These words should be added onto your vocabulary list! These can be used when writing emails, communicating with people, travelling, studying etc.

The Amplify English Podcast

3 Advanced English Vocabulary Words

Four corvesations: 

1- En la joyería
2- En la farmacia
3- A levantarse suena el despertador
4- Pidiendo direcciones por teléfono

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Learn Spanish Conversation parte 4

Welcome to Business English with David Alexander! In this lesson, we'll be talking about an app that tells you where you are exactly using three words. It's an interesting lesson about technology, location services, and apps.

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Learn English: Where exactly are you? (apps, technology, location services)



SMART Goals for Active Listening:

Specific: Don't just aim to "listen better."  Define the context.  For example, "During contract negotiations with [client name], I will actively listen to identify their key concerns."

Measurable:  How will you track your progress?  "I will summarize key concerns after each discussion point and ask clarifying questions to ensure 80% accuracy in reflecting their needs."

Attainable: Be realistic.  Start by focusing on one aspect of active listening. Gradually incorporate more techniques as you progress.

Relevant: Ensure your goals align with the negotiation's objectives. "By actively listening, I aim to build trust, uncover potential areas of compromise, and reach a win-win agreement."

Time-bound:  Set a timeframe for achieving your goal.  "I will implement these active listening strategies throughout the negotiation process, which is expected to last for [duration]."

Active Listening Techniques for SMART Goals:

Nonverbal Cues: "I will maintain eye contact, avoid crossed arms, and nod to show understanding." (Measurable through self-awareness)
Clarifying Questions: "I will ask open-ended questions like 'Can you elaborate on that?' to ensure comprehension." (Measurable by tracking the number of questions asked)
Summarizing: "After each discussion point, I will summarize key concerns to confirm understanding and identify potential areas of agreement." (Measurable by accuracy of summaries)

Benefits of SMART Active Listening Goals:

Reduced Misunderstandings: Clear communication allows you to address the other party's true concerns, leading to smoother negotiations.
Building Trust: Active listening shows respect and genuine interest in finding common ground.
Identifying Opportunities: By truly understanding the other party's needs, you can uncover potential compromises or alternative solutions.
Increased Confidence: A clear understanding of the situation empowers you to negotiate effectively.



The Global Professional Podcast

S.M.A.R.T. Goals for Active Listening in Negotiations - Episode 85

This podcast episode is about the advantages of the pomodoro technique. If you don't know what it is, then it might be a good idea for you to look it up before starting to listen to this podcast episode. You can comment down below if you use this technique in your language studies. ^^

All About English and How You Learn It!

Some Benefits of the Pomodoro Technique

L'ispettore Malvisi e il sergente Arimanno trovano una lista della spesa sul luogo del delitto. La vittima è la signora Genitti. La lista appartiene sicuramente all'assassino. Nella lista troviamo scritto: latte, sigarette, frutta, verdura, collutorio rinfrescante, raccoglitore con 20 fogli, acqua e crema per le mani. In questa lista ci sono gli indizi per trovare il colpevole. Come sempre, scrivi il suo nome nei commenti.

Se io fossi Sherlock Holmes

La lista del mistero

【北海道Hokkaido生活】
〈#159〉2月10日金曜日　天気/くもり　気温/-7℃ 

函館市/はこだてし
函館大学/はこだてだいがく
長栄大学/ちょうえいだいがく
・函館大学の学生と台湾の大学生が交流を深めた
・一緒に台湾料理を作った
・日本語で交流
・台湾の大学生が台湾の調味料について説明した


［単語］
交流/こうりゅう…違う考えの人や文化の人がいっしょに話しをすること
深める/ふかめる…強くする
調味料/ちょうみりょう…砂糖や塩、しょう油


レッスン待ってます♪

北海道Hokkaido生活 for Japanese learners

〈#159〉函館と台湾の大学生が交流

Привет! J'utilise la méthode TPRS, qui permet d'apprendre à bien comprendre et à utiliser activement le vocabulaire et la grammaire de niveau A1. Écoutez, répétez, répondez aux questions et vérifiez. Bonne chance! 

Утром Катя пьет кофе. Она предпочитает эспрессо. Катя покупает кофе в маленькой кофейне недалеко от офиса. Она заходит туда по пути на работу. Там очень вкусный кофе. Кофе стоит 300 рублей, это недорого. Для Кати утренний кофе - приятный и важный ритуал. Катя думает, что утро без кофе – это не утро.

кофе - café
кофейня – место, где продают кофе
продавать - vendre
пить -boire
маленькая/большая - petite/grande
недалеко от…/рядом с… - non loin de.../à côté de...
вкусный и недорогой -  délicieux et  bon marché
Сколько стоит кофе? - Combien coûte un café?
дорого/недорого -сher/bon marché
нет, конечно - bien sûr que non
предпочитать - préférer
идти/ходить - aller
заходить - еntrer
Во-первых, во-вторых, в-третьих… - tout d'abord, deuxièmement, troisièmement...