Always look on the dark side of life!

Murphy's Law, the belief that everything bad that CAN go wrong... WILL go wrong!

The Jerome Meadows Experience

Murphy's Law

Todos en algún momento lo hemos hecho, acá sabremos la razón. 

El otro lado de la moneda

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How to say different birds animals in Chinese? Duck, pigeon, goose, parrot…… Let's learn it today!

Chinese Mandarin Teacher Sherry

Different Bird Animals in Chinese

Estas expresiones son esenciales y las usamos constantemente en el día a día. Sin embargo, muchos estudiantes de español tienen problemas para usarlas correctamente. ¡No te preocupes! En este episodio te explico cómo funcionan y cuándo debes usarlas.

CocoLoco Spanish

Cómo usar DESDE, DESDE HACE y HACE

"Seek the company of those who know the heart's secrets, rest beneath the tree that bears the ripest fruit. In the market of life, choose not the idle wanderer's path but the shop filled with sweetness. Not every bubbling pot holds a feast, not every pen writes truths, not every gaze sees beyond the surface, not every ocean bed holds pearls."

Learn English and Farsi with teacher Ela

Rumi 01 - Farsi

This episode goes through the questions  and answers in the recently published Beginner to Elementary Level Check Quiz.



Support for Scottish Gaelic Learners

Level Check Quiz Listening Practise

元の記事/ Original Article↓
https://toyokeizai.net/articles/-/541229

｢集中力の続かない人がよくやる6つのNGパターン」という記事を音読しつつ、思うことを話しました。みなさんも集中力について自分なりのコツがあれば、教えてください！

☆目次
0:00 オープニング
0:47 (p1) 導入
1:35 在宅ワーク
2:17 (p1) 1-5
3:56 環境
7:51 (p2) 1-3
8:34 インプットかアウトプットか
10:33 (p2) 4-5
11:26 休憩
13:14 (p2) 6-7
14:15 研究
16:35 (p3) 1
17:10 見る時間
18:00 (p3) 2
18:40 やる気
19:13 (p3) 3-4
20:10 優先順位
20:58 (p3) 5-6
21:53 結局どうする

☆語彙
称号（しょうごう）
混在（こんざい）
窓際（まどぎわ）
問題提起（もんだいていき）
断言（だんげん）
息抜（いきぬ）き
直行（ちょっこう）
有効活用（ゆうこうかつよう）
必要不可欠（ひつようふかけつ）

"After 5" by Japanese Teacher

“Five negative patterns that a person who can’t concentrate always does” ｢集中力の続かない人がよくやる6つのNGパターン」

As a communication coach, I witness the transformative power of preparation in business communication.  Winging it might work occasionally, but for consistent success, pre-communication planning is your secret weapon.  Here are my top 6  tips to ensure you dominate your next meeting, presentation, or email exchange:

1. Know Your Audience:  This isn't a cliche; it's the foundation.  Research your audience's background, interests, and pain points.  Tailor your language and message to resonate with them.  Imagine explaining your idea to a friend – that level of clarity and connection is what you're aiming for.

2. Define Your Purpose:  What is the single most important takeaway you want your audience to have?  Is it to inform, persuade, or simply update?  Having a clear purpose keeps your message focused and avoids information overload.

3. Craft a Compelling Message:  Less is more.  Eliminate jargon and redundancy.  Structure your message with a clear beginning, middle, and end.  Practice your delivery beforehand, paying attention to pacing, tone, and body language.

4. Anticipate Roadblocks:  Forewarned is forearmed.  Think of potential objections or questions your audience might have.  Prepare clear, concise responses that address these concerns head-on.  This demonstrates confidence and proactive problem-solving.

5. Choose Your Weapon Wisely:  Not all communication channels are created equal.  Consider the purpose and audience when selecting your method.  A complex proposal might be best delivered as a written document, while a team update could thrive on a video call.

6. Embrace Technology:  Utilize presentation tools effectively.  Visuals can significantly enhance understanding and retention of your message.  However, avoid information overload –  keep slides clean and focused on supporting your core points.


The Global Professional Podcast

TOP 6 Best Practices for Business Communication Preparation - EP 26

Every time you're online, you are bombarded by pictures, articles, links and videos trying to tell their story. Unfortunately, not all of these stories are true. Sometimes they want you to click on another story or advertisement at their own site, other times they want to upset people for political reasons. These days it's so easy to share information. These stories circulate quickly, and the result is … fake news.

There is a range of fake news: from crazy stories which people easily recognise to more subtle types of misinformation. Experts in media studies and online psychology have been examining the fake news phenomenon. Read these tips, and don't get fooled!

1. Check the source
Look at the website where the story comes from. Does it look real? Is the text well written? Are there a variety of other stories or is it just one story? Fake news websites often use addresses that sound like real newspapers, but don't have many real stories about other topics. If you aren't sure, click on the 'About' page and look for a clear description of the organisation.

2. Watch out for fake photos
Many fake news stories use images that are Photoshopped or taken from an unrelated site. Sometimes, if you just look closely at an image, you can see if it has been changed. Or use a tool like Google Reverse Image search. It will show you if the same image has been used in other contexts.

3. Check the story is in other places
Look to see if the story you are reading is on other news sites that you know and trust. If you do find it on many other sites, then it probably isn't fake (although there are some exceptions), as many big news organisations try to check their sources before they publish a story. 

4. Look for other signs
There are other techniques that fake news uses. These include using ALL CAPS and lots of ads that pop up when you click on a link. Also, think about how the story makes you feel. If the news story makes you angry, it's probably designed to make you angry.
