やさしい日本語で、アニメ、マンガ、ゲームについて話します。JLPTN4レベルからN3レベルくらいの人におすすめです。I will talk about anime, manga, and games in simple Japanese. It’s recommended for people at about JLPT N4 to N3 levels. 

ANIME ・MANGA TALK | アニメ・マンガトーク | Japanese listening practice N4-N3

        山西省大同市，是中国的一个四线城市，我们介绍“悬空寺“时提到的“浑源县“就属于这里。Datong City, Shanxi Province, is a fourth-tier city in China. The "Hunyuan County" mentioned in the introduction of "Xuankong Temple" belongs here.
        虽然这个城市的经济不像一线和超一线城市那么发达，但是每年都有世界各地的旅游者、络绎不绝地来到这里。Although the economy of this city is not as developed as the first and super first tier cities, but every year there are tourists from all over the world, an endless stream to come here.
        原因很简单：举世闻名的“云冈石窟“就在这个城市。The reason is simple: the world-famous Yungang Grottoes are located in this city.


新鲜事儿（Anecdote）

云冈石窟

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Colombian slang and words

The meaning and correct use of these Colombian slangs are explained

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Struggling to order food in a Spanish-speaking country? 🍽️ We’ve got your back!
In this episode of Spanish Unplugged, you’ll learn essential phrases for navigating menus, ordering with confidence, and even handling allergies or special preferences. Join Ana, our foodie traveler, as she masters the art of dining out in Spanish!

🎙️ Get tips, tricks, and cultural insights to enjoy your gastronomic adventures stress-free.
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EP6: Restaurant Survival: Order Like a Pro 🌶️

Elena, a data analyst on my business communication coaching roster, booked a session with a clear goal: secure a promotion to Senior Analyst. She possessed the technical skills, but her communication style lacked the persuasion needed to advocate for herself.

We started with the fundamentals.  
Step 1: 
Understanding the Audience. We analyzed the promotion criteria and researched the decision-makers. We discovered a focus on cost reduction and project efficiency.

Step 2: Framing the Value Proposition.  
Elena's technical skills were a given, but we needed to translate them into business impact.  We crafted a narrative highlighting how her data analysis led to a 15% reduction in marketing campaign overspend.

Step 3: Building Credibility.  
Facts and figures are powerful, but data presented in a vacuum loses impact.  We focused on data visualization, creating clear charts that showcased trends and connections.

Step 4: Delivery with Confidence.  
Technical expertise needs confident communication. We practiced her presentation, emphasizing vocal variety, strong eye contact, and body language that conveyed authority.

Step 5: The Anticipation Factor. 
We anticipated potential objections. What if they questioned her ability to manage a team?  We prepared responses that showcased her leadership potential through examples of mentoring junior colleagues.

The final coaching session was a mock interview. Elena, armed with her persuasive narrative and confident delivery, impressed. A week later, she excitedly reported landing the promotion.  Elena's success story is a testament to the power of combining technical expertise with effective communication.

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Want more MONEY? Use Persuasion -  Episode 97

In this episode, I talk about motivation. How to get it and keep it, as I know it is not easy to keep on track with your language goals. I talk about why it is important and outline some strategies to help...