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Business Buzz Episode 7

Un episodio lleno de construcciones que narran la historia de Colombia como amalgama de culturas, pensamientos y modos de ser y habitar el mundo. 
En el siguiente google docs encontrarán el artículo del podcast y algunas fotografías de distintas construcciones en épocas diferentes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HQYl66bsQbhd7k-Funmx8P9W-dLJiIkvRn4cRdC41QI/edit

Voces Difusora

Arquitectura colombiana: trazos de la historia

한국 속으로 한 발짝 1 - 새해 / Step into Korea! 1 - New Year and Sunrise 🌅🎉



한국 속으로 한 발 짝!


안녕하세요? 여러분, 아이토키 한국어 선생님입니다.

이제 곧 새해가 다가오고 있어요. 여러분은 새해에 어떤 계획이 있나요?

한국에서는 새해 첫날에 해돋이를 보러 가요. 해돋이는 해가 처음 떠오르는 장면을 보는 건데요, 보통 1월 1일 새벽에 해돋이를 보러 가요.

한국 사람들은 새해 첫날, 해돋이를 보며 소원을 빌기도 해요. 
해돋이를 보러 가는 인기 있는 곳이 몇 군데 있는데, 그중에서 가장 유명한 곳은 강릉의 정동진이에요. 

정동진은 바다가 바로 앞에 있어서 바다와 함께 해돋이를 볼 수 있는 아주 멋진 장소로 유명하죠.

그럼 왜 한국 사람들은 해돋이를 보러 갈까요? 해돋이는 새로운 시작을 의미해요. 

'새로운 하루가 시작된다'는 뜻으로, 해가 떠오를 때 새로운 희망을 가지려는 마음을 담고 있어요. 

또 한국 속담 중에 **"첫 술에 배부르랴"**라는 말이 있어요. 

이 말은 첫 시도에서 모든 것이 완벽할 수 없다는 의미인데요, 해돋이를 보면서 올해는 더 나은 자신이 되기를 기원하는 사람들이 많아요.

그리고 해돋이를 보러 갈 때, 친구나 가족과 함께 가는 경우가 많아요. 

가족이나 친구와 따뜻한 차 한 잔을 마시면서 새해 첫 아침을 맞이하는 거죠.

이렇게 새해 해돋이는 한국에서 중요한 것 중 하나에요. 

여러분은 새해에 어떤 일을 하면서 새해를 맞이할 계획인가요? 

한국어 공부를 시작했나요?

새해에 한국어를 배워보고 싶다면 제 수업으로 와서 같이 공부해요!

쉽고 재미있게 한국어를 배우고 빠르게 한국어로 대화할 수 있도록 도와드릴게요!

다음 시간에 또 만나요.~~~!

한국 속으로 한 발짝🎶 One Step into Korea🎶

한국 속으로 한 발짝 1 - 새해 / Step into Korea! 1 - New Year and Sunrise 🌅🎉


So you crave the challenge and impact of a leadership position?

Here's your roadmap:

1. Self-Discovery: Before diving in, take stock. What kind of leader are you? What industry ignites your passion? Analyze your strengths and target roles that leverage them. Online leadership quizzes and career assessments can be helpful tools.

2. Network Like a Pro: Leadership roles often come through connections.  Beef up your online presence (LinkedIn) and attend industry events.  Build genuine relationships with leaders you admire. Don't underestimate the power of informational interviews – pick the brains of successful leaders without asking for a job directly.

3. Craft a Compelling Narrative:  Your resume and cover letter are your story. Showcase leadership experiences, quantifying achievements with data (increased sales by X%, improved team efficiency by Y%). Tailor your resume to each position, highlighting skills relevant to the specific role.

4. Go Beyond the Job Board: Executive-level roles often fly under the radar.  Explore executive search firms specializing in your industry.  These firms connect qualified candidates with hidden opportunities. Network with recruiters who understand your leadership niche.

5. Sharpen Your Interview Edge:  Leadership interviews are about more than qualifications. They assess your strategic thinking, communication style, and ability to inspire.  Practice common interview questions and prepare insightful questions for the interviewer.  Remember, you're interviewing them too!

