This podcast focuses on Part 2 of the Speaking test; specifically, it deals with losing your fear of going slightly off topic (within reason) in order to increase your talk-time and make sure you speak for the full two minutes!

IELTS Speaking Tips

Don't be afraid to go a little off-topic!

En la clase de hoy vamos a ver qué son y cómo funcionan las perífrasis. Cómo se modifica el significado de los verbos de acuerdo al modo en que se combinan con otros. ¡Y todo en menos de 12 minutos!

Español con Diego

Aprendiendo español: PERÍFRASIS - TODO lo que NECESITAS SABER en menos de 12 MINUTOS

English with Serena

Episode 1 - How to think in English. Let's get started!

Talk about what my podcast will be about, how to talk to other people with respecting the way of life the culture.

Can I Say - Can I Do

Introduction can i say - can i do

In this episode for upper-intermediate and advanced English learners, my daughter and I talk about our predictions for the second part of Stranger Things 4. The first seven episodes were released at the end of May and the last two episodes come out July 1st. We recorded this episode on June 17th and try to guess what'll happen in those last two episodes. 

WARNING: This episode contains SPOILERS (we talk about what happened in the first seven episodes, so don't listen to this if you haven't already watched it).

We'd love to hear your predictions in the comments, or, if you're listening to this after the last two episodes come out you can find out if we were right or not!  (Music by Lesfm from Pixabay)

Conversations With a Friend

Stranger Things Season 4, Part 2 PREDICTIONS!

This is the third part in a multiple part episode series. I will teach you the most common business idioms that you can use at the office, in class, or with friends today! Check back soon for the next part of this series! 

👉 Book class with me! https://italki.com/teacher/8476284 

👉If you don't see an opening on my calendar that is ok for you, send me a message!

Stairway to English: Short easy to understand episodes to improve your English grammar and fluency

Business (and everyday!) common idioms series: Episode 3

SMART Goals for Active Listening:
Here are some examples of SMART goals you can set to improve your active listening skills:

1. Improve comprehension in work meetings:

Specific: I will actively listen during all team meetings by summarizing key points after each agenda item.
Measurable: I will track the number of times I summarize key points and the accuracy of my summaries based on colleague feedback.
Attainable: I will start by summarizing after one agenda item per meeting, then gradually increase to all items over a month.
Relevant: Improved comprehension will lead to better participation and decision-making in meetings.
Time-bound: I will implement this for the next 3 months and evaluate progress then.
2. Enhance communication with family:

Specific: I will practice active listening with my partner by reflecting back their emotions and using open-ended questions during evening conversations.
Measurable: My partner will provide feedback on whether they feel heard and understood by my responses.
Attainable: I will focus on actively listening during one conversation per evening for the next two weeks.
Relevant: Improved communication will strengthen my relationship with my partner.
Time-bound: I will practice this for two weeks and then discuss adjustments with my partner.
3. Become a more supportive friend:

Specific: I will actively listen to a friend facing a challenge by maintaining eye contact, avoiding interruptions, and offering summaries of their situation.
Measurable: My friend will report feeling supported and understood after our conversation.
Attainable: I will dedicate focused listening time during one conversation with a friend per week for a month.
Relevant: Active listening will help me be a more supportive friend.
Time-bound: I will implement this for one month and then reflect on its impact on our friendship.
Remember, these are just examples. You can modify them to fit your specific needs and goals!


The Global Professional Podcast

S.M.A.R.T. Goals and Active Listening - Episode 82

"Rest at the end and not in the middle."-- Kobe Bryant
If you have goals, there is no holiday and no rest, you must know how to pay the price of success.

FLO TALKS 

DON'T REST IN THE MIDDLE

こんにちは！
Japanese daily life podcast のAtsushiです。
このPodcastは、日本語を楽しく勉強しているみなさんに向けたPodcastです。


今日は、N3の漢字をやります！
打をやります！　

音読み　だ
訓読み　うーつ　送り仮名は、つ

意味は、うつ、たたく、とかです。
打つ、という言葉は日本では野球で使われることが多いです。その為、この文字は野球の関係の言葉が多いです。また、野球の言葉から転じて日常生活で使うこともよくあります。

例えば、

・打撃ーだげき　強く打つこと、相手に痛手を与えること

・打刻ーだこく　時刻を記録すること

・打算ーださん　損得を考えて判断すること

・打席ーだせき　野球のバッターボックスのこと、ビジネスなどの機会などの表現にも使う

・代打ーだいだ　ピンチヒッター。交代して打席に立つこと。転じてビジネスなどで誰かの代わりに仕事を受けること。

こんな感じですね。
これを使って例文を作っていきましょう！

・物価がほとんど変わらなかった30年は日本の成長に大きな打撃を与えた

・仕事から上がる時には忘れずに打刻してください

・彼はいつも打算的に行動する

・できるだけたくさんの打席に上がった方がいいよ

・今日は鈴木さんの代打で来ました。よろしくお願いします。


こんな感じです。

今回も最後まで聞いていただき、ありがとうございます！
ではまた！
