Reading is awesome, but doing so in a foreign language can even be more beneficial and satisfying. Listen to this podcast episode to encounter some advantages of reading in English (or whatever the language you're aiming for!)

All About English and How You Learn It!

Why You Need to Read in the Language You're Learning

En este episodio Joan empieza su viaje en coche por Europa con sus amigos. Un coche, 3 amigos y muchas ganas de fiesta. ¡Vamos!

Audiolibros de Joan

Viajando por Europa. Capítulo 1.

Oi gente, aqui é a Aneleh, sua tutora de português favorita. No episódio de hoje vamos nos aprofundar em outra habilidade muito prática e essencial para os viajantes: pedir comidas e bebidas. Esteja você num restaurante, pegando um lanche rápido, ou curtindo um barzinho, a arte de fazer pedidos é uma que vale a pena aperfeiçoar. Se quiser acompanhar o script do podcast é só clicar neste link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MA6RTYIvnQ9NG_O4IyHNZpYWCmdhOLO82QQ43QEIY-Q/edit?usp=sharing
Vamos começar?!

Hi guys, this is Aneleh, your favorite Portuguese tutor. In today's episode we will delve into another very practical and essential skill for travelers: ordering food and drinks. Whether you're at a restaurant, grabbing a quick snack, or hanging out at a bar, the art of ordering is one worth perfecting. If you want to follow the podcast script, just click on this link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MA6RTYIvnQ9NG_O4IyHNZpYWCmdhOLO82QQ43QEIY-Q/edit?usp=sharing
Let's go?!

Portuguese Drops 

Pedindo comidas e bebidas em Português

Let me tell you something. In the world of business, communication is king. But forget fancy speeches and teleprompters. What you really need is the ability to connect, to think on your feet, and inspire – on the spot. That's where I come in.

As your business communication coach, I won't just train you to speak. I'll help you find your voice, the one that resonates with authenticity and power. We'll work together to build a foundation of strong business acumen. Numbers, trends, market forces – these aren't just dry facts, they're the fuel that propels your message.

But knowledge alone isn't enough. You have to be able to listen, truly listen, to the people you're speaking with. What are their concerns? Their aspirations? We'll hone your active listening skills, so you can build bridges, not walls, during those impromptu interactions.

Now, let's be honest, practice makes perfect. We won't just talk the talk, we'll walk the walk. Mock interviews, simulated meetings, even impromptu presentations on random business topics – we'll throw you curveballs, and you'll learn to hit them out of the park. We'll record your sessions, analyze them together, and help you refine your delivery, ditch the filler words, and find that clear, concise style that cuts through the noise.

Remember, confidence is key.  I'll be your guide, your cheerleader, pushing you to embrace challenges and see every unexpected speaking opportunity as a chance to grow. Because ultimately, it's not about having all the answers, it's about the passion and purpose behind them.

So, are you ready to step up, to take your communication skills to the next level?  Together, we can turn you into an impromptu speaking champion, someone who commands attention, inspires collaboration, and leaves a lasting impression. Let's get started.

The Global Professional Podcast

I can help you master Impromptu Speaking - Episode 95

Spanish México

ARTESANIAS MEXICANAS

italki online Japanese teacher Tatsuki and Akari talks about International marriage! イタリアの女性とご結婚されたTatsukiさんと国際結婚についておしゃべり。

Akari Talks Japan

Talks about international marriage! 国際結婚についておしゃべり

If there is one valuable lesson about humility and personal development that I learned from the book of Ryan Holiday, "it is the fact that for you to improve, you have to accept the fact that you are not as good as you think."  TRAIN like a NEWBIE in everything.

FLO TALKS 

"You are NOT as GOOD as you think." (EGO IS THE ENEMY."

В этом выпуске я рассказываю об организации, традициях и других интересных фактах о свадьбе в России. Приятного прослушивания!

Со словарём можно ознакомиться ниже:
молодожёны= молодые= newly-married couple
красные щёки; щёки- cheeks, красные потому что холодно
бракосочетание=свадьба= a wedding
вступление в брак= marriage
подача заявления= filing of an application
назначенное время= the scheduled time
в присутствии (+Genitive case)=in the presence of
свидетель= a witness
пышный= здесь: outrageous 
торжество= a celebration
дать (СВ) волю= to unleash
клятва= an oath
рассаживаться (СВ)= take the seats
ведущий= a host
неотъемлемый= integral
шампанское= champagne
закуска= an appetizer
помещение=комната=зал= a room
трезв=трезвый= sober
откусить (СВ)= to bite off
челюсть= a jaw
ползать (НСВ)= crawl
проголосовать (СВ)= to vote
аукцион= an auction
торговаться (НСВ)= to bargain
холостяк= a bachelor
чулки= stockings
конверт= an envelope
примета= an omen
лаконичный= laconic, concise
спутник жизни= a life partner

Привет, это Наташа!

Свадьба в России

Today I’m going to talk about Kanji “一(ichi)”. 
One day one of my students said to me, “Kanji is difficult because they have a lot of way to read. For example, “一（ichi）” is very simple and easy, but it has so many ways to read.”
 I totally agree with her. Even native speakers of Japanese sometimes misread kanji. Then, what kind of reading and meaning does Kanji ”一” have?

日本語の漢字は　一つの漢字に　いくつかの読み方があります。
それが、漢字が難しいと感じる原因になっています。
このあいだも、きょねん　N3に合格した　生徒さんが　こんなことを言っていました。
「一」	はむずかしいです。読み方がとてもたくさんあって、たいへんです。
本当に　たくさん読み方があると思います。
一月（いちがつ）と　一月（ひとつき）は　漢字で書くと同じになってしまいます。ですから、日本人は書くときに　一月は漢字で、ひと月は「一」をひらがなで「ひと」と書いたり、同じ意味の「一か月」と書いたりします。

一年	一月　一日　一番　　は「いち」
一個　一回　一瞬　一品　は「いっ」、「い」に小さい「っ」がつく「「いっ」
一つ　一口　一休み　一言　は「ひと」
唯一　均一　統一　単一　は「いつ」
むずかしい読み方では、「一昨日」と書いて「おととい」　、「一昨年」と書いて「おととし」、「一寸」と書いて「ちょっと」と読むなど　ほかにもいろいろあります。

そして、「一」の意味は「ひとつ」という数を表すだけではありません。
「世界一」の「一」は　最上のもの　一番上のものという意味、
「一瞬」の「一」は、少し、わずかという意味です。
日本によくある100円ショップは100均（ひゃっきん）と言われています。
この100均は100円均一の略で、「均一」の「一」は　一つのまとまり、あつまり、一つのグループという意味です。　だから100均は100円の商品だけをあつめたお店ということになるんですね。
ほかにもいろいろありますが、全部は紹介できないので、興味のある人は辞書で調べてみてくださいね。

ここまで聞いてくれた人の中には、たぶん、漢字の読み方の「覚え方のコツはありますか？」「何か読むときのルールはありますか？」と思っているのではないでしょうか。

残念ながら、こうやれば覚えやすいという方法もルールもありません。
日本人も読み方がわからなかったり、間違えることがあります。
辞書で調べて　確認して、一つ一つ覚えるしかありません。

めんどうくさいかもしれませんが、知れば知るほどおもしろくなるのが漢字の世界だと思います。　ぜひ、楽しんで学習してください。
