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2024-11-1621 min
Authentic As F*ck with Sun YiLearning, Teaching, Critical Thinking, and Meta SkillsIn this episode, I had a really deep conversation with Natalia who is an English teacher and we dive deep into everything about learning and teaching. 0:00 - Intro.00:38 - Natalia´s introduction.02:01 - What is the importance of having goal in learning?06:42 - What is the real meaning of critical thinking?11:38 - Deep conversation about how people "LEARN" meta skills.01:49:14 - Outro.Follow me:Website: http://sunyi.co/Instagram: https://instagram.com/sun.yiTikTok https://t...
2023-08-181h 49
Native-like fluency in EnglishImprove your pronunciation by mastering the English vowels | A special episode with Dela MartinWatch this episode on Youtube - https://youtu.be/rH__bA73WZITo join small group classes with Dela, become a member https://nataliatokar.me/communityDela's instagram https://www.instagram.com/delateaches/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-08-131h 01
Native-like fluency in EnglishStudent Interview: How to Find Joy in Learning and Be Honest With Yourself | Marina's True Stories Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-08-0253 minNative-like fluency in EnglishInterview with Alex: How do you need to communicate in English so that our clients take action? Making an impact when English is the language of business:Watch the interview on Youtube https://youtu.be/PARok06v8acTo join the Community of Practice, get on the waiting list here https://nataliatokar.me/community Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-06-1246 minNative-like fluency in EnglishInterview with Clara: Why Modern Dentists Invest in Learning EnglishYou can watch our conversation on Youtube too https://youtu.be/Spq5hnLnzS8Leave a comment there if you have questions for us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-05-1750 minNative-like fluency in EnglishWhy reading out loud is a MUST-DO exercise if you want to be spontaneous in EnglishFind the transcript of the episode in the community of practice. It's the only place on the internet where we discuss the episodes. To read out loud with me, open any video episode of Natalia Reads and practice too! Here is an example https://youtu.be/CBsFyEdq_4gIf you need native-like fluency in English, you need a system to make English practice a lifestyle. You will find hundreds of creative exercises and endless inspiration in our community of practice. Request to join here https://nataliatokar.me/community Hosted on Acast...
2023-05-0622 minNative-like fluency in EnglishAccent or Poor Pronunciation? Unconscious Stereotyping and Conscious Practice to Improve your PronunciationSee the show notes in the community of practicehttps://community.nataliatokar.me/c/podcast-native-like-fluency/podcast-accentYou will find over a hundred creative exercises in the community of practice (it keeps growing!) to help you achieve native-like fluency in English. Start your practice routine today and receive human, caring feedback. https://community.nataliatokar.me/c/how-things-work-here/how-to-use-the-community-and-where-to-begin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-02-0228 minNative-like fluency in English Learn to belong with others without losing yourself in a global team. Natalia Reads "Global Dexterity".Find all the episodes on Natalia Reads in the community of Practice - https://community.nataliatokar.me/c/read-out-loud/Take the free welcome video course "A Daring Learner" here - https://community.nataliatokar.me/c/welcome-course/The book - https://www.amazon.com/Global-Dexterity-Behavior-Cultures-Yourself-ebook/dp/B00B77AINY/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-01-0616 minNative-like fluency in EnglishWhy is it so difficult to learn English independently? Grammar tips for advanced learnersSee this post with ALL the links and show notes - https://cutt.ly/30G8AFGI am passionate about helping people achieve native-like fluency in English. To achieve mastery, you need a practice routine. Join the community of practice and start building yours. Start a free trial and take the free video course "Daring Learner" https://cutt.ly/ACNAepY Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-12-2115 minNative-like fluency in EnglishImproving Writing Skills for Advanced Non-Native Speaking Learners: Make Writing PersonalTo learn more about my work, to practice the writing strategies that I mentioned in the episode, and to see examples of such writing, join the Community of Practice cutt.ly/ACNAepY Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-10-2628 min
