【北海道Hokkaido生活】
〈#144〉12月17日土曜日　天気/くもり　気温/-3℃ 

JR/じぇいあーる…電車の名前
・雪が降ってきたので、最近JRが遅れたり、運休したり。
・冬の季節は、飛行機も飛ばないことがあるので注意が必要です。
・吹雪になると車、電車、飛行機は動くことができない。
・JRが止まるのは、吹雪だけではない。
・私もJRに乗っていた時、鹿のせいで止まったことがある。
・北海道の人にとっては、日常です。
・これから4ヶ月、冬の季節が続きますが、がんばります‼


［単語］
運休/うんきゅう…電車やバスが走らないこと
吹雪/ふぶき…雪と風がつよい
鹿/しか…森にいる動物。北海道にたくさんいる。
線路/せんろ…電車の道
日常/にちじょう…普通の毎日

レッスン待ってます♪

北海道Hokkaido生活 for Japanese learners

〈#144〉12月17日土曜日　冬の電車にあの動物が！

¡Hola! Welcome to Spanish from Zero, a podcast for people who are just starting the amazing journey that is learning Español. 

Today’s practice is focused on the verb Tener (to have), although I’m only gonna use it with Yo (yo tengo) and Tú (tú tienes), so it’s really simple!

I’m just gonna talk a little bit so you can practice some listening, and I’ll also ask some questions so you can try answering them out loud. Or feel free to write your answers in the comments, that way I can go over them and give you some corrections!

If the audio is too hard, here are some hints that can help you figure out what I’m saying:

¿Tienes un 🚘?

¿Tienes un 🎸 🎹 🎺 🎻?

¿Tienes una 📷?

¿Tienes 🐱 🐶 🐇🐾?

¿Tienes 🌻?

¿Tienes una 📺?

Let me know if you have any questions, and subscribe to get the new episodes as soon as they come out. ¡Gracias por escuchar! :)

Spanish from zero

Listening practice for beginners • Tener

We talk about the problems young people have getting a job.
Angela reads the basic text from this lesson, (transcript available when you take this lesson).

English with Angela -  conversation 

TASK 4 - YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT  

A short story about Vishnu and his Puppy.

Manya Maha Janagale

Vishnuvinte Pattikutti



SMART Goals for Active Listening:

Specific: Don't just aim to "listen better."  Define the context.  For example, "During contract negotiations with [client name], I will actively listen to identify their key concerns."

Measurable:  How will you track your progress?  "I will summarize key concerns after each discussion point and ask clarifying questions to ensure 80% accuracy in reflecting their needs."

Attainable: Be realistic.  Start by focusing on one aspect of active listening. Gradually incorporate more techniques as you progress.

Relevant: Ensure your goals align with the negotiation's objectives. "By actively listening, I aim to build trust, uncover potential areas of compromise, and reach a win-win agreement."

Time-bound:  Set a timeframe for achieving your goal.  "I will implement these active listening strategies throughout the negotiation process, which is expected to last for [duration]."

Active Listening Techniques for SMART Goals:

Nonverbal Cues: "I will maintain eye contact, avoid crossed arms, and nod to show understanding." (Measurable through self-awareness)
Clarifying Questions: "I will ask open-ended questions like 'Can you elaborate on that?' to ensure comprehension." (Measurable by tracking the number of questions asked)
Summarizing: "After each discussion point, I will summarize key concerns to confirm understanding and identify potential areas of agreement." (Measurable by accuracy of summaries)

Benefits of SMART Active Listening Goals:

Reduced Misunderstandings: Clear communication allows you to address the other party's true concerns, leading to smoother negotiations.
Building Trust: Active listening shows respect and genuine interest in finding common ground.
Identifying Opportunities: By truly understanding the other party's needs, you can uncover potential compromises or alternative solutions.
Increased Confidence: A clear understanding of the situation empowers you to negotiate effectively.



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S.M.A.R.T. Goals for Active Listening in Negotiations - Episode 85

В этом выпуске я рассуждаю о том, как ухаживать за физическим и психическим здоровьем. Приятного прослушивания! 

Привет, это Наташа!

Физическое и психическое здоровье

How to Prepare For IELTS Speaking Part 1?

Improving your performance in IELTS Speaking Part 1 requires practice and familiarization with the test format. Here are some tips to help you prepare effectively that we will go through in the recording.

I will give a quicj overview here but will take you deeper in the recording.

1. Develop relevant examples.

2. Be specific and elaborate

3. Practice common topics

4. Pay attention to grammar and pronunciation

5. Seek feedback

Listen to the recording to get more ideas.

To train with me personally to get higher score - send a class request now.





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

How to Prepare For IELTS Speaking Part 1?

IELTS Speaking Part 3 Topic: Choosing work & Work-Life balance.

We'll go deeper into 3 topics tonight in this episode

Q. 1. What kinds of jobs do young people not want to do in your country?
Q. 2. Who is best at advising young people about choosing a job: teachers or parents?
Q. 3. Is money always the most important thing when choosing a job?

Enjoy the episode and let me know what you got out from it!

See you in my classes tomorrow!

IELTS Speaking Part 3 Topic: Choosing work & Work-Life balance.

A short biography of the popular Star Trek actress.