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26 August 2025

Business English (Listening, B1): "Email Etiquette at Work - A Simple Guide, Parts 3, 4 and 5"

For parts 1 and 2, click this.

Vocabulary 3
Read through: Review or check carefully. Sentence: She read through the instructions before starting the test.

Guide Question: Explain numbers 6, 7 and 8. 


25 August 2025

Phrasal Verbs Comics #7: Put up with


English Lesson (Speaking): "Computers – Usage, Preferences, Skills and Future Trends"

Questions
1. Are you happy with your computer at work? If not, why?

Sample Answer:
I'd like a faster computer because my current one sometimes malfunctions and slows down my work by 10%.

2. Do you prefer using a desktop computer or a laptop for your work? Why?
 

Sample Answer:
I prefer using a laptop because it’s portable and allows me to work from different locations. However, when I’m at the office, I use a desktop because the screen is larger and more comfortable for long hours of work.

3. What do you look for when choosing a new computer for work?
 

Sample Answer:
I look for a computer with a fast processor, enough memory (RAM), and a large storage capacity. I also consider the screen size and battery life if I need to work on the go.

English for Specific Purposes (Accounting): "Identifying and Investigating Discrepancies" (Version 2)

In 2 parts
Vocabulary 1

A. Discrepancies - 
Differences or inconsistencies in data. / Écarts. Example: There are discrepancies between what he said and what he did. Il y a des écarts entre ce qu'il a dit et ce qu'il a fait.

B. Transactions - 
Business activities involving money exchange. / Transactions. Example: The online transactions were completed without any issues. Les transactions en ligne ont été effectuées sans aucun problème.

C. Duplicated entries - 
Repeated or identical records. / Entrées en double. Example: We need to remove the duplicated entries from the database. Nous devons supprimer les entrées en double de la base de données.

D. Timing - 
When something happens or occurs. / Synchronisation. Example: The timing of the meeting was perfect for everyone. La synchronisation de la réunion était parfaite pour tout le monde.

E. Line by line - 
Examining each item individually. / Ligne par ligne. Example: She reviewed the contract line by line to make sure everything was correct. Elle a examiné le contrat ligne par ligne pour s'assurer que tout était correct.

22 August 2025

My English Class #40: "Vacationing in France in August" (B2)


Vocabulary

A. Scenic routesItinéraires pittoresques

B. Route des Vins

C. Route Napoléon

D. StunningÉblouissant or Magnifique

E. Charming villagesVillages pittoresques or Villages charmants

F. Off-peak seasonBasse saison

G. PourVerser

H. StemPied du verre

I. Upscale restaurantsRestaurants haut de gamme

J. Dress codeCode vestimentaire

K. Rounding upArrondir

L. LandmarksMonuments or Sites emblématiques

M. Grape stompingPigeage

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