Let's listen to the great sorceress Circe and her brief story about her life while we practice the difference between Por and Para. 

In this link you will find the work material: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IKtT0jvAFHBtDER8Pfv0bUn3EIbI4-39HCXqHzzTRNo/edit?usp=sharing

Real Spanish Podcast

Circe, the sorceress 

Hello everyone! Today podcast is about another colloquial expression. Listen to the podcast to unlock the meaning!

De todo un poco

Tirar la casa por la ventana 🏠. To throw the house from the window? 🤯

This is a classical idiom story that almost everyone knows in China. Idiom stories not only tell people stories, but also convey great truths. Hope you enjoy it.

Learn Chinese with Lia

Idiom story  刻舟求剑 Make a mark on the boat side to get the sword

¡Ya viene el comienzo de un nuevo año según el calendario gregoriano!
Vas a escuchar los propósitos de año nuevo más comunes que se propone la mayoría de la gente de Argentina y de México. 
Ft. Camila (https://www.italki.com/teacher/11031501/spanish)
¿Cuáles son los propósitos de año nuevo más comunes en tu país?

Hablando Al Chile

Míticos y repetitivos propósitos de Año Nuevo en Argentina y México

En este episodio hablo de la 4 etapa de mi viaje en la Costa Oeste de los Estados, el Parque Nacional de Yosemite, los diferentes tipos de naturaleza que se pueden ver, algunos tipos de animales y por supuesto, las secuoyas gigantes. Tiempos verbales: presente, pretérito imperfecto, perfecto e indefinido. Vocabulario de ambientes naturales y animales. 

Viviendo entre dos lenguas 

4 parte Viaje Costa Oeste USA, Parque Nacional Yosemite

In this episode I talk about my recent experience with a hard drive failure. 
I talk a little about making back ups of data and what I learned from this painful experience.

Streetwise English

SWE #2 My Hard Drive Died

In this episode 10 of English on the road, we discuss an article on which countries can claim to be the oldest in the world. I hope this podcast allows you to practice your English listening and comprehension.

The podcast begins with some vocabulary which is important to the topic, then we read the article and answer some discussion questions. 

The article is from a website called engoo which has many free English learning materials. I highly recommend checking this out if you want to study English independently or with a tutor. 

Thank you for listening and I hope you have a great day!

English on the Road 

Which Countries can Claim to be the Oldest in the World?

❥ In this podcast, Teacher Melody from The Aesop for Children. 
❥ Aesop's Fables are free online at:
www.read.gov/aesop/ 
❥ Listen and learn the moral of each story.
❥ Follow along as Teacher Melody Aesop's well-known fable called 
"The Town Mouse & the Country Mouse"
https://www.read.gov/aesop/004.html
❥The moral of today’s fable is: 
"Poverty with security is better than plenty in the midst of fear and uncertainty."

Life Lessons from Aesop's Fables

Episode 3: The Town Mouse & the Country Mouse


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

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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.