Podcasts about Shadowing

In a True Crime Conversations first, Gemma Bath is embarking on an exclusive ride along with the New South Wales Police Force for Operation Amarok. A high-impact, statewide blitz cracking down on high-risk domestic violence offenders. Expecting tactical helmets, battering rams, and dramatic door-busts, the reality on the ground turned out to be far more nuanced. Shadowing plainclothes officers in beanies and jeans, Gemma witnessed four arrests across Sydney's Central Metro region, uncovering a complex web of family violence, repeat breaches of ADVOs, and systemic challenges that extend beyond intimate partner relationships. In this special bonus episode of True Crime Conversations, we go behind the scenes on the frontline of domestic violence policing. Featuring candid interviews with Sergeant Price, Superintendent Danielle Emerton, and NSW Police Minister Yasmin Catley, we examine the scale of Operation Amarok. LINKS If any of the contents in this episode have caused distress, know that there is help available via Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636. Contact Full Stop Australia on 1800 385 578, 7 days, 24 hours. GET IN TOUCH Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @truecrimeconversations Want us to cover a case on the podcast? Email us at truecrime@mamamia.com.au or send us a voice note. Make sure to leave us a rating and review on Apple & Spotify to let us know how you're liking the episodes. CREDITS Host & Executive Producer: Gemma Bath Producer: Ella Maitland Video Editor: Jess Chan Audio Designer: Tegan Salder Mamamia acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which we have recorded this podcast.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you noticed how easy modern life has become? Your coffee machine does the thinking, your phone finds the route, and your forgotten groceries arrive at your door. It sounds great, but could life be too easy? Is convenience making us less capable? That is the "Convenience Trap", the focus of this Learn English Through Listening episode.✔️ Lesson transcript: https://adeptenglish.com/lessons/english-listening-practice-modern-life-convenience-trap/In today's podcast, we'll explore what researchers call the 'Convenience Trap'. That's the idea that when life becomes too easy, we lose important skills. We'll look at useful British words like 'to outsource', which means to give a task to someone else, and 'resilience', our ability to bounce back from difficult times.Did you know subscribers get access to a huge archive of English listening practice? Unlock over 100+ past episodes immediately, plus get 8 brand new ones every month. That is hours of extra material to help you understand the British accent. Start listening today: https://adeptenglish.com/faq/subscription-faq/This episode gives you real English listening practice with a topic that makes you think. You'll hear vocabulary that native speakers use every day. Press play and let's start.#ConvenienceTrap #LearnEnglish #BritishEnglish #EnglishVocabulary #ListeningPractice #AdeptEnglish

6 to 8 Weeks: Perspectives in Sports Medicine Episode: Getting Into Med School — GPA, MCAT, Shadowing, Gap Years & Research Episode Overview In this episode, the hosts step away from injury talk to answer one of their most common inbox questions: how do you actually get into medical school? They break down what really moves the needle in an application — GPA and MCAT, choice of major and undergrad school, how to approach shadowing, whether a gap year helps, and what admissions committees are actually looking for in research experience. Disclaimer As always, this discussion is for informational purposes only and isn't professional medical (or admissions) advice — please consult your own advisor for guidance specific to your situation. Key Topics GPA & MCAT — the two numbers that still matter most Despite everything else on an application, GPA and MCAT remain the primary screening tools admissions committees use. Grade inflation is real and varies significantly by school — a 3.6–3.8 GPA range is roughly where competitive applicants land, but the same GPA means different things depending on the school and major. A tougher major at a rigorous school isn't automatically valued over an "easier" major elsewhere — committees weigh context, but it's not a simple apples-to-apples comparison. Does your major or college choice matter? There's no official "pre-med major" — the actual requirement is a specific run of prerequisite coursework (calculus, bio, chemistry, etc.), and the rest of your major is up to you. Study what you're genuinely interested in; passion for the subject matters more than picking a major purely for strategy. MCAT prep: courses vs. self-study, and when to take it Prep courses can help people who need external structure and a set schedule, but self-motivated students often do just as well studying independently. Timing matters — many students benefit from a dedicated, uninterrupted block of study time (e.g., over a school break) rather than squeezing prep into a busy semester. Retaking the test once is reasonable if there's a clear explanation for an underperforming score; diminishing returns set in after that unless there's a specific circumstance (e.g., testing in a non-native language). MCAT scoring context Competitive applicants generally cluster in a fairly narrow score band, with average matriculant scores in the low 510s and top-tier scores in the high teens (out of the 472–528 scale). Small point differences can matter less than people assume — the scale rewards consistency more than chasing a marginal few extra points once you're already in a strong range. Shadowing: what it's actually for The hosts are candid that shadowing's educational value is debatable, but it remains an expected, near-universal part of applications (most students log somewhere in the 60–100 hour range). Its real purpose may be less about clinical knowledge and more about exposure — understanding what a doctor's day actually looks like, including the less glamorous parts (documentation, charting) that TV medical dramas skip over. How to find a shadowing opportunity Cold-emailing physicians is common — and volume is high on the receiving end, so personalized, well-written outreach stands out. Small details matter: get the doctor's name right, be specific about why you're reaching out, and keep it concise. A personal connection (a family doctor, a referral) significantly increases response rates compared to a cold email. Gap years Increasingly common and not a red flag — the key is what you do with the time. Strong gap years tend to involve meaningful international work, high-level athletics, or substantive clinical/research experience — not just "time off." What matters is being able to articulate what you learned and how it shaped your decision to pursue medicine. Research: it's not about the publication count Admissions committees care less about how many papers you've published and more about whether you can demonstrate scientific thinking — forming a hypothesis and working through ways to prove or disprove it. This is explicitly contrasted with clinical reasoning, which tends to follow a more structured, rule-based diagnostic process. Research quantity matters more later on, at the residency/fellowship stage — for med school applications, quality of experience and what you took from it matters more. Does the prestige of your undergrad school matter? Less than people think. What matters more is how well you did there and whether you took advantage of the opportunities available to you. A student at a smaller or less "name brand" school who fully used the resources available (research, clinical opportunities, leadership) can stand out just as much as someone at an elite feeder school who coasted. The personal statement Life context matters — family obligations, financial circumstances, or nontraditional paths (e.g., pursuing elite athletics before switching focus to medicine) can meaningfully shape and strengthen an applicant's story when explained well. Where to Listen Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube — search "6 to 8 Weeks: Perspectives in Sports Medicine." Please subscribe to our podcast at Apple PodcastsCheck out our website on Simplecast

