We use new words every year to talk about what has happened.   Here are some words from the year 2017.
Angela reads the basic text from this lesson, (transcript available when you take this lesson).

This topic is also available for intermediate and higher-level learners.



English with Angela -  conversation 

TASK 21 - THE WORD OF THE YEAR 2017 is …….

Billionaire’s nuptials become lightning rod in city plagued by overtourism and climate change


Short & Sweet Daily Fantastic World Stories

Jeff Bezos’s wedding draws storm of protest in Venice

Emma y James, una joven pareja de Inglaterra, viven una aventura inolvidable en Colombia. Desde las calles llenas de arte en Bogotá hasta las coloridas murallas de Cartagena, descubren la riqueza cultural, natural y culinaria del país. Un viaje lleno de paisajes impresionantes, café de clase mundial y momentos que transforman su forma de ver el mundo.

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Un viaje inolvidable a Colombia

Get familiar with the most important Brazilian greetings and polite expressions. These are little words and phrases that will help you in daily conversations and make you sound more natural when speaking.

Target audience: English-speaking beginners
Length: ~7 minutes

Music used in the podcast
Song: Brazilian Sunsets, by Ketsa
Source: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ketsa/
Free to use with attribution

Braziliant

🎙️ Episode 2: Essential Greetings and Expressions in Brazilian Portuguese

The musical sounds of English are important.  Some languages do not have this.  Stress and intonation are important when you speak.  You can copy this by listening to native speakers. Here are some suggestions.

Transcript:  https://drive.google.com/open?id=1LI-LewT7xTy4QnSMKskoQfvLba3G9Bdp&usp=drive_fs 



Pronunciation 

Problem two -  You don’t sound right - you need to listen and speak more

Hi, everyone, Today I'm going to give you the best and the real life example answer to What are you weaknesses question?
Welcome to "Career Insights," the podcast where we explore essential career advice and strategies to help you succeed in the workplace. I'm your host, Anthony, and today we're diving into a common but tricky interview question: "What are your weaknesses?"

Understanding the Purpose
First, it's important to understand why interviewers ask this question. They want to see if you:
Have self-awareness: Can you identify areas where you need improvement?
Are honest and transparent: Are you willing to acknowledge your imperfections?
Are proactive about personal development: Do you take steps to address your weaknesses?
Choosing the Right Weakness
When selecting a weakness to discuss, consider the following:
Relevance: Choose a weakness that is relevant but not critical to the job you're applying for. For example, if you're applying for a financial analyst position, you might not want to highlight a weakness in attention to detail.
Authenticity: Be genuine. Interviewers can often tell if you're being insincere or giving a cliché answer.
Improvement: Select a weakness that you are actively working on improving. This shows initiative and a growth mindset.


Interview Insights: Mastering Communication for Career Success

Best two answers to What are your weaknesses question?

Let's Learn Most Common Verbs that you can't miss!

Learn Thai with Pailin

🥳 Let's learn Common Verbs in Thai 🥳

去to go;  公园 park
有 还有 have, have also
边 next to
草grass 花flower 树tree 沙sand  土soil  水water
玩 to play

Simple Chinese

去公园 Go to the park

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