Did you know that Colombia is one of the countries with the most cultural diversity?
In this podcast we will talk about the most relevant festivals in Colombia and their meaning for its population🇨🇴

CELEBRACIONES MAS IMPORTANTES EN COLOMBIA 

Диктант - это не самая любимая часть занятий по русскому языку у школьников, но очень полезная. Так что давайте учиться понимать русский и грамотно его записывать!

Система будет такая. Я прочитаю текст два раза: в первый раз медленно, по несколько слов (ставьте эпизод на паузу, чтобы всё успеть), второй раз - быстрее, чтобы вы проверили, всё ли правильно записали.

Отправьте мне сообщение, как только закончите диктант, и я пришлю вам его текст для сверки. 

Первый текст - цитата Вячеслава Полунина о счастье. Очень рекомендую посмотреть его ted-talk “Счастье дурака”.

Там встречается два сложных слова - “дзынькает” и “на полную катушку”.
Удачного диктанта!

Writing Russian

Слова Вячеслава Полунина о счастье (диктант)

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Daily English Podcast

Daily English Podcast Chapter # 9

The Emperor’s New Clothes, a short story by Hans Christian Andersen.


Teacher Michelle's Learn English with Story

 The Emperor’s New Clothes - LEARN ENGLISH WITH STORY 

Welcome to Words from Melvin. This is an introductory episode to the Podcast. I look forward to seeing you all at the next episode.
Don't forget to book a lesson with me...
Bye!!!!!

Words from Melvin

Words from Melvin Introductory Episode

麻烦先来两杯冰啤酒。
请多给我们一些餐巾纸 。 
服务员，买单，一共多少钱？
这儿的菜真不错！

má fɑn xiān lái liǎnɡ bēi bīnɡ pí jiǔ 。 
qǐnɡ duō ɡěi wǒ men yì xiē cān jīn zhǐ   。  
fú wù yuán ， mǎi dān ， yí ɡònɡ duō shǎo qián ？ 
zhè ér de cài zhēn bú cuò ！ 

Laura cheng Chinese

Laura Chinese order food 2

SMART Goals for Active Listening:
Here are some examples of SMART goals you can set to improve your active listening skills:

1. Improve comprehension in work meetings:

Specific: I will actively listen during all team meetings by summarizing key points after each agenda item.
Measurable: I will track the number of times I summarize key points and the accuracy of my summaries based on colleague feedback.
Attainable: I will start by summarizing after one agenda item per meeting, then gradually increase to all items over a month.
Relevant: Improved comprehension will lead to better participation and decision-making in meetings.
Time-bound: I will implement this for the next 3 months and evaluate progress then.
2. Enhance communication with family:

Specific: I will practice active listening with my partner by reflecting back their emotions and using open-ended questions during evening conversations.
Measurable: My partner will provide feedback on whether they feel heard and understood by my responses.
Attainable: I will focus on actively listening during one conversation per evening for the next two weeks.
Relevant: Improved communication will strengthen my relationship with my partner.
Time-bound: I will practice this for two weeks and then discuss adjustments with my partner.
3. Become a more supportive friend:

Specific: I will actively listen to a friend facing a challenge by maintaining eye contact, avoiding interruptions, and offering summaries of their situation.
Measurable: My friend will report feeling supported and understood after our conversation.
Attainable: I will dedicate focused listening time during one conversation with a friend per week for a month.
Relevant: Active listening will help me be a more supportive friend.
Time-bound: I will implement this for one month and then reflect on its impact on our friendship.
Remember, these are just examples. You can modify them to fit your specific needs and goals!


The Global Professional Podcast

S.M.A.R.T. Goals and Active Listening - Episode 82

Hi everyone! It's December! It's Christmas! So, in this episode obviously I talk about Christmas in Japan. Some of you may have heard about how Japanese people celebrate it, like what we eat. I explain how a typical Japanese would do on 24th and 25th of this month.

たつきのにほんご

日本のクリスマス (Beginner)

Birthday celebrations are a beloved tradition that changes as we grow older. As children, we look forward to big parties with all of our friends, while as adults, we tend to prefer more low-key gatherings with close friends or family. In this engaging episode of The Real English Conversations Podcast, italki English teachers Amy and Curtis share some of their most memorable birthday celebrations, from childhood to adulthood. Through their stories, you'll learn more about Canadian culture and customs while also improving your English listening skills. So why not tune in and celebrate with us? 

And if you're looking to improve your English language skills, book a lesson with Curtis on italki today! Follow this link to book your lesson now: https://www.italki.com/teacher/4672521/english