[✐4. Allegretto] Vte+ほしいんだけど I want you to...“I want you to lend me some change….”[00:08]Hello, everyone. How are you doing? There are many ways to ask for a favour, but today we will practice expressions that Japanese people often use with family, close colleagues, and friends.[00:21]Please make “hoshiindakedo” – sentence as follows.write→ I want you to write.Ready?[00:31]1. read→ I want you to read.2. eat→ I want you to eat3. lend→ I want you to lend it.4. help me→ I want you to help me. (I need your help.)5. bring→ I want you to bring it.6. take me(someone)→ I want you to take me(someone) with you.7. [go and] buy [and come back]→ I want you to buy it (for me).8. drive→ I want you to drive.9. throw away→ I want you to throw it away.10. look for / search→ I want you to look for it.11. participate→ I want you to participate.12. believe→ I want you to believe me.13. give / pass→ I want you to give it (to somebody).14. confirm / check→ I want you to check.So far so good?Repeat after me[04:10]1. I want you to clean up the room.2. I want you to do the laundry.3. I want you to have a taste.(no ajimi wo suru = have(try) a taste of)4. I want you to pass the salt.5. I want you to buy me some vegetables.6. I want you to cook dinner.7. I want you to confirm the phone number.=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=「小銭(こぜに)を貸(か)してほしいんだけど。」[00:08]みなさん、こんにちは。お元気(げんき)ですか。頼(たの)み方(かた)は いろいろありますが、今日(きょう)は、日本人(にほんじん)が親(した)しい同僚(どうりょう)や友人(ゆうじん)との間(あいだ)でよく使(つか)う表現(ひょうげん)を練習(れんしゅう)します。[00:21]まず、つぎのように「ほしいんだけど」に してください。書(か)きます→ 書(か)いてほしいんだけど。いいですか。[00:31]1. 読(よ)みます→ 読(よ)んでほしいんだけど。2. 食(た)べます→ 食(た)べてほしいんだけど。3. 貸(か)します→ 貸(か)してほしいんだけど。4. 手伝(てつだ)います→ 手伝(てつだ)ってほしいんだけど。5. 持(も)って来(き)ます→ 持(も)って来(き)てほしいんだけど。6. 連(つ)れて行(い)きます→ 連(つ)れて行(い)ってほしいんだけど。7. 買(か)ってきます→ 買(か)ってきてほしいんだけど。8. 運転(うんてん)します→ 運転(うんてん)してほしいんだけど。9. 捨(す)てます→ 捨(す)ててほしいんだけど。10. 探(さが)します→ 探(さが)してほしいんだけど。11. 参加(さんか)します→ 参加(さんか)してほしいんだけど。12. 信(しん)じます→ 信(しん)じてほしいんだけど。13. 渡(わた)します→ 渡(わた)してほしいんだけど。14. 確認(かくにん)します→ 確認(かくにん)してほしいんだけど。ここまでOKですね。Repeat after me[04:10]1. 部屋(へや)を片付(かたづ)けてほしいんだけど。2. 洗濯(せんたく)してほしいんだけど。3. 味見(あじみ)をしてほしいんだけど。(〜の味見(あじみ)をする = have (try) a taste of…)4. 塩(しお)を取(と)ってほしいんだけど。5. 野菜(やさい)を買(か)ってきてほしいんだけど。6. 夕飯(ゆうはん)を作(つく)ってほしいんだけど。7. 電話番号(でんわばんごう)を確認(かくにん)してほしいんだけど。Support the show=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=Need more translation & transcript? Become a patron: More episodes with full translation and Japanese transcripts. Members-only podcast feed for your smartphone app. Japanese Swotter on PatreonNote: English translations might sound occasionally unnatural as English, as I try to preserve the structure and essence of the original Japanese. 

American English shadowing exercises are for people interested in expanding their American English accents, whether you are located in the US, North America, or other areas around the world. For the best use of shadowing exercises in American English, listen to a section of audio, pause, and repeat what you hear. Try to use the same pronunciation, intonation, stress, pitch patterns, and linking that you find native English speakers use; record yourself and compare the differences.Find mp3 versions of our exercises here: www.fluentamerican.com/podcast#fluentamerican #shadowing #americanaccent

A Louisiana judge faces intense scrutiny and recusal demands after her son's conviction as a rapist surfaces alongside damming text messages from a suspect in the gang-rape of LSU student Madison Brooks. In Missouri, new emergency audio details how a teen hid in a closet while a neighbor executed a mother and her daughter before turning the gun on himself. A Washington man accused of setting the catastrophic Old Trails Fire sees his bail raised to two million dollars after admitting to igniting dozens of blazes across the region. Sydney Silvagni reports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Textbook used in this episode: TRY! N3 (P121)US: [⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/4fsggGV⁠⁠⁠]Canada: [⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/4vmq7TC⁠⁠⁠]Japan: [⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/3RulOaK⁠⁠⁠]  My first Japanese reading book: Whispers from JapanUS: [⁠https://amzn.to/4eYERDe⁠]Canada: [⁠https://amzn.to/3RACFZz⁠]Japan: [⁠https://amzn.to/4yiOzb4⁠] (As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.)