Native-like fluency in EnglishNatalia Reads "The Poets and The World". A Nobel Lecture by Wislawa SzymborskaHere is the text that I am readingwww.nobelprize.org/prizes/literatu…borska/lecture/To see all video episodes of Natalia Reads with transcript and to practice with me, join the community of practicecommunity.nataliatokar.me/c/read-out-loud/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-10-2313 minNative-like fluency in EnglishA practice routine to continuously improve your grammar (for advanced learners). Simple, yet unobvious exercise.To find the grammar books that I mentioned, go to the community of practice, section "Grammar" - https://community.nataliatokar.me/c/grammar/You will find grammar books, self-study tips, creative exercises, and interactive challenges to continuously improve your grammar and to eliminate some old grammar mistakes that you've been making without knowing. Start your free trial and get serious about your practice. Free interactive challenges - https://nataliatokar.me/challenge Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-09-2010 minNative-like fluency in EnglishThe importance of taking care of your inner state if your goal is native-like fluencyTo discuss the episode, join the community of practice: https://community.nataliatokar.me/To start practicing, check out the FREE interactive challenges: https://nataliatokar.me/challenge Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-09-1312 minNative-like fluency in EnglishAn exercise to practice the rhythm of English: read a quote a find a FOCUS word. Let's do it togetherFind this post in the Community of Practice.You will see the quotes and the video I'm referring to.Go ahead and practice with others!https://community.nataliatokar.me/c/updates/exercise-focus-word Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-09-0710 minNative-like fluency in EnglishNatalia reads "Networked Knowledge and Combinatorial Creativity"You will find the blog post that I am referring to here www.themarginalian.org/2011/08/01/ne…l-creativity/Practice reading these thoughts together with me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-08-1515 min
Native-like fluency in EnglishNatalia Reads "Book Lovers" by Emily HenryDo this exercise with me!Here is the text I was reading www.penguinrandomhouse.ca/books/670293…4836/excerptTo find more exercises that can help you get better at reading out loud, check out this collection raindrop.io/NataliaTokar/reading-out-loud-22525828nataliatokar.me Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-07-1219 minNative-like fluency in EnglishBREVITY in English for advanced learners. What is it and how to practice it?I teach a self-study exploratory practice approach to learning a foreign language. The result of this method is that people move beyond the levels of "Advanced" and "Proficient", and instead of fixating on achieving a certain "level", they invest in building a deliberate practice routine that might never end.I show strategies and tools to build a meaningful practice routine for those who need more than the "advanced" level. I share my own process, and I teach the system of very concrete yet very creative exercises that help us develop the necessary skills to get to native-like...
2022-07-0842 min
Native-like fluency in EnglishYou need motivation only if you choose the exercises that are way too difficult for you See the detailed post with all the links in the Community of Practice https://tinyurl.com/yxnbhsue
2022-06-2910 min
Native-like fluency in EnglishEnglish practice that opens doors to international opportunities. An Interview with Nuri.I am very excited to introduce Nuri to you. We had an insightful conversation on what it takes to continue practicing when you're already good. We talked about English practice that can open doors to great career opportunities if you choose not to quit and continue investing in yourself.Nuri is not a native speaker; she's originally from Kyrgyzstan, and she's currently in HR, helping Getir, a Turkish company, hire legal teams across Europe. How do you define the purpose of learning?Why watch movies and TV shows in English...
2022-06-2757 min
Native-like fluency in EnglishCommunication Confidence in English: rhythm, pitch, melody, etc. An interview with Jill DiamondYou can also watch a video of our conversation here youtu.be/3dZuIXHMFHcMeet Jill - www.youtube.com/c/JillDiamondJoin Jill's program "Find Your Stage With English Communication Confidence" - www.byjilldiamond.com/a/2147503351/ahXUjtisUse this coupon code to get 15% off until Feb 28, 2022 - "SPECIAL15"Join Native-Like Fluency. The Community of Practice - pages.nataliatokar.me/community Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-02-181h 10
Native-like fluency in EnglishStories between Moscow & LA. The work you do when you already live in an English-speaking country.This is the story of Fira. She speaks flawless English and Russian.She lives in the US, and she still puts the work in to continue improving her English skills.Even though Russian is her first language, she had to do a lot of work in Moscow to improve her Russian to the level where she could enter Moscow State University.If you already live in an English-speaking country or if you're planning to move, her story may answer some of your questions.- What do you do when you already...
