異文化コミュニケーションを理解する
By Betty, 3月 30 2024
世界各地のコミュニケーションのスタイルは異なります。効果的なコミュニケーションには、異文化コミュニケーションスタイルを理解することが必要です。
Communication
アップトークは自信のなさの表われ？
By Di, 5月 30 2021
文章の終わりに疑問文ではないのに語尾をあげて話すことをアップトークと言います。やんわりした言い回しや謙虚さを見せるために使ってる方もいるかもしれませんが、英語だと実は逆効果です！
イントネーションの音楽的要素
By Diane, 10月 10 2020
「イントネーションは難し過ぎる」、「ネイティブじゃないから、こだわらなくても大丈夫でしょう」と出来る事ならイントネーションの練習を避けて通りたいって思われている方、少なくないと思います。しかし実際のところ、コミュニケーションにおいてイントネーションは必要不可欠なスキルであり、これを磨かないとどんなに文法が正しくても、上手に喋れている様に聞こえません。逆にイントネーションを上手く使える方は、単純なフレーズでも笑いを誘ったり、人を動かす事が出来るのです。
Train of thought
By Pamela, 10月 07 2019
We use the expression train of thought to refer to the process of thinking about a sequence of connected ideas. We often use this expression to refer to an uninterrupted flow of ideas, or the development of a line of reasoning in our mind.
Take a toll
By Pamela, 9月 02 2019
When something takes a toll on you, it has a negative impact on your physical or emotional state. The impact usually happens slowly over time.
Catch up with someone
By Pamela, 8月 12 2019
When you catch up with someone, you give them an update on recent events in your life. It is a friendly exchange of information, usually between two people who have not seen each other for a long time.
This expression is typically used to refer to social situations with friends and family. It can also be used in professional contexts if you are catching up about business subjects, or if you have a friendly relationship with the person. For example:
Take it easy
By Pamela, 7月 22 2019
If you relaxed over the weekend, then you took it easy. We use the expression "take it easy" in two ways. First, you can use it to say that you relaxed and did not do any difficult or tiring activities. Second, you can use it to say that you remained calm or avoided situations that could have caused stress or anger. "Take it easy" can be conjugated in the past, present, and future.
Kill two birds with one stone
By Pamela, 6月 03 2019
Have you ever accomplished two different tasks with one single effort? If so, you made efficient use of your time and killed two birds with one stone. This expression can be used in both personal and professional contexts. For example: