Learn some amazing business English today! We're covering the different elements of IKEA's business model that have led to the company's success. Best for upper-intermediate business English students!

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The IKEA Business Model (upper-intermediate)

Each week I read an interesting news article from the BBC. Listen along to the words and pronunciation and I will also share with you the link to the story so that you can read along as well.

This week's news article can be found here:
https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-62960828

The Breaking News Podcast

Grand Theft Auto VI footage leaked after hack, developer Rockstar confirms

La Tarasca es una criatura mitológica que se menciona en los relatos del Caribe colombiano, especialmente en la región de los Montes de María. Se describe como una especie de dragón o serpiente gigante con un apetito voraz. Según la leyenda, la Tarasca vive en las cuevas de las montañas y sale en busca de animales o incluso personas para devorar.

A menudo, los lugareños escuchan su rugido aterrador en las noches de tormenta, cuando baja de las montañas en busca de presas. Se dice que es casi imposible escapar de la Tarasca, ya que es muy rápida y fuerte. Sin embargo, hay quienes creen que la única forma de derrotarla es encontrando su corazón, que está escondido fuera de su cuerpo, en algún lugar del bosque.

Los ancianos de los pueblos cercanos cuentan que cada ciertos años alguien logra herir a la Tarasca, pero nunca se ha confirmado si la criatura puede ser destruida por completo.

Colombian Legends

La Tarasca


Decreased Productivity: Employees who are not adequately trained may struggle to complete tasks efficiently, leading to lower productivity and missed deadlines.

Increased Errors and Mistakes: Insufficient training can result in errors and mistakes that can negatively impact quality, customer satisfaction, and the organization's reputation.

Lower Morale and Engagement: Employees who feel underprepared may experience frustration and decreased job satisfaction, leading to higher turnover rates and lower employee engagement.

Slower Onboarding: New hires may take longer to become productive if they lack adequate training, which can increase costs and reduce efficiency.

Addressing the Training Gap

To mitigate the negative consequences of insufficient training, organizations must prioritize ongoing learning and development initiatives. This includes:

Needs Assessments: Regularly conducting comprehensive assessments to identify training gaps and ensure that training programs are targeted and relevant.
Tailored Training Programs: Developing customized training programs that address specific needs and learning styles, leveraging a variety of delivery methods such as online courses, workshops, and in-person training.
Continuous Learning: Encouraging employees to participate in ongoing learning and development opportunities, such as online courses, conferences, and professional certifications.
Mentorship and Coaching: Pairing employees with experienced mentors or coaches to provide guidance, support, and opportunities for skill development.
Performance Reviews: Using performance reviews to identify training needs, provide feedback, and recognize employee achievements.

The Global Professional Podcast

The Consequences of Insufficient Training - Episode 119

in this episode, we continue to talk about number culture. As we all know, number six and number eight are favored by Chinese people, but why? you will know the answers from this episode. I believed if you visited  the forbidden city you must noticed there are rows of nails on the gates. how many are them? let the episode tell you the answer!  

Learning Chinese culture with Miss Zhang

Number Culture（6，8，9）

好聽的中文故事 | 好听的中文故事✨

你知道成語“守株待兔”嗎？一起來聽聽這則成語故事吧！
你知道成语“守株待兔”吗？一起来听听这则成语故事吧！



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守株待兔 | 守株待兔

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Les sons nasaux

En este podcast hablamos sobre las citas médicas y los eternos retrasos de los doctores. 