Productivity gains won’t necessarily translate into the embrace of free time — especially in America. While the impact of generative AI on office jobs grabs the majority of our attention, autonomous robots may have bigger effects elsewhere.

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Are we about to enter an age of leisure? Don’t bet on it

Are you ready to take your professional networking to the next level? In this video, we break down LinkedIn in 4 simple steps. Whether you're just starting out or looking to improve your profile, this guide will help you create an account, complete your profile, connect with others, and engage in meaningful conversations. Perfect for English learners and anyone looking to grow their career. Watch now and get started on LinkedIn today! Don't forget to subscribe for more helpful tips on English and professional skills.

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What can you do to stay consistent with your improvement over the weekend? 

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In this episode in Russian, I talk about the first track using locomotive power. This event is also famous for its tragic situation and the first recorded incident on a rail line.

If you are looking for a podcast that offers useful and interesting information, then listen to this episode in Russian! Whether you are a beginner or an experienced listener of podcasts in Russian, you will enjoy this episode!

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В этом эпизоде на русском языке я рассказываю о первой железной дороге, где была использована локомотивная тяга. Это событие также известно своей трагической ситуацией и первым зарегистрированным инцидентом на железнодорожной линии.

Если вы ищете подкаст, который предлагает полезную и интересную информацию, тогда послушайте этот эпизод на русском языке! Независимо от того, являетесь ли вы новичком или опытным слушателем подкастов на русском языке, вам понравится этот эпизод!

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Эпизод 12. Первая железная дорога – Ливерпуль - Манчестер

Have you ever experienced a blessing in disguise? Or maybe you're not aware that you have, find out through this week's episode.

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These various expressions for negation span a spectrum of formality and tone. In the lexicon of everyday conversation, one might simply assert "no," "nope," or "nah," and even employ a touch of informality with "not gonna happen." When a matter is more absolute, phrases like "without a doubt, no" and "under no circumstances" make the position clear. In informal settings, a definitive refusal might take the form of "not a chance" or "ain't gonna happen," perhaps even with a touch of camaraderie, as in "nah, mate." For matters requiring decorum, a formal approach may involve phrases like "I'm afraid the answer is no" or "I must decline," while adding regret, as in "regrettably, no," imparts a sense of genuine consideration. Politeness tempers the refusal in phrases such as "I'm sorry, but no" and "thank you for considering me, but I'll have to say no," expressing gratitude for the offer. The witty turn of phrase adds a touch of humor to the refusal, suggesting impossibility with expressions like "I'd sooner sprout wings and fly" or "when pigs fly." In more elevated circles, the upper class might communicate their refusal with statements like "I regret to inform you that the answer is in the negative" or "it would not be fitting, I'm afraid," while maintaining an air of politeness. For royalty, a refusal is conveyed with grace and tact, as in "one must respectfully decline" or "I cannot acquiesce to that request," underscoring the formal nature of the response. Ultimately, the choice of expression hinges on the context and the level of decorum required for the situation at hand.

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How To Say 'YES' In Various English Registers

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A [a]
B [be]
C [ce]
D [de]
E [ə]	
F [ɛf]
G [ʒe] 
H [aʃ] 
I [i] 
J [ʒi] 
K [ka]
L [ɛl] 
M [ɛm] 
N [ɛn] 
O [o] 
P [pe]
Q [ky] 
R [ɛʁ]
S [ɛs] 
T [te] 
U [y] 
V [ve] 
W [duble ve] 
X [iks] 
Y [igʁɛk] 
Z [zɛd]


Professeur Maxime

L'alphabet

Every billionaire in the world who is under the age of 30 has inherited their wealth, according to new research by Forbes magazine.

Forbes recently published its World's Billionaires List. And all 15 people on the list who are aged 30 or younger did nothing to create their wealth — they simply received it.

According to Forbes this is the first time since 2009 there have been no self-made billionaires aged under 30. And the magazine says it's a sign that a "great wealth transfer" has begun from aging billionaires to the younger members of their families.

The youngest billionaire on the list is 19-year-old Livia Voigt of Brazil. She is worth $1.1 billion thanks to her late grandfather, who founded the electrical equipment company WEG Industries.

The richest of the young billionaires are the Mistry brothers, Firoz, 27, and Zahan, 25. They are each worth $4.9 billion thanks to their shares in the multi-industry Indian company Tata Sons. They inherited their wealth from their father, who died in a car crash in 2022.

Among the 25 youngest billionaires on the list — who are all aged 33 or younger — a few in their early 30s are self-made. However, just one of those self-made billionaires is new: 33-year-old Shunsaku Sagami of Japan. Sagami is the founder of M&A Research Institute, and is worth $1.6 billion.

One self-made billionaire who is still fairly young at 34 is Taylor Swift, who is worth $1.1 billion. In 2023, she became the first musician to become a billionaire mainly from the money she makes from her music.

