We were only in Namibia for a very short time, but it was still brilliant! We crossed the border from Angola and went along the Caprivi strip, making our way to Botswana. We had a few animal encounters, and a bit of a problem at the border...

Travel diaries

Ep. 4 - a fly through Namibia

"Alligator Baby" is a fun children's book by Robert Munsch. It's about a family who gets a surprise package—a baby alligator instead of a human baby! The family tries to figure out what to do with the alligator while they search for their real baby. It's a silly and funny story with colorful pictures that kids will love.

Story Time for Kids with Teacher Amanda

Episode 10: Alligator Baby by Robert Munsch

One Minute Speaking Challenge - Birthday

Here are some questions to get you thinking in English - it's the key in your spoken English development ( or any other language you are learning )!

What was the best birthday you ever had?
How old were you?
Who was there, who did you invite?
Did you have it at home? Did you cook?
or you had it in a restaurant/ cafe?
Why was it the best birthday for you?
What feelings, emotions did you experience?
What were the gifts you were given?
Which one was the best one?
Who was the most memorable person at the party?

Simple questions but it'll take you a moment to think&answer.

Have a go, challenge yourself - there are many rewards in that - including your ptomotions, raising salary - making more money.

it's one step at a time, one day at a time towards your desired future.

Don't postpone or accept and exuse from yourself.

One minute speaking challenge - Challenge yourself to speak English daily!

One Minute Speaking Challenge - Birthday

https://anchor.fm/azumi/episodes/Azumis-Easy-Japanese-Small-Talk-463-Japan-urges-nationals-to-evacuate-from-Russia-e1ff592

いっしょにNHK News Web Easyを読もう📢Reading News Articles

 #463 Japan urges nationals to evacuate from Russia

1.生病 shēng bìng v. to fall ill,to be sick
2.每měi  every,each
3.早上zǎo shàng n morning
4.跑步 pǎo bù  v . to run, to jog
5.起床qǐ chuáng  v. to get up, to get out of bed

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Success Builds Confidence - Level Up Your Career! Episode 403.

Elevating your communication skills in today’s globalized workplace isn’t merely a suggestion; it’s a necessity. If your goal is to be heard, to be noticed, and to truly excel, mastering effective communication is the pathway to take.

In this episode, I’ll share practical examples of how to build your “small victory bank” by offering a fresh perspective on improving your communication skills.

The principles are straightforward, but the challenge often lies in consistent application – a challenge that leads to self-criticism (a topic we’ll also explore in this episode).

Don’t delay! Let’s dive in and start building your confidence through your achievements. Remember, you already possess the potential for success!

For personalized training with me, please check my calendar for available slots.

To Your Success,

Anatoly

#job interview preparation #communication skills #confidence building #daily successes #corporate English #presentation preparation

Job Interview Preparation | CEO Interview Strategies From Diverse Business Sectors!

Success Builds Confidence - Level Up Your Career! Episode 403.

Saudi Arabia scored a big win in its campaign to attract major sports events to the kingdom when it was formally named as the 2034 men's soccer World Cup host on December 11.

For the last year, there hasn't been too much doubt that Saudi Arabia would be confirmed as host, as the only other contender — Australia — had withdrawn from the contest to host the World Cup.

Awarding the tournament to Saudi Arabia has been seen as controversial by some soccer observers.

That's mostly because of the country's human rights record. Some have said that Saudi Arabia is using sports to divert attention from social or environmental problems, something that's known as sportswashing.

Saudi Arabia has denied this is the case.

The World Cup may be a number of years away but there are a lot of questions that need to be answered about the tournament, from where games will be played to how workers' rights will be protected.

Saudi Arabia aims to host all 104 games, though there has been speculation that some games could be played in neighboring or nearby countries.

Currently, 15 stadiums have been proposed, although eight are still on paper. They include a 92,000-seat venue planned in Riyadh and another near the capital that's set to be on top of a 200-meter cliff.

The timing may also be an issue. The tournament may have to be moved from the traditional period of June and July to the cooler months of November and December.

This also happened for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, although it wasn't a move that was popular among European soccer clubs, who had their domestic seasons interrupted.

The question of workers' rights was also discussed before and during the competition in Qatar. Saudi Arabia has promised to reform and enforce labor laws, and fully respect migrant workers, but some human rights groups are skeptical.

In the meantime, there are still World Cups in 2026 and 2030 to think about!

Practice Listening, Reading & Comprehension

Saudi Arabia Confirmed as 2034 World Cup Host

No hay duda en que la cocina latinoamericana es un cúmulo de diversas influencias culturales a lo largo de mucho tiempo que le dan la riqueza y el gran sabor a los platos que nos representan. Sin embargo, muchos de las especias en América Latina, que se usan en nuestra gastronomía, constituyen la diferencia en relación con otras latitudes a nivel de cocina, y así como por ejemplo, la canela llegó al continente para transformar el sabor de nuestros postres, la vainilla constituyó el cambio radical en los platos dulces del viejo continente cuando partió de aquí. 
Hoy conoceremos especias y condimentos originarios, así como algunos de los más usados en Latinoamérica.

Español con todo 

Especias en América Latina

【北海道Hokkaido生活】
4月6日水曜日　天気/くもり　気温/6℃

千歳市/ちとせし
キリンビール/きりんびーる
・コロナで工場見学ができない
・見学する人にあげるおかしを病院に寄付
・医療従事者に寄付

［単語］
新千歳空港/しんちとせくうこう
コロナ/ころな...COVID19
見学/けんがく…見る
寄付/きふ…プレゼント
医療従事者/いりょうじゅうじしゃ…医者（いしゃ）、看護師（かんごし）など
