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A podcast on how to build confidence in speaking English. I'll give you tips to improve your speaking skills and avoid the most common mistakes.



English with Serena

After consonants, the vowel letter pairs а/я, э/е, о/ё, ы/и, and у/ю represent 
essentially the same vowel sound. Their only difference is that the letters in the bottom 
row tell you that the preceding consonant is palatalized, or soft.*

HARD CONSONANTS             SOFT CONSONANTS

Да-да! - Oh yes!                       дядя - uncle 
мэр - mayor                             мер - of measures 
быт - daily life                          бит - computer bit 
живот - belly                            живёт - he/she lives 
музыка - music                        мюзикл - musical (show)

* a palatalized consonant is pronounced with the blade of the tongue pressed up 
against the hard palate, it sounds like a consonant plus the [y] sound of “yes” pronounced at the exact same time.

Russian Pronunciation wilth Lubov

HARD / SOFT CONSONANTS PRACTICE. Живот Или Живёт? Listen and Repeat.

Japanese City Popと　よばれる　おんがくを きくと、にほんごの はつおんが じょうずになる？
にほんごレッスンと、にほんごのうた　について　おはなしします。

🇯🇵BEAUTIFUL Sound of Japanese🌸🌊🍁⛄️ with MISAO

Ep.2  Mayonaka no Door などCity popと にほんごの はつおんについて

This episode contains short introductory information about me and the main idea of this podcast, including the structure of each episode. 

Russian Cat 

HSK2--materials and exercises for listenning, reading and speaking

我的生日是五月九号   wǒdeshēngrìshìwǔyuèjiǔhào

Workload overwhelm is a significant contributor to decreased job satisfaction. To address this issue, organizations must implement strategies to balance employee workloads, enhance job design, and foster a supportive work environment.

Workload Management

Effective task allocation: Distribute tasks equitably among team members, considering individual capacities.
Realistic goal setting: Establish achievable objectives and deadlines.
Prioritization techniques: Teach employees how to prioritize tasks based on importance and urgency.
Delegation: Empower employees to delegate tasks when appropriate.

Job Design

Job enrichment: Expand job roles to include more challenging and rewarding tasks.
Job rotation: Provide opportunities for employees to experience different roles.
Employee autonomy: Grant employees more control over their work processes.
Skill development: Invest in employee training and development to enhance capabilities.

Work-Life Balance

Flexible work arrangements: Offer options like remote work, flexible hours, and compressed workweeks.
Sabbatical programs: Provide opportunities for employees to recharge and gain new perspectives.
Wellness initiatives: Support employee well-being through programs like stress management and mindfulness.
Open communication: Encourage employees to discuss workload concerns openly.

Organizational Culture

Recognition and rewards: Acknowledge and appreciate employee contributions.
Supportive leadership: Foster a culture of trust and collaboration.
Employee empowerment: Encourage decision-making and problem-solving at all levels.
Continuous improvement: Implement systems for gathering employee feedback and making changes.
By implementing these strategies, organizations can create a more balanced and fulfilling work environment, leading to increased job satisfaction, reduced turnover, and improved overall performance.

The Global Professional Podcast

Workplace Overwhelm and Job Satisfaction - Episode 113

When on holiday, you may wish to find out how to get to a place of interest, or to a museum, and this episode goes into some of the vocab you may need to get there. 

English in 60 Seconds

Getting to a restaurant from the hotel - asking for recommendations and directions

Mä, mä, mä - maailman keskipiste. Vai onko se sittenkin mie vai minä? Podcastin ensimmäisessä jaksossa pohdin minä-pronominia Ylen laajan kyselyn innoittamana. Miten puhekieli näkyy päivittäisessä puheessa ja voiko puhujan kielellisen kodin paikantaa pelkästään yhden sanan perusteella? 

Linkit:
Mainitsemani Ylen ja Itä-Suomen yliopiston kyselyn kartta: Yle Areena - Uutiset (29.11.2022) https://areena.yle.fi/1-50924342
Ylen artikkeli: Yksi suomen kielen vanha sana leviää – haastaa jopa sen yleisimmän: ”Ei koko Suomi ainakaan ihan hetkessä tule mä-pronominilla vallattua” https://yle.fi/a/74-20001378 

Suomea for you

1.jakso: Mä

In this conversation, you will hear samples of questions about relatives, family, lovers and basic information about their loved ones.