Starting with the Russian language can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. In this episode, I’ll share the easiest way to start learning Russian without stress.

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Episode 2: The Easiest Way to Start Learning Russian

Here's today's news. Please share your thoughts at the end when I ask a question.
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今日(きょう)のニュースです。最後(さいご)に質問(しつもん)をしますので、感想(かんそう)を聞(き)かせください。スクリプトはリンクで確認(かくにん)できます。

■エッフェル塔の前でビーチバレー「素晴らしい会場です」 -Beach volleyball in front of the Eiffel Tower – what a fantastic venue! -
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/news/easy/k10014538391000/k10014538391000.html

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エッフェル塔の前でビーチバレー - Beach volleyball in front of the Eiffel Tower -

Вы верите в гороскопы и коридоры затмений или считаете, что это всё лженаука? Так или иначе, но эту тему наверняка периодически обсуждают ваши знакомые и вам хотелось бы быть в курсе о чём идет речь. Читаем сегодня статью про периоды между солнечными и лунными затмения в 2024 году и стоит ли к ним как-то особенно подготовится:)
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Коридор затмений 🌒 🌒    A2 - B1

Today’s Theme is “うなぎの日（ひ）？《Eel Day?》”.
This episode is JLPT-N4 level.

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☆Words☆
うなぎ：eel

土用（どよう）："土用（どよう）" strictly refers to the 18 days before the first days of spring, summer, fall, and winter (on the lunar calendar). Today, however, "土用（どよう）" generally refers only to the 18 days before the first day of fall.

丑（うし）の日（ひ）：The day called "丑（うし）の日（ひ）", which is translated literally as the day of the Ox, can be seen in the calendar that follows the twelve signs of the Chinese zodiac. The twelve signs were introduced to Japan from ancient China. The twelve signs were allocated one by one to the days on the calendar. "丑（うし）の日（ひ）" is the day to which the second sign of the twelve signs is allocated. 

立春（りっしゅん）：the first day of spring
立夏（りっか）：the first day of summer
立秋（りっしゅう）：the first day of fall
立冬（りっとう）：the first day of winter

つまり：in other words

干支（えと）：the twelve zodiac signs in Chinese astrology

梅干（うめぼ）し：pickled plums
ウリ：a gourd

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#42 うなぎの日？ / Eel Day? // N4 Level /Japanese listening

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 I talk about what the term go giver which is similar take on go getter. I didn't edit the audio on this episode to save time. Let me know if this is fine raw and uncut.  My italki teacher profile: https://italki.com/teacher/1947582 Thanks for listening! Visit my website for more of my full-length podcasts . https://www.streetwisenglish.com

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SWE 66 What is a go giver?

I am Argentine, and with this exercise, you are going to learn about the exciting history of Tango! From its beginnings in the port of Buenos Aires, until today.

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"If you were an ice cream flavor, which one would you be, and why?"

This may be your idea of a nightmare interview question — and yes, employers really use it.

Your answer won't reveal anything about your ability to, say, use Microsoft Excel or drive a forklift truck. But it may tell your potential boss something about your "soft skills."

It's been said that hard skills will get you an interview, but soft skills will get you a job.

Hard skills are things you might learn at university, like how to write computer code or speak French.

Soft skills are the things you might not be able to prove with a qualification, but that will help you succeed in the workplace.

These could include being good at things like problem-solving, time management, and communicating with others or understanding how they feel — even being a good listener.

Employers say soft skills are more important than ever as the world adapts to remote and hybrid working patterns, because being able to communicate clearly and adapt to new situations is even more vital to success.

Some have called soft skills innate. But can we learn them or at least improve them?

"Yes," says jobs website Indeed.

It says the keys are to communicate regularly with the people on your team, be open to feedback, and pay attention to the way others overcome challenges including how they interact with people to do so.

Indeed also says it's important to simply get to work on time. This will help with time management, and also helps you achieve your goals and stand out from your colleagues.

Amanda Vickers, CEO of training company Speak First, told The Guardian that it's also important to try to understand what other people's needs and motives might be. This will help you adapt and work successfully with different people.

So, which ice cream flavor are you?

Well, the flavor isn't important but your answer could demonstrate soft skills such as creativity, quick thinking and even self-awareness.

Just don't choose vanilla.