2022-02-0752 min
Native-like fluency in EnglishNatalia reads "10 Reminders We All Need When We’re Ugly and Hate Our Jobs"10 Reminders We All Need When We’re Ugly Crying Into Our Vodka and Hate Our Jobswritten by Ash AmbirgeFirst of all, if you're actually crying into your vodka, you must be drinking from an exceptionally wide glass. I commend you.Second, I made this list the other night when I was awake at three o'clock in the morning because isn't that what everybody does at three o'clock in the morning? Makes lists? And then publishes them on the Internet? Fuck, how I love the Internet. Though I do not like having to...
2022-01-1103 min
Native-like fluency in EnglishNatalia reads "This I Know" by Terry O'ReillyWhen you create a message with emotional content, it attracts people. Leadership consultant Edwin H. Friedman puts an even finer point on it, saying, “People can only hear you when they are moving toward you, and they are not likely to when your words are pursuing them.” Emotion pulls, it doesn’t chase.I’ve always been a fan of humour in advertising, and most of the ten-thousand-plus commercials I’ve directed over the last twenty-five years were humorous. All marketing is an intrusion. It piggybacks on the real reason people have focused their attention—watching television, listening to...
2022-01-0706 min
Native-like fluency in EnglishNatalia reads "You're Not Listening" by Kate MurphyWhen was the last time you listened to someone? Really listened, without thinking about what you wanted to say next, glancing down at your phone, or jumping in to offer your opinion? And when was the last time someone really listened to you? Was so attentive to what you were saying and whose response was so spot-on that you felt truly understood?In modern life, we are encouraged to listen to our hearts, listen to our inner voices, and listen to our guts, but rarely are we encouraged to listen carefully and with intent to other people...
2022-01-0306 min
Native-like fluency in EnglishNatalia reads "The Ocean at the end of the Lane" by Neil GaimanExcerptThe Ocean At The End Of The LaneI remembered it before I turned the corner and saw it, in all its dilapidated red-brick glory: the Hempstocks' farmhouse.It took me by surprise, although that was where the lane had always ended. I could have gone no further. I parked the car at the side of the farmyard. I had no plan. I wondered whether, after all these years, there was anyone still living there, or, more precisely, if the Hempstocks were still living there. It seemed unlikely, but then, from what...
2021-12-3104 min
Native-like fluency in EnglishNatalia reads "The Overstory" by Richard PowersReading out loud is one of my favorite exercises. It is also one of the most powerful ones that non-native speakers can use to learn to feel the rhythm of English, improve their presentation skills, and achieve native-like fluency.Here is the passage I am reading. Try reading it as well.First there was nothing. Then there was everything.Then, in a park above a western city after dusk, the air is raining messages. A woman sits on the ground, leaning against a pine. Its bark presses hard against her back, as hard...
2021-12-2903 min
Native-like fluency in EnglishHow to listen and understand: 10 important steps in between(Easy examples for non-native speakers)Many learners of English want to listen to a song in English and immediately understand. They expect themselves to immediately understand everything that their English-speaking colleagues or people on the movie screen say too.It's not how listening works.First, we need to learn to hear what we're listening to. Then, when we hear it, we want to learn to identify what's new and what's familiar information.Then, we need to be aware of the following elements and how they work:Stress, Rhythm, Emphasis, Pitch, Melody, Diction, Thought...
