A2 - B1  
Conversation Class Preparation.
Listen to the podcast and read the text. 
These podcasts are for my structured conversation class (there are over 80 topics)
(book a class to see the text).

English with Angela -  conversation 

To avoid getting rusty, and to keep up your skills, you should hear and speak English every day.  This can be expensive.  Here are some free ways to keep up your English skills between classes. 

How to keep up your English level 

Success at work!
Vocabulary to help your career.  
These podcasts are from my 'ENGLISH IN THE OFFICE courses.   
If you need more help, please send me an italki message, to discuss your needs. 


English for Business

With 26 letters, (but 44 different sounds), and not many rules, English pronunciation is sometimes difficult.
Sometimes, reading a word, does not help you to say it.  Here is some help.


Pronunciation 

Do you know the difference between these words?
Answer these questions and find out.

Please look at the PDFs for the transcript.


Confusing words  (A2 - Elementary)

Do you know the difference between these words? 
Answer these questions and find out. 
Please look at the PDFs for the transcript.

Confusing words - intermediate 

In questo episodio impareremo come ordinare una pizza da asporto per telefono.

Italiano Chiaro

Ordinare una pizza da asporto

Bonjour, on parle aujourd`hui de Phryge, la mascotte des jeux olympiques de Paris.

Reference: https://www.lexpress.fr/economie/entreprises/paris-2024-la-mascotte-made-in-china-des-jo-symbole-dun-couac-industriel-francais-HYVMW6APIFCRZPUTGPRKDHJAH4/

Inst: @remiriffardfrenchtutoring

Le Français en deux minutes

Episode1 : La Phryge

Bonjour ma vie

Et vous mes désespoirs.
Me revoici aux fossés
Où naquit ma misère !
Toi mon vieux guignon,
Je te rapporte un peu de cœur
Bonjour, bonjour à tous
Bonjour mes vieux copains ;
Je vous reviens avec ma gueule
De paladin solitaire,
Et je sais que ce soir
Monteront des chants infernaux…
Voici le coin de boue
Où dormait mon front fier,
Aux hurlements des vents,
Par les cris de Décembre ;
Voici ma vie à moi,
Rassemblée en poussière…
Bonjour, toutes mes choses,
J’ai suivi l’oiseau des tropiques
Aux randonnées sublimes
Et me voici sanglant
Avec des meurtrissures
Dans mon cœur en rictus !…
Bonjour mes horizons lourds,
Mes vieilles vaches de chimères :
Ainsi fleurit l’espoir
Et mon jardin pourri !
- Ridicule tortue,
J’ai ouvert le bec
Pour tomber sur des ronces
Bonjour mes poèmes sans raison…

KATEB Yacine

Learn French through literature ☕

Bonjour ma vie! "Good Morning my Life!" poem by Kateb Yacine (Algerian author and man of letters) 

Micromanagement, often seen as a hindrance to employee development, can paradoxically create opportunities for upskilling. By recognizing the root causes of micromanagement and implementing targeted upskilling initiatives, HR departments can transform this challenge into a strategic advantage.

Micromanagement frequently stems from a manager's lack of trust in their employees' abilities or a fear of failure. By offering upskilling programs that enhance employees' competencies, HR can address these underlying issues. Skills training in areas such as project management, problem-solving, and decision-making can empower employees to take ownership of their work and reduce the need for constant supervision.

Furthermore, micromanagement can create a culture of dependency. Upskilling initiatives can foster a growth mindset and encourage employees to seek out new challenges. By providing employees with the tools and knowledge to advance their careers, HR can create a more self-sufficient and engaged workforce.

To effectively address micromanagement through upskilling, HR should conduct needs assessments to identify skill gaps within the organization. Tailored training programs can then be developed to address these deficiencies. Additionally, mentoring and coaching opportunities can be provided to support employees as they develop new skills.

By proactively addressing micromanagement through upskilling, HR can create a more positive and productive work environment, improve employee retention, and enhance the overall competitiveness of the organization.

