I will have lessons and interviews with students and other interesting people related to learning language, travel, and immigration. For A2 through C2 English learners. 

All American Podcast 

Believe me; you want to hear the job interview question, "Why should we hire you?" It's your chance to cut through the noise and tell them exactly what is unique about you.

While you cannot possibly know other applicants' qualifications, you can sell yourself to the best of your ability, stating the things that would make you really great at the job, and convincing the hiring manager you're ready to hit the ground running

In this episode, we’ll quickly revisit your three goals in every job interview, since these goals will influence every answer and every interaction you have during the interview. You’ll then learn why employers ask, “Why should we hire you?”, hear how one of my clients who got a job offer answered the question, and get tips on how to answer it. You'll land your dream job in no time!

Episode originally published on August 28, 2020.
Transcript at https://www.express-to-impress.com/hit-the-ground-running-phrase/.
Infographics for this episode at https://www.pinterest.com/ExpresstoImpress/. 

Express to Impress

How to Answer, "Why Should We Hire You?

Cross-functional collaboration refers to teams made up of individuals from different departments or divisions within an organization working together on projects to achieve common goals. By bringing together experts from various areas like engineering, marketing, sales, finance, and operations, cross-functional teams are able to tackle complex problems and opportunities from multiple perspectives. Each member brings their unique skills, knowledge, and viewpoints to the project, helping identify issues or opportunities that others may have missed. They also break down silos that can form between departments, facilitating communication and ensuring all angles are considered. While cross-functional collaboration does require more coordination up front to align diverse team members, it ultimately leads to better outcomes by leveraging the collective expertise across an organization. These collaborative teams are able to develop more innovative, holistic solutions that benefit the entire company rather than just a single division. They promote greater understanding between functions and help build relationships that can improve future cooperation.

Example:
Launching a New Product: Imagine a company developing a new fitness tracker. The Marketing team needs to understand user needs and preferences (gathered from the Sales team) to create targeted advertising campaigns. Meanwhile, the Engineering team collaborates with the Design team to ensure the tracker is user-friendly and aesthetically pleasing. Finally, the Manufacturing team works with the Supply Chain team to source materials and ensure production runs smoothly. This cross-functional collaboration ensures a successful launch that considers all aspects, from user experience to market demand and production feasibility.



The Global Professional Podcast

Cross Functional Collaboration - Business Dictionary - Episode 44

【北海道Hokkaido生活】
5月26日木曜日　天気/晴れ　気温/23℃ 

夕張市/ゆうばりし
・全国でも人気の高い「夕張メロン」の収穫が始まる
・贈答用としても人気
・例年より大きく、香りも良い

［単語］
全国/ぜんこく…国の中の全部
人気/にんき…みんな好き
メロン/めろん…うすい緑色の果物
収穫/しゅうかく…おいしくなった食べ物を取る。
贈答/ぞうとう…プレゼント
用/よう…使う
例年/れいねん…いつもの年
香り/かおり…におい

レッスン待ってます♪


北海道Hokkaido生活 for Japanese learners

〈#66〉5月26日木曜日　人気！夕張メロンの収穫始まる

In this podcast I talk briefly about the Beijing Winter Olympics and share some of my childhood memories of skiing and snowboarding.
Keywords in this episode
tricks
ski slope
chair lift
timberline
glacier
snow boarding
ski lodge
The Shining
Stanley Kubrick
Mount Hood 
adrenaline
abdominals
quads
frozen fingers
moguls
wipe out




Streetwise English

SWE 1 Beijing Winter Olympics & Childhood Skiing Memories

In this podcast, I'll help you learn how to ask for directions in Hungarian.
Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1I34L5mNBb8mscx2Po2lyWLfb6c4EbFdQqo5Iwu7dLzw/edit?usp=sharing

Hungarian Speaking Practice

How to ask for directions in Hungarian?

购物
购物是日常生活中非常重要的一部分。无论是在线购物还是去实体店，大家都有很多的选择。

生词：
1.购物 (gòuwù) - Shopping
2.商场 (shāngchǎng) - Mall
3.超市 (chāoshì) - Supermarket
4.打折 (dǎzhé) - Discount
5.退货 (tuìhuò) - Return goods
6.货比三家 (huòbǐ-sānjiā) - Compare goods from different stores
7.小票 (xiǎopiào) - Receipt
8.收银台 (shōuyíntái) - Cash register
9.付款 (fùkuǎn) - Payment
10.在线购物 (zàixiàn gòuwù) - Online shopping

句子练习：
你喜欢去商场还是超市购物？ (Nǐ xǐhuān qù shāngchǎng háishì chāoshì gòuwù?)
Do you prefer shopping at malls or supermarkets?

