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13 September 2026

B2 English Listening: Different Ways of Being Smart (Complete Version)

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Q: Do you consider yourself intelligent? Why or why not?

Vocabulary
A. Three dimensions (noun phrase) [French: trois dimensions]: Length, width, and height of an object. Example: The box is easy to carry because its three dimensions are small.

B. Visualize
(verb) [French: visualiser / se représenter mentalement]: To create a clear picture of something in your mind. Example: The artist could easily visualize the finished painting in her mind.

C. Constructed
(verb, past participle) [French: construit]: Built or made by putting different parts together. Example: The bridge was constructed over several years.

D. Coordination
(noun) [French: coordination]: The ability to control different body movements together. Example: Good hand-eye coordination helps when playing tennis.

E. Hypotheses
(plural noun) [French: hypothèses]: Ideas or explanations that can be tested. Example: The scientists developed several hypotheses about the cause of the problem.

F. Pitch
(noun) [French: hauteur du son]: How high or low a sound is. Example: The singer changed the pitch of her voice during the song.

G. Tone
(noun) [French: sonorité / timbre]: The particular quality or character of a musical sound. Example: The guitarist changed the tone of his instrument for the next song.

H. Tone
(noun) [French: ton]: The particular quality or character of a sound. Example: Her tone became more serious when she discussed the problem.

I. Timbre
(noun) [French: timbre]: The quality that makes one sound different from another. Example: I recognized his voice because of its unique timbre.

Making Beef Stew: English Cooking Vocabulary and Listening Practice B1 (Slow and Fast versions)

 

Vocabulary 1: Verbs
A. Dice (verb) couper en dés: Cut food into small square pieces.
B. Fry (verb) faire frire: Cook food in hot oil or fat.
C. Sauté (verb) faire revenir: Cook food quickly in a little oil. 
C. Boil (noun) ébullition: A state when a liquid bubbles strongly.
D. Simmer (verb) faire mijoter: Cook food slowly in hot liquid.
E. Stir (verb) remuer: Move food around with a spoon.
F. Add (verb) ajouter: Put something together with other things.
G. Pour (verb) verser: Make a liquid flow into something.
H. Season (verb) assaisonner: Add salt, pepper, or spices to food.
I. Thicken (verb) épaissir: Make a liquid thicker.
J. Serve (verb) servir: Give food to someone to eat.
K. Set aside (phrasal verb) mettre de côté: Put something somewhere to use later.
L. Turn the heat down (expression) baisser le feu: Reduce the cooking temperature.

 

08 September 2026

B2 English Listening: Different Ways of Being Smart (2 parts)


Q: Do you consider yourself intelligent? Why or why not?

Vocabulary 1
A. Three dimensions (noun phrase) [French: trois dimensions]: Length, width, and height of an object. Example: The box is easy to carry because its three dimensions are small.

B. Visualize
(verb) [French: visualiser / se représenter mentalement]: To create a clear picture of something in your mind. Example: The artist could easily visualize the finished painting in her mind.

C. Constructed
(verb, past participle) [French: construit]: Built or made by putting different parts together. Example: The bridge was constructed over several years.

01 September 2026

C1 English Listening (Conversation): Open-Space and Flex-Desk Offices - Pros and Cons and Solutions

 

Vocabulary
A. Enhance (verb) [French: améliorer, renforcer]: To improve something or make it more effective. Example: Good lighting can enhance the appearance of a room.

B. Counterproductive
(adjective) [French: contre-productif]: Having an effect opposite to what was intended. Example: Skipping meals can be counterproductive when trying to lose weight.

C. Distracting
(adjective) [French: distrayant, perturbant]: Making it difficult to give your full attention. Example: The loud music was distracting while I was studying.

D. Sustained concentration
(noun phrase) [French: concentration soutenue]: The ability to focus for a long time. Example: Writing a long essay requires sustained concentration.

E. Weaken
(verb) [French: affaiblir]: To make something less strong or effective. Example: Lack of sleep can weaken your ability to concentrate.

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