The Global Professional Podcast

Micromanagement and Upskilling - Episode 109

Everyone makes mistakes and it’s important to know what to say or write to structure an apology.

You should say what you’re apologizing for, admit the mistake you’ve made and explain what happened and the reason for your mistake. Say what you’ve done or what you’re going to do to correct the mistake.  

Apologizing and admitting fault

I’m so sorry I…
I have to apologize for…
I can imagine you must be very… about…
It was my fault/mistake.
I didn’t mean to…

Saying what you’re going to do about the mistake

In the future, I’ll ensure / make sure that I…
I’d like to make it up to you by…
Will you let me…to make up for my…mistake?

Everyday English with Teacher Alyse

Dealing with your mistakes

Today you’ll hear and learn how to ask a person for their opinion about something in Saudi Arabic (Najdi).

New word/s:

Opinion
Sentences:

What do you think about…?
What’s your opinion?
What do you think about my new dress?
I don’t care what you think (your opinion).
What do you think about people from Spain?
What’s your opinion of this situation?

Aprende árabe con Radia 

How to ask for opinions in Saudi Arabic

You wil know some children's games.

El trompo

El yoyo

La coca

Golosa

Yermis

Yas

Escondidas

Congelados

Saltar lazo

Las canicas o ‘bolitas de piquis

La pirinola

Stop

Triqui

La olla

Ponchados

Rejo quemado

Remember that I also teach Spanish on italki, in case you want to book a class with me :)

Colombia

Los juegos de la infancia de los colombianos

1.断食をしたことがありますか？体にいいと思いますか？
Have you ever fasted before? Do you think it is good for you?

2.あなたが政治家になったら、どんな政策を掲げますか？
If you were a politician, what would your policies be?

3.宇宙人の話し方をしてください。宇宙人の話し方ができますか？
Please speak the way an alien speaks. Can you speak like an alien?

4.試験で満点を取る方法はなんですか？
What is the best way to get a perfect score on an exam?

5.道で子猫が捨てられていたら、どうしますか？
What would you do if you found a kitten abandoned on the street?

6.あなたは日本レストランの店長です。
今からアルバイトの面接をしてください。
You are the manager of a Japanese restaurant.
You are now interviewing for a part-time job.

7.どうやって子供に自転車の乗り方をおしえますか？
How do you teach a child how to ride a bicycle?

8.好きな音楽の歌手かバンドを5人か５つ、言ってください。
Name five or five of your favorite music singers or bands.

9.親子丼と他人丼はどう違いますか？
What is the difference between oyakodon and tanindon?

10.文化祭とか夏祭りにいってみたいですか？
Would you like to go to a cultural festival or a summer festival?


[単語リスト(Word List)]
断食　だんじき　fasting

政治家　せいじか　a politician
宇宙人　うちゅうじん an alien
試験　しけん examinations
満点　まんてん
子猫　こねこ a kitten
店長　てんちょう a manager
面接　めんせつ　interview
乗り方　のりかた how to ride /how to get into 
歌手　かしゅ a singer  
文化祭　ぶんかさい cultural festival


[マルコさんの単語][Marko’s Word List]

頑張ります　がんばります　I'll do my best. 
準備　じゅんび　            preparation
乳製品　にゅうせいひん dairy products
ありがたみ          appreciation 
定める  さだめる to determine
地理　ちり          geography
南米　なんべい   South America 
実用　じつよう   practical use
むしろ                  rather than
平等　びょうどう equality
ふざけた                     joke
真似する　まねする   to imitate 
直前　ちょくぜん       Immediately before
短期間　たんきかん   short period of time 
丸暗記　まるあんき   memorization 
まかせる   to leave to others
餌　えさ   feed
応募する　おうぼする to apply for a job 
履歴書　りれきしょ     resume
不採用　ふさいよう　a rejection
申し訳ない　もうしわけない an excuse 
得意な　とくいな       to be good at
冗談　じょうだん       joke 
勘　かん                      intuition
補助輪　ほじょりん    training wheels

