Conversation Starters #4 "Food"

A topic we ALL love and enjoy, food, is a super simple way to connect with others and use simple language. Let's unpack it together in this short and sweet podcast episode. :)

Baffling Lingo

FOOD

Bu metin Taksim'in en önemli mekanlarından biri olan Çiçek Pasajı'nın tarihi hakkındadır.

ALL ABOUT TURKıSH

ÇİÇEK PASAJI

1. がんばれゴエモン!からくり道中(どうちゅう)

Ganbare Goemon! Karakuri Dōchū
Video game

1. Crash bandicoot 



2. アルカノイド　ファミコン
Arkanoid

2. Medievil



3. マイクタイソンパンチアウト
Punch-Out!!

3. Final fantasy 8



SAMURAI BROADCAST　侍放送

Vol 45 关于游戏，第三部分About Games 3ゲームについてその3ゲームについて

In this episode you will learn general knowledge about Indonesia, including its geographical and astronomical position and its impact on the climate in Indonesia. You will also know about the diversity of Indonesia with the sentence-by-sentence English translation for you to study the meaning of Indonesian. Enjoy!

The complete Bahasa version is also available in the previous episode: Vol.1 Get to know Indonesia - Full Bahasa

Bahasa with Ira - All about Indonesia

Vol.2 Get to know Indonesia - English translation version

¿Alguna vez has escuchado sobre el perro Xoloitzcuintle?

En este episodio exploraremos algunas curiosidades sobre este particular perrito y conoceremos sus orígenes en la cultura mexicana.
Espero que les guste y mucho éxito en su proceso de aprendizaje.

¡Saludos! 

Escuchando y aprendiendo 

El Xoloitzcuintle

Learn more about Korean culture with me. In this episode, you'll learn about 어린이날 (Children's Day) in South Korea and how it's celebrated.

Learn vocabulary and how to speak like a native!

PLEASE FEEL FREE TO REQUEST PDF SCRIPT 

 **어휘 Vocabulary**
어린이날 Children’s Day
한국 문화 Korean culture
생일 birthday
국경일 national holiday
*휴일 holiday
동물원 zoo
특별한 곳 special place
외식하다 to eat out
선물 present
인기있는 선물 popular present
놀이기구ride
긴 줄 ling line
대기 시간 waiting time
댓글을 달다 write a comment 



Korean with Yuna

어린이날  Children's Day

¿Alguna vez has pasado un susto? Mmm, creo que sí. Bueno, yo también. Así que hoy te voy a contar una pequeña historia de susto que pasé cuando era pequeña. Con esta historia podrás practicar los pasados en español. 


Chatty Spanish

Historia de susto 

When you think about rainforests, you might think of somewhere with a tropical climate — somewhere like the Amazon or the Congo.

But in fact, a very large rainforest can be found in a country famous for its dreary weather: the UK.

The Eden Project, an attraction in southwest England, calls itself the world's largest indoor rainforest.

Sometimes referred to as the "Eighth Wonder of the World," the Eden Project was created in 2001 from an old clay pit. It's famous for its two enormous biomes, which are designed to look and feel like rainforests and tropical regions from all over the world.


Collage of the Eden Project's iconic biomes seen from the inside and outside.
The Rainforest Biome is about 16,000 square meters in size, and is full of plants found in tropical climates, like sugarcane, pineapples and bananas.

There are rare and unusual plants too, like the titan arum — a flower famous for its terrible smell that only blooms around once a year.

The Mediterranean Biome is a little smaller at 6,540 square meters, but has plants from the Mediterranean and regions with similar climates, such as California, South Africa and Australia.

The Eden Project is not just a place for people to look at plants, though — there is an environmental message behind the attraction, and it aims to teach visitors about the importance of looking after the environment.

As well as activities and workshops that teach visitors about the importance of living sustainably, the Eden Project even offers courses for a university degree!

And there's plenty of other things to see and do, too.

Throughout both biomes, visitors can find art and installations which focus on important topics like climate change.

And every year, the Eden Project hosts the Eden Sessions, a series of outdoor music concerts. Famous artists such as Amy Winehouse, Elton John and Oasis have performed at the Eden Sessions in the past.

Practice Listening, Reading & Comprehension

The Eden Project: The UK's Indoor Rainforest

Behavioral interview questions are a strategic tool used to assess a candidate's fit for a role.  The core principle is that past behavior is a strong predictor of future actions. By prompting candidates to share specific examples (often following the STAR method: Situation, Task, Action, Result), interviewers gain valuable insights into a candidate's:

Skills: Behavioral questions can target specific skills listed in the job description. For instance, "Tell me about a time you had to solve a complex problem with limited resources."

Decision-Making: These questions uncover a candidate's thought process under pressure. An example could be, "Describe a situation where you had to make a difficult decision with incomplete information."

Communication: Exploring past communication challenges reveals a candidate's ability to articulate ideas and navigate conflict. For example, "Tell me about a time you disagreed with a colleague's approach. How did you communicate your perspective?"

Behavioral interviewing helps identify:

Problem-Solving Approach: By asking about past challenges, insight is gained into the candidate's problem-solving methodology.

Work Style: Understanding how a candidate tackled past situations sheds light on their preferred work style (independent, collaborative, etc.).

Company Culture Fit: These questions reveal a candidate's values and work ethic, allowing for an assessment of their alignment with the company culture.

Benefits:

Reduced Bias: Focusing on past actions minimizes the influence of unconscious bias based on appearance or background.

Increased Predictability: Understanding a candidate's past performance in similar situations improves the likelihood of future success in the role.

Deeper Candidate Evaluation: Behavioral questions move beyond a resume, revealing a more complete picture of the candidate.