2021-12-271h 02
Native-like fluency in EnglishNatalia reads "Will". A memoir by Will SmithI love reading out loud. That's a fantastic exercise to practice better pronunciation, intonation, though chunking, rhythm, an melody of the language.This time I picked a new memoir by Will Smith (written together with Mark Manson). Listen to this piece and see if you want to read the book. You can read the same excerpt here and practice with mewww.penguinrandomhouse.ca/books/606827…781984877925 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-12-2517 min
Native-like fluency in EnglishHow to fit infinite learning into your finite day. Personal stories about creating new routines. Part 2The question that students ask is "How long exactly will this take?"How long will it take to achieve native-like fluency?How many exercises a day precisely do I need to do to get there?How much time will it take per day?Yes, mastering a skill is an infinite process. But how do we fit this infinite learning process into a very finite day that we all have?In the second part of this podcast, I'm sharing personal stories about building new routines...
2021-08-0548 min
Native-like fluency in EnglishNatalia Reads a letter from a 20-year old Hunter S. Thompson (Life advice from 1958)Just listen to how profound human communication can be... and how much time we waste seeking advice in places that have no advice for us.Listen to how beautiful and meaningful human communication can be, how much wisdom we possess as humans... and think how many words are wasted today to convince people to buy life advice or printed words of wisdom.*****The inimitable Hunter S. Thompson was just 20 years of age and still in the U.S. Air Force when, in April of 1958, he wrote this profoundly wise letter...
2021-06-2512 min
Native-like fluency in EnglishHow to fit infinite learning into your finite day. Personal stories about creating new routines. Part 1The question that students ask is "How long exactly will this take?"How long will it take to achieve native-like fluency?How many exercises a day precisely do I need to do to get there?How much time will it take per day?Yes, mastering a skill is an infinite process. But how do we fit this infinite learning process into a very finite day that we all have?When people say they're ready to commit, but they're not sure what this journey will...
2021-05-0151 min
This Week in FCPAEpisode 241 – the World’s Most Ethical editionAs Ethisphere announces its World’s Most Ethical Company awards for 2021, Tom and Jay look at this week’s stories top compliance and ethics stories which caught their interest on This Week in FCPA.
Ethisphere announces 2021 World’s Most Ethical Company awards. In CCI. In Radical Compliance.
Data Privacy under Biden. Colin Rahill in Jolt.
What the NDAA did regarding the SEC and disgorgement. David Levintow in the FCPA Blog.
SFO wants companies to invest more in compliance. Dylan Tokar in the WSJ Risk and Compliance Journal.
Board lessons from a crisis. Stephen Davis and Sandra Guerra in the Harvard L...
2021-02-2634 min
This Week in FCPAEpisode 240– the Hell Freezes Over editionAs the state of Texas goes dark due to cold weather and our jr. Senator Ted Cruz (#CancunTed) heads out to Mexico to get away from it all, Tom and Jay look at this week’s stories top compliance and ethics stories which caught their interest on This Week in FCPA.
How does weather inform compliance? Tom explores from an undisclosed power and water free location in Texas. Managing Risk, Root Cause Analysis and Continuous Risk Assessments.
What is the ‘Baader-Meinhof phenomenon’ and how does it inform compliance? Dick Cassin explores in the FCPA Blog.
Embezzlement and corruption? CISCO discl...
2021-02-2032 min
This Week in FCPAEpisode 239 – the GOAT of All Time editionTom Brady cements his position as the GOAT of All Time with his Super Bowl win. Jay bemoans Tompa Bay using ‘his quarterback’ to win the Super Bowl. They are also back to look at some of the top compliance articles and stories which caught their eye this week.
What is the state of the CCO in 2021? Mike Volkov takes a deep dive on the Crime Corruption and Compliance. Part 1-Looking Back and Looking Forward, Part 2-Troubling Trends, Part 3-a Coming Storm?
What is the intersection of compliance, culture and covid? Calvin London explores in CCI.
What comes next for...
