Basic COLORS and their typical comparisons. AT THE END – 2 EXTRA COLORS and their usage! 😊
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Tипична поређења са БОЈАМА – Tipična poređenja sa BOJAMA - Typical comparisons with COLORS (A1 and above)

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Emma:
Do you need anything from the grocery store?

Tiam:
Yeah, my fridge is almost empty.

Emma:
Perfect! I need a few things too.

(They walk into the store.)

Tiam:
Wow, there are so many choices.

Emma:
Welcome to an American supermarket!

Tiam:
I was just looking for milk.

Emma:
What kind? Whole milk, low-fat, oat milk, almond milk...?

Tiam:
(Laughs) I had no idea there were so many!

Emma:
You'll get used to it.

Tiam:
I also need eggs, bread, and fruit.

Emma:
The fruit section is over there.

Tiam:
These strawberries look really fresh.

Emma:
They do. I'm getting some too.

(A few minutes later.)

Tiam:
Do I need to bring my own shopping bag?

Emma:
Some people do, but the store also has bags.

Tiam:
Good to know.

(At the checkout.)

Cashier:
Hi! Did you find everything you were looking for?

Tiam:
Yes, thanks.

Cashier:
Would you like a receipt?

Tiam:
Yes, please.

(Outside the store.)

Emma:
That was easy.

Tiam:
Thanks for helping me. I learned a few new words today.

Emma:
Next time, you'll be the shopping expert.

Tiam:
We'll see about that!

New Words
Word	Definition
Grocery store	A store that sells food and household items.
Fridge	A refrigerator where food is kept cold.
Choice	One option from several possibilities.
Whole milk	Milk with its natural fat.
Oat milk	A plant-based milk made from oats.
Almond milk	A plant-based milk made from almonds.
Fresh	Recently picked or made; not old.
Receipt	A paper showing what you bought and how much you paid.
Checkout	The place where you pay for your shopping.
Shopping bag	A bag used to carry groceries home.
Useful Phrases
Phrase	Meaning
My fridge is almost empty.	I don't have much food left.
I'll get used to it.	It will become normal with time.
Good to know.	That's useful information.
Did you find everything?	A common question from store employees.
We'll see about that!	I'm not sure yet, but maybe.
I had no idea.	I didn't know that before.
Pronunciation Focus
Receipt

Pronunciation: /rɪˈsiːt/


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¿Vives en un país donde nadie habla español? No importa.
En este episodio te enseño cómo construir una red de práctica real, crear comunidad digital y socializar con confianza incluso si estás solo.

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The price of bitcoin hit more than $100,000 for the first time as the value of the cryptocurrency continues to soar following the election of Donald Trump.

This came just hours after the President-elect indicated he'd take a lighter regulatory approach to the crypto industry during his presidency.

It climbed from $69,374 on the day of Trump's election on November 5 and rose as high as $103,713 on December 4, according to CoinDesk.

Just two years ago, bitcoin dropped below $17,000 following the collapse of crypto exchange FTX.

However, experts aren't sure how long the value of bitcoin will remain high as cryptocurrency is highly volatile.

Some are hopeful of future gains, but others continue to warn of investment risks.

Trump, who was once a crypto skeptic, has said he wants to make the US "the crypto capital of the planet." His campaign accepted donations in cryptocurrency and he has also launched World Liberty Financial, a new project with family members to trade cryptocurrencies.

Many in the crypto industry have welcomed Trump's victory, hoping that he'll be able to push through changes that they've long lobbied for — which, generally speaking, aim for an increased sense of legitimacy without too much red tape.

Trump has already made a move in that direction, saying he intends to nominate cryptocurrency advocate Paul Atkins to chair the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Under current chair Gary Gensler, the SEC has cracked down on the crypto industry, penalizing a number of companies for breaking securities laws.

But what is cryptocurrency, really?

In basic terms, cryptocurrency is digital money. It is designed to work through an online network without a central authority — meaning it's typically not backed by any government or banking institution — and transactions get recorded with technology called a blockchain.



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Price of Bitcoin Soars, Boosted by Election of Trump

Narrator: Queen Elizabeth the First was born in 1533. Her father, King Henry the Eighth, was disappointed that his second wife Anne Boleyn had not produced a son and he had Anne’s head cut off when Elizabeth was only two years old. Elizabeth received the same education that a son would have and studied classical and modern languages, history and religion.

Narrator: When Henry died in 1547, Elizabeth’s younger brother Edward briefly became king, but on his death in 1553, her older sister Mary took over. Mary was a Catholic and wanted to bring England back into the Catholic faith after her father had broken with the Catholic Church and the Pope in Rome. She tried to achieve this by force and had 300 Protestants burnt at the stake. When “Bloody Mary” died childless in 1558, Elizabeth became queen.

Narrator: The first challenge Elizabeth faced was to bring the country together after the religious conflicts it had experienced during Mary’s rule. The Church of England that she set up occupied a middle ground between the Catholic and Protestant faiths and allowed some freedom in people’s personal beliefs as long as they attended church regularly. This saved England from further violence, although there were constant threats from both sides.

Narrator: Elizabeth was very skilled at presenting an image. She had many pictures of herself painted wearing expensive clothes and jewelry as well as makeup to make her face look pale, sometimes showing herself as a goddess or other figure from classical myths. She traveled around the country regularly on horseback so she could see and be seen by her people, who were very loyal to her.

Narrator: Elizabeth never married. Many men both at home and abroad wanted to marry her, but she played them off against each other. This meant she could avoid taking sides in various domestic and foreign political and religious conflicts, but it also meant that when she died, there would be no clear heir. She saw herself as married to the country...

Queen Elizabeth the First 

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