In this episode you will learn about one of the most important celebrations in Colombia.

Spanish with Jas

EP 29. COLOMBIA: CARNAVAL DE BARRANQUILLA

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— Oi! Você gosta de animais?

— Sim, gosto! Eu tenho um cachorro chamado Bob. E você?

— Eu tenho uma gata chamada Luna. Ela é muito fofa. Como é o seu cachorro?

— O Bob é brincalhão e adora correr no parque. Ele é meu melhor amigo.

— A Luna adora dormir e brincar com bolinhas de papel. Animais de estimação são bem divertidos, não são?

— Sim! Eles nos fazem felizes. Como você pegou a Luna?

— Adotei ela de um abrigo de animais. Ela era muito pequena na época.

— Legal. O Bob também é um cachorro resgatado. Eles merecem todo o amor do mundo.

— Com certeza! Animais de estimação nos ensinam sobre amor incondicional. Fico feliz em te conhecer… e ao Bob.

— Igualmente. Até mais!

PORTUREAD - Listen to small texts and conversations samples in portuguese!

Você gosta de animais? — SMALL TALK IN PORTUGUESE (A1-A2 LEVEL)

我这个胆小鬼！


我这个人呀，什么都好，就是胆子小。
夜里不敢一个人在家，上课不敢大胆发言，大家都叫我“ 胆小鬼”。 
在中国第一天上课时，我在心里暗下决心， 见了同学要问好。结果，我非常紧张 ， 嘴巴张了张想说话，可是嘴里像塞了一团棉花，怀里像揣了一只小兔子枰枰直跳，怎么也说不出话来，脸羞得通红，
头也不由自主地低了下去。

你们紧张的时候也跟我一样吗？

解馋小零食

我和个胆小鬼！(Intermediate) 


Acing a job interview goes beyond showcasing your skills and experience. It's about persuasion – convincing the interviewer you're the perfect fit. Here are three key techniques to transform your interview from good to great:

1. The Power of Storytelling: Facts and figures are important, but stories resonate. Weave a compelling narrative about a time you faced a challenge in a previous role.  Describe your thought process, actions taken, and the positive outcome. This not only highlights your skills but also demonstrates your problem-solving abilities and impact.

2. The "Why" Factor:  Don't just explain what you can do; connect it to the company's mission. Research the company's values and goals. During your interview, explain why their vision aligns with your own aspirations. This showcases your genuine interest and how you'd contribute to their success.

3. Anticipation is Key:  Prepare for their questions, but also anticipate potential objections about your experience or qualifications.  For example, if you lack direct experience in a specific area, highlight transferable skills or relevant coursework.  Have data or references ready to back up your claims, demonstrating your initiative and preparedness.

By mastering these techniques, you'll move from simply answering questions to shaping the narrative of the interview. You'll showcase your passion, problem-solving skills, and alignment with the company, ultimately persuading them that you're the ideal candidate for the job. Remember, a successful interview is a two-way street. Let your enthusiasm and persuasive communication shine through, and you'll be well on your way to landing your dream job.

The Global Professional Podcast

3 Persuasive Techniques to Win in a Job Interview - Episode 99

Hi, everyone! It has passed 2 weeks since I came back to Japan. In this episode, I talk about some of the changes in Japan I've seen so far! Have fun!

Keywords
・変化（へんか）　　　　change
・変わる（かわる）　　　to change
・外国人（がいこくじん）foreigner
・問題（もんだい）　　　problem

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たつきのにほんご

Changes in Japan (Beginner Level)

Mä, mä, mä - maailman keskipiste. Vai onko se sittenkin mie vai minä? Podcastin ensimmäisessä jaksossa pohdin minä-pronominia Ylen laajan kyselyn innoittamana. Miten puhekieli näkyy päivittäisessä puheessa ja voiko puhujan kielellisen kodin paikantaa pelkästään yhden sanan perusteella? 

Linkit:
Mainitsemani Ylen ja Itä-Suomen yliopiston kyselyn kartta: Yle Areena - Uutiset (29.11.2022) https://areena.yle.fi/1-50924342
Ylen artikkeli: Yksi suomen kielen vanha sana leviää – haastaa jopa sen yleisimmän: ”Ei koko Suomi ainakaan ihan hetkessä tule mä-pronominilla vallattua” https://yle.fi/a/74-20001378 

Suomea for you

1.jakso: Mä

​天氣不似預期但要走總要飛，但係係咪準時飛，有冇準時到，係咪真係可以飛，其實都係不似預期。今期我地就黎講下，坐飛機咁多年經歷過d咩​

夠鐘煲粥 Congee Time

EP 17 - 但要走總要飛

IELTS Preparation. Band 8-9 Answers. Part 3 - Photography. Q6.

Is it necessary to take a course to become a good photographer? Why/ Why not?

Some key words you can use: frame, lenses, filters, photo editing, adjustments, tripod, batteries, a photographer, lessons/ courses, lighting and processing.

Use the words below as an idea and let me know how I can support your IELTS speaking preparation to achieve your desired score!

To Your Success!


IELTS-SPEAKING 8-9 BAND IS POSSIBLE. DAILY SPEAKING PRACTICE PART 1,2 & 3. Listen daily.

IELTS Preparation. Band 8-9 Answers. Part 3 - Photography. Q6.

おはようございます。Atsushiです。

今日の天気は曇り、気温は15℃、
北海道はまだまだ寒いです。
みなさんの住んでいるところの天気はどうでしょうか。

家の近くにとてもきれいな川があります。
今日はその川沿いを歩きながら録音しています。

今日は、なぜ北海道に住んでいるかを話します。
理由は僕の妻、奥さんの転勤があったからです。
僕は、今オンラインの仕事をしているので、場所を選びません。
ですので、一緒に引越をしました。

北海道へ来て、まだ1週間ほどですが、とてもワクワクしながら生活しています。
今まで見れなかった自然や、おいしい食べ物があるので、とても楽しいです。

きっと、天気や気温も1番良い時に、北海道へ引越してきたので、冬はとても心配です。
場所によってはマイナス20℃近くまで下がるところもあるそうです。
そんな気温の変化も冬にお伝えしたいと思います。

ということで、最後まできいてくださり、ありがとうございます！
ではまた！