I will tell a short story about a job I had in customer service. 

Remember that I teach Spanish on italki, you can book a class for more information you can look at it on my profile :)

Colombia

Choques culturales ( parte 2 )

Mucho puede cambiar en una frase si el verbo no es el adecuado😱
Aquí hay algunos ejemplos que veremos hoy: 
      Aburrir / Aburrirse
      Encontrar / Encontrarse
      Llevar / llevarse
      Perder /  Perderse
      Poner / Ponerse
      Sentir /  Sentirse 

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Intro - Outro : Underground Stars by Loxbeats

Son las 5 Spanish

Reflexive or not? ⏮😉

Three phrases that are often confused in Business English, explained with examples.

The English Toolbox

According to, In Accordance with & Based on

Esta es la segunda parte del episodio en el que Jon (Madrid) y Joan (Barcelona) hablan sobre las cosas que más echan de menos de España cuando están viviendo en el extranjero. ¡Relájate y escúchanos!

¡Qué Pasa! Podcast en Español

Españoles fuera de España - ¿Qué echamos de menos? Parte 2

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Platiqué con Margarita de datos culturales de San Petersburgo, entre ellos los puentes elevadizos que hacen de las suyas con los jovenzuelos.



Mucho que decir

El proyecto de Pedro I🎧

Improving your IELTS Speaking score from a band 5 to a band 7 requires targeted practice in several key areas: fluency, pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar. Here’s a breakdown of steps to take in each.

1. Enhance Fluency and Coherence: Band 5 speakers often struggle to speak fluidly and with clear connections between ideas. To improve, practice speaking on various topics for 1-2 minutes without pauses. Use transition words like "however," "on the other hand," or "in addition" to link ideas smoothly. Regular practice on platforms like language exchange apps can help.

2. Expand Vocabulary: Limited vocabulary often holds back Band 5 speakers. Aim to learn 5-10 new words daily, focusing on synonyms and expressions you can apply to multiple topics, such as work, travel, or family. Create mind maps on topics that frequently come up in IELTS, like "environment" or "technology," and practice speaking on each one.

3. Improve Pronunciation: Pronunciation errors are common at Band 5. Focus on getting each sound right, as well as on stress and intonation, to sound more natural. Listen to native speakers through podcasts or videos, and practice mimicking their tone and rhythm. Recording and replaying your responses is also helpful.

Master Grammar: A Band 7 requires control over complex sentence structures. Practice combining ideas into longer sentences using connectors like “although,” “since,” and “despite.” Working with a tutor or using grammar apps can help you understand and apply complex grammar structures correctly.

IELTS Speaking Practice

Improve your IELTS speaking scroe from 5 to 7

Este es el último episodio de la serie “Especial Navidad”. Y en él hablo de la última celebración de las Navidades españolas. Probablemente la favorita de los niños, ya que es hoy cuando los españoles abrimos nueros regalos de Navidad. 

Y, por supuesto, tenemos cosas típicas de este día. Escucha el episodio para descubrir como celebramos los españoles el Día de Reyes.

ERROR-fe de erratas*-lo siento, en la grabación menciono que las rebajas empiezan mañana 8 de enero, pero por supuesto, hoy, Día de Reyes es 6 de enero, por lo tanto, mañana es 7 de enero, que es cuando empiezan cada año las rebajas. No el 8, mi error)


Blanca to go 

Especial Navidad 9-Día de Reyes

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?"

The Global Professional Podcast

How to Talk About Micromanagement - Episode 107

In this episode I will show you how to say the days of the week in Spanish.

Lunes (Monday)
Martes (Tuesday)
Miercoles (Wednesday)
Jueves (Thursday)
Viernes (Friday)
Sabado (Saturday)
Domingo (Sunday) 