Un viaggio pieno di sorprese! 

Intro

Nell'episodio di oggi parlerò dei miei progetti futuri, della lingua e del viaggio che ho in programma di fare. Parlerò del Natale e dei regali che si fanno di solito e di cosa significa per me questa festività.

Ascolta e impara con Anna

Viaggi, Natale e regali

Struggling with the tricky GLI sound in Italian? You’re not alone! In today’s episode of Italian Everyday, I break down the best techniques to pronounce GLI clearly and confidently. From words like maniglia (handle) to tagliatelle (pasta), you’ll master this essential sound in no time!

Tune in now for tips and practice examples to improve your Italian pronunciation. 🎧

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Italiano Chiaro Grammatica

The "GLI" sound

Calling for Help
PETER: Hey! That car just ran a red light and hit that truck!
GAIL: Is anyone hurt?
PETER: I don’t know … let’s call 911. … Hello? I’d like to report
a car accident near the post office on Charles Street.
It looks like a man is hurt. Yes, it just happened. OK, 
thanks. Bye.
GAIL: What did they say?
PETER: They’re going to send an ambulance and a police car 
right away.
GAIL: Good, they’re here. I hope the man is OK.
PETER: I know. You have to be so careful when you’re driving.


LANGUAGE NOTES
• Hey! This expression is used to show surprise. Notice how That car just ran a red light
and hit that truck! is said with a lot of energy.
• Is anyone hurt? This is a yes/no question, so the intonation rises at the end. Notice 
how this question is asked in a worried way.
• 911 is the phone number you dial for emergency services. The person who answers 
will ask you questions about the emergency situation and then send out the necessary 
emergency services, which may include police officers, firefighters and an ambulance.
• I’d like to report a car accident near the post office on Charles Street. Notice how 
the key words “car accident,” “post office” and “Charles Street” are stressed. These are 
the important details that the emergency services need. 
• It just happened is a way of saying “It happened a moment ago.” Notice the stress on 
“just,” which emphasizes that the accident happened very, very recently.
• What did they say? Notice how “say” is emphasized, but the intonation falls at the end 
of the word. This is a “what” question, so the intonation falls at the end

English Conversation practice (30-day challenge)

Day 13: Calling for help

Friendships come in all shapes and sizes...Please do share your views and experiences in the comments

British English with Maria

Friendships

Two corvesations: 

1- El supermercado

 2- ¿Hiciste la tarde?

This podcast is to improve your listening and vocabulary

Learn Spanish Conversation

Learn Spanish Conversation parte 21

Main Idea:

The interview discusses the topic of birthdays, focusing on personal experiences, cultural perspectives, and reflections on aging. Tatiana shares her views on how birthdays are celebrated, the commercialization of the celebrations, and her thoughts on aging.

List of Questions:

¿Te gustan los cumpleaños?
¿Cuál es el mejor y el peor cumpleaños que recuerdas?
¿Conoces personas que celebren de maneras muy peculiares?
¿Sabes cómo las personas de otros países celebran los cumpleaños?
¿Cuál es el mejor regalo de cumpleaños que alguna vez te han dado?
¿Qué regalo te gustaría para tu próximo cumpleaños?
¿Piensas que un cumpleaños es una excusa suficiente como para no ir a trabajar?
¿Conoces de algún evento importante que ocurra cerca de tu fecha de cumpleaños?
¿Piensas que los cumpleaños ahora son muy comerciales, que la gente le da más importancia a gastar dinero que a la celebración en sí?
¿Cómo normalmente celebras tus cumpleaños? ¿Qué es lo más normal que haces?
¿Qué te gustaría hacer en tus últimos cumpleaños cuando seas una viejita?
¿Tu familia y tus amigos siempre se acuerdan de tu cumpleaños?
¿Cumplir años para ti es algo malo porque envejeces o es algo bueno porque es un año más? ¿Cómo lo ves?
¿Cómo piensas tú que las personas mayores se sienten sobre sus cumpleaños?
¿Qué piensas de la canción "Happy Birthday to You"? ¿Qué opinas sobre cantarla en los cumpleaños?
¿Te gustaría vivir hasta los 100 años y celebrar todos esos cumpleaños?

Talk Time with Jhon!

Hablando sobre los cumpleaños

Impariamo cos'è la dizione e perché è così importante.

ItaliAnto (L'italiano con Antonella)

Cos'è la dizione italiana?


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Addressing the Training Gap

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Needs Assessments: Regularly conducting comprehensive assessments to identify training gaps and ensure that training programs are targeted and relevant.
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Continuous Learning: Encouraging employees to participate in ongoing learning and development opportunities, such as online courses, conferences, and professional certifications.
Mentorship and Coaching: Pairing employees with experienced mentors or coaches to provide guidance, support, and opportunities for skill development.
Performance Reviews: Using performance reviews to identify training needs, provide feedback, and recognize employee achievements.