News Headlines: 

Sadiq Khan becomes London's Mayor again
Prince Andrew may get evicted,
Joanna Lumley will announce Britain's Eurovision Scores.
Shoplifters to be banned from stores.
Frankie Valli gets a place on the Hollywood Walk of Fame


Teacher Joseph's Podcast

To Go With the Flow

歡迎收聽Mandarin Journey Podcast！
這一集的主題是「獨處」，也就是自己一個人做事。你喜歡自己一個人做什麼事呢？這次我找了六位台灣朋友和我們分享，他們喜歡自己一個人做什麼事。

Mandarin Journey with Areta

Ep.4 享受獨處（B1-B2）

最近在中国很多人“三阳”了，也有一些人是“二阳”，那“一阳”、“二阳”、“三阳”的数字是什么意思呢？让我来给大家解读一下吧~

Chinese Learning with Lily

关于“一阳”、“二阳”、“三阳”的数字

Buongiorno.
Sono Simona Gentili e questo è il mio podcast “semi-professionale” per chiunque abbia voglia di ascoltare cinque minuti di interviste e parole al vento…. O libere come il vento.
Quello che state ascoltando è il mio ultimo podcast per il 2024 (duemilaventiquattro).
Ho iniziato per gioco. 
Ho continuato per divertimento e per dare sfogo alla mia creatività.
Concludo l’anno con piacere.
Il piacere di avervi incontrato, per lo più virtualmente, ma qualche volta anche di persona. Anche solo una volta.
E il piacere di fare quello che mi piace e di farlo come mi piace.
Non vi chiederò e non vi dirò qual è il bilancio dell’anno che è passato.
Ma vi dirò che la parola del 2024, secondo me, è “DISQUISIRE”.
Non sentite il suono dolce di questa parola? Solo sentendola pronunciare, non vi sentite già meglio? Quale sarà il suo significato?
La rubrica guarda avanti.
In quale direzione, però, ancora non si sa.
Per il momento 
La Rubrica di Simona, e Simona, cioè io, 
VI RINGRAZIANO TANTO
 e VI AUGURANO 
BUONE FESTE E BUON ANNO NUOVO!

PS la canzone “Il cielo è sempre più blu” è di Rino Gaetano.
È del 1975, ma ancora estremamente attuale… sempre secondo me.
https://youtu.be/rfaihaFlcSg?si=9pcVSTg9oAedIvKd 


la Rubrica di Simona

✨La rubrica degli Auguri✨

莎莎的肚子很神奇，总是会咕噜咕噜叫……
Salsa's stomach is amazing and always growling...  

CHINESE STORIES

莎莎的肚子咕噜咕噜叫

Today we're talking about the idioms "free rein" and "carte blanche" 

For instance, "the architect given carte blanche to design the store", or "you have free rein to hire anyone you want".

DAILY Business English VOCABULARY builder

You're free! Do whatever you want!

Are you ready to take your professional networking to the next level? In this video, we break down LinkedIn in 4 simple steps. Whether you're just starting out or looking to improve your profile, this guide will help you create an account, complete your profile, connect with others, and engage in meaningful conversations. Perfect for English learners and anyone looking to grow their career. Watch now and get started on LinkedIn today! Don't forget to subscribe for more helpful tips on English and professional skills.

Business English Podcast

Ep. 2 - Getting Started on LinkedIn: 4 Easy Steps for Beginners | Improve Your English & Career

What does it mean to be innovative in business?

In order for a business to survive in today's world, it is important that we regularly review what we are doing and how we are doing it. By considering new ideas and new ways of doing things, and trying to innovate, we can improve on our products/services, increase sales, reduce costs and make our processes more effective and efficient. Innovation is key to increasing profits.

There are several ways a company can be innovative with their products and services. Today we will look at four of them.

1. Using the latest technology to improve your product/service

When we think of innovation, we often think of new technologies. While they might be impressive, we should not use new technologies just because they are available. It is important to consider how the technology can improve our product/service and make a difference to our customer. Companies that produce cars, toiletries, household appliances, etc. often have a large R&D department to work on making their products better.

2. Responding to customer demands by changing what is on offer

By listening to customer feedback, we can get their opinions on how we are doing and find out about what it is that they want. We also need to be aware of changes in customer demands and keep up with the times. When fast-food restaurant McDonald's realised that the market wanted healthier choices, they introduced fruit and salads, while removing the 'super-size' option from their menus.

The Habits of Professionals Growing Into Strong, Confident English Communicators

Innovation in business

The BBC recently exposed how TikTok profits from livestreams of families begging in refugee camps. 

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New words:
عملاق (عمالِقة): giant 
تبَرّع، يتبَرَّع: to donate
التبَرُّع (تبرُّعات): donations
مشرَّد: homeless
منصّة: platform 
طلّ، يطلّ: to visit, to put the head out, to appear
طِلَّ! Visit me
شحَد، يشحَد: to beg 
شحّاد (شحّادين) : beggar
بث، يبِـث: to broadcast
البثّ: broadcasting
طلّع، يطلّع مصاري: to make money 
مُتَبرِّع: donor 

More in the transcript. (contact me)
Intro music credits: Coma-Media