543771

All American Podcast 

Q & A #1

Top 10 Phrasal Verbs to Use in the IELTS Speaking Test

Would you like to be seen like a native speaker or a fluent communicator in English when it comes to IELTS speaking?

You can achieve so by choosing to use phrasal verbs instead of just verbs as it'll indicate your fluency.

Here are some that we'll look into, I have a list of 10 for you:

1. Bring up 	
2. Carry on 	
3. Come across	
4. End up	
5. Figure out 	
6. Fill in 	
7. Give up	
8. Make out 	
9. Point out	
10. Work out

All of them are explained in the podcast with specific examples of how it can be used so you can achieve a higher IELTS speaking score.

Good luck and if you want me to train your personally, book my limited classes now.



IELTS-SPEAKING 8-9 BAND IS POSSIBLE. DAILY SPEAKING PRACTICE PART 1,2 & 3. Listen daily.

Top 10 Phrasal Verbs to Use in the IELTS Speaking Test

Dubai has begun work on a new $35 billion airport terminal that will become the world's busiest when it's finished, according to the state's ruler.

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum said that the new terminal at Al Maktoum International airport will one day handle up to 260 million passengers per year.

But if that sounds like a travel nightmare, the CEO of Dubai Airports has different ideas. Paul Griffiths said that at the 400-gate airport there will be less walking, less waiting and no queues.

Griffiths said that airports around the world have gotten lazy and this one will change the way airports work.

His plan includes having security and passport checkpoints spread out around the terminal to save people time.

But 260 million is a lot of passengers. It's more than double the number that used the world's busiest airport in 2023. Hartsfield-Jackson Airport in Atlanta, Georgia, handled 105 million passengers last year.

Dubai International Airport (DXB), the state's main airport at the moment, was second in that list with 87 million passengers.

However, all of that traffic will move to Al Maktoum over the next few years, according to Sheikh Mohammed.

Al Maktoum, which first opened in 2010, will be five times bigger than DXB when it's finished.

It's not only at the airport that building is taking place. Sheikh Mohammed said that an "entire city" will be built in the area around the airport, with homes for a million people.

"Dubai will be the world's airport," he said on X, and the world's "new global center."