Listen to me reading a news article about Artificial Intelligence in the workplace from my Conversational English course. 

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News article: AI and the workplace

The three basic words mean "help" are :
1 帮   帮帮我！   帮一下我！
2 帮助   谢谢你的帮助。    感谢你对我的帮助。
3 帮忙   给我帮个忙。     他帮了我一个大忙。      我给他帮了个小忙。

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How to ask for help in Mandarin

En este episodio express hablamos sobre el clima en Colombia y practicamos los verbos que utilizamos al hablar de lluvia, nieve, sol, granizo y más. 
!Aprendamos un poco sobre el clima colombiano y practiquemos español!
En este enlace de google docs, encontrarás la transcripción del podcast así como los verbos meteorológicos: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fSfXTIjZrquBwWAzMLFoc-YD7n-qJAzxlEkKhyrmEQ4/edit


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El clima en Colombia: verbos del clima

Playing games is so much fun but it can also be educational too! It's an activity that has the potential to contribute to your language learning journey immensely! Listen to this podcast episode to hear even more about it!

All About English and How You Learn It!

Learning English through Video Games

Mä, mä, mä - maailman keskipiste. Vai onko se sittenkin mie vai minä? Podcastin ensimmäisessä jaksossa pohdin minä-pronominia Ylen laajan kyselyn innoittamana. Miten puhekieli näkyy päivittäisessä puheessa ja voiko puhujan kielellisen kodin paikantaa pelkästään yhden sanan perusteella? 

Linkit:
Mainitsemani Ylen ja Itä-Suomen yliopiston kyselyn kartta: Yle Areena - Uutiset (29.11.2022) https://areena.yle.fi/1-50924342
Ylen artikkeli: Yksi suomen kielen vanha sana leviää – haastaa jopa sen yleisimmän: ”Ei koko Suomi ainakaan ihan hetkessä tule mä-pronominilla vallattua” https://yle.fi/a/74-20001378 

Suomea for you

1.jakso: Mä

(Focus su intercalari, preposizioni e avverbi)

Buongiorno e buon lunedì.
Come va? Il lunedì siete carichi o no?  Dipende ____ sole, ______ lavoro,  ________  congiunzione delle Lune, lo so….



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Learn to give directions so you can discover a city!
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Learn Basic French: Découvrir une ville (Discover a city)

As a communication coach, I witness the transformative power of preparation in business communication.  Winging it might work occasionally, but for consistent success, pre-communication planning is your secret weapon.  Here are my top 6  tips to ensure you dominate your next meeting, presentation, or email exchange:

1. Know Your Audience:  This isn't a cliche; it's the foundation.  Research your audience's background, interests, and pain points.  Tailor your language and message to resonate with them.  Imagine explaining your idea to a friend – that level of clarity and connection is what you're aiming for.

2. Define Your Purpose:  What is the single most important takeaway you want your audience to have?  Is it to inform, persuade, or simply update?  Having a clear purpose keeps your message focused and avoids information overload.

3. Craft a Compelling Message:  Less is more.  Eliminate jargon and redundancy.  Structure your message with a clear beginning, middle, and end.  Practice your delivery beforehand, paying attention to pacing, tone, and body language.

4. Anticipate Roadblocks:  Forewarned is forearmed.  Think of potential objections or questions your audience might have.  Prepare clear, concise responses that address these concerns head-on.  This demonstrates confidence and proactive problem-solving.

5. Choose Your Weapon Wisely:  Not all communication channels are created equal.  Consider the purpose and audience when selecting your method.  A complex proposal might be best delivered as a written document, while a team update could thrive on a video call.

6. Embrace Technology:  Utilize presentation tools effectively.  Visuals can significantly enhance understanding and retention of your message.  However, avoid information overload –  keep slides clean and focused on supporting your core points.
