Every week, I read you a short story or a poem in Farsi. Hope you enjoy it. 
هر هفته یک داستان کوتاه یا یک شعر به فارسی براتون می خونم. امیدوارم لذت ببرید. 🌹

Farsi with Zubin 

Reading stories and talking about life in general.  We'll have a special guest speaker as well. 

English with Zubin 

Practicamos frases y preguntas simples sobre esta clase. 

¿Qué?
¿Cómo?
¿Dónde?

...

A1.1. Español básico para principantes. 

Clase 3. Pronombres interrogativos.

Comprensión auditiva con pretérito indefinido (pasado simple) - Nivel A2

Taquitos de español 🌮🇲🇽

Nací en México y llegué a Francia

Here's a step-by-step guide to help you on your upskilling journey:

1. Self-Assessment
Identify Your Strengths: Pinpoint your existing skills and areas of expertise.
Recognize Skill Gaps: Determine which skills are lacking or need improvement.
Align with Career Goals: Ensure your upskilling efforts align with your long-term career aspirations.

2. Research Industry Trends
Stay Updated: Keep abreast of industry developments, emerging technologies, and market demands.
Identify Relevant Skills: Determine which skills are in high demand within your field.
Analyze Job Descriptions: Study job postings to understand required skills and qualifications.

3. Create a Learning Plan
Set Clear Goals: Define specific upskilling objectives and desired outcomes.
Choose Learning Methods: Select suitable learning methods, such as online courses, workshops, or certifications.
Allocate Time: Create a dedicated schedule for learning to ensure consistency.

4. Access Learning Resources
Online Platforms: Explore platforms like iTalki, Coursera, Udemy, and LinkedIn Learning for a vast array of courses.
Industry Associations: Leverage resources offered by professional organizations.
Mentorship and Networking: Seek guidance from experienced professionals.

5. Practice and Apply
Hands-On Experience: Apply newly acquired skills to real-world projects or challenges.
Build a Portfolio: Showcase your skills through a portfolio of completed work.
Seek Feedback: Request input from mentors or colleagues to identify areas for improvement.
6. Continuous Learning
Stay Curious: Maintain a thirst for knowledge and explore new subjects.
Adapt to Change: Embrace new technologies and industry trends.
Lifelong Learning: Make continuous learning a habit for sustained career growth.

Remember, upskilling is an ongoing process. By investing time and effort in your professional development, you increase your value to employers and enhance your job security.

The Global Professional Podcast

The Upskilling Process for Job Security - Episode 104

Rien de tel que d'écouter une musique que l'on aime pour bien commencer la journée, c'est l'un de mes secrets pour garantir ma bonne humeur. Et pour vous, une bonne journée doit commencer par quoi ?

Cher Journal

Episode 6 - La chanson du matin

cónɡ qián，yí wèi lǎo nónɡ mín yǒu sān ɡè ér zi。
从前，一位老农民有三个儿子。
tā men suī rán dōu zhǎnɡ dà le，
他们虽然都长大了，
dàn shì ɡè ɡè dōu bù xǐ huān ɡàn huór，
但是个个都不喜欢干活儿，
wú fǎ yǎnɡ huó zì jǐ。
无法养活自己。
dào le chūn tiān，tiān qì biàn nuǎn le。
到了春天，天气变暖了。
yì tiān wǎn shànɡ，lǎo rén bǎ sān ɡè ér zi jiào dào miàn qián，
一天晚上，老人把三个儿子叫到面前，
duì tā men shuō：“hái zi men，wǒ yǐ jīnɡ lǎo le。
对他们说：“孩子们，我已经老了。
nǐ men yǐ hòu zǒnɡ děi zì jǐ yǎnɡ huó zì jǐ ɑ！ 
你们以后总得自己养活自己啊！
wǒ bǎ sān kuài dì fēn ɡěi nǐ men，
我把三块地分给你们，
měi kuài dì li dōu mái zhe jīn zi。
每块地里都埋着金子。
zhè xiē jīn zi shì wǒ sònɡ ɡěi nǐ men de。
这些金子是我送给你们的。
nǐ men zhǐ yào kěn chū lì qì，xià ɡōnɡ fu wā dì，
你们只要肯出力气，下工夫挖地，
jiù yí dìnɡ huì wā dào jīn zi。” 
就一定会挖到金子。”
dì èr tiān tiān ɡānɡ liànɡ，sān ɡè ér zi jiù qù wā dì le。 
第二天天刚亮，三个儿子就去挖地了。
tā men wā le yì tiān yòu yì tiān，
他们挖了一天又一天，
bǎ fù qīn fēn ɡěi tā men de dì quán wā biàn le， 
把父亲分给他们的地全挖遍了，
dōu méi yǒu zhǎo dào jīn zi。
都没有找到金子。
tā men bù sǐ xīn，wā le yì biàn yòu yì biàn， 
他们不死心，挖了一遍又一遍，
hái shì méi yǒu zhǎo dào jīn zi。 
还是没有找到金子。
tā men rèn wéi fù qīn piàn le tā men，
他们认为父亲骗了他们，
zuì hòu zhǐ hǎo zài dì lǐ zhònɡ shànɡ le zhuānɡ jia。
最后只好在地里种上了庄稼。

qiū tiān dào le。 
秋天到了。
zhè yì nián，yīn wèi wā le dì，zhònɡ shànɡ le zhuānɡ jia，
这一年，因为挖了地，种上了庄稼，
zhè sān kuài dì de chǎn liànɡ bǐ wǎnɡ nián ɡāo dé duō。
这三块地的产量比往年高得多。
tā men sān rén dǎ xià de liánɡ shi， 
他们三人打下的粮食，
liǎnɡ nián dōu chī bù wán，yì jiā rén fēi chánɡ ɡāo xìnɡ。
两年都吃不完，一家人非常高兴。
yì tiān wǎn shànɡ，lǎo rén yòu bǎ sān ɡè ér zi jiào dào miàn qián，
一天晚上，老人又把三个儿子叫到面前，
duì tā men shuō：“ jīn nián dǎ xià de liánɡ shi bǐ qù nián duō dé duō，
对他们说：“今年打下的粮食比去年多得多，
zhè shì nǐ men chū lì qì wā dì huàn lái de。
这是你们出力气挖地换来的。
zhǐ yǒu qín láo，cái nénɡ fù qǐ lái。
只有勤劳，才能富起来。
zhè jiù shì wǒ sònɡ ɡěi nǐ men de jīn zi。”
这就是我送给你们的金子。”

CHINESE STORY中文故事

埋在地里的金子

Today we're talking about the adjective "punctual" and the noun "punctuality". These are two really important words for things that you likely already talk about at work all the time!

Don't forget that I'm a full time English coach and tutor, right here on iTalki. So if you use English as a second language at work and you'd like to improve your professional communication skills then feel free to book some of my time and let's get to work!

DAILY Business English VOCABULARY builder

This podcast is late.

Привет.
Это мой первый подкаст. С него мы начинаем чтение книги о эмоциональной гибкости. Надеюсь вам понравиться. Приятного прослушивания. 

Not Prickly Russian

Эмоциональная гибкость. История с кораблем

Listening and reading are vital components of the IELTS exam. We'll explore techniques to identify keywords, skim and scan passages effectively, and comprehend complex audio recordings. I'll provide practice exercises to sharpen students' skills, ensuring they are well-prepared for the challenging IELTS Listening and Reading tests.