2021-02-1241 min
Native-like fluency in EnglishWhy you should stop translating and what you can do instead. Easy step-by-step scenarioEven some advanced students can't ditch the habit of translating every single word.In this episode, we talk about:1. The reasons why people translate every word (and keep that habit)2. Why you should not translate the word order. Examples of miscommunication3. The exercises you can do instead to improve your vocabulary and your listening comprehension skills4. Things you can try in case you read a book and you do not understand some words. A step-by-step scenario of what you can do instead of rushing to Google translate
2021-01-2050 min
Native-like fluency in English«Talking to yourself in English»: 3 reasons people give up on this exercise and ways to make it workThey say you need to speak more if you want to speak better English...If you don't have a speaking partner, the general advice is - "talk to yourself".Many people embrace this idea with enthusiasm, but they quickly give up on the exercise... In this episode, I'm sharing the most common reasons people quit practicing (no feedback, no fresh ideas, no sense of progress...)as well as many ways to make this exercise work.I'm analyzing feedback from people I've been teaching over the last 15 years. People usually quit...
2020-11-2241 min
Native-like fluency in EnglishIntensive Listening exercise for native-like fluency in real time. Nuances and examplesThis episode is a practical exercise that you can do together with me in real time.I am using a movie in English and a video tutorial in German (if you don't speak German, that will not be a problem:)The link to the video on Intensive Listening Practice & Short-term memory is here youtu.be/PZzdzWM2JqcTo view my courses, visit courses.nataliatokar.me/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-10-0951 min
Native-like fluency in EnglishThe true role of a teacher and what it takes to help a student become their own teacher"What avail is it to win prescribed amounts of information about geography and history, to win ability to read and write, if in the process the individual loses his own soul; loses his appreciation of things worth while, of the values to which these are relative; if he loses his desire to apply what he has learned, and, above all loses the ability to extract meaning from his future experiences as they occur?".John DeweyBig thanks to www.learning-knowledge.com/ for sharing wisdom.courses.nataliatokar.me/My...
2020-09-2549 min
Native-like fluency in EnglishRussian vs English rhythm & stress patterns. Tips to improve the clarity of your communicationThis episode explains the differences in stress patterns in Russian and English. We will look at how and why Russians hear/don't hear the rhythm of English, and how Americans/British hear the Russian language.Intonation helps us hear the essence of what's being said, the shades of meaning, the context, the attitude and the intention of a speaker. People who learn a language to succeed in sales or business communication in an international team, rarely pay attention to the effect that intonation can have on their relationships with people.Non-native speakers can...
2020-05-2746 min
Native-like fluency in EnglishPublic Speaking, inner confidence, and fear of judgment in businessIn this episode I'm sharing unimpressive reasons why you should stop trying to impress people with your presentations. Here are the highlights: - Public speaking in business has nothing to do with acting. Learning acting skills does not help people to become more confident presenters. - Why technical teams don't like public speaking and how to help them be more comfortable with presenting in front of people - Why people feel drained and exhausted after giving a talk in front of a big audience - The purpose of public speaking is not to impress your audience.... Why this mindset fails...
2019-10-1148 min
Native-like fluency in EnglishHow to measure fluency. Part 2. A message for non-native speakersFluency is measurable. This episode (in two parts) explains how non-native speakers can measure fluency based on 4 criteria: - How much I hear - How much I understand - How clearly do I formulate my ideas in English - Do I speak English or a version of English that other non-native speakers understand? Natalia Tokar, the founder of UpSkillMe, is a non-native speaker herself. She helps international teams communicate their ideas in business in a clear, concise, and powerful way, and in English. The blog post I am referring to - upskillme.ru/news/fluency_part_2 The live video I'm...
2019-05-1032 min
Native-like fluency in EnglishHow to measure fluency. A message for non-native speakersFluency is measurable. This episode explains how non-native speakers can measure fluency based on 4 criteria: - How much I hear - How much I understand - How clearly do I formulate my ideas in English - Do I speak English or a version of English that other non-native speakers understand? Natalia Tokar, the founder of UpSkillMe, is a non-native speaker herself. She helps international teams communicate their ideas in business in a clear, concise, and powerful way, and in English. The blog post that Natalia refers to - upskillme.ru/news/fluency_eto_i…erimaia_vielichina The video exercise to ch...