Bonus Tip: Many leadership roles require strong public speaking skills. Take a class or join a Toastmasters club to hone your ability to articulate your vision and captivate an audience.

Ready to embark on your leadership journey?  By meticulously crafting your personal brand, actively networking, and refining your interview skills, you'll be well on your way to securing the leadership role you deserve.

The Global Professional Podcast

Landing Your Dream Leadership Role: Episode 67

Today’s Whiteboard きょうのホワイトボード

https://www.azumiism.com/category/podcast/

🔗Japanese cedar pollen hay fever season begins in Tokyo

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🔗 Japanese cedar pollen hay fever season begins in Tokyo

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Japanese cedar pollen hay fever season begins in Tokyo

Te cuento desde el punto de vista de examinadora del DELE C1. 

DELE exam (B2-C1)

Mi experiencia como examinadora del DELE C1 en mayo 2023

【北海道Hokkaido生活】
6月3日金曜日　天気/くもり　気温/12℃ 

美幌町/びほろちょう
・美幌町が所有するバスに「ポケットモンスター」のキャラクターがデザインされた
・「ロコン」「アローラロコン」
・バス「ロコン号」
・子どもたちは大喜び

［単語］
所有/しょゆう…持つこと
キャラクター/きゃらくたー…アニメや映画に出てくる人や動物
デザイン/でざいん…計画をして、かいた絵
号/ごう…乗り物の名前につける
大喜び/おおよろこび…とても喜ぶこと


レッスン待ってます♪


北海道Hokkaido生活 for Japanese learners

〈#72〉6月3日金曜日　アニメ☆ポケモンのバス「ロコン号」

speaker: 
马云 mǎyún 阿里巴巴集团创始人
Jack Ma: co-founder and former executive chairman of Alibaba Group 
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script: 
马老师，您好！据我所知，马老师最开始的时候是作为一名老师。但是是在那个时候，你看到你身上什么样的东西？然后让你决定你你想要创业，然后在那个时候呢，你眼中的成功是什么状态？
马：所以我在想啊，我所有教学生的东西，都是我自己书本上学来的。所以我那时候做一个决定呢，为了当一个很好的老师，我就想到社会上花十年时间办一个企业，然后再回学校去教书。我相信我会更受学生欢迎，这是我单纯的想法。第二，我也在证明一件事，假如马云能够成功中国80%的年轻人都能成功。没法学习比尔盖茨，没法学习李嘉诚，他们太大，太强，你也不知道该怎么学了。如果你刚开始做小店，开小饭馆，你的榜样就是你们斜对面那个小饭馆。他们为什么门口排那么多队，而我们家就是服务员比客户多？他是你的榜样，榜样是一点一滴地学上去。但是我知道那时候有一点是肯定的——我失败的概率很大。即使我失败了，我回到大学教那些失败的经历，我还是最好的老师。

chuàng yè
创业    v.to create ones own career
yǒu le yìxiē gōngzuò jīngyànyǐhòu, tā jiù kāishǐ zìjǐchuàngyèle.
有了一些工作经验以后，他开始自己创业。
chū chuànggōngsī
初创公司   n.startups 
Jīnnián tāmen tóuzīle liǎng jiā yǒu qiánlì de chūchuàng gōngsī.
今年他们投资了两家有潜力的初创公司。
They invested in two promising startups this year.
翻译translation:
Q:Hello, Mr. Ma! As far as I know, you started as a teacher. May I ask what made you decide to change and create your own business? And then, what was a success in your opinion?

Ma: I realized that all the things I taught are coming from books. Then I made a decision. I was going to spend ten years building a business and then go back to school to teach. I believe that I will be more popular with students, this is my initial idea. Second, I am trying to prove one thing, if Jack Ma can succeed, 80% of young people in China can succeed. You shouldn't take Bill Gates or Li Ka-Shing as your role model, they are legendary entrepreneurs, and you can’t copy the way they succeed. If you are just starting to open a store or a restaurant, your example is the restaurants across the street. Why do they have so long queues at the door, while there are more waiters than customers in our restaurant? They are the ones you need to learn from bit by bit. But I knew one thing for sure at that moment - I will probably fail. Even if I failed, I can go back to college and share these failures with my students, I was still the best teacher.
