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English Lesson (Listening): "Modern Masculinity" (C1)

Vocabulary 1. Outdated stereotypes (noun) Example: Outdated stereotypes limit people’s choices. French: stéréotypes dépassés (Les stér...

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26 June 2025

Business English (Listening B1): "Benchmarking"

Vocabulary (French, Spanish and Korean translations)

  1. Strengths: forces, points forts, puntos fuertes, 강점,
  2. Weakness: faiblesse, debilidad, 약점
  3. Sectors: secteurs, sectores, 섹터
  4. Production time: temps de production, tiempo de producción, 제작 시간
  5. Delivery speed: vitesse de livraison, velocidad de entrega, 배송 속도
  6. Competitive: compétitif, competitive, 경쟁력,

23 June 2025

Vocabulary and Listening: Group 11 - Useful English Verbs for Contract Negotiations (Clarify, Adapt, Coordinate, Withdraw, Guarantee)

For more lessons, see VOCABULARY Contents
A2-B2 Level

Vocabulary

A. CLARIFY
: Make something more clear
  • French: clarifier
  • Spanish: aclarar
  • Korean: 명확히 하다
  • Japanese: 明確にする (めいかくにする)
  • Chinese: 澄清

B. ADAPT: Change to fit better

  • French: adapter
  • Spanish: adaptar
  • Korean: 적응하다
  • Japanese: 適応する (てきおうする)
  • Chinese:

22 June 2025

Simple Present, Present Continuous, Simple Past, and Past Continuous, Stative Verbs and Other Exceptions


I. PRESENT

 

In English, we usually use “am/is/are + ing" when we are talking about an action happening now.

1. Present Simple
(Used to describe facts, habits, and routine)

When the subject is singular, the verb ends in “s” or “es”. When the subject is plural, do not add “s” or “es” to the verb.

a) 
The manager works hard all the time.
b)  The managers work hard all the time.

Examples:

“Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius.” (fact)

“I like photography.” (fact)

“I go to work at 7 every morning.” (habits or routine)

What do you routinely do? –

 

Time markers: [a] every day/Monday/week/month/year, [b] one/twice a day/week/month/year [c] these days, nowadays, at present, currently [d] in the morning/afternoon/evening, at night, on weekends 

 

Essential Marketing English: Real-World Questions and Answers for Professionals

Category 1: Background and Experience

1. Can you tell me about your background and how you got into marketing?
  

Sample Answer: I studied business at university and then decided to focus on marketing because I find it exciting to understand consumer behavior. After my studies, I started as an intern at a small marketing agency and slowly worked my way up. I learned a lot by working on different campaigns and collaborating with other departments. Over time, I gained experience in both digital and traditional marketing.

2. How long have you been working in marketing?

Sample Answer: I have been working in marketing for about five years. I started my career with an internship, and after that, I got a full-time job in a marketing team. Over the years, I’ve worked in different industries, which has allowed me to grow and understand various marketing strategies.

21 June 2025

Vocabulary and Listening: "Difference between Fit and Suit"

For more lessons, see VOCABULARY Contents
A2-B2 Level

Vocabulary
1. DRESS CODE –  rules for appropriate clothing choices
2. UNWIND (verb) to relax
3. SUIT 
(noun)formal clothes with matching jacket and pants
4. SUITABLE (adj)appropriate
3. SUITE (noun)  typically a larger room with multiple areas like a bedroom, living room, and sometimes a kitchen

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