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Essay (Cover Story): "Nora Aunor, Banaue, and the Ties That Bind"

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28 May 2025

English Lesson (Listening and Speaking): "Art" (B1)

Vocabulary 1

A. Hard time:
période difficile, moment difficile. Example: Even in hard times, she manages to keep her composure.  Même dans les moments difficiles, elle arrive à garder son calme.

B. Mural:
fresque. Q: Do you have a favorite mural? Which one? Describe it.
C. Proud: fier
D. Graffiti
E. Stay out of trouble: éviter les ennuis (not to be involved in dangerous situation). Example: Parents often tell their children to stay out of trouble. Les parents disent souvent à leurs enfants de ne pas s'attirer d'ennuis.

27 May 2025

My English Class #36: "The Value of a Master’s Degree in France Today" (B2)

Vocabulary 1
a. HEC Paris: École des hautes études commerciales de Paris (Paris School of Advanced Business Studies)

b. Sciences Po:
Institut d'études politiques de Paris (Paris Institute of Political Studies)

c. specialized knowledge:
connaissances spécialisées

d. competitive edge:
avantage concurrentiel

23 May 2025

English Lessons (Listening): "Big Cities"

Vocabulary 1
A. Wide range (noun) - Definition: A broad variety or scope of something. Example: The store offers a wide range of products, from clothes to electronics.

B. Unique (adj)
- Definition: One of a kind; unlike anything else. Example: Her unique approach to solving problems sets her apart from others.

C. Fast-paced (adj)
- Definition: A quick or hurried rhythm or speed. Example: The fast-paced environment of the city can be overwhelming for some people. (noun: fast pace)

D. Drawing (verb)
- Definition: to attract. Example: The new advertisement is drawing many customers to the store.

 

13 May 2025

My English Class #35: "French Census 2021" (Fast Version)

Vocabulary 1

A. Rural areas
– zones rurales
B. Life expectancy
– espérance de vie
C. Suburbs
– banlieues
D. One quarter
– un quart
E. Second-generation immigrants
– immigrés de deuxième génération


Guide Questions
What does the speaker say about the following topics?

A. France’s population
B. cities and rural areas
C. life expectancy
D. Paris and the suburbs
E. and immigration

08 May 2025

English for Human Resources: "Tips for Hiring, Retaining, and Supporting Employees" (Listening)

PART 1: FINDING PREMIER TALENT
PART 2: RETAINING TOP EMPLOYEES
(coming soon)

PART 3: IMPORTANCE OF EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Vocabulary
A. gym membership
: abonnement à une salle de sport
B. paid leave: congés payés
C. benefits package: ensemble d'avantages

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