Have you  asked someone about their weekend and accidentally axed an entire department... right before Christmas?

Me neither.. thanks to this one simple trick.

The Jerome Meadows Experience

to ask VS to axe

⭐ In this B1-level podcast I will talk about happiness and the search of happiness, migration and expatriation, and will also tell you a bit about my family’s origin and about myself. We will see how to express unsatisfaction, how to speak about future plans, we will practise the imperfect and the compound past and much more.

⭐ In the first part of this podcast I will speak French only, and in the second part I will translate and explain everything I said in English. 

Learn French with Anthony

#06 (B1) Bonheur et avenir

みなさん、こんにちは！
日本語講師のAikoです。お元気ですか？私はとっても元気です！

私は今、日本にいます。私の故郷は長野県なので、長野の実家に滞在しています。
来年の１月にまたバリ島に戻る予定です。

今日は、今、Nintendo Switch でプレイしているゲーム「ゼルダの伝説 / The Legend of Zelda」の話をしたいと思います。
前回のポッドキャストで「ゼルダの伝説 ブレス・オブ・ザ・ワイルド」をプレイしていると話しました。

「ゼルダの伝説 ブレス・オブ・ザ・ワイルド」は、タイトルが長いので、日本語では「ブレワイ(Burewai)」と呼ばれています。

私は先週「ブレワイ」をクリアしました。そして、今週から「ゼルダの伝説」の一番新しいシリーズ「ティアーズ・オブ・ザ・キングダム」を始めました。「ティアーズ・オブ・ザ・キングダム」というタイトルも長いので、日本語では「ティアキン(Tiakin)」と呼ばれています。

続きはPodcastで！

Manga, Anime, Gaming（にほんご）

#006 「ゼルダの伝説」をプレイしています / Playing “ The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom”

It's important to prepare properly for virtual interviews. These are some tips that you should follow in addition to in person interview strategies:

Test your equipment well in advance. Do test calls with friends and family to check your camera, microphone and internet connection work smoothly. Have a backup plan if issues arise.
Familiarize yourself with the interview platform.
Choose your interview space carefully. Opt for a quiet, well-lit room with a neutral background if possible. Minimize distractions and ensure good lighting on your face.

Make sure to dress professionally. First impressions matter, even virtually.
Wear professional attire as if for an in-person interview.
Avoid flashy jewelry or clothing.

Review the job description and your resume thoroughly to be able to discuss how your qualifications align with what they need. Have examples ready of your skills and accomplishments.
Learn about the company, its culture, and values.
Understand the job role and required skills.

Practice answering common questions out loud. Record yourself and review for ways to speak more clearly and engage the camera more. Work on your speaking voice and body language.
 Nerves show up differently online.
Conduct mock interviews with a communication coach or career counselor. Book a session with me.
Be punctual—log in a few minutes early.

Stay calm and confident.
Be present. Smile, make eye contact with the camera, and listen actively.
Ask if you can take notes during the interview.
 Interviews are a two-way street. Ask questions too to see if the role and company are right for you.

 Follow-Up:

Send a thank you email post-interview.
Reflect on your performance and note areas for improvement.
Schedule a post interview coaching session to discuss further interviews, contract negotiation, and preparing for the role.

The Global Professional Podcast

Preparing for Virtual Job Interviews EP 37

大家細個有冇去過屋企附近嘅兒童公園玩遊樂設施，嗰個遊樂場依家仲喺唔喺度？今期雪條，雞胸同醬爆就一齊分享佢地喺遊樂場嘅各種回憶，從細細個去玩嘅公園碰碰車撈魚仔到大個小小之後去長隆迪士尼，有受傷有興奮有恐懼。

夠鐘煲粥 Congee Time

EP.12 遊樂場（上）

Sí conoces a un amigo por primera vez debes preguntar y responder la siguiente conversación que te voy a dejar. ¡Atrévete y habla! 
If you meet a friend for the first time, you should ask and answer the following conversation I'm going to leave you with.  Go ahead and speak up! 

Spanish for beginners//Español para principiantes

Informal conversation with a new friend.//Conversación informal con un amigo nuevo 

As there are 4 areas: Speaking, Reading, Writing & Listening and I’ll add the 5th one – Thinking in English I’ll be presenting you with some tools daily to enhance each area.

Let’s dive into the third Part for today and it’s on Listening & Comprehension:

Here are the comprehension questions:

Where is Chicago in the United States?

a The west coast
b The Midwest
c The south
d The east coast

What sport do the Chicago Cubs play in Wrigley Field?

a Rugby
b Football
c Soccer
d Baseball


Why was Keith impressed by the Chicago Water Tower?

a It supplies water to the entire population.
b It is one of few landmarks that survived a historical fire.
c It is the tallest building in the city.
d It is the only remaining monument of the World’s Fair.


What event was important for Chicago in 1892?


a The World’s Fair took place here.
b Jackson Park became open to the public.
c The Great Fire destroyed a large part of the town.
d Wrigley Field was constructed.


How did Keith arrive to the rooftop of the Willis Tower?

a He used an indoor elevator.
b He climbed the building’s exterior.
c He walked up the interior stairs.
d He took an outdoor elevator.

See you in the part 4 and it will be on Speaking. 

Check out my posts - you'll find a lot of valuable tools to practice your English every day for free!

The Habits of Highly Effective English Communicators

Daily 2 minute English Listening Practice for today. 

Ayer 10 y hoy 11 de julio trascurren las fiestas patronales del pueblo donde vivo. Ahora se llaman “Fiestas Mayores” pero hace pocas décadas se llamaban patronales porque se celebran en honor al patrón de cada población. El patrón no es un jefe o un empresario, ni un narcotraficante no, usamos la acepción religiosa.

AUDIO-ARTÍCULOS (Nivel B2-C1)

Fiesta Mayor...

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1s8LMUXKZPoozBqS9FT1WRCAE7bfPxuLC/view?usp=drivesdk