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Chillchat (Learn Chinese and Chill)

我们搬家了! 但是... We moved! But...

Je te raconte ma journée typique. 

You can learn the vocabulary of everyday activities and also frequency adverbs and how to say time. 

If you don't understand everything, that's ok. I prepared a transcript of everything I say in the audio. You will also find the translation of the text into English and Russian. 
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nkxwm8QdK-QYkohvlEv8w4dhb3wdh4H5WKkaWcDFiaU/edit?usp=sharing 

To check your understading I created a True/False exercice at the end of the transcript. 

Et toi, raconte-moi ta journée. 

En français avec Victoria

Ma journée. 

Nihongo Hiyori | Japanese Podcast

[EP084] ポケモンの名前の由来 | The Origin of Pokémon Names

今日は「むさこ論争」について話しました。
「むさこ」は、日本の地名にある略語です。その地名とは、①武蔵小杉 ②武蔵小山 ③武蔵小金井、です。
さて、この三つの地名、どれも「むさこ」と略すことができます。
ではどの地域が「むさこ」なのでしょう。
他にも、山梨県と静岡県の「富士山論争」についても話しました。
地元に対する愛は持っていたいですが、愛が強すぎるのも考えものですね〜。
☆目次
0:00 オープニング
0:25 むさこ論争
6:34 山梨県 vs 静岡県 富士山論争
11:40 他の地域の関係
☆語彙
略語
ややこしい
蚊帳の外
根付く
郷土愛
考えもの
隣接
雪化粧
象徴
差をつける
ふもと
親しんで
目印
祀ってる
陳腐
癪に障る
横暴
ぱっと見
過敏

"After 5" by Japanese Teacher

「むさこ」論争

안녕하세요. Hello~
한국어 듣기 수업 시작해요. Let's start with the Korean listening class.
선생님 읽어요.  I read it.
잘 들으세요. Please listen well.

I posted the sentences on my blog. 
https://blog.naver.com/laramcraft/222920061502
https://youtu.be/bNTmoeXDlHA

The basics are important.
It is also good to check the basics of 한글 Hangeul before this listening class.
1-1. Korean alphabet - Vowels 모음 - What is Hangeul?
https://youtu.be/0YzhJ9p2lcs
2-1. Korean alphabet - Consonants 자음 -what are the consonants 자음?
https://youtu.be/lckgvQ_vreA
3-1. Korean alphabet - Final Consonants 받침 - What are the final consonants 받침?
https://youtu.be/sLlFmG30fNI

This is a class to listen to Korean conversational sentences.
In this voice recording for listening, 
After reading many sentences in Korean conversations sentences, 
Check out how much you understand the sentences with a voice recording. 
Never look at the sentences when listening to the voice recording. 
And Listen to the sentence repeatedly until you hear it completely. 

You are listening to the Sejong Korean conversation. (세종학당)
There are four books in total. (Korean conversation, 1, 2, 3, 4.)
It consists of 1st and 2nd courses for beginners and 1st and 2nd courses for intermediate.
Each course is conducted in 14 units. (2 grammar - for each unit.) 
This listening class you are taking is Korean Conversation 2. (Beginner 2)
Please listen carefully.

Korean Listening Class 한국어 문장 듣기 - Korean teacher, Grace

Korean Conversation 2 - Lesson 12. Part 1 -​은 지/-ㄴ 지,  Part 2 -는데, -은데/-ㄴ데  (Beginner 2)

こんにちは、あかりです。8月(はちがつ)の最初(さいしょ)のエピソードです！

Usage of Slow Japanese:
STEP 1. Listen to the episode without seeing scripts.
STEP 2. Go to mochifika.com/podcast/ and check "Key vocabularies of this episode", and listen again to the episode while seeing the list.
STEP 3. Check the whole script, it'll fill the gap in your understanding.

👉Support Mochifika project, and see full scripts + access to the additional materials!
https://www.patreon.com/mochifika

Slow Japanese

Episode #37 - How do you spend your summer?

While the focus of job interviews is typically on skills, experience, and cultural fit, understanding the potential for micromanagement can be a strategic advantage. By recognizing the signs of a micromanager during the interview process, candidates can make informed decisions about accepting a position.

A micromanager often exhibits specific behaviors during interviews. They might excessively inquire about minute details of past roles, demonstrating a potential for future over-involvement. Overemphasis on control, rather than outcomes, could be another red flag. Conversely, candidates who have experienced micromanagement can leverage their insights during interviews. They can highlight their ability to work independently, problem-solving skills, and resilience in challenging environments.

Preparing for potential micromanagement involves understanding your own tolerance for control. Reflect on past experiences and identify your preferred work style. During the interview, ask questions that reveal the company's management style. Inquire about team autonomy, decision-making processes, and performance expectations. By proactively addressing this issue, candidates can increase the likelihood of finding a suitable work environment and avoid falling victim to micromanagement.

Ultimately, recognizing the potential for micromanagement is a valuable tool for job seekers. By being prepared and asking the right questions, candidates can make informed decisions about their career paths and increase their chances of finding a fulfilling and productive role.

The Global Professional Podcast

Micromanagement: A Hidden Factor in Job Interview Prep - Episode 108

这集全中文播客里，Karen讲述了她这次移民体检的经历，一起来学习和体检有关的表达吧！
