Tutors hold an important part in people's journey of learning a language. Listen to this podcast episode to learn even more about the topic. ^^

All About English and How You Learn It!

Why Should You Have a Tutor to Help You with Your English

En los últimos meses, ha aparecido un personaje que habita cerca de las costas españolas y que se ha hecho muy popular en las redes sociales. Su nombre es Gladis y es una orca. La razón por la cual se ha convertido en un fenómeno mediático es el número de interacciones que ha tenido con barcos cerca del estrecho de Gibraltar. 

Cafecito con Ale

¿Quién es Gladis?

【北海道Hokkaido生活】
3月21日月曜日　天気/はれ　気温/0℃

札幌市　さっぽろし
・災害の時に、外国人に情報を伝えるためのチーム。そこに新しい人が入った。
・市長にあいさつをした
・いろいろな国の言葉を使って、SNSで伝える
・4年前に大きな地震があって、たくさんの外国人が困ったから

［単語］
災害（さいがい）...地震や火事などののこと disaster
チーム（ちーむ）...なにかをするための人たち
情報（じょうほう）...いろいろなニュース　information
市長(しちょう）…市のいろいろなことを決める人 mayor
SNS（えすえぬえす）...ツイッターTwitterやインスタInstagramのこと

☆札幌災害外国人支援チーム”SAFE”
（さっぽろ　さいがい　がいこくじん　しえん　ちーむ）
Sapporo assistance for foreigners in emergencies


北海道Hokkaido生活 for Japanese learners

〈#20〉3月21日月曜日　災害の時に、外国人に情報を伝えるチーム

まあ、なんて難しい漢字！これ、なんて読むんですか。 はい、「ゆううつ」と読みます。特に2つ目の漢字に注目！これ、日本人でも書けません。29画（かく stroke）ですよ。今モバイルで見ているみなさん、もうこの漢字、小さくなっちゃって、まっ黒なんじゃないですか？🤣　書くのも、見分けるのも「ゆううつな gloomy」漢字です。それが、どうしてPTA（Pearents Teachers Association)  と関係が？  

スクリプトと文法や言葉のリストはこちら。  
https://chivalrous-wallaby-f5c.notion.site/PTA-ed08929abce447c1ab1fa5e641d20d28 

楽しみ方はこちらを見てください。 
https://chivalrous-wallaby-f5c.notion.site/116c436c16ed4055a68ddb2c4624cd96

じゃあ、またね！

すずまりの日本語「ききみみ」ずきん

第5話　PTAの憂鬱（ゆううつ）

A leitura de hoje nos faz pensar sobre a sociedade de consumo a qual fazemos parte e somos atravessados, um texto do século passado que ainda hoje ressoa forte em nosso cotidiano. Na crônica Eu sei, mas não devia escrita pela autora Marina Colasanti para o Jornal do Brasil em 1972 nos faz lembrar de como deixamos nossas vidas serem pouco a pouco enquadradas dentro de rotinas e repetições que nos distanciam da beleza do agora. Ler as palavras de Marina é vislumbrar o capitalismo como um comedor de tempo, de mente, de corpos, de mundos. Espero que goste de ouvir tanto quanto gostei de ler. 

Ah! Ao final preparei um vocabulário com algumas palavras e expressões que surgiram na crônica. 

Tenha uma boa escuta!


Quando Conto um Conto

Piloto: Eu sei, mas não devia

In questo podcast faccio una descrizione di casa mia, cosa c'è in ogni stanza, quali sono i diversi mobili in ognuna. Parlo anche di alcune cose a livello culturale tipiche italiane sulla distribuzione di alcune stanze.

Vivendo tra due lingue

La casa

История создания праздника, основные традиции и приметы.

(B1-C2) Podcasts - Daily Life (by M.Kuznetsova) 

Podcast 11 День Святого Валентина 

Espero no enrollarme como una persiana y ya que siempre me gusta hablar sin tapujos y sin pelos en la lengua voy a ir al grano en este audio-artículo. En realidad, me la trae al pedo si lo leen cuatro gatos o al contrario, si se pone hasta los botes de comentarios, pero este tema es tan importante como útil.

AUDIO-ARTÍCULOS (Nivel B2-C1)

Los Modismos: El Español de Egipto.

An impromptu speech  refers to a presentation delivered with little to no prior preparation. Often called "speaking off the cuff," it requires the speaker to think on their feet and effectively communicate ideas on a given topic with minimal notice. Impromptu speeches can arise in various situations, including:

Meetings: Brainstorming sessions, project updates, or responding to questions from colleagues can all turn into impromptu speaking opportunities.

Client Interactions: A chance meeting with a potential client or answering unexpected questions during a presentation might necessitate impromptu remarks.

Networking Events: Making a strong first impression often involves conversing and sharing ideas on the spot.
While lacking the polish of a prepared speech, impromptu presentations offer several benefits:

Authenticity: Speaking without a script can project genuine enthusiasm and passion for the topic.

Adaptability: Impromptu speeches allow you to tailor your message to the audience's interests or address emerging issues.

Thinking Skills: They challenge your critical thinking and communication skills on the fly.
Here are some tips for delivering successful impromptu speeches:

Take a Breath: A brief pause allows you to collect your thoughts and formulate a response.

Start with a Strong Opening: Grab attention with a relevant anecdote, statistic, or question.

Focus on Key Points: Organize your thoughts around a central message and a few supporting points.

Use Clear Language: Avoid jargon and speak in a concise and confident manner.

End Gracefully: Summarize your main points and conclude with a call to action or impactful statement.

By honing your impromptu speaking skills, you can become a more effective communicator and build trust with colleagues, clients, and potential partners in the business world.