Nick discusses what qualities make a good friend.

IELTS with Nick - World Knowledge 

What makes a good friend?

How to say “Happy Birthday” in Thai.

This is a phrase that you can use.
สุขสันต์วันเกิด
สุขสันต์ mean Happy
วันเกิด means Birthday
Let’s talk a little bit about สุขสันต์
Eventhough it means Happy, but it is not used in the sentence like “I am happy”.
If you want to say “I am happy”, then you’ll have to say ฉันมีความสุข
Normally you will find สุขสันต์ in a phrase like Happy Birthday, Happy Mother’s Day, Happy
Valentine’s day , etc.
I give you some example, Mothers’ day , In Thai we say วันแม่
So, when you want to say Happy Mother’s day , you will simply say สุขสันต์วันแม่
ok, how about วันพ่อ, วันพ่อ is Father’s day.
Now can you tell me how to say “Happy Father’s Day”.
Give you 3 seconds… 1…2….3 Yes, you got it. สุขสันตัวันพ่อ
When you want to send your birthday wish, some of the most common phrases to say is
ขอให้มีความสุข Wish you happy
ขอให้ร่ำรวย Wish you weathy
ขอให้สุขภาพแข็งแรง Wish you healthy
and sometimes, you want to send these 3 wishes at one time!
You can just join them together as
ขอให้มีความสุข ร่ำรวย สุขภาพแข็งแรง
Finally, any listeners who have a birthday today. This is my wish for you
ขอให้มีความสุข ร่ำรวย สุขภาพแข็งแรง ค่ะ

Learn Easy Thai With Sumon

How to say Happy Birthday in Thai

In this episode I read a passage from the book risky business for listening practice.

Books for Bilinguals

Risky buisness pt. I

Employers increasingly seek candidates with strong upskilling capabilities, particularly in the realm of impromptu speaking.  This refers to the ability to deliver well-structured, persuasive messages with little to no preparation.  This skillset can be a significant differentiator in interviews, meetings, and networking events.

Let's look into the upskilling process for impromptu speaking. Firstly, fostering a strong foundation in business acumen is crucial.  A comprehensive understanding of industry trends, financial literacy, and marketing principles allows you to speak with authority on relevant topics during impromptu exchanges.  Furthermore, honing critical thinking and problem-solving skills equips you to analyze situations quickly and formulate concise, impactful responses.

Secondly, active listening is essential.  Pay close attention to verbal and nonverbal cues from your audience during impromptu interactions. This enables you to tailor your message accordingly, fostering deeper connections and demonstrating genuine interest in their perspectives.

Thirdly, practice is key.  While formal presentations require meticulous planning, impromptu speaking thrives on consistent exercise.  Engage in discussions with colleagues, participate in mock interviews, or join public speaking clubs.  Record yourself delivering impromptu presentations on various business topics and analyze the recordings to identify areas for improvement.

Finally, cultivate a growth mindset.  Embrace challenges and view every unexpected speaking opportunity as a learning experience.  Focus on clear and concise communication, avoiding jargon and filler words.  Organize your thoughts using frameworks like the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to deliver impactful narratives.

By upskilling in impromptu speaking, you equip yourself with a valuable asset in the professional arena.

The Global Professional Podcast

Upskilling for Enhanced Impromptu Speaking in the Professional Sphere - Episode 94

Level :  A1 & A2 
Nivel de dificultad : A1 & A2

Eating with our parents in law is an interesting experience . 🤯 Comer con nuestros suegros es una experiencia interesante.


Chat & eat 🌮 Charlar y comer ⚡ Monday & Wednesday 

CAPITULO 7 : Comer con los suegros 😶‍🌫️🤯 CHAPTER 7: Eating with our parents in law

💦 How many words about the Songkran Festival do you know? 🚿🔫 Please let me know in the comment box, and Happy Songkran Festival naka tukkon ^^ 🥳🎉

Learn Thai with Pailin

🎊🔫 Songkran Vocabulary 2 🎉🥳

Authentic connection in the classroom is the cornerstone of compassionate teaching. If we want to develop lasting relationships with students and relate to them in meaningful ways, we must get to know them as unique individuals. In this episode, you will learn three changes to implement in your classroom, no matter how far into your teaching practice you are.

Teaching Compassion

Authentic Connection in the Classroom

SANDRA: So … what should we do?
JULIE: Well, I like to do arts and crafts, and I’m really good at
drawing. What do you think?
SANDRA: Hmm … how about playing a board game? That would 
be more fun.
JULIE: OK. Let’s play Scrabble! I’m really good at spelling, too!
SANDRA: Oh, yeah? We’ll see about that!

LANGUAGE NOTES
• So … Notice how the “o” sound is drawn out here, combined with the intonation, which 
shows boredom.
• I’m really good at “Really” means “very” and is used to emphasize “good.” It goes before 
the adjective.
• What do you Notice the pronunciation here — it sounds like “Whaddaya.”
• Hmm … is used to show that the speaker is thinking. It is also used to show that the speaker 
disagrees with an idea.
• How about is used to make a tentative suggestion. The speaker is introducing an idea and 
doesn’t want to sound too strong.
• Let’s is used to make a strong suggestion. The speaker feels confident about the plan.
• Oh, yeah? We’ll see about that! “Oh, yeah?” is used in a joking way to show a bit of friendly 
competition. Notice the emphasis on “that,” which refers back to “good at spelling.”

English Conversation practice (30-day challenge)

Day 22: What you are good at!

https://linktr.ee/atsushi_japanese

こんにちは！
Japanese daily life podcast のAtsushiです。
このPodcastは、日本語を勉強しているみなさんに向けたPodcastです。

今日は、関西弁のやん、について。

めっちゃ寒いやん！
とか、久しぶりやん！とか関西弁で良く使います。

どういう時に使うか、例文を使いながら、説明しますね。
うそやん
ーえ、うそやん！それは知らんかったわ。
　うそでしょ！みたいな意味ですね

めっちゃ安いやん
ーこれ、めっちゃ安いやん！買います！
　安いですね！みたいな意味です
　
言うてたやん
ー昨日は行くって言うてたやん
　言ってたでしょ、みたいな意味です

ええやん
ーそれ、めっちゃええやん
　とても良いね、みたいな意味です

ちゃうやん
ーちゃうやん、ちゃうやん、そういう意味じゃない
　違うよ、違うよ、みたいな意味です

例文としてはこんな感じですね。
だよ、とか、よね、とか、でしょ、とかそんな時に使います。

　僕は最近日本の漫才とかみませんが、漫才とか見ると、たぶん、良く聞くと思います。特にツッコミの人が言いますね。
それ、ーやん！
それちゃうやん！

もちろん、日常会話でもたっくさん使いますので、YouTubeとかで関西弁の人を見つけたら、聞いてみてください。

もし、関西弁を直接聞きたい！という人がいたら、ぜひオンラインレッスンでお話しましょう！なんでも教えるでー。
この、でーも関西弁ですね。

ということで、今回も最後まで聞いていただき、ありがとうございます！

ではまた！
