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Dec 30, 2022
Lesson 1/          45min

Dec 2, 2022
Lesson 5/5      45min

Hi Oleg,​

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Today,  How start-ups have used Instagram to build $1bn businesses:

The pros and cons of social media marketing

Quizlet  https://quizlet.com/748214606/we-need-to-prepare-for-the-internet-of-things-flash-cards/?new 

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We need to prepare for the Internet of Things

https://breakingnewsenglish.com/1504/150428-internet-of-things.html

 

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Nov 25, 2022
Lesson 4/5      45min

Hi Oleg,​

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Today, two articles about VR: in theme parks

VR and the future of theme parks

Quizlet 

https://quizlet.com/745018637/vr-and-the-future-of-theme-parks-flash-cards/?new

 

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and teaching children

Children learn social skills in Web worlds

https://breakingnewsenglish.com/0805/080524-social_skills.html

Quizlet: 

https://quizlet.com/745017428/children-learn-social-skills-in-web-worlds-flash-cards/?new

Nov 18, 2022
Lesson 3/5      45min

Hi Oleg,​

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This time,  How an alligator became an emotional support animal: ‘They said it was a midlife crisis’

Quizlet https://quizlet.com/740444117/how-an-alligator-became-an-emotional-support-animal-they-said-it-was-a-midlife-crisis-flash-cards/?new

 

 

Then, we'll read and discuss an old article about crocodiles.  

https://breakingnewsenglish.com/2008/200813-giant-crocodiles.html

Quizlet https://quizlet.com/521797005/bus-sized-crocodiles-once-roamed-the-earth-level-3-flash-cards/

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Oct 28, 2022
Lesson 2/5      45min

Hi Oleg!​

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Today the Guardian lesson focuses on the use of cannabis.

 

Then, we'll read and discuss an old article about the legalization of  cannabis in Uruguay.

https://breakingnewsenglish.com/1312/131214-marijuana.html

Oct 21, 2022
Lesson 1/5      45min

Hi Oleg!​

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Our Guardian lesson explores the question: The AI start-up erasing call-centre-worker accents: is it fighting bias – or perpetuating it?

 

Then, we'll read and discuss an article which touches upon the issue of accents in securing a position in London's finance industry.

https://breakingnewsenglish.com/1609/160906-job-interview.html

Oct 14, 2022
Lesson 5/5      45min

Hi Oleg!​

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Is ‘shrinkflation’ a sneaky or clever business strategy?

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'Shrinkflation' now widespread in goods and services

https://breakingnewsenglish.com/2204/220404-shrinkflation.html

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Oct 7, 2022
Lesson 4/5      45min

Hi Oleg!​

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Today we will discuss

Noise, well-being, everyday life and work

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Sept. 23, 2022
Lesson 3/5     45min

Hi Oleg!​

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Today we will discuss

Noise, well-being, everyday life and work

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Sept. 16, 2022
Lesson 2/5   45min

Hi Oleg!

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Today, the most effective ways to get cars out of cities.

https://worldwarzero.com/magazine/2022/04/the-best-ways-to-get-cars-out-of-cities/

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Discussion questions

https://esldiscussions.com/c/cars.html

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Sept. 9, 2022
Lesson 1/5   45min

Hi Oleg!​  Welcome!

 

We'll begin with a business article from The Financial Times:

A four-day week might benefit employers as well. 

We'll try the intermediate level at first, but perhaps the advanced level will be good for you.  Click on the PDFs below.

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Here is a short article on the same topic with discussion questions:

https://breakingnewsenglish.com/1911/191107-4-day-work-week.html

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