Proper British English

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In today's episode, we're going to dive into the different parts of the International English Language Testing System, commonly known as IELTS. Whether you're a student preparing for the exam or simply interested in learning more about it, this episode is for you.


IELTS Podcast 雅思博客

Outline of the IELTS exam

George and Harold follow Captain Underpants out the window and find that he stopped two bank robbers. 
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The Adventures of Captain Underpants

Bank Robbers Chapter 13

Situation: Employee Experiencing Micromanagement

Statements: "I feel like I'm constantly being watched," "I don't have autonomy in my role," "My manager doesn't trust me to make decisions," "I'm overwhelmed with constant check-ins."

Questions: "How can I communicate my need for more autonomy?" "What strategies can I use to build trust with my manager?" "How can I handle excessive workload due to micromanagement?" "Is it appropriate to set boundaries with my manager?"

Situation: Manager Accused of Micromanagement
Statements: "I'm just trying to ensure the work is done correctly," "I want to be supportive of my team," "I'm afraid of making mistakes," "I have high expectations."

Questions: "How can I delegate effectively without losing control?" "How can I build trust with my team?" "What are the signs of micromanagement?" "How can I empower my employees to take ownership of their work?"

Situation: Team Discussion About Micromanagement
Statements: "Micromanagement is killing our morale," "We need more trust from management," "I feel like I'm not learning or growing," "This is affecting our productivity."

Questions: "How can we address micromanagement as a team?" "What can we do to improve communication with our manager?" "How can we create a more empowered work environment?" "Are there specific examples of micromanagement we can share?"

Situation: Organizational Level Discussion
Statements: "Micromanagement is a systemic issue," "We need to develop leadership training," "We need to redefine our management philosophy," "This is impacting our company culture."

Questions: "How can we create a culture of trust and autonomy?" "What are the long-term consequences of micromanagement?" "How can we measure the impact of micromanagement on performance?" "What role does organizational structure play in micromanagement?"

The Global Professional Podcast

How to Talk About Micromanagement - Episode 107

Oi gente, aqui é a Aneleh, sua tutora de português favorita. No episódio de hoje vamos nos aprofundar em outra habilidade muito prática e essencial para os viajantes lidarem com situações de emergência. Não importa onde você esteja, é crucial saber como agir em situações de emergência para manter-se seguro e proteger os outros. Se quiser acompanhar com o script do podcast é só clicar neste link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dpA1FMe5mzQGUu3wrRa7Z4XeaPeILLgtFIGFoh2pED0/edit?usp=sharing
Vamos começar?!
Hey guys, this is Aneleh, your favorite Portuguese tutor. In today's episode we will delve into another very practical and essential skill for travelers to deal with emergency situations. No matter where you are, it's crucial to know what to do in emergency situations to stay safe and protect others. If you want to follow along with the podcast script, just click on this link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dpA1FMe5mzQGUu3wrRa7Z4XeaPeILLgtFIGFoh2pED0/edit?usp=sharing
Let's go?!

Portuguese Drops 

Segurança em Primeiro Lugar: Lidando com Situações de Emergência

Merry Christmas everyone! I hope you're having a wonderful time now. As a Christmas gift from Japanese Santa, I made this podcast for you! I recommend you not to just listen to this, but also find differences between Christmas in your country and Japanese one and write about it on italki or talk about it to someone else (ideally in Japanese)! メリークリスマス！

たつきのにほんご

日本のクリスマス (Advanced)

みなさん、こんにちは。お元気ですか。今日も夏空（なつぞら）でいっぱいの東京です。もう暑（あつ）すぎて、ふつうに日常生活（にちじょうせいかつ）を送ることが大変な状況です。
朝と夕方には、蝉（せみ）の鳴き声（なきごえ）も聞こえてきます。
蝉は日本の夏の風物詩（ふうぶつし）です。蝉は、35度以上を超えると鳴かなくなります。なので、昼間は蝉の声が聞こえません。私が子どものころは、昼間も鳴いていたのですが、地球の気温が上がってしまったんですね。残念です。

ところで、みなさん、日本の野菜や果物が美味しいことをご存じですか。
今日、私が皆（みな）さんに紹介（しょうかい）したいのは、日本のトマトです。日本のトマトは、本当に美味（おい）しいです。ぜひ日本にいる皆さんは食べてくださいね。海外にいるみなさんは、日本に来た時に必（かなら）ず食べてください。
トマトは夏野菜です。一年中を通してトマトを食べることができますが、夏のトマトは格別（かくべつ）に美味しいです。
日本には約120種のトマトが栽培（さいばい）されていると言われています。日々、品種改良されたことによって、つぎつぎと新しい品種が生まれたのです。より甘く、よりおいしく、より食べやすくするために、研究されているんです。日本人は、野菜を生（なま）でたくさん食べます。私も生野菜が大好きです。今日食べたトマトは福島産でした。近くのショッピングモールで、福島応援フェアーがやっていたので、トマトと桃を買いました。美味しかった！！！　
絶品でした！！！
福島の農家さん、ごちそうさまでした。

語彙
蝉（せみ）：Cicada
風物詩（ふうぶつし）：seasonal tradition
ご存じですか：Do you know? (this is a part of KEIGO. Normal way is “知っていますか“)
格別（かくべつ）：special (ふつうとはちがって)
栽培（さいばい）：cultivation
品種改良（ひんしゅかいりょう）：cultivar improvement
日々（ひび）：on a daily basis
生（なま）：Raw
福島産（ふくしまさん）：Produced in Fukushima
ショッピングモール：shopping mall
福島応援フェアー：Fukushima support fair
絶品（ぜっぴん）：Best Products
農家（のうか）：Farmer



「のぞみ」の日記

夏のトマトは最高！

【北海道Hokkaido生活】
2022年3月9日　水曜日　天気/晴れ　気温/-2℃

・函館市（はこだてし）では、学校で子どもたちを預かる。
・コロナが原因で学級閉鎖
・親が仕事で休めない。

［単語］
預（あず）かる...見る、守る、いっしょにいる。
コロナ(ころな）…COVID-19
感染（かんせん）…病気になること
学級（がっきゅう）…クラスのこと
閉鎖（へいさ）…休むこと
勇気（ゆうき）...がんばる気持ち

北海道Hokkaido生活 for Japanese learners

〈#12〉2022年3月9日水曜日　学校で子どもたちを預かる

https://drive.google.com/file/d/13I0RCIzWMA_Uw-hmlf3UwlYS7vXvRQo-/view?usp=drivesdk