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How would you say in Japanese? --- "If you buy two, the third one is free (Buy two, get the third one free!)."[✐3.Moderato] conditional と(to) sentence]“When you pull this, the emergency door will open.”[00:08]Hello, everyone. How are youdoing? If you practice speaking Japanese every day, all of sudden, your Japanese will get better one day.Repeat after me[00:22]1. When you press here, the door will open.(= Press here and the door will open.)2. When you press here, the door will close.3. When you press this, the light will turn on.4. When you press this, the light will turn  off.5. When you turn this, the sound gets louder.6. When you turn this, the sound gets quieter.7. When you touch here, it will make a sound.8. When you pull this lever down, the chair will move (you can move the chair).9. When you put money in here, a ticket will come out.10. When you pull this, the emergency door will open.(hijou doa = emergency door)[03:03]Now, makea sentence as follows.push here, door, open→ When you push here, the door will open.Ready?[03:17]1. here, push, close→ When you push here, the door will close.2. this, push, air conditioner, turn on→ Wne you press this, the air conditioner will turn on.3. this, push, computer, turn on→ When you push this, the computer will turn on.4. this, turn to the right, sound, gets louder→ When you turn this to the right, the sound gets louder.5. this, turn to the left, sound, get quieter→ When you turn this to the left, the sound gets quieter.6. this lever, pull down, recline a seat/backrest→ When you pull this lever down, the seat can be reclined.(semotare = back of the chair)(semotare wo taosu = recline)7. push this, chair, get higher→ When you push this, the chair gets higher. (= you can raise the chair)8. put money, the game stars→ When you put money in, the game will start.=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=「これをひくと、ひじょうドアがあきます」[00:08]みなさん、こんにちは。おげんきですか。まいにちにほんごのスピーキングを れんしゅうすると、あるひ、 とつぜん、にほんごがぐっとじょうたつしますよ。では、はじめましょう！Repeat after me[00:22]1. ここを おすと、ドアが あきます。2. ここを おすと、ドアが しまります。3. これを おすと、でんきが つきます。4. これを おすと、でんきが きえます。5. これを まわすと、おとが おおきくなります。6. これを まわすと、おとが ちいさくなります。7. ここに ふれると、おとが でます。8. このレバーをたおすと、いすが うごきます。9. ここをおすと、いすが ひくくなります。10. おかねを いれると、きっぷが  でます。11. ここをおすと、えきいんと はなしが できます。12. これをひくと、ひじょうドアがあきます。(ひじょうドア= Emergency Door)[03:03]では、つぎのようにぶんをつくってくださいここをおします ドア あきます→ ここをおすと、ドアがあきます。いいですか。[03:17]1. ここ おします ドア しまります→ ここをおすと、ドアがしまります。2. これ おします エアコン つきます→ これをおすと、エアコンが つきます。3. これ おします コンピューター つきます→ これをおすと、コンピューターが つきます。4. これ みぎに まわします おと おおきく なります→ これをみぎにまわすと、おとが おおきくなります。5. これ、ひだりにまわします おと、ちいさくなります→ これをひだりにまわすと、おとが ちいさく なります。6. このレバー たおします せもたれをたおします→ このレバーをたおすと、せもたれをたおすことができます。(せもたれ = back   of the chair)(せもたれを  たおす = recline)7. これをおします いす たかくなります→ これをおすと、いすがたかくなります。8. おかねをいれます ゲームがはじまります→ おかねをいれると、ゲームがは じまります。Support the show=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=Need more translation & transcript? Become a patron: More episodes with full translation and Japanese transcripts. Members-only podcast feed for your smartphone app. Japanese Swotter on PatreonNote: English translations might sound occasionally unnatural as English, as I try to preserve the structure and essence of the original Japanese. 

Have you ever noticed how a good news story can lift your mood? Today, we will focus on the positive. We have three uplifting stories from around the world, and you can learn some interesting English, in context, as you listen.✔️ Lesson transcript: https://adeptenglish.com/lessons/learn-english-language-advanced-news-lesson/Take your British English to the next level. You have two ways to learn: subscribe for 8 monthly ad-free episodes, or try our specialized courses. We have everything you need to become fluent.Subscription info: https://adeptenglish.com/faq/subscription-faq/Our Courses: https://adeptenglish.com/language-courses/adept-english-courses/In today's podcast, we'll explore what happens when clever people use their skills for good. We'll hear about a teenager who found a better path, a hospital team that restored sight to 3,000 people, and the excitement of a solar eclipse. Along the way, we'll pick up useful words like 'hacker', 'rehabilitation', 'neurodiverse', 'backlog', 'cataract', and 'eclipse'.These are stories worth hearing. By the end, you'll have heard natural English in real situations. That is how your brain learns best, through listening and context. No long lists, no memorising. Press play and let's start.#LearnEnglish #PositiveNews #AdeptEnglish #EnglishVocabulary #BritishEnglish #ESL #EnglishListening #GoodNews

Textbook used in this episode: TRY! N3 (P120)US: [⁠⁠https://amzn.to/4fsggGV⁠⁠]Canada: [⁠⁠https://amzn.to/4vmq7TC⁠⁠]Japan: [⁠⁠https://amzn.to/3RulOaK⁠⁠]  My first Japanese reading book: Whispers from JapanUS: [https://amzn.to/4eYERDe]Canada: [https://amzn.to/3RACFZz]Japan: [https://amzn.to/4yiOzb4] (As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.)

American English shadowing exercises are for people interested in expanding their American English accents, whether you are located in the US, North America, or other areas around the world. For the best use of shadowing exercises in American English, listen to a section of audio, pause, and repeat what you hear. Try to use the same pronunciation, intonation, stress, pitch patterns, and linking that you find native English speakers use; record yourself and compare the differences.Find mp3 versions of our exercises here: www.fluentamerican.com/podcast#fluentamerican #shadowing #americanaccent

[✐1.Adagio] Hours, Day of the week“What time do you open? (From what time？)”[00:07]Hello, everyone. How are you doing? Let's ask opening hours!Repeat after me[00:13]1. From what time (What time do you open from?)2. Until what time? (Until what time do you open?)3. From what time till what time?4. What time (does the shop) open?5. When (does the shop) open?6. What time (does the shop) close?7. When (does the shop) close?[01:24]By the way, business hour or opening hour is “eigyou jikan”.What are your opening hours?[01:35]Repeat after meWhat are your opening hours?[01:49]Now, make a sentence as follows.Japanese class, from what time→ From what time is the Japanese class?Ready?[02:02]1. Department store, from what time→ From what time dose the department store open?2. movie/film, from what time→ What time does the film start?3. municipal/city hall, until what time→ Until what time does the city hall open?4. work, from what time to what time→ From what time to what time do you work?5. library, from what time to what time→ From what time to what time is the library open?6. supermarket, what time, open→ What time does the super market open?7. gym, what time, open→ What time does the gym open?8. library, when, open1→ When does the library open?9. bank, what time, close→ What time does the bank close?10. department store, when, close→ When does the department store close?=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*「なんじからですか。」[00:07]みなさん、こんにちは。おげんきですか。Let's ask opening hours!Repeat after me[ü0:13]1. なんじからですか2. なんじまで ですか。3. なんじから なんじまでですか。4. なんじに あきますか5. いつ あきますか。6. なんじに しまりますか。7. いつ しまりますか。[01:24]By the way, business hour or opening hour is“えいぎょうじかん”.えいぎょうじかんは なんですか（= なんじから なんじまで ですか)。What are your opening hours?[01:35]Repeat after meえいぎょうじかんは なんですか。[01:49]では、つぎのように ぶんを つくりましょう。にほんごクラス なんじから→ にほんごクラスは なんじからですか。いいですか。[02:02]1. デパート なんじから→ デパートは なんじからですか。2. えいが なんじから→ えいがは なんじからですか。3. しやくしょ なんじまで→ しやくしょは なんじまでですか。4. しごと なんじから なんじまで→ しごとは なんじから なんじまでですか。5. としょかん なんじから なんじまで→ としょかんは なんじから なんじまで ですか。6. スーパー なんじに あきます→ スーパーはなんじにあきますか。7. ジム なんじに あきます→ ジムは なんじに あきますか。8. としょかん いつ あきます→ としょかんは いつ あきますか。9. ぎんこう、なんじに しまります→ ぎんこうは なんじに しまりますか。10. デパート いつ しまります→ デパートは いつ しまりますか。Support the show=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=Need more translation & transcript? Become a patron: More episodes with full translation and Japanese transcripts. Members-only podcast feed for your smartphone app. Japanese Swotter on PatreonNote: English translations might sound occasionally unnatural as English, as I try to preserve the structure and essence of the original Japanese. 

