How come John can't come to the party? - Today I look at how to use "How come"?

Teacher Joseph's Podcast

Question: How Come?

✨LEARN ENGLISH TUTOR DEBBIE 🧡

ENGLISH POEM:  The road not taken by Robert Frost

Bienvenue dans 7 jours Learn French, votre podcast dédié à l'apprentissage du français à travers des récits fascinants. Aujourd’hui, nous vous emmenons en Normandie, à la rencontre d’un joyau millénaire : le Mont-Saint-Michel. Entre mer et ciel, histoire et légende, ce site emblématique a traversé les âges, évoluant du sanctuaire au cœur spirituel, à la forteresse et enfin à l’attraction mondiale qu’il est aujourd’hui.
Conçu spécialement pour les étudiants de niveau B1, ce podcast vous invite à perfectionner votre français tout en plongeant dans les mystères de ce lieu unique. Préparez-vous à enrichir votre vocabulaire et votre compréhension tout en voyageant dans le temps !

☛ Pour aller plus loin dans vos études, regardez la vidéo source ici : 
https://youtu.be/xy6j_-D4hqc?si=covmmPJopLBsaiBy

☛ Pour pratiquer davantage et télécharger des ressources complémentaires, rendez-vous sur :
https://7joursfrench.com/le-mont-saint-michel-un-joyau-inoubliable-du-patrimoine-francais/


7 jours Learn French  : Du Débutant à l'Expert !

Découvrez le Mont-Saint-Michel, une merveille intemporelle ! - Niveau B1

We live in a world wherein our visuals are judged first before our character. I learned that your outer self should be an excellent reflection of your inner self and so when you invest the time and money working on you, people will also invest in you.

FLO TALKS 

Your appearance is your entry level to success

It's no secret that Hawaii is a favorite destination for Japanese tourists. In 2023, the islands welcomed around 573,000 visitors from Japan — the most from any country.

But did you know there's a connection between Japan and Hawaii that goes beyond travel and into clothing?

Aloha shirts, also known as Hawaiian shirts, have roots in Japanese culture, beginning with Japanese immigrants in Hawaii.

In the late 1800s, Japanese immigrants in Hawaii started importing Japanese clothing as well as rolls of fabric to make clothes with.

In the 1920s, locals in Hawaii saw these fabrics and started using them to make casual dress shirts with Japanese patterns on them. These shirts became popular with tourists to Hawaii.

Soon after, aloha shirts were made in bulk, but instead of using fabric made for Japanese clothing, stores in Hawaii started bringing in printed fabrics made just for aloha shirts.

And by the late 1930s, the designs had changed from Japanese patterns to the Hawaiian inspired patterns we're used to today — images of Mount Fuji and Japanese pine trees were replaced with things like coconut trees, surfers and fish.

But even though today's aloha shirts don't look very Japanese inspired, they still remain popular within Japan.

Yosuke Seki, an aloha shirt aficionado who goes to Hawaii every year, told CNN he wears his shirts daily, and hopes to inspire others to try them.

"Right now, I'm wearing a replica of one of the expensive designs," Seki said, adding that his shirt cost between $130 and $200. The more expensive shirts can cost thousands of dollars, he explained.

And for some fans, aloha shirts are not just clothing — they're collectable items, or even considered art.

Yoshihiro Nakano is the brand director of Sun Surf, a Japanese company that has been making aloha shirts for about 50 years. Many customers don't even wear the aloha shirts they buy, and instead just collect them or frame them, Nakano told CNN.

Practice Listening, Reading & Comprehension

From Japan to Hawaii: The History of Aloha Shirts

皆様

大変長らくお待たせいたしました。

Podcaster Kaichi, この度、マイクを新しく買いました。

ちょっとは、「イケボ※」になりましたかね？

※いけてるボイス=Cool voice

まだセッティングがいまいちなので、聞きづらいかもしれませんが

今後はもっといい音声でお届けできるようにがんばっていきますから、お時間があったら是非聞いて行ってください。



【ひとことフレーズ】

・物持ちがいい、物持ちが良い

→　一つの物を大切に、長く使うこと

例）わたし、実は、物持ちが非常にいい、というか、貧乏性（びんぼうしょう）なんです。



・最上位機種（さいじょういきしゅ）

→　いくつかあるシリーズや製品の中で、一番グレードや性能がいい商品

例）レクサス RX450Hは　SUVシリーズの中でも最上位車種（しゃしゅ）である。

例）Iphone 13 Pro Max は Iphoneのシリーズの中でも最上位機種である。



Real-Life Japanese with Kaichi

44. 新しいマイク買いました！ Blue Yeti X

📩 Aprende una palabra coloquial al día, podcast +18, comunidad: https://acortar.link/d8H9at

Español coloquial

¿Me echas un cable?

You've landed the interview – congratulations! Now you need to convince them that you're the perfect fit. Focus on confident communication. It's not about bragging; it's about presenting yourself with clarity, authority, and a winning mindset.

First impressions matter.  Avoid the passive voice and vague statements. Instead of saying, "I could potentially contribute," say, "I'm eager to leverage my marketing expertise to expand your customer base."  Action verbs like "leverage" and "expand" showcase your proactive approach.

Back up your claims with results. Don't just say you're a team player.  Tell a story!  "In my previous role, I collaborated with a diverse team to launch a new product that boosted sales by 20%." Specific examples paint a vivid picture of your accomplishments.

Speak directly to the interviewer. Phrases like "I think" weaken your message. Instead, take ownership of your ideas. Say, "We can implement a strategy that tackles your current challenges head-on." This conveys confidence and decisiveness.

Focus on the positive. When discussing past experiences, highlight your successes. Did you overcome a challenge? Learned a new skill quickly? Share those stories! They demonstrate your adaptability and willingness to learn.

Remember, the interview is a two-way street. Tailor your language to the company culture. Research their values and communication style. If they're data-driven, use metrics and numbers. A laid-back startup might appreciate a more enthusiastic and creative approach.

Finally, don't underestimate the power of body language. Maintain eye contact, project good posture, and speak with a clear, enthusiastic tone. It all adds up to a confident presence that will leave a lasting impression.

Showcase your skills and experience, but also assess if the company culture aligns with your own communication style.  Confident communication is a win-win, helping you land the job you deserve and find a work environment where you can thrive.

The Global Professional Podcast

Getting the Job: Confident Language During the Interview EP 32

This story is about a lion and a mouse. And moral is that how sometime a weak person can be helpful in life.