An explanation of when to use "some" or "any" to tell how much/many things there are.

The English Toolbox

Some vs. Any

Jeanine la lapine
Janine, la lapine, est une merveilleuse gardienne d'enfants. Les parents de Petitbois se pressent pour lui confier la garde de leurs rejetons. Jeanine sait raconter, dessiner et chanter. Mieux encore, elle n'a pas son pareil pour confectionner des biscuits dorés dont raffolent les petits. Combien d'animaux, devenus grands, se souviennent avec délice de leur enfance et des fabuleux biscuits de Jeanine!

Des Milliers D'histoires

Histoire 47 - Jeanine la lapine

In this episode, Ted explores a simple yet powerful question: "What's important to you?" A question that can be useful and efficient in building deeper, more genuine connections with those around you. 

The Art of Asking Questions

Episode 2: What's Important To You?

En este episodio Joan empieza su viaje en coche por Europa con sus amigos. Un coche, 3 amigos y muchas ganas de fiesta. ¡Vamos!

Audiolibros de Joan

Viajando por Europa. Capítulo 1.

46% of US Teens Use the Internet 'Almost Constantly'
We know that teenagers spend a lot of time online, but the Pew Research Center has been finding out a little more about what some of them are doing.

A survey of more than 1,300 young people in the US, aged between 13 and 17, found that 97% use the internet every day. And 46% said they use it "almost constantly" — an increase from 24% in 2014 and 2015.

The new survey, done in April and May 2022, also found that YouTube is now the most popular app among teens, with 95% using the video site, and 19% saying they are on it "almost constantly."

TikTok is the next most popular app, with 67% saying they use it.

Things have changed over the years, however: in Pew's 2014 and 2015 survey, Facebook was the most popular site among teens, with 71% saying they used it. But that fell to just 32% in the 2022 survey.

Twitter has also become less popular — 23% of teenagers say they now use it, down from 33% seven years ago.

There are some differences between the way boys and girls spend their time online.

Pew said that boys are more likely to be on YouTube, Twitch and Reddit, while girls are more likely to use TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat.

It has never been easier for young people to use these sites and apps — 95% of teens said they have a smartphone, while 90% have access to a computer.

Practice Listening, Reading & Comprehension

46% of US Teens Use the Internet 'Almost Constantly'

Listen to this interesting article!

Man Fired for Keeping Webcam Off Awarded $73,000
A remote worker who was fired for refusing to keep his camera on while working has been awarded about $73,000 by a Dutch court.

The man, whose name was not made public, had been working for the US software company Chetu in the Netherlands since 2019. On August 23, 2022, while working remotely, he was told by his employer that he should keep his webcam on all day for online training.

The employee said he didn't feel comfortable being monitored on camera for nine hours, and refused to do so. He added that the company could already see all activities on his laptop and that he was also sharing his screen.

But Chetu said that having a camera on was no different from being watched in an office. And the company fired him.

Finding this unfair, the man took the company to court in the Netherlands. He told the court that he hadn't been given clear enough reasons for being fired, and that asking him to keep his camera on for the whole workday was against his right to privacy.

And the court agreed. Chetu now must pay the man about $73,000.

While using a webcam to check on employees may not be very common, computer programs that monitor employee activity have become popular.

A survey from 2021 found that 60% of US companies with remote workers were using employee monitoring software, and 81% of those companies found that their workers were more productive while being monitored.

Man Fired for Keeping Webcam Off Awarded $73,000

In this episode a couple are about to miss their flight. Let’s listen to them.
check  the transcript here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mxsieNKF968cFrG7LmEyuAhCsjNe937n/view?usp=sharing
support us: https://www.facebook.com/thefarsipod/
https://www.youtube.com/c/thefarsipod

TheFarsiPod

2- Running late for the flight - دیر رسیدن به پرواز

In this episode I’ll comment on an article titled: “Should You Take A Break From Social Media? Psychologists Reveal An Unlikely Suggestion” published on the web site of Inverse.
As usual don’t hesitate to give me your feedback if you want. Enjoy.

Useful vocabulary:
well-being
short-term relaxing effects
anxiety and depression
scrolling on TikTok or Instagram
being sleep deprived
total abstinence
to point out
to keep you hooked on social media
to stay/keep in touch with friends and relatives
a false impression
a biased image
a feeling of inferiority
low self-esteem
to check in with your friends


Let's check out the news

Is it really necessary to take a break from social media?

Chillchat在YouTube Music上线啦！！欢迎来到网络词汇第三集，在这集播客里，你会学到和社交媒体有关的表达。