Business English (Listening): "Delegation Versus Control" (2 parts)

Vocabulary 1 
A. Meet (verb): Reach the required standard. Example: This product meets international safety standards.

B. Hesitate (verb): Pause before acting or deciding. Example: He hesitated before signing the contract.

Guide Questions 
1. What does the speaker say about delegation?
2. What does the speaker say about personalities?
3. What does the speaker say about managers and employees?
4. What other factors should managers consider when delegating?

English Lesson B1 (Listening) "The Four-Day Work Week"

Vocabulary
A. Grind (noun) routine pénible : Hard, tiring daily work or routine. Example: Studying every evening can feel like a grind.

B. Obsolete (adjective) obsolète : No longer useful or used. Example: My old phone is obsolete because it cannot run new apps.

C. Instead of (preposition) au lieu de : In place of something else. Example: We drank tea instead of coffee this morning.

D. Work-life balance (noun) équilibre entre vie professionnelle et vie privée : A healthy balance between work and personal life. Example: She enjoys good work-life balance by leaving the office on time.

E. Productivity (noun) productivité : The amount of work completed in a given time. Example: Listening to music improves my productivity when I study.

F. Fit (verb) convient à : Is suitable or appropriate for someone or something. Examples: This jacket fits me perfectly. / This job fits my skills and experience.

English Lesson (Listening B1): "Long or Short Vacation"

Vocabulary
A. Farther away (plus loin): At a greater distance. Example: My grandparents live farther away than my cousins.

B. Nearby (à proximité): Close to a place. Example: There is a nearby park where children play.

C. Refreshed (reposé(e): Feeling rested and energetic. Example: After a good night's sleep, I felt refreshed.

Guide Question: Why does the speaker like a long vacation? There are two reasons. Explain each.

My English Class #48: "Minimalism" (B1)

Vocabulary

A. Inspire: inspirer. Example: Her speech inspired many young entrepreneurs.
B. Used to: avoir l'habitude de. Example: I used to cycle before starting university.
C. Strange: étranger. Example: His behavior seemed strange during the interview.
D. Meaningful: qui a du sens. Example: We shared a meaningful conversation after the conference.
E. Tidy: rangé. Example: Please keep your desk tidy before the inspection.
F. Instead of: au lieu de. Example: Instead of waiting, they contacted customer support.
G. Owning: le fait de posséder. Example: Owning a car isn't essential in every city.

English Lesson (Listening B2): "AI-created Music - How Artificial Intelligence Is Changing the Future of Creativity"

Vocabulary

A. Sparked
Meaning: Caused something to start.
Sentence: The new park sparked interest in outdoor activities among local families.

B. On the one hand… On the other hand
Meaning: Used to compare two different sides of an issue.
Sentence: On the one hand, working from home saves time. On the other hand, some people miss seeing their coworkers.

C. Bring ideas to life
Meaning: Turn ideas into something real or practical.
Sentence: The architect used a computer program to bring her building designs to life.

D. Streaming platforms
Meaning: Online services that allow people to watch, listen to, or access content over the internet.
Sentence: Many people use streaming platforms to watch movies instead of going to the cinema.

E. Transparency measures
Meaning: Actions taken to make information clear and easy to understand.
Sentence: The company introduced transparency measures so customers could see how their money was being spent.

F. Labels
Meaning: Signs or notices that provide information about something.
Sentence: The food labels on the packages show the ingredients and nutritional information.

G. Informed choices
Meaning: Decisions made after getting enough information.
Sentence: Reading several hotel reviews helped us make informed choices about where to stay.