Today’s Theme is わたしのまち《My town》”.
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☆Words☆
最近（さいきん / saikin）：recently
風邪を 引く（かぜをひく / kaze o hiku）：catch a cold
紹介する（しょうかいする / shōkaisuru）：introduce
福岡（ふくおか / Fukuoka）：Fukuoka (city)
※Fukuoka prefecture is located in the north of Kyushu, the southernmost of the four major Japanese islands.
九州（きゅうしゅう / Kyūshu）：Kyushu (southernmost of the four main islands of Japan)
東（ひがし / higashi）：east
祭り（まつり / matsuri）：festival
花火大会（はなびたいかい / hanabi taikai）：fireworks festival
神社（じんじゃ / jinja）：shrine
笑顔（えがお / egao）：smile
不便な（ふべんな / fuben na）：inconvenient

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#37 わたしの まち《My town》 // N5 Level / Japanese listening

It's pretty interesting even okay is different from every country.
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Show you how the pronunciation of "okay" is different in 5 different languages

A：你喜欢什么运动 ？
B：我最喜欢踢足球。
A：下午我们一起去踢足球吧。
B：好啊！

HSK Standard Course Level 2 Audio of the textbook

Lesson 1 text 2

In today's podcast we take a look at the vocabulary you need to talk about clothing and fashion. In particular, you learn what it means to 'dress up to the nines', and the difference between 'it doesn't fit me' and 'it doesn't suit me'. We also learn about some of the most common mistakes students make when they discuss this topic (never say 'I bought many clothes recently'). And finally, we take a look at some of the most common IELTS questions about clothes. So whatever your needs, listen now, and feel more confident whenever you talk about what you wear, going shopping, and looking fashionable.
Please feel free to write me a message about this topic, or tell me about what topic you'd like on my next podcast. Better still, book a lesson now, and let's start talking all about clothes and fashion. 

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The one about clothes and fashion


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.

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The Consequences of Insufficient Training - Episode 119

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A: Você gosta de esportes?
B: Sim, eu gosto muito.
A: Quais esportes você gosta?
B: Eu gosto de futebol e vôlei.
A: Eu também gosto de futebol. É o esporte mais popular do Brasil. Mas não sei jogar vôlei.
B: Eu posso te ensinar se você quiser.
A: Sério? Eu adoraria.
B: Que tal amanhã à tarde então?
A: Ok, eu estou livre amanhã à tarde.
B: Então, nos vemos amanhã à tarde no parque.
A: Combinado!


PORTUREAD - Listen to small texts and conversations samples in portuguese!

Você gosta de esportes? — SMALL TALK IN PORTUGUESE (A1-A2 LEVEL)

1.丰富 fēngfù v.to enrich
2.无聊wúliáo adj.boring
3.讨厌tǎo yàn v.to dislike
4.却 què adv.but,yet
5.周围 zhōu wéi.n surrounding
6.交流jiāo liú
每个人都需要朋友，朋友可以丰富我们的生活。离开朋友，我们的生活一定非常无聊。那么，怎样才能交到更多的朋友呢？当然，要有好脾气。一个脾气不好的人虽然不一定让人讨厌，但是却很难跟人交朋友。因为没有人会喜欢跟一个总是容易生气的人在一起。我们还要经常跟周围的人交流。交流能让人们互相了解，如果有更同的兴趣，就更容易成为朋友了。

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