这件衣服在打折吗？ (Zhè jiàn yīfú zài dǎzhé ma?)
Is this clothing item on sale?

我想退货，这里是小票。 (Wǒ xiǎng tuìhuò, zhèlǐ shì xiǎopiào.)
I want to return this item, here is the receipt.

在网上购物方便吗？ (Zài wǎngshàng gòuwù fāngbiàn ma?)
Is it convenient to shop online?

请在收银台付款。 (Qǐng zài shōuyíntái fùkuǎn.)
Please pay at the cash register.

我喜欢货比三家再决定买什么。 (Wǒ xǐhuān huòbǐ-sānjiā zài juédìng mǎi shénme.)
I like to compare goods from different stores before deciding what to buy.

对话练习：
对话一： A: 你今天要去哪里？ (Nǐ jīntiān yào qù nǎlǐ?)
Where are you going today?
B: 我要去商场购物，那里有很多打折的商品。 (Wǒ yào qù shāngchǎng gòuwù, nàlǐ yǒu hěn duō dǎzhé de shāngpǐn.)
I’m going to the mall to shop; there are many discounted items there.

对话二： A: 你一般在网上买什么？ (Nǐ yībān zài wǎngshàng mǎi shénme?)
What do you usually buy online?
B: 我一般买衣服和日用品，网上的选择更多。 (Wǒ yībān mǎi yīfú hé rìyòngpǐn, wǎngshàng de xuǎnzé gèng duō.)
I usually buy clothes and daily necessities; there are more choices online.

小丽最近的一次购物经历

上周末，我和朋友一起去了市中心的一家大型商场购物。因为正值季末打折，很多商品都有很大的折扣。
首先，我们去了服装区。我在那里看到了一件很喜欢的外套，原价500元，现在打八折，只要400元。我试穿了这件外套，觉得非常合适，于是决定买下它。接着，我们又去了鞋子区，朋友买了一双运动鞋，也是打了折的。
在购物的过程中，我们还去了电子产品区。我看中了一个最新款的耳机，虽然没有打折，但我觉得它的性能很好，就买了下来。我们在商场里逛了好几个小时，最后在一家餐厅吃了午饭。
购物结束后，我们去了收银台付款。因为买的东西比较多，我们分开付款，每个人都拿到了小票。商场里的人很多，但整个购物过程非常愉快。回到家后，我试用了新买的耳机，发现音质非常好，我对这次购物非常满意。
通过这次购物，我不仅买到了喜欢的商品，还享受到了打折的优惠。这样的购物经历让我觉得很开心。

每日汉语练习

购物

皆さんの身近には「癒し」がありますか。 
勉強や仕事に追われていると、「癒し」を求めてしまいますよね。 
今回は、二人が癒されているものについて話します。

Is there anything therapeutic or things that help you feel relaxed around you?
When you are busy with your studies and work, you may be looking for "healing".
This time, we will talk about what heals us both.

♤ キーワード
・癒される（いやされる: here it means that you feel relaxed or less stressed） 
・観葉植物（かんようしょくぶつ：indoor house plants）
・ドラセナ（dracaena）
・朝顔（あさがお：morning glory）
・菊（きく：chrysantheｍum） 
・絵日記（えにっき：illustrated diary）
※In Japan, the morning glory observation diary, is a standard homework for elementary school students during their summer vacation.
・絵心（えごころ：artistic taste） 
・にゅるにゅる（vine up fast） 

♧ 理解度チェッククイズ  
1. フミが朝顔を育てようと思った理由は？
2. 小学生用の朝顔の種にはどんな工夫がされている？

♢ 前回のクイズの答え 
1. 「アルモンデ料理」とはどんな料理？  
→ 家にあるもので作る料理
2. 「タイパ」は何の略で、どういう意味？ 
→ タイムパフォーマンスの略で、時間的な効率を表すことば  

BGM special thanks：MusMus

アヤさんとフミさんの日本語雑談（Aya and Fumi’s Japanese Chit-Chat）

Episode 28：癒し

What if I told you there were two traits that most successful language learners have in common? And what if I told you that you could develop these traits in yourself? 

Our attitude towards ambiguity and our willingness to communicate in our target language have a big impact on our success as language learners. Join me as we chat about how to develop these traits in ourselves. :) 