You know what's really perfect for English https://adeptenglish.com/language-courses/ listening? Real conversations about how political ideas change language. For example, the UK has a new term 'Manchesterism' that's not just a word but a new way of thinking about power. Sounds like a simple concept, but is it really that straightforward? Let's look closer.

Textbook used in this episode: TRY! N3 (P119)Get the textbook on AmazonUS: [⁠https://amzn.to/4fsggGV⁠]Canada: [⁠https://amzn.to/4vmq7TC⁠]Japan: [⁠https://amzn.to/3RulOaK⁠]  (As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.)

Scheim finishes giving us the news for the morning. How a bear got stuck on top of a telephone pole stuns all of us. Wiggy makes fun of Coco for shadowing the new studio today.

American English shadowing exercises are for people interested in expanding their American English accents, whether you are located in the US, North America, or other areas around the world. For the best use of shadowing exercises in American English, listen to a section of audio, pause, and repeat what you hear. Try to use the same pronunciation, intonation, stress, pitch patterns, and linking that you find native English speakers use; record yourself and compare the differences.Find mp3 versions of our exercises here: www.fluentamerican.com/podcast#fluentamerican #shadowing #americanaccent

How do you say, "Shall I copy (it)?" in Japanese?[✐2.Andante, 3.Moderato] 〜ましょうか“Shall I help you?”[00:07]Hello, everyone. How are you doing? Shall we get started?Repeat after me[00:15]1. Shall I help you?2. Shall we go together?3. Shall I go too?4. Shall we go home together?5. Shall I give you a lift?6. Shall I call you tomorrow?7. Shall I call for you?8. Shall I write?9. Shall I lend it to you?10. Shall I carry (the luggage)?11. Shall I clean up?12. Shall we arrange/line up the desks?13. Shall we queue in front of the store?14. Shall we bring it?15. Shall we take it home?16. Shall we ask the teacher?17. Shall we order pizza？[03:04]Now, repeat as follows.I can't finish my work…→ Shall I help you?You repeat “Shall I help you?”OK?[03:19]1. How do I get to the station?→ Shall we go together?2. I feel a bit sick.→ Shall I give you a lift?3. I'm not good at making phone calls in English.→ Shall I do/call (for you)?4. I don't know how to write an application form.→ Shall I write (for you)?5. I didn't bring an umbrella.→ Shall I lend you mine?6. I have three suitcases…→ Shall I take one?7. The room is cluttered.→ Shall we clean up together?(gocha gocha = cluttered)8. We will have a party in the conference room.→ Shall we rearrange the desks?9. I don't have a wine opener.→ Shall I take mine?10. We had a lot of cake leftover.→ Shall I take some home?(amari = leftover, amaru = be left)11. We still have work to do, but for now, why don't we eat something?→ Shall we order pizza delvery?(toriaezu = for now, tentatively, for now)=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=「てつだいましょうか。」[00:07]みなさん、こんにちは。おげんきですか。では、さっそくはじめましょうか。Repeat after me[00:15]1. てつだいましょうか。2. いっしょに いきましょうか。3. わたしも いきましょうか。4. いっしょに かえりましょうか。5. くるまで おくりましょうか。6. あした でんわしましょうか。7. (わたしが) かわりに でんわしましょうか。8. かきましょうか。9. かしましょうか。10. (にもつを) もちましょうか。11. かたづけましょうか。12. つくえを ならべましょうか。13. みせのまえに ならびましょうか。14. もっていきましょうか。15. もってかえりましょうか。16. せんせいに たのみましょうか。17. ピザを たのみましょうか。[03:04]では、つぎのようにリピートしてください。しごとがおわらないんです。→ てつだいましょうか。You repeat ：てつだいましょうか。いいですか。[03:19]1. えきまで どうやっていきますか。→ いっしょに いきましょうか。2. ちょっと きぶんがわるいんです。→ くるまで おくりましょうか。3. えいごの でんわが にがてなんです。→ わたしが しましょうか。4. もうしこみしょの かきかたが わかりません。→ わたしが かきましょうか。5. かさを もってきませんでした。→ わたしのを かしましょうか。6. スーツケースが みっつもあるんです。→ ひとつ、もちましょうか。7. へやが ごちゃごちゃです（ごちゃごちゃしています）。→ いっしょに かたづけましょうか。(ごちゃごちゃ = cluttered)8. かいぎしつで パーティをします。→ つくえをならべかえましょうか。(ならべかえる = rearrange, reorder)9. ワインオープナーがないんです。→ わたしのを もっていきましょうか。10. ケーキが たくさん あまりましたね。→ いくつか もってかえりましょうか。(あまり= leftover, あまる = be left)11. まだ しごとがありますが、とりあえず、なにか たべませんか。→ ピザのデリバリーを たのみましょうか。(とりあえず = for now, tentatively, for now)Support the show=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=Need more translation & transcript? Become a patron: More episodes with full translation and Japanese transcripts. Members-only podcast feed for your smartphone app. Japanese Swotter on PatreonNote: English translations might sound occasionally unnatural as English, as I try to preserve the structure and essence of the original Japanese. 

