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Audiobooks with Pip

Find out more about the British way of life!

Learn British Culture with Pip

Podcasts about life in the UK, British traditions and customs and more...

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Listen to me reading extracts from British media on everyday topics as part of my Conversational English course.

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Друзья, я продолжаю свой выпуск адаптированных книг российской литературы. Первым в этом списке будет роман Ф.М. Достоевского "Идиот".
Глава 2
Приятного прослушивания и не стесняйтесь заказывать уроки:)

Учи русский по адаптированным книгам

Enjoy the twenty-fourth episode of Culture To Grow, which allows you to travel the world from the comfort of your home, your car, or if you are still half asleep in your bed.

In this episode, we will uncover the well kept secrets behind seemingly ordinary aspects of daily life including: 

Have you ever wondered which hand should be used to show respect in Mongolia?

Why is buffalo allowed to be eaten, but not cows in Nepal? 

Are Polish people really unfriendly? 

And which country consumes the most meat per capita? 

Culture To Grow

Episode 24: Behind Closed Doors: Exploring the Secrets of Daily Life Around the World Part 2

In this story, an aeroplane named Seven is using a secret energy source. But the assistant engineer might know what it is. 
This is Part 3 of 5. 

It was 12:00pm and Seven was playing cards with Zack the pilot in their hangar.
 
Seven picked up a few cards and slammed five down on the table. “Once again, I’m winning, Zack. When will you ever learn? You can’t beat me—Hah!” 

Zack, looking frustrated, said, “Next time I’ll beat you. I’m going to practice online. You’ll see. Next time.” 

Tobee arrived for work and went straight to the office. He noticed the security camera system was blinking, alerting some kind of action needed. Tobee took care of it and turned to exit the office. 

But what was this? In front of him there were several huge barrels labelled ‘7-Up’. Tobee thought that it was illegal to use 7-Up. He understood it was a cheaper fuel source, but he believed it wasn’t worth the risk. Tobee believed in the government’s decision to ban 7-Up as a fuel source. 

Tobee stepped out into the main hangar and confronted Zack. 

“Boss? There are seven giant barrels of 7-Up in the office. Have you been giving it to Seven? You know that’s illegal, right? Why are you doing this? You’re risking your entire business.” 

Zack looked undeniably suspicious and worried. He struggled to speak confidently and said, “Oh that… that’s left over from my son’s 14th birthday party last week. Want some?” 

Tobee said, “Uh… okay. But… I’m a bit… hurt that you didn’t invite me…” 

Zack laughed nervously. “Yes… I only just invited family and friends… Sorry, Tobee. Maybe next time. Uhh, feel free to take some home if you want.” 

As Tobee left the main hangar, Seven whispered to Zack, “Phew, that was a close one. Thankfully he bought it.” 

Tobee didn’t believe Zack’s improvised story, but he tried to play along. He didn’t want Zack catching onto him. Tobee thought that he’d discover the truth for himself. 


Being a Cloud

Seven the Aeroplane

In this episode we will explore the Idioms:

•You can catch more flies with honey.
•You have to break a few eggs.
•You can't have your cake eat it too.

The Jerome Meadows Experience

Learn English with The Alphabet of Idioms

Oi gente, aqui é a Aneleh, sua tutora de português favorita. No episódio de hoje vamos nos aprofundar em uma habilidade muito prática e essencial para os viajantes: pedir direções em português brasileiro. No final desse episódio, você saberá pedir direções quando estiver explorando as ruas encantadoras do Brasil. Ah e se quiser acompanhar o script do podcast é só clicar neste link:  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WUN3r0UdzdWLRmJefJhOnLiAgzp7sZmHWx8xAEn34VE/edit?usp=sharing
Vamos começar?!

Hi guys, this is Aneleh, your favorite Portuguese tutor. In today's episode we will delve into a very practical and essential skill for travelers: asking for directions in Brazilian Portuguese. By the end of this episode, you'll know how to ask for directions when exploring Brazil's charming streets. Oh and if you want to follow the podcast script, just click on this link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WUN3r0UdzdWLRmJefJhOnLiAgzp7sZmHWx8xAEn34VE/edit?usp=sharing
Let's start?!

Portuguese Drops 

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Situation: Employee Experiencing Micromanagement

Statements: "I feel like I'm constantly being watched," "I don't have autonomy in my role," "My manager doesn't trust me to make decisions," "I'm overwhelmed with constant check-ins."

Questions: "How can I communicate my need for more autonomy?" "What strategies can I use to build trust with my manager?" "How can I handle excessive workload due to micromanagement?" "Is it appropriate to set boundaries with my manager?"

Situation: Manager Accused of Micromanagement
Statements: "I'm just trying to ensure the work is done correctly," "I want to be supportive of my team," "I'm afraid of making mistakes," "I have high expectations."

Questions: "How can I delegate effectively without losing control?" "How can I build trust with my team?" "What are the signs of micromanagement?" "How can I empower my employees to take ownership of their work?"

Situation: Team Discussion About Micromanagement
Statements: "Micromanagement is killing our morale," "We need more trust from management," "I feel like I'm not learning or growing," "This is affecting our productivity."

Questions: "How can we address micromanagement as a team?" "What can we do to improve communication with our manager?" "How can we create a more empowered work environment?" "Are there specific examples of micromanagement we can share?"

Situation: Organizational Level Discussion
Statements: "Micromanagement is a systemic issue," "We need to develop leadership training," "We need to redefine our management philosophy," "This is impacting our company culture."

Questions: "How can we create a culture of trust and autonomy?" "What are the long-term consequences of micromanagement?" "How can we measure the impact of micromanagement on performance?" "What role does organizational structure play in micromanagement?"