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Let's talk about small talk - you all hate it - it's one of the biggest topics that my Italki students ask me for help on.

But don't worry - a few simple tips and techniques and you will soon see that there is nothing to worry about.

It needs practice, of course, but let's listen to a few simple principle and ideas to get you started!

#businessenglish #culture #smalltalk #corporate

How to create an awesome job application strategy: Advice on careers, CVs, cover letters, interview planning

Small Talk - we all HATE it: Some super simple tips on how to cope!

I invite you to tune in to hear the rest of my conversation about strategic networking with Lucy Samuels! This time we dive into using LinkedIn to grow and utilize your network. 

She shares some real gems in this conversation, like what to write when reaching out to someone new on LinkedIn and what to say when following up with someone in your network. 

Lucy is an excellent communication coach, so it’s no wonder she can come up with polished, professional scripts on the fly.

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Episode originally published September 29, 2021

Original theme music by Lucas Knutter 

Read the transcript at https://www.express-to-impress.com/networking-tips/ 

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Link Included in Episode Show Notes: 

Lucy Samuels Website: https://lucysamuels.co

How to Use Informational Interviews to Land Your Dream Job: https://www.express-to-impress.com/informational-interviews/ 

Erin Meyer: Building Trust Across Cultures: https://erinmeyer.com/building-trust-across-cultures/ 

Express to Impress

Networking Tips From a Communication & Career Branding Expert

日本は梅雨入りして、毎日じめじめと嫌な天気です。
皆さんは、そんな日に何で気分を上げますか？
今回は、フミが最近ハマっているおいしいものについて話します。

The rainy season has started in Japan, the humid days really make us gloomy. 
What makes you feel better on such a day?
This time, Fumi talks about something tasty that he’s been into lately.

♤ キーワード
・ハマる（be into）
・サクサク（crispy）
・ぽろぽろ（crumbly）
・しなしな（soggy）
・ふわっと（fluffy）
・もちっと（chewy）

♧  理解度チェッククイズ
1. フミさんが最近ハマっているものは？
2. フミさんがパンを作らないのはどうして？

♢ 前回のクイズの答え
1. アヤさんとアヤさんの幼馴染はいつから友達？
→ ２歳のときから
2.昔の話をされたときのアヤさんの反応として会話の中に出てくるオノマトペは？
→ ぽかん😦

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 06：最近ハマっているもの

In this episode, I explain how to use はねる haneru. The verb means to bounce or something bounces. But we use it in a slangy way! Let's take a look!

Takeshi's 2 minutes Japanese!

How to use slang はねる!  (To bounce)

Vamos a hablar de algo que usais todo el tiempo y que los profesores corrigen a veces, ¿es correcto "Camino POR 30 minutos cada día"? ¿Es Spanglish? Te lo cuento aquí.

Curiosidades sobre el español y su cultura

Por + cantidad de tiempo, ¿es correcto?

El concepto de tiempo es tan insensible como flexible y tan justiciero como inofensivo. Es una realidad que no podemos negar y a su vez, es algo tan etéreo como inexpugnable.
¿Cómo puede ser todo tan contradictorio sobre él, verdad? No estoy seguro de poder contestar a esto, pero sí que lo estoy de que se pueden sentir estas contradicciones especialmente en un entorno natural.

AUDIO-ARTÍCULOS (Nivel B2-C1)

... adMIRAR

Halo semua! Bagaimana akhir minggu kalian? 
Saya punya kabar gembira! Sepupu saya berbadan dua! Ya, Kalian tidak salah dengar. Berbadan dua. Haha.. “Berbadan dua” artinya “hamil”. Di Bahasa Inggris artinya “pregnant”, di Bahasa Jepang artinya “妊娠している”。Ini adalah kehamilan pertama sepupu saya, jadi dia sangat berhati-hati menjaga kesehatan badannya. Dia sedikit khawatir, tentang virus dan lainnya. Ya, Saya harap semuanya baik dan tahun depan saya bisa pergi ke Indonesia untuk bertemu dengan keponakan saya yang baru! 
Apa kalian sedang merasa senang hari ini? Apa kalian punya kabar gembira? Selamat bekerja dan beraktivitas ya! Sampai jumpa lagi! 