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Tomorrow's weather is likely to "heading downhill"??? [✐4. Allegretto] Get familiar with weather and pollen forecasts language!“It looks like the weather is likely to decline.”[00:09]Hello, everyone. How are you doing? Today's theme is weather.   First, check the basic words and expressions.Repeat after me[00:20]1. sunny2. fine weather3. cloudy4. It rains.5. light rain6. downpour7. The wind is blowing.8. It's snowing.9. Snow piles up.10. A typhoon is coming11. A large typhoon is approaching.12. A typhoon makes landfall.So far so good?Repeat after me[01:57]1. It's a nice sunny day.2. It's sunny today./ It's a fine weather today.3. It's a nice weather without a cloud.4. It's dull/bleak/gloomy.5. There are many clouds.6. It's raining lightly.7. It's drizzling. (= very light rainfall)8. It's raining heavily.9. It's been foggy since last night.10. It was pouring down until just now.11. It's windy./There is a strong wind blowing.12. It has been snowing since yesterday.13. It snowed a lot,/The snow piled up.14. A typhoon is coming to the Kanto region.15. The typhoon made landfall in Japan last weekend.16. Tokyo is right in the middle of the typhoon.=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=「天気(てんき)は下(くだ)り坂(ざか)に向(む)かいそうです。」[00:09]みなさん、こんにちは。お元気(げんき)ですか。今日(きょう)のテーマは天気(てんき)です。まず基本(きほん)の言葉(ことば)を確認(かくにん)します。Repeat after me[00:20]1. 晴(は)れる2. 快晴(かいせい)3. 曇(くも)る4. 雨(あめ)が降(ふ)る5. 小雨(こさめ)6. 土砂(どしゃ)降(ぶ)り7. 風(かぜ)が吹(ふ)く8. 雪(ゆき)が降(ふ)る9. 雪(ゆき)が積(つ)もる10. 台風(たいふう)がくる11. 大型(おおがた)台風(たいふう)が近(ちか)づく12. 台風(たいふう)が上陸(じょうりく)するここまでOKですね。Repeat after me[01:57]1. よく晴(は)れています。2. 今日(きょう)は快晴(かいせい)です。3. 雲(くも)一(ひと)つない、いい天気(てんき)です。4. どんよりしています。5. 雲(くも)が多(おお)いです。6. 小雨(こさめ)が降(ふ)っています。7. 雨(あめ)がパラパラ降(ふ)っています。8. 雨(あめ)がザーザー降(ふ)っています。9. 昨晩(さくばん)から霧(きり)です。10. さっきまで土砂(どしゃ)降(ぶ)りでした。11. 強(つよ)い風(かぜ)が吹(ふ)いています。12. 昨日(きのう)から雪(ゆき)が降(ふ)っています。13. かなり雪(ゆき)が積(つ)もりました14. 関東地方(かんとうちほう)に台風(たいふう)が来(き)ています。15. 先週末(せんしゅうまつ)に大型(おおがた)台風(たいふう)が上陸(じょうりく)しました。16. 東京(とうきょう)は台風(たいふう)の真(ま)っ只中(ただなか)です。Support the show=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=Need more translation & transcript? Become a patron: More episodes with full translation and Japanese transcripts. Members-only podcast feed for your smartphone app. Japanese Swotter on PatreonNote: English translations might sound occasionally unnatural as English, as I try to preserve the structure and essence of the original Japanese. 

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American English shadowing exercises are for people interested in expanding their American English accents, whether you are located in the US, North America, or other areas around the world. For the best use of shadowing exercises in American English, listen to a section of audio, pause, and repeat what you hear. Try to use the same pronunciation, intonation, stress, pitch patterns, and linking that you find native English speakers use; record yourself and compare the differences.Find mp3 versions of our exercises here: www.fluentamerican.com/podcastSee where the first interview came from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dv6nYigPXMM#fluentamerican #shadowing #americanaccent

