Join me with Captain Seasalt and his curious band of pirates as they explore the 26 Islands of the alphabet. 
Send me a message for free flashcards to follow along: 
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Captain Sesalt & The ABC Pirates

Follow me as we learn long vowels. 
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Phonics Long Vowels

In this podcast I will be talk about my experiences with my cats including, what to do if your cat is  lost, Feline panleukopenia virus dealing with death and survival, kittens, training and vets.

All About Cats

Short Stories by David Sedaris **Content is suitable for Adults** Listen and follow along as I read short stories from Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk. 


Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk ( Adult 18+) 

This is a thought-provoking book dealing with family, sacrifice, teamwork, and leading kids to think about their feelings on animal testing, written by Award-winning author Robert C. O'Brien. 

Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH 

He is a master of satire and a writer who can turn diary entries into poignantly crafted stories. While his stories might make readers laugh, he often ends with a deep, memorable moment.

Three by Sedaris ( Adult 18+ )

Bedside Italian

Bedside Italian #36 - 100 iscritti!

Stay the course. 
Never lose sight of your ultimate goal! 

111 Tips for Learning a Language 

Tip 26 – The Personality Trait Needed to Learn a Language – Discipline! 

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

皆さんは、日本語を勉強するとき、どんなペンやノートを使っていますか。
お気に入りの文具で仕事や勉強をすると気分が上がりますよね。
今回は、フミがお気に入りのペンについて話します。 

What kind of pens and notebooks do you use when studying Japanese?
Doesn't it raise your spirits when you use your favorite stationaries at working or studying?
This time, Fumi talks about his favorite pen.

♤ キーワード
・ばかにする（make fun of, look down）
* Fumi using the word in the sense of the latter. 
・見栄（みえ：vanity, feeling of showing off）
・映える（はえる：look good, look cool）
・しょぼい（shabby）
・難民（なんみん：refugee, In figurative meaning, people who are unable to get something）
* Aya using the word in the sense of the latter. 
・しっくりくる（perfect match, feel right in one's hand）

♧ 理解度チェッククイズ
1. フミが最近よく使っているのは、どんなペン？ 
2. フミが海外で働いていたときに使っていたのは、どんなペン？

♢ 前回のクイズの答え
1. 中国でタブーとされている贈り物は？ 
→ 時計
2. それをプレゼントとしてあげるのは、どのくらい失礼？
→ 結婚式に喪服で行くくらい失礼

BGM special thanks：MusMus

アヤさんとフミさんの日本語雑談（Aya and Fumi’s Japanese Chit-Chat）

Episode 26：お気に入りのペン

Today we’re focusing on the 20 most important English vocabulary words for international travel. 
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1. Passport
2. Boarding Pass
3. Luggage
4. Carry on bag / luggage 
5. Customs
6. Layover
7. Jet Lag
8. Itinerary
9. Destination
10. Departure
11. Arrival
12. Gate 
13. Check-In 
14. Visa
15. Baggage Claim
16. Ear plugs
17. Currency Exchange
18. Overbooked
19. Tourist Attraction
20. Jacket 


Streetwise English

SWE 176 Top 20 Travel Vocabulary Words

Learn how to express your emotions in Italian!

Italiano Chiaro Grammatica

Express emotions in Italian

LA BANDERA DE MÉXICO.

En 1821 Agustín de Iturbide se inspiró en dar garantías a los mexicanos declarando la Independencia de México, es entonces cuando nace nuestra Bandera. 

En la declaración del plan de Iguala, Iturbide llevaba la bandera trigarante (verde, blanca y rojo), pero en franjas diagonales. Los colores de la bandera garantizaban algunos derechos: el blanco representaba la religión católica; el verde representaba la independencia de México ante España y el rojo la igualdad y la unión de los mexicanos con los españoles y las castas.

Al finalizar el Imperio de Agustín de Iturbide en 1823, el Congreso Constituyente instauró oficialmente la Bandera Nacional conservando los colores verde, blanco y rojo, pero con algunos cambios: al águila se le quitó la corona imperial y se agregaron los símbolos republicanos de las ramas de laurel y encino.

A mediados del siglo XIX, con la llegada de Benito Juárez a la presidencia del país, se cambió el significado de sus colores , como consecuencia de la separación del estado con la iglesia: Verde: Esperanza; Blanco: Unidad y Rojo: la sangre de los héroes nacionales.

Y es así que el 24 de febrero de 1984 entró en vigencia la nueva Ley sobre el Escudo, la Bandera y el Himno Nacionales, en la que se establece: 

ARTÍCULO 3o.- La Bandera Nacional consiste en un rectángulo dividido en tres franjas verticales de medidas idénticas, con los colores en el siguiente orden a partir del asta: verde, blanco y rojo. En la franja blanca y al centro, tiene el Escudo Nacional, con un diámetro de tres cuartas partes del ancho de dicha franja. La proporción entre anchura y longitud de la bandera, es de cuatro a siete. Podrá llevar un lazo o corbata de los mismos colores, al pie de la moharra. Un modelo de la Bandera Nacional, autenticado por los tres poderes de la Unión, permanecerá depositado en el Archivo General de la Nación y otro en el Museo Nacional de Historia.






Spanish México

LA BANDERA DE MÉXICO.

Handling the Fear of Learning - Finding a Language exchange partner and what to expect.