Life lesson from Winnie the POOH: "People sacrifice their playfulness for validation."
“Sure is a cheerful color. Guess I’ll have to get used to it.” 

FLO TALKS 

Life lesson from Winnie the POOH: "People sacrifice their playfulness for validation."

En este podcast hablo con mi estudiante Dev, quien es estadounidense y me platica sobre los choques culturales que ha tenido en diferentes países, su opinión acerca de la cultura en Estados Unidos y la India. 

¡Mis clases de conversación! 

Conversación sobre: ¡CHOQUES CULTURALES!  B1-B2

Understanding the most common prefixes and suffixes in English is a great way to build your vocabulary. In this blog post, I cover the prefixes "dis-" and "mis-." They may seem the same, but there are some subtle differences.

For the full text of the article, go to
https://www.difficultenglishexplained.com/what-is-the-difference-between-dis-and-mis-making-negative-words-in-english/

Visualizer: https://youtu.be/ZE2AaUxq2n0




Difficult English Explained

What is the Difference between “dis-” and “mis-”? — Making Negative Words in English

when two third tones words together,the first one turn into the second tone,for examples:

3+3--2+3:
zú mǔ   ， shuí tǒnɡ   ， ké yǐ ， yú sǎn ， xiǎo mǎ ， qiánɡ bǎo ， ɡuánɡ chǎnɡ ， méi hǎo ， yán jiǎnɡ ， línɡ dǎo, biáo yǎn ， lí xiǎnɡ ， yónɡ ɡǎn ， dián lǐ ， liáo jiě ， shuí ɡuǒ 
祖 母   ， 水   桶     ， 可 以 ， 雨 伞  ， 小   马 ， 襁    褓  ， 广    场    ， 美  好  ， 演  讲    ， 领   导 , 表   演  ， 理 想    ， 勇   敢  ， 典   礼 ， 了   解  ， 水   果

Laura cheng Chinese

Laura cheng Chinese tone change for two third tone

En este episodio te daré unos consejos para mantener la disciplina al momento de aprender idiomas

Spanish Shortcut

EP 19. CÓMO MANTENER LA DISCIPLINA 

Here I will read the 3rd chapter of the book. The story becomes slowly more difficult..

Beginner book Dutch A1-A2

Chapter 3 Page 1 - Niels 

Live, raw, and uncut footage of English learners. Can you spot the mistakes?

Topic: Learning through failure

AngliaEnglish

Learning through failure



みなさんにはおふくろの味がありますか？おふくろの味とはお母さんが子供の頃からよく作っていた料理の味のことです。家庭にはそれぞれの味があり、同じ料理でも作り方が違ったり、調味料の量が違ったりすると思います。おふくろは母という意味なのですが、みなさんの中には父の味、祖母の味がある人もいるかもしれません。
日本人は肉じゃが、味噌汁(misoshiru)、卵焼きをおふくろの味として挙げる人が多いそうです。
ちなみに私にはおふくろの味がありません。私の母はよくカレーを作ってくれましたが、毎回味が違ったので、「おふくろの味」にはならないと思います。
私は母が作った料理よりむしろ元彼のお母さんやパートナーのお母さんが作った料理の方が恋しいです。
みなさんにはおふくろの味がありますか？
今度実家に帰ったら、何を食べたいですか？


家庭：かてい　home
調味料：ちょうみりょう　condiment
挙げる：あげる　list
恋しい：こいしい　miss
元彼：もとかれ　ex boyfriend
実家：じっか　family home
肉じゃが：Beef and potato stew 

Nihongo Short Story by Noriko

おふくろの味 (my mom's taste)

Micromanagement, often seen as a hindrance to employee development, can paradoxically create opportunities for upskilling. By recognizing the root causes of micromanagement and implementing targeted upskilling initiatives, HR departments can transform this challenge into a strategic advantage.

Micromanagement frequently stems from a manager's lack of trust in their employees' abilities or a fear of failure. By offering upskilling programs that enhance employees' competencies, HR can address these underlying issues. Skills training in areas such as project management, problem-solving, and decision-making can empower employees to take ownership of their work and reduce the need for constant supervision.

Furthermore, micromanagement can create a culture of dependency. Upskilling initiatives can foster a growth mindset and encourage employees to seek out new challenges. By providing employees with the tools and knowledge to advance their careers, HR can create a more self-sufficient and engaged workforce.

To effectively address micromanagement through upskilling, HR should conduct needs assessments to identify skill gaps within the organization. Tailored training programs can then be developed to address these deficiencies. Additionally, mentoring and coaching opportunities can be provided to support employees as they develop new skills.

By proactively addressing micromanagement through upskilling, HR can create a more positive and productive work environment, improve employee retention, and enhance the overall competitiveness of the organization.