Episode Summary     What if a medical career could be built on profound purpose, paid for in full, and shaped by leadership opportunities no civilian path can match? In this episode of WarDocs, COL Danielle Holt, MD, an Army general surgeon and Associate Dean of Admissions and Recruitment at the Uniformed Services University (USU) School of Medicine, lays out exactly what it takes to become a military physician and why the journey is worth it. Drawing on a career that has carried her from broad-spectrum rural surgery at Fort Wainwright, Alaska, to a forward surgical team in Afghanistan, to serving as consultant surgeon for the White House Medical Team at Walter Reed, she offers a candid, insider's view of the two pathways into uniformed medicine.       The conversation centers on the choice every service-minded pre-med must weigh: the tuition-free USU School of Medicine, the nation's only fully federally funded medical school, versus the Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP) that places students at civilian schools. She explains the trade-offs in plain terms — the seven-year versus four-year service obligation, the roughly $90,000 annual salary USU students earn while in school, the one hundred hours of military-unique curriculum, and the rotations across military treatment facilities worldwide. She is equally direct about the military match, where competitive specialties such as general surgery can be more attainable than many applicants realize.    COL Holt demystifies admissions. Academics are a threshold, not the finish line — a 496 MCAT and 3.0 GPA for regular decision, rising to a 500 minimum, with a class mean near 510. Beyond the numbers, she explains what actually earns an interview and an offer: a clear reason to be a physician, a genuine commitment to military service, and the personal attributes of teamwork, adaptability, and being comfortable when things get uncomfortable. She names the self-inflicted mistakes that sink applicants — turning the application in late, stalling on medical clearance and waivers, retaking the MCAT too often, and failing to engage the admissions team. She closes with the human core of the school: the fire team model, longitudinal faculty coaching, the Military Medical Communities program, and a culture where students and faculty take care of one another in a way civilian medicine rarely sees. Her message to any pre-med on the fence is simple — do not underestimate yourself, reach out for mentorship, and remember that the mission is the point. Chapters (00:00-04:54) A Surgeon's Journey: ROTC, Alaska, Afghanistan, and the White House (04:55-10:11) What USUHS Is and Why It Is Different (10:12-19:38) USUHS versus HPSP: Obligations, the Military Match, and How to Choose (19:39-27:39) Timelines, Thresholds, and What Earns an Interview (27:40-43:39) Shadowing, Research, Non-Traditional Applicants, and Common Mistakes (43:40-55:30) The Interview, the Fire Team Culture, and Advice for the Fence-Sitter Chapter Summaries (00:00-04:54) A Surgeon's Journey: ROTC, Alaska, Afghanistan, and the White House Holt traces a twenty-plus-year dual-military-career path from ROTC and HPSP through general surgery training at Tripler Army Medical Center to duty stations spanning rural Alaska and a tertiary academic hospital. She describes deploying to a forward surgical team in eastern Afghanistan in 2012 and learning damage-control surgery, and credits the Army with handing her leadership roles far earlier than a civilian career would.   (04:55-10:11) What USU Is and Why It Is Different She defines the Uniformed Services University as the nation's only fully federally funded, tuition-free medical school, training physicians for the Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, and Public Health Service. Students draw full pay and benefits — roughly $90,000 a year — complete about one hundred hours of military-unique curriculum, and rotate at military treatment facilities across the country and overseas.   (10:12-19:38) USU versus HPSP: Obligations, the Military Match, and How to Choose Holt compares the seven-year USU service obligation with the four-year HPSP commitment and argues the difference is small over a full career. She explains the military match, where critically needed specialties like general surgery can be more attainable, and walks through how applicants apply by service, weigh geography and specialty, and decide which pathway fits their long-term goals.   (19:39-27:39) Timelines, Thresholds, and What Earns an Interview The USU medical-school timeline mirrors other allopathic schools through AMCAS, but military commissioning adds a lengthy medical clearance process, with about half of students needing a waiver. Academics are a threshold — a 496 MCAT and 3.0 GPA for regular decision. Above all, she stresses applying early and finishing requirements, because uncleared applicants get skipped as seats fill.   (27:40-43:39) Shadowing, Research, Non-Traditional Applicants, and Common Mistakes She pushes back on the pressure around clinical shadowing, noting USU requires none and that paid work as a phlebotomist or technician offers equal exposure. Research is likewise not required, given USU's own Capstone program. She details how the school values non-traditional and prior-service applicants, then names the most common self-inflicted mistakes: late applications, stalled clearances, over-testing the MCAT, and downplaying military experience.   (43:40-55:30) The Interview, the Fire Team Culture, and Advice for the Fence-Sitter Holt explains the virtual two-interview format and what makes candidates stand out — genuine commitment, professionalism, and self-knowledge. She describes the fire team model, longitudinal faculty coaching, and the Military Medical Communities program that links applicants, students, and physicians across services. Her closing advice to fence-sitting pre-meds: do not underestimate yourself, seek mentors, and lead with the mission.   Take Home Messages Mindset matters more than a perfect score.: Academic metrics are a threshold, not the finish line. The strongest military physicians are often the applicants who have struggled, adapted, and bounced back — people who value service over a flawless transcript.   The pathway you choose should match the career you want.: The tuition-free, federally funded medical school carries a longer obligation but builds deeper military identity and connections, while the civilian scholarship route offers more independence. Weigh service obligation, specialty goals, and where you see yourself for the long term.   Apply early and finish your requirements.: Rolling admissions reward speed. The single most avoidable mistakes are turning in a late application, stalling on medical clearance and waivers, and waiting too long on the MCAT or letters of recommendation. Uncleared applicants get skipped as seats fill.   Shadowing and research are not gatekeepers.: Required shadowing hours and formal research are not prerequisites. Paid clinical work and life experience count, and the value placed on non-traditional and prior-service applicants means an unconventional background can be a genuine strength.   Camaraderie is the difference, so engage the community.: The fire team model, longitudinal coaching, and military medical community sessions create a culture where students and faculty take care of one another. Do not underestimate yourself — reach out for mentorship and let the mission lead.   Episode Keywords military medicine, USU School of Medicine, Uniformed Services University, Danielle Holt, military doctor, how to become a military physician, HPSP scholarship, military medical school, Army surgeon, premed advice, MCAT, medical school admissions, military match, GME, forward surgical team, Walter Reed, military residency, USUHS, tuition free medical school, military officer physician, WarDocs, military healthcare career, premed shadowing, medical school interview, service obligation Hashtags #MilitaryMedicine, #WarDocs, #USU, #MilitaryMedicalSchool, #HPSP, #FutureMilitaryDoc, #PreMed, #ArmyMedicine Honoring the Legacy and Preserving the History of Military Medicine The WarDocs Mission- WarDocs exists to honor the legacy of Military Medicine, preserve its history, and inspire every generation — across all Services, Corps, and Ranks — to serve with excellence and pride. Through mentorship, coaching, and education, we equip those considering, entering, and serving in military medicine with the knowledge, connections, and community they need to thrive. We celebrate Who we are, What we do, and, most importantly, How we serve Our Patients, the DoW, and Our Nation. Find out more and join Team WarDocs at https://www.wardocspodcast.com/ Check our list of previous guest episodes at https://www.wardocspodcast.com/our-guests Subscribe and Like our Videos on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@wardocspodcast Listen to the "What We Are For" Episode 47. https://bit.ly/3r87Afm WarDocs- The Military Medicine Podcast is a Non-Profit, Tax-exempt-501(c)(3) Veteran Run Organization run by volunteers. All donations are tax-deductible and go to honoring and preserving the history, experiences, successes, and lessons learned in Military Medicine. A tax receipt will be sent to you. WARDOCS documents the experiences, contributions, and innovations of all military medicine Services, ranks, and Corps who are affectionately called "Docs" as a sign of respect, trust, and confidence on and off the battlefield, demonstrating dedication to the medical care of fellow comrades in arms. Follow Us on Social Media Twitter: @wardocspodcast Facebook: WarDocs Podcast Instagram: @wardocspodcast LinkedIn: WarDocs-The Military Medicine Podcast YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@wardocspodcast

Do you know ANA and JAL? And, how do you pronounce? [✐1.Adagio, 2.Andante ]Repeat after me[00:25]1. Ralf san, when are you coming to Japan?2. What day is your business trip?3. When are you going on a business trip?4. From when to when are you going on a business trip?5. What time is your flight?6. What time will you arrive?7. Which plane are you taking?8. What is your flight number?9. Is it a direct flight?10. How many luggage do you have?[02:22]Now, ask Ralf san as follows.For example,when, come→ When are you coming?Ready?[02:35]1. what day, come→ What day are you coming?2. from when until when→ From when until when?3. what time, arrive→ What time are you arriving?4. which/what plane (airline company)→ Which plane are you coming by?5. direct flight?→ Is it a direct flight?6. luggage, how many→ How many luggage do you have?[04:17]Now, you will pick up Ralf san at the airport. Touchaku robi- is ”arrival lobby”. --- the pronunciation is difficult! --- “arrival lobby”.Repeat after me=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=「ロビーでまっています」[00:07]みなさん、こんにちは。おげんきですか。みなさんはとうきょうのオフィスで はたらいています。ドイツしてんから ラルフさんが きます。いつ、なんじの ひこうきですか。いろいろ しつもん しましょう。Repeat after me[00:25]1. ラルフさん、いつ にほんに きますか。2. しゅっちょうは なんにちですか。3. しゅっちょうは いつまでですか。4. しゅっちょうは いつから いつまで ですか。5. ひこうきは なんじですか。6. なんじに つきますか。7. どこの ひこうき ですか。8. フライトナンバーは なんですか。9. ちょっこうびん ですか。10. にもつは いくつ ありますか。[02:22]では、つぎのように ラルフさんに ききましょう。たとえば、いつ、きます→ いつ きますか。いいですか。[02:35]1. なんにち、きます→ なんにちにきますか。2. いつから いつまで→ いつから いつまで ですか。3. なんじ、つきます→ なんじに つきますか。4. どこの ひこうき→ どこの ひこうき ですか。5. ちょっこうびん→ ちょっこうびん ですか。6. にもつ、いくつ→ にもつは いくつ ありますか。[04:17]では、くうこうにラルフさんをむかえにいきます。とうちゃくロビーは”arrival lobby” です。はつおん、むずかしい！arrival lobby です。Support the show=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=Need more translation & transcript? Become a patron: More episodes with full translation and Japanese transcripts. Members-only podcast feed for your smartphone app. Japanese Swotter on PatreonNote: English translations might sound occasionally unnatural as English, as I try to preserve the structure and essence of the original Japanese. 

