For Business, Which Do You Prefer to Jump in: A Shark`s Tank or Dragon`s DenÉ

Everybody has a business idea. But not every body will survive a shark's tank or dragon's den.


 

1. Watch and Discuss the Top 5 Pitches on Dragons’ Den. Then read and discuss the upcoming auditions with two partners. 
2. Listening and role play with a partner: Corporate Image.
3. Watch this video and write a Business Plan on your blog (leaving out any trade secrets).
4. Read about and discuss with two partners the TiEQuest winners of 2010 – 2012.
5. Finally, watch a couple of random episodes from Shark Tank. Write your comments below on how you would compare this program with Dragons' Den.

Nice Irony!

Happy Boxing Day!

Here's something light and Canadian, from Glenn Gould, one of Canada's most extraordinary musicians ever!



Did you like it?

Now listen to the same music without the lyrics!

Check out these old articles from Christmases past.

Then read the original Christmas story in different languages here.

Finally, post your comments below. Merry Christmas!

Preposition Chart

So, how did I arrive to/at this preposition chart? Would you like to copy it down/up? What can you do for/with it? Do prepositions drive you over/up the wall?

Here are some basic meanings of/for prepositions that you need to know in/for starters:


Were there any prepositions that were new against/to you?

Answers to the seven prepositional pairs in this post:

Okay, time for another silly dictation test

Ready with a half-sheet of paper?

Here goes ... listen to the following question as many times as you wish, and write out what it says.

Then post your dictated question under Comments below.

Canadawide Jobs with Target

Target stores are taking over what used to be Zellers in Canada.

Those of you interested in retail and supply-chain management jobs should definitely check out Target's entry to Canada.


According to a Facebook ad, they're hiring!


Click here to look at the jobs offered.