I'm working on a book about living abroad and cultural differences.
The first story "Time" is being revised.
Another Weekend of Hunting is chapter 4 from my book.
Marta comes near the end of book one.

Expect the Unexpected

These podcasts are for anyone who is preparing for the IELTS.
There will be a variety of lengths of podcasts featuring advice for some aspect of the Speaking test. 

Accelerate Your IELTS Speaking with Ralph

In these podcasts, I will provide some guidance to English vowel pronunciation and sentence speaking patterns.  These are for B1 to C1 students who want to be better understood or take the IELTS.

Accelerate your English Pronunciation with Ralph

How many times do you eat in a day？
Everyone　says breakfast is important for starting your day..
but honestly, I struggle with it. Do you?  

Everyday japanese with maki

How many times do you eat in a day？一日何回ごはん食べる？

What is American Football, and why do Americans like it so much?

Download the free transcript for this episode here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IW7d1Zkp8fvKegw9e7zTJBEnTp2FcSXX/view

American Explainer

Episode 2 - American Football

 A busy restaurant. A customer is trying to order soup. The waiter gets everything hilariously wrong

Search for phrasal verbs!

Waiter, There’s a Phrasal Verb in My Soup!

In this podcast I want to talk about a topic that is very common that happens to people when they visit other countries.

¿Cuántas veces hemos escuchado historias de viajeros que se sienten engañados al comprar en otros países? Ya sea en un mercado local, una tienda de souvenirs o incluso en un restaurante, parece que algunos comerciantes intentan aprovecharse de los turistas, especialmente cuando notan que no somos locales.

¿Por qué sucede esto?

¿Cómo podemos evitar estas situaciones?

Preguntas para fomentar la conversación:

¿Creen que es justo que los turistas paguen más por los productos?

¿Qué estrategias utilizan los comerciantes para identificar a los turistas?

¿Cómo podemos evitar que nos engañen al comprar en el extranjero?

¿Creen que el turismo masivo contribuye a este problema?

¿Qué papel juega la cultura en estas prácticas comerciales?

¿Qué responsabilidades tienen los turistas y los gobiernos para combatir esta problemática?


Colombia

 Have you ever been scammed for being a foreigner?

🦈 El tiburón ballena, el pez león y otras especies tropicales están apareciendo en el sur de España. En este episodio explicamos por qué el Estrecho de Gibraltar se está tropicalizando, qué tiene que ver el cambio climático y qué puede pasar con el Mediterráneo a finales de este siglo — en español B1 🇪🇸

Desde España

El Caribe llega al Estrecho de Gibraltar


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

قد أنعم الله على أيوب عليه السلام،
ورزقه نعمًا كثيرة.

كان لديه مال،
وأرض،
وأبناء،
وكان يعيش حياة طيبة.

لكن بعد ذلك ابتلاه الله ابتلاءً شديدًا.

ففقد ماله،
وكثيرًا من أولاده،
وأصابه مرضٌ شديد في جسده.

تركه أغلب الناس.

لكن أيوب عليه السلام
لم يشتكِ من قضاء الله،
ولم يتوقف عن الصبر.

كانت زوجته تقف معه،
وتخدمه،
وتصبر على ما أصابه.

ومرت سنوات طويلة
وهو على هذا الحال.

لكن قلبه بقي مليئًا بالإيمان.

وفي يومٍ من الأيام،
دعا ربّه دعاءً صادقًا.

قال كما ذكر الله في القرآن:

﴿أَنِّي مَسَّنِيَ الضُّرُّ وَأَنتَ أَرْحَمُ الرَّاحِمِينَ﴾

فاستجاب الله دعاءه.

وأمره أن يضرب الأرض بقدمه.

قال الله تعالى:

﴿ارْكُضْ بِرِجْلِكَ ۖ هَٰذَا مُغْتَسَلٌ بَارِدٌ وَشَرَابٌ﴾

فخرج ماءٌ من الأرض،
فاغتسل منه وشرب.

فشفاه الله من مرضه،
وأعاد إليه صحته،
ورزقه من الخير
أكثر مما كان.

وهكذا كانت قصة أيوب عليه السلام…

قصة نبيٍّ
علّم الناس معنى الصبر.

فمهما اشتدّ البلاء…

فإن رحمة الله
قريبة.

رحلة مع الأنبياء - A journey with prophets 

قصة أيوب عليه السلام

Do you feel like you need a study routine? You are in luck! Tune in for one of my favorite study routines that I share with my private students! Every 5 days, the routine begins again. You practice listening, reading, writing, and speaking.

Make sure to get a pen and paper before listening to this episode of Stairway to English! Each day is a different activity that builds on the previous until you reach day 5.

Make a commitment to yourself and get started with this routine today!