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American English shadowing exercises are for people interested in expanding their American English accents, whether you are located in the US, North America, or other areas around the world. For the best use of shadowing exercises in American English, listen to a section of audio, pause, and repeat what you hear. Try to use the same pronunciation, intonation, stress, pitch patterns, and linking that you find native English speakers use; record yourself and compare the differences.Find mp3 versions of our exercises here: www.fluentamerican.com/podcast#fluentamerican #shadowing #americanaccent

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Shadowing in dementia is one of the most exhausting behaviors caregivers face, and almost no one warns you about it. You can't walk to the bathroom alone anymore. The moment you stand up, they stand up. You step into the kitchen for five minutes and there they are in the doorway, watching you. The private phone calls are gone, the personal space is gone, and then comes the guilt for even wanting a moment to yourself. In this episode I explain what is actually happening in the brain that drives shadowing, why your presence has become the only thing that makes them feel safe, and four things that genuinely help. Get free weekly tools and tips in my newsletter, The Dementia Dose: https://tinyurl.com/dementiadose-podcast  Join the Care Collective: https://tinyurl.com/podcast-cc  ⏱ CHAPTERS 0:00 - What shadowing looks like 1:54 - The many forms shadowing can take 2:55 - Reason one: the brain can't self-regulate fear 5:01 - Reason two: losing object permanence 5:51 - Reason three: the gap between now and later 7:08 - Four things that actually help 9:16 - The guilt of wanting space, and what it really means   #dementia #dementiacaregiver #shadowing #alzheimers #caregiversupport --- Hi, I'm Dr. Natali Edmonds, a board-certified geropsychologist specializing in dementia care. Whether your loved one has Alzheimer's, frontotemporal, Lewy body, vascular, or mixed dementia, we believe that to create a dementia-friendly world, we must first create a caregiver-friendly world. This content is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult with a healthcare provider for medical guidance.

[✐3. Moderato, 4.Allegretto] 行(い)ったり来(き)たり… (Also try JS 13: I sing and dance, etc.)“Back and forth….”Hello, everyone. How are you doing? Today we will practice various expressions using “〜tari〜tari shimasu”. Also, please refer to Japanese Swotter No. 13.Repeat after me[00:23]1. may go up or down.2. may increase or decrease3. may drink or not drink4. may or may not have time5. may come or not come6. may go and not to go7. sometime   you can see or sometimes can't8. sometimes you can sit or sometimes can't[02:07]Are you OK? Let's check. Please make a sentence as follows.go, come→ come and goReady?[02:20]1. up, down→ It may go up and down.2. increase, decrease→ It may increase and decrease.3. drink, not drink→ Sometimes I drink, sometimes I don't.4. have time, no time→ Sometimes I have time, sometimes I don't.5. come, not come→ S/he may come or not come.6. go, not go→ Sometimes I go, sometimes not go.7. can see, can't see→ It may or may not be visible.8. can sit, can't sit→ You may or may not be able to sit.=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=「行(い)ったり来(き)たり…」[00:07]みなさん、こんにちは。お元気(げんき)ですか。今日(きょう)は「〜たり〜たりします」を使(つか)ったいろいろな表現(ひょうげん)を練習(れんしゅう)します。Japanese   Swotter No. 13も参考(さんこう)にしてくださいね。Repeat after me[00:23]1. 上(あ)がったり下(さ)がったりします。2. 増(ふ)えたり減(へ)ったりします。3. 飲(の)んだり飲(の)まなかったりします。4. 時間(じかん)があったりなかったりします。5. 来(き)たり来(こ)なかったりします。6. 行(い)ったり行(い)かなかったりします。7. 見(み)えたり見(み)えなかったりします。8. 座(すわ)れたり座(すわ)れなかったりします。[02:07]OKですか。確認(かくにん)しますよ。次(つぎ)のように文(ぶん)を作(つく)ってください。行(い)く、来(く)る→ 行(い)ったり来(き)たりします。いいですか。[02:20]1. 上(あ)がる、下(さ)がる→ 上(あ)がったり下(さ)がったりします。2. 増(ふ)える、減(へ)る→ 増(ふ)えたり減(へ)ったりします。3. 飲(の)む、飲(の)まない→ 飲(の)んだり飲(の)まなかったりします。4. 時間(じかん)がある、ない→ 時間(じかん)があったりなかったりします。5. 来(く)る、来(こ)ない→ 来(き)たり来(こ)なかったりします。6. 行(い)く、行(い)かない→ 行(い)ったり行(い)かなかったりします。7. 見(み)える、見(み)えない→ 見(み)えたり見(み)えなかったりします。8. 座(すわ)れる、座(すわ)れない→ 座(すわ)れたり座(すわ)れなかったりします。Support the show=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=Need more translation & transcript? Become a patron: More episodes with full translation and Japanese transcripts. Members-only podcast feed for your smartphone app. Japanese Swotter on PatreonNote: English translations might sound occasionally unnatural as English, as I try to preserve the structure and essence of the original Japanese. 

