In today's episode, we are tackling another essential topic: buying stuff. 
You might think it's easy but the hard part is to really sound like a native speaker. 
Let's go!

Chillchat (Learn Chinese and Chill)

Shopping: Still using 'wo yao'? Try this instead!

Jag kommer ta en kort paus från och med nu! Men jag är snart tillbaka 😊

Easy Swedish with Viktoria

Paus!

吃飯、出、穿、床 、從、錯，例句和發音

Taiwan Daphne - elementary vocabulary

吃飯、出、穿、床 、從、錯

Convergent Thinkers vs. Divergent Thinkers: Is One Better Than the Other?

verybody is capable of both convergent and divergent thinking, depending on the situation. However, it’s natural to lean more toward one or the other when approaching problems and projects.

“Some people have a natural preference for divergent thinking. They are the people in organizations who love to come up with new ideas,” says Manning, “They are also the people who are most useful when solving daunting, complex challenges because they are more likely to articulate ideas that are new and useful.”

The real issue lies in becoming too reliant on one method of thinking. “Too much divergent thinking can lead to endless ideation and no solutions. Too much convergent thinking can lead to no new ideas and ‘analysis paralysis,’”

Project Management and the Lure of Convergent Thinking
That’s a trap that project management professionals—who are notoriously married to their plans and processes—can fall into easily.

Let’s break this all down with some examples. Divergent thinking starts with an objective—perhaps you need to generate 1,000 new leads within a month. You start by brainstorming creative ideas and solutions to satisfy that goal: happy hours with famous speakers, direct mailers including $100 gift cards, a man in a gorilla suit on the corner of Times Square.

From there, you move into evaluating those options and settling on the one(s) that works best. This is an example of convergent thinking.

Let's continue later today on this topic and explore it further. See you soon.

The Habits of Highly Effective English Communicators

Business English For Project Managers. Reading & Comprehension

Change Management refers to the systematic approach, methodologies, and tools employed to guide individuals, teams, and organizations through a transition from a current state to a desired future state in response to internal or external factors. 

Key Components :

Preparation: Establishing a clear vision, understanding the impact of change, and developing a strategic plan.

Support: Providing resources, training, and communication to facilitate the transition.

Sustainment: Ensuring that the change is integrated into the organization’s culture and practices for long-term success.

Drivers of Change:

Technological Evolution: Rapid advancements in technology necessitating organizational adaptation.

Process Improvement: Internal reviews aimed at enhancing efficiency and productivity.

Crisis Response: Adjustments made in reaction to unforeseen events or challenges.
Market Dynamics: Shifts in customer demand, competitive pressures, or industry trends.
Structural Reorganization: Mergers, acquisitions, or restructuring within the organization.
Principles of Effective Change Management:

Leadership Involvement: Active and visible sponsorship from top management.
Stakeholder Engagement: Involving those affected by the change in the planning and implementation process.
Communication: Transparent, timely, and consistent messaging about the change.
Training and Development: Equipping employees with the necessary skills and knowledge.
Resistance Management: Identifying and addressing concerns and barriers to change.
Outcomes of Change Management:

Enhanced Agility: Improved ability to respond to market changes and opportunities.
Increased Efficiency: Streamlined processes and elimination of redundancies.
Employee Empowerment: A workforce that is adaptable and embraces change.
Competitive Advantage: Staying ahead in the market by innovating and evolving.
Strategic Alignment: Ensuring that all levels of the organization are moving in the same direction.

The Global Professional Podcast

Change Management Explained Episode 49 

Learn to talk about homes! This lesson is all you need in order to feel comfortable talking about homes. We cover: 1) types of homes 2) home amenities 3) how to list advantages and disadvantages 4) home descriptions 
Perfect for intermediate students!
Enjoy!

New English US

What's your dream home?

Let's make Japanese sentences together. 
　　　　　　　　
【Today's  topic】  　　　　　　
【⚪⚪かもしれない】➕ (あなたのきもち)  　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
in my case👩 やすみの日に家族(かぞく)と映画(えいが)を見に行くかもしれない。　　　　　　　　　　　　 　　　 　I might go to the movies with my family.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　

ex)あめが　ふる　かもしれない。　　　　
あしたの会議(かいぎ)に　参加(さんか)する　かもしれない。　　　　　

Short sentences ➕ your feelings = you can speak a lot of Japanese！ 

Japanese teacher Noriko’s room

＃１　～かもしれない（　Verbます形＋かもしれない）　

狐假虎威[hú jiǎ hǔ wēi]：fox/fake/tiger/power 
搜捕 sōu bǔ：Search and arrest
野兽 yě shòu：beast；wild animals
违背 wéi bèi：violate; go against; run counter to
旨意zhǐ yì：order; decree; intention
信以为真 xìn yǐ wéi zhēn：take sth. for gospel truth；accept sth. as true
This idiom means relying on another's power to bully or frighten others.




乐读中文 (Lè Dú Zhōngwén) - "Joyful Chinese Stories"

狐假虎威[hú jiǎ hǔ wēi]

こんにちは！
Japanese daily life podcast のAtsushiです。
このPodcastは、日本語を楽しく勉強しているみなさんに向けたPodcastです。

ぼくの日常生活の話を聞くことで、日本語のリスニングをよくしたり、新しい言葉を知ってもらえたらいいなと思います。


みなさんお元気でしょうか。
今日もジョージアでPodcastを録っています。

今回は漢字。
宅を説明します。

音読みは、たく
訓読みは、いえ、やけ

意味は、家、という意味があります。

熟語です。

・自宅ーじたく　自分の家のこと

・帰宅ーきたく　家に帰ること

・宅配ーたくはい　小包などを運ぶ仕事

・住宅ーじゅうたく　人が住む家のこと

・社宅ーしゃたく　会社で借りている部屋



例文
・今は自宅におります。

・中学の時は帰宅部でした。

・宅配便で送りました。

・住宅ローンで生活が苦しい。

・社宅なので、家賃は安いです。


ということで、今回は以上です。

最後まで聞いていただき、ありがとうございます！
ではまた！




