Some examples of how English is spoken around the world.

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English Accent clips from Around the World

破防(pò fáng) literally means “breaking defenses,” like in a battle. In slang, it refers to the emotional moment when someone’s psychological defenses collapse.

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破防 (pò fáng)

**Listen to short news about Agreement between United States and Japan 
***Feel free to send me a message if you have any questions 
****Hope you enjoy it 

 خبرهای کوتاه جهان به فارسی   / Short World news in Persian

توافق امریکا و ژاپن  /  US-Japan agreement 

「におい」は、いい時にも嫌な時にも使います。
「香り」は、いい時にだけ使います。


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#3 「におい」と「香り」ってどう違うの？

Xem rối nước ở đâu?

Giáo sư Paul:
 
Đến Hà Nội lần này tôi rất muốn xem biểu diễn rối nước nhưng chưa biết xem ở đâu? Anh có biết không?
 
Thành:
 
Thưa giáo sư! Có thể đến Nhà hát Rối nước để xem ạ.
 
Giáo sư Paul:
 
Ồ! Tốt quá! Nhà hát ấy ở đâu? Hôm nay anh có thể dẫn tôi đi xem được không?
 
Thành:
 
Thưa, được ạ. Nhà hát rối nước ở đường Trường Chinh gần đây thôi ạ. Có lẽ giáo sư đi xem buổi 19 giờ là tốt nhất ạ.
 
Giáo sư Paul:
 
Vâng! Vâng! Chúng ta sẽ đi xem buổi đó. Anh nhớ đến nhé.
 
Thành:
 
Vâng ạ.


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Nghe Tiếng Việt - Xem múa rối nước - Water puppet

『日本語能力試験」対策＿日本語総まとめN3（語彙）』アスク出版 テキストを読んでいきます。 １回に1日ずつ読んでいきます。 今日は、第４週5日です。


N3合格

N3　語彙　第４週5日

Tune in for a special episode! Here, I share my conversation with Audrey and Abigail, the hosts of the You Don't Say?! English Podcast. We talk about cultural differences, interviewing, traveling and living abroad, culture shock, and more!

Episode originally published April 22, 2021.

Original theme music by Lucas Knutter
 
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Read the transcript at https://www.express-to-impress.com/cultural-differences/. 

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Bedside Italian

Bedside Italian #16 - Le lingue che ho imparato. Part 3

Recently, I coached a team of four – 2 talented software developers, a product manager, and a product designer – at a startup facing a decision. Their current product management system was a mix of spreadsheets, emails, and sticky notes, hindering collaboration and development. They needed to persuade their founder to adopt Jira, a project management tool.

We began by dissecting the founder's viewpoint.  Was it a fear of change? A concern about learning a new system?  Through open-ended questions and active listening, we discovered the founder valued efficiency and transparency.

The team knew the founder's needs and wants so we crafted a persuasive narrative.  The developers highlighted how Jira's bug tracking system would streamline communication and expedite fixes. The product manager showcased how Jira's visual boards would enhance project visibility, ensuring everyone was on the same page.  The designer emphasized the improved user interface and workflows, promoting user adoption.

We gathered data showcasing the wasted time and communication breakdowns caused by their current system. We contrasted it with quantifiable benefits of Jira – faster development cycles, improved team collaboration, and reduced errors.  

We set up a demo of Jira, showcasing how it addressed their specific pain points. I prepped the team to answer potential objections and provide examples of companies using Jira.

The final step was a unified presentation.  Each team member presented their department's perspective, painting a clear picture of the benefits across the development workflow. 

The founder, impressed by the team's research, data, and collaborative effort, agreed to a Jira trial.  Their persuasive communication, grounded in understanding their audience's needs and presenting a clear solution, secured a win for the entire team. This success story highlights the power of effective communication in driving positive change within a startup environment.