American English shadowing exercises are for people interested in expanding their American English accents, whether you are located in the US, North America, or other areas around the world. For the best use of shadowing exercises in American English, listen to a section of audio, pause, and repeat what you hear. Try to use the same pronunciation, intonation, stress, pitch patterns, and linking that you find native English speakers use; record yourself and compare the differences.Find mp3 versions of our exercises here: www.fluentamerican.com/podcast#fluentamerican #shadowing #americanaccent

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Today's English listening https://adeptenglish.com/english/listening/ is all about "High-effort boyfriends". You might have come across some of these "cringe" videos scrolling through your social media. A woman listing all the amazing things her boyfriend does for her? Trips, gifts, paying for everything. It looks perfect, but is it? is it really? In today's learn English podcast**, we'll explore the "high-effort boyfriend" trend.We'll learn useful words like "performative", meaning something that looks good but isn't real, and "autonomy", having your own power to make decisions. We'll also talk about what it means to "infantilise" someone, treating an adult like they can't do things for themselves.✔️ Lesson transcript: https://adeptenglish.com/lessons/english-phrases-dating-trends-vocabulary/These words are great for describing relationships, but they also help you talk about life in general. We'll look at why this trend is so popular and why some people think it might be unhealthy. Press play and let's start. Follow and subscribe to our FREE English language podcast, wherever you listen or watch your podcasts.Subscribing is simple and works on your mobile phone. Just visit our FAQ page or click the links below to start listening to 8 new, ad-free episodes every month.FAQ and Help: https://adeptenglish.com/faq/subscription-faq/Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adeptenglish/subscribeApple: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/learn-english-through-listening/id1134891957#LearnEnglish #BritishEnglish #DatingVocabulary #RelationshipTalk #SocialMediaTrends #AdeptEnglish #ESLPodcast

Do you study English alone for hours—YouTube, articles, vocabulary, Netflix—and still freeze the moment you need to speak? This episode is for you. Because the problem usually isn't that you're studying alone… it's that you're doing “alone study” in a way that keeps you stuck in input and avoids output.In today's lesson, I'm walking you through 7 common solo-study habits that feel productive but don't actually improve your speaking—like rewatching the same lessons on repeat, collecting vocabulary you never use, reading without speaking, and “shadowing” silently in your head. And for every single one, I'll give you a simple replacement method that forces real speaking progress.You don't need a study partner to become fluent. You need a method that makes your mouth do the work. Let's fix it—starting today.What You'll LearnWhy “studying” alone often isn't real practiceThe difference between recognition and growthHow to turn reading/listening into immediate speaking outputWhy vocabulary notebooks and random flashcards don't translate into fluencyHow to shadow correctly (out loud) so your mouth builds English muscle memoryHow to use Netflix/YouTube as active speaking practiceA simple daily system to build vocabulary from your real lifeKey Moments / Segment Breakdown (7 Ways + The Fix)Rewatching the same lessons → Watch once, then teach it out loudReading articles silently → Read it, then react out loud for 60 secondsCollecting vocabulary you never reuse → One new word, three spoken sentences“Shadowing” in your head → Shadow out loud (car/shower/kitchen/walk)Netflix with native-language subtitles → Switch to English subtitles + pause/repeatFlashcards with words you'll never say → Build flashcards from your own dayJournaling only on paper → Voice journal 2–3 minutes + listen backMindset Shifts“I need a partner” → “I need output”“I'm doing a lot” → “I'm repeating what's comfortable”“Studying = progress” → “Speaking = progress”“If I understand it, I learned it” → “If I can say it, I own it”“My English is in my head” → “My English must live in my mouth”Practical Takeaways (Do This This Week)Pick one input habit you already do daily (YouTube, reading, Netflix, podcasts).Add the “output rule”: every input session must end with speaking (60–180 seconds).Choose a private space and commit to speaking out loud (car, shower, walk, kitchen).Build vocabulary from your real life: 3 moments/day where you lacked a phrase.Start voice journaling: 2 minutes/day, then record a 30-second “better take.”Track consistency, not perfection: 7 days in a row of daily output.Listener Reflection QuestionsWhich of the 7 solo habits am I doing right now?Where do I confuse “comfort” with “progress”?When was the last time I spoke English out loud for 2 minutes alone?What's one method from today that I can repeat every day this week?If my goal is speaking, why is my practice mostly silent?If you want to sign up for the free English email newsletter, go to https://speakenglishwithtiffani.com/newsletter

he Untolld Story of NYC's Weed KiingpiinGenovese mob-scion Silvio Eboli lived within the shadows of history, and now for the first time, the untold story of a mafia legend is revealed. The Ganja Godfather (Trineday, March 23, 2015, ISBN: 978-1937584955) s the story about an ongoing organized criminal operation, in real time with firsthand accounts and experiences by award-winning author and investigative journalist, Toby Rogers.Shadowing the Ganja Godfather, Rogers witnesses it all standing next to the Boss himself: violence, drugs, celebrities, girls, construction hustles, crime-family business meetings and social gatherings. From strip clubs in Atlantic City to Sunday night dinner with the wife and kids, Rogers experiences whatever the Ganja Godfather does on any given day. As exhilarating as Silvio's life had become, it certainly was much more stressful behind the scenes. Being the Empire State's spliff king was undoubtedly the hardest job in New York. And it was only after Silvio finally got to the top of the mountain that he realized just how easy it was to fall over the edge.With a wife and kids, dysfunctional family business obligations, and an out-of-control social life all pulling him in conflicting paths, Silvio struggled keep the empire moving forward without detection from law enforcement. But when he was introduced to a Colombian cocaine princess with aspirations to become a model, he saw an opportunity to expand the family's profit margins to unimaginable heights and risked it all despite the collision course with disaster he saw right before him.Toby Rogers is an award winning author and investigative journalist. He has written for the New York Times, New York Post, Village Voice, High Times, Clamor Magazine, and Houston's Public News. He has been featured on MSNBC's Countdown with Keith Olbermann, Democracy Now, with Amy Goodman as well as the National Enquirer. He was a consultant and featured in HBO's Horns and Halos documentary.Rogers' first book, Ambushed: Secrets of the Bush Family, was featured in newspapers and magazines in America and internationally. rThe New York Times described Rogers as “a hell of a journalist,” and Ambushed as “very impressive top notch stuBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-opperman-report--1198501/support.

Shadowing is a great way to practice your pronunciation, prosody, grammar and so much more, but the key is knowing what to focus on. In this video, we'll practice pitch and rhythm using a scene from Breaking Bad.  Download the script to follow along with: https://bit.ly/4v8pa1d  Check out my other shadowing videos here: https://bit.ly/4fx9j4t  Join my pronunciation masterclass: https://bit.ly/4cUif4r 

Let's get ready to test your listening skills with a fast, fun clip from The Devil Wears Prada 2! First, you'll listen to the full clip and answer a few comprehension questions. Then, we'll break it down together, fill in the missing words, then uncover the connected speech, rhythm, stress, and intonation, and finally shadow the scene line by line. This episode will help you: - Understand fast English in context - Identify reduced and connected words - Notice pitch, rhythm, and tone of voice - Shadow naturally full of expression Liked this? check out my shadowing episode with The Devil Wears Prada 1: https://hadarshemesh.com/podcast/482/  Want to improve your pronunciation and understand fast English with more confidence? Join my free pronunciation masterclass here: https://bit.ly/4cUif4r