Refuse to judge yourself, life, or other people based upon a single mistake or challenging time. Refuse to let the pain of one season destroy the joy of those to come.

Short Stories with Rose 

The Pear Tree and the Seasons of Life 

3 Month Group iTalki Coaching Program: x 1 60 minute session per week, 3 weeks per month, 3 months - Advanced Business English ESL Success with Coach Mark.

Month 1: 1 60 min Group Zoom session per week for 3 weeks
Week 1 Session 1. Confidence and clarity for Turkish speakers - how to sound instantly clearer and confident in English. Q&A 

Week 2 Session 2. It Ain't What You Say, It's The Way That You Say It - accent softening, pronunciation, intonation, inflection and so much more. Q&A 

Week 3 Session 3. Idioms for instant rapport and boosting English conversations success. Q&A 

Month 2: 1 60 min Group Zoom session per week for 3 weeks

Week 1 Session 4. Advanced business English sentence structures - incl linking, bridging, collocations, frequency of time to expand your fluency and transform speaking in short sentences to longer ones. Q&A 

Week 2 Session 5. CV / Resume Review - what makes a good / bad CV / Resume, re-design your CV / Resume for the European / Western market and how to write a stunning cover letter to get to interview stage. Q&A 

Week 3 Session 6. Strategic job search tactics - which is best; speculative approaches Vs applying to advertisements. Strategies to find your best possible job offer. Q&A 
Month 3: 1 60 min Group Zoom session per week for 3 weeks

Week 1 Session 7. Acing your interview - experience based Vs behavioral based interviews and how to handle them, using STAR technique to impress the interview, how to handle challenging questions, what NOT to say, body language and intonation to create instant rapport and interview success. Q&A 

Week 2 Session 8. CV / Resume Review - what makes a good / bad CV / Resume, re-design your CV / Resume for the European / Western market and how to write a stunning cover letter to get to interview stage. Q&A 

Week 3 Session 9. Putting it all together - recap and review. A full session combining key elements of all of the 8 sessions and Q&A.
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Coach Mark In Manila - ESL Business English Experts iTalki Podcast

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Master Mandarin Daily : Learn Three Sentences a Day!

Learn Three Sentences a Day: DAY4

***Masoumeh Dadehbala, known professionally as Hayedeh, nicknamed the Queen of Iranian Music, was a singer of traditional and pop Iranian music.
**Listen to son "  Shabe Eshgh  " which means " Night for Love   " by Haydeh
*Hope you enjoy listening to this song. 

موسیقی و ترانه های ایرانی/Persian Music & Songs

شب عشق از هایده / Night for love by Haydeh

拼音

Conversaremos sobre las maneras más sencillas y eficientes de aprender un idioma extranjero.
Al final me gustaría leer tu comentario sobre ¿Cuál crees que es la manera más sencilla de aprender una lengua extranjera?


Aprendiendo Idiomas

¿La tv es una buena opción para aprender?

From this episode we are going to learn how to ask other people's hobbies.  Please subscribe the channel if you find it is helpful!

1.你有啲乜嘢嗜好呀？（What hobbies do you have?））
néih yáuh dī māt yéh si hou a?（Yale）
nei5 jau5 di1 mat1 je5 si3 hou3 aa3?（Jyutping）

2.你鐘意做啲乜嘢呀？（What do you like to do?）
néih jūng yi jouh dī māt yéh a?
nei5 zung1 ji3 zou6 di1 mat1 je5 aa3?

3.你得閒鐘意做啲乜嘢呀？（What do you like to do in your free time?）
néih dāk hàahn jūng yi jouh dī māt yéh a?
nei5 dak1 haan4 zung1 ji3 zou6 di1 mat1 je5 aa3?
To answer:
我鐘意睇書。(I like reading.)
ngóh jūng yi tái syū.
ngo5 zung1 ji3 tai2 syu1.
睇戲tái hei/ tai2 hei3 (to watch movies)
睇電視tái dihn sih/tai2 din6 si6（to watch television）
聽音樂tēng yām ngohk/teng1 jam1 ngok6（to listen to music）
打籃球dá làahm kàuh/ daa2 laam4 kau4（to play basketball）
打波dá bō/daa2 bo1（to play ball game）
踢波tek bō/ tek3 bo1（to play soccer）
行街hàahng gāai/haang4 gaai1（to go window-shopping）
去旅行heui léuih hàhng/heoi3 leoi5 hang4（to go traveling）
唱歌cheung gō/coeng3 go1（to sing）
跳舞tiu móuh/tiu3 mou5（to dance）
游水yàuh séui/ jau4 seoi2（to swim）

你鐘唔鐘意……?（Do you like…or not？）
néih jūng m̀h jūng yi……? 
nei5 zung1 m4 zung1 ji3……?
鐘意呀。/唔鐘意。（Yes, I do./ No, I don’t.）
jūng yi a./ m̀h jūng yi.
zung1 ji3 aa3./ m4 zung1 ji3. 

Daliy Conversations for Cantonese (粵語會話）

First meet conversations（初次見面）part2

Global professionals often face unique challenges, including increased workload, rapid change, and cultural differences. To thrive in this complex environment, upskilling is paramount.

Understanding Workplace Overwhelm
Overwhelm is often linked to factors like unclear expectations, excessive workload, and lack of support. Global professionals may experience additional stress due to time zone differences, cultural nuances, and virtual collaboration challenges. Recognizing the signs of overwhelm - burnout, decreased productivity, and declining job satisfaction - is crucial.

The Role of Upskilling
Upskilling is essential for managing overwhelm and advancing careers. By acquiring new skills, professionals can increase efficiency, take on more complex tasks, and adapt to changing demands. Focus on skills that align with organizational goals and future industry trends.

Prioritizing Upskilling
Identify skill gaps through self-assessment and feedback. Prioritize learning areas that directly address workload challenges. Consider microlearning for quick skill acquisition.

Creating a Supportive Environment
Effective time management, delegation, and setting boundaries are crucial. Open communication with managers about workload is essential. Seek support from colleagues or mentors.

Balancing Work and Life
Global professionals often face unique work-life challenges. Prioritize well-being through physical activity, mindfulness, and sufficient rest. Set clear boundaries between work and personal life.

Leveraging Technology
Utilize productivity tools to streamline tasks. Explore automation options to reduce manual work. Leverage collaboration platforms for efficient teamwork.

By understanding the root causes of overwhelm and prioritizing upskilling, global professionals can enhance their resilience, career progression, and overall job satisfaction.

The Global Professional Podcast

Workplace Overwhelm and Upskilling for Global Professionals - Episode 114

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1g-EoVNnveruhcBaiZw0-U7lR_15KWU0e/view?usp=drivesdk