This folktale is from Wales, and tells the story of how water lilies came to grow in a lake in the Welsh mountains.

Folktale Friday

HOW WATER LILIES BEGAN

Can I Say - Can I Do

Poland

こんにちは、あかりです。今日(きょう)は車(くるま)と、電車(でんしゃ)・バス・地下鉄(ちかてつ)などの乗(の)り物(もの)について話(はな)します。

Usage of Slow Japanese:
STEP 1. Listen to the episode without seeing the scripts.
STEP 2. Go to ⁠mochifika.com/podcast/⁠ and check "Key vocabularies of this episode", and listen again to the episode while seeing the list.
STEP 3. Check the whole script, it'll fill the gap in your understanding.

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Slow Japanese

Episode #55 - Car or public transport?

In today's fast-paced business world, the pressure to deliver is constant. Emails ping incessantly, meetings fill calendars, and impromptu conversations become the norm.  Yet, amidst this whirlwind, a crucial element often gets sidelined: preparation.  Think about it – wouldn't a perfectly executed presentation or a flawlessly delivered pitch be infinitely more effective than a last-minute scramble?

The truth is, effective communication in business is rarely spontaneous.  It's a carefully crafted strategy, and the cornerstone of that strategy is pre-communication planning.  Just as athletes train before a competition, successful business professionals invest time in readying themselves for critical communication moments.

The Power of Preparation in Action:

Consider the scenario: You have a critical meeting with a potential investor.  By investing time in pre-communication planning, you've:

Researched their investment portfolio: You can tailor your pitch to align with their specific interests.
Developed a clear, concise presentation: You highlight the problem your business solves and the value proposition.
Anticipated potential questions: You have well-rehearsed responses that address any investment concerns.
The result? A confident, compelling presentation that positions your business for success.

Investing in Pre-Communication Planning:

Pre-communication planning isn't just about efficiency; it's about maximizing impact and minimizing missteps.  By dedicating time to prepare, you'll project confidence, inspire trust, and ultimately achieve your communication goals.  Remember, in the business world, first impressions matter – so make yours count with the power of preparation.

The Global Professional Podcast

Preparation For Business Communication - EP 24

¡Bienvenidos a "Consejos de la abuela"! En esta segunda parte, Pablo nos contará algunas creencias suyas, de su familia y los peruanos en general. Hablamos de cómo ver fantasmas, lo importante que son los perros en los Andes, especialmente los perros negros, y dónde NO sentarse a la hora de comer.

Te invitamos a conocernos más en: 

📍 María: https://linktr.ee/spanishwithmariap  
📍 Pablo: https://linktr.ee/pabloalejos

Maria & Pablo Spanish

8. Consejos de la abuela (supersticiones) ¿Qué haría mi abuelita? Parte 2

破防(pò fáng) literally means “breaking defenses,” like in a battle. In slang, it refers to the emotional moment when someone’s psychological defenses collapse.

Learn Chinese with Hot Topics

破防 (pò fáng)

We explore whether the Netherlands is at risk of drowning due to rising sea levels. Despite the alarming scenarios, the video delves into the country’s history of water management, the lessons learned from past disasters like the 1953 flood, and the modern defences in place. How likely is it that the Netherlands will stay above water? Listen to find out.

Netjes Nederlands

Why The Dutch (Probably) Won't Drown

Skidsemester, vilken grej! Jag berättar om lite vanliga skidorter, och vad man egentligen gör på en skidsemester.

Easy Swedish with Viktoria

Ep. #25 - Julspecial Skidsemester

El domingo es el día de la madre en España, por eso quería que este episodio fuera especial. Para ello hablé con mi hermana y dos de mis primas y decidimos grabar un episodio sobre frases típicas de madres españolas. Nosotras, como tantos otros españoles, hemos crecido con estas frases y estamos seguras que cuando tengamos hijos las usaremos también porque parece ser que son frases que pasan de generación en generación.

Como siempre, espero que disfrutes el episodio. Si lo haces, no te olvides de dejar una valoración.  Después de escucharlo, no te olvides de decirme si las madres en tu país también utilizan las frases que mencionamos, y si no, ¿qué frases son típicas de las madres en tu país?