2019-05-0128 min
Native-like fluency in EnglishStarting a speech right. Why I Never Introduce MyselfHow to start a speech? Or a meeting? How important are introductions and why is everyone trying to impress people with their credentials before they give any value? Natalia Tokar Founder & CEO at UpSkillMe (Communication & Public speaking coaching for startups, sales teams, and business leaders) upskillme.ru/ Linkedin - www.linkedin.com/in/nataliatokar/ Instagram - @nataliatokarr Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-03-1814 min
Native-like fluency in EnglishCarving Out Your Value through Communication: How Funds Can Improve Their Chances For AllocationsThis is a podcast on communication for fund managers aiming to get more allocations. - How do you stand out among all the other funds? - How to pitch your value and which common mistakes to avoid? - What is an incubator for fund managers and how to reach $250M AUM when you're starting a fund? - Criteria that are vital for investors. - Cross-cultural communication tips for fund- and asset managers with global outreach. - How to sell and pitch to non-native speakers. Speakers: Tyra Jeffries, Founder & CEO at CreativeCap Advisors www.creativecapadvisors.com/ Emerging Manager Incubator -www.creativecapadvisors...
2019-03-1855 min
Native-like fluency in EnglishHow to give confident presentations when people always interrupt youPeople often get thrown off balance when someone interrupts their presentations that they have been prepared meticulously for a long time. People think it's annoying and disrespectful to interrupt while big clients, investors, shareholder, actually....very often interrupt presentations... because everyone craves a conversation, not a presentation. More of my thoughts on how to use interruptions to actually create meaningful connections with people are in the podcast. If English is not your first language but you use it as a business language, you probably can relate to this more than you think... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...
2019-03-1829 min
Native-like fluency in EnglishThe secret to a good pitch is knowing when to shut upNatalia Tokar is a communication coach to business leaders and sales teams and a founder of UpSkillMe.ru. Natalia has been using cross-cultural communication strategies to successfully run business projects in the UK, USA, Middle East, Russia, and Europe. She believes that communication is what helps to clear any mess in any business. Natalia has been actively involved in the blockchain space doing Business Development and Investor Relations. She is currently helping startups crystalize their message to investors and potential partners, and prepare for public talks and interviews with the media. Learn more at UpSkillMe.ru Feel free to reach...
2019-03-1832 min
Native-like fluency in English"Depression for free!" Inspiring story of Stefan Siepmann-Did you know that 90% of serotonin is produced not in the brain but in your digestive tract? -Did you know that some people just do not produce enough serotonin by default? -Did you know there’s a way to handle depression and learn from it? Listen to Stefan Siepmann’s story. He is a certified yoga teacher and he’s been going through cycles of depression since he was 25. “I am 25 – I was on antidepressants for the whole year until my condition stabilized” 2011 – I feel the same but antidepressants don’t work anymore 2015 – I am hit by depression again, and I choose to try a...
2019-03-181h 17
Native-like fluency in EnglishGreat presentations in English start with a feeling of physical comfort. Motivating guide on how to find itWhen people give business presentations in a second language, most of the time they feel stressed. People experience almost physical pain when they have to say something important in front of others who certainly have high expectations of them. They may be brilliant speakers when they present in their first language. However, when they switch to English, they lose all their confidence. This podcast explains how to: - find the confidence when you need to speak in front of people in a second language (in English) - how to feel encouraged rather than intimidated by the English-speaking audience - what...
2019-03-1823 min
Native-like fluency in English6 minutes to help you present with more confidence in a second languageIf you need to make business presentations in English, and if English is your second language, you will find this useful! For more tips follow our Business Page on FB -www.facebook.com/upskillme.ru Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-03-1806 min
Native-like fluency in EnglishWhy tech companies need to invest in communication skillsEvery tech company today needs to invest in communication skills. We see a lot of brilliant technical teams who are unable to communicate the value of their product (often a true innovation) to the world. Storytelling, marketing, understanding people and learning what empathy is - that’s not exactly a skillset of a tech team today, but can be and should be a skillset of every human team. Human communication is way more complex than AI algorithms or digital marketing manipulative strategies. Tech companies today need to learn to tell their story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...
2019-03-1619 min