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@Native_Speakers
This channel provides awesome digital resources for English language learners.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3lI3R9_Z1HY
#DailyVideo
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It's not necessary to watch the whole 30 min video. I'd rather recommend to absorb information using small blocks. Some tips:
1) 1:00 - 9:05 - Present Simple + Continuous; Past Simple + Continuous
2) 9:05 - 19:50 - The Perfect Tenses
3) 19:50 - end - The Future Tenses
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http://www.bbc.com/future/story/20190129-the-plight-of-japans-modern-hermits
#DailyArticle
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1) 'The nail that sticks out shall be hammered down' (出る釘は打たれる) Japanese proverb - "Standing out invites criticism."Read more about this proverb- https://www.tofugu.com/japan/conformity-in-japan/
2) hermit /ˈhɜːmɪt/ - someone who chooses to live alone and away from other people
3) exacerbate /ɪɡˈzæsəbeɪt/ - to make something worseEx.: Sunny weather exacerbates the effects of pollution.
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"Social isolation is often blamed on technology, but could it be part of the solution?" -
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Illustrative examples 
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🚑Health, Illness and Disease Vocabulary🧬
1) ache - continuous pain; feel a continuous painEx.: I have a terrible headache, backache, stomach-ache.
2) sore - painful (and often red) because of infection or because a muscle has been used too muchEx.: I have a sore throat, I mustn’t take that cold drink.
3) diagnose - define what an illness or the cause of a problem isEx.: The blood test is used to diagnose all kinds of diseases.
4) wound - an injury to part of the body, especially one in which a hole is made in the skinEx.: He died from the wounds that he had received in the crash.
5) fever /ˈfiːvər/ - a medical condition in which someone has a temperature that is higher than normal; a particular type of disease with high temperatureEx.: Did you take aspirin to reduce the fever? -
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https://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-myth-of-pandora-s-box-iseult-gillespie#digdeeper
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🏺"Pandora plays an intriguing role in Greek mythology. According to the most well-known legend, she was the first woman, created by the ruler of the gods, Zeus..."
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✅Hustle and bustle - busy and frenetic activity or excitement.
Ex.: I love living among the hustle and bustle of the city; I avoid the hustle and bustle of malls and shopping centers whenever I can.
#Idiom
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https://www.careeraddict.com/work-life-balance-tips
#DailyArticle
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New Words 💼
1) Downtime - time when you relax and do not do very much, especially time when you are not at work.Ex.: He wanted to be able to spend his downtime on the beach.
2) Burnout - extreme tiredness, usually caused by working too much
3) Fast-paced - happening very quicklyEx.: It is a myth that all older people struggle with the fast-paced evolution of information technology.
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"In a world where we are constantly attached to technology, where we try to do everything at once and where we are continually pushed for time, it’s necessary to take a step back and identify what’s significant in our lives." -
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5 New Words ( by Theme ) :
Health 🍏
1) Eating Disorder - A mental illness in which people eat far too little or far too much food and are unhappy with their bodies.Ex.: Bulimia and anorexia are types of eating disorder. Both are becoming more common.
Work 💼
2) Employee - Someone who is paid to work for someone else.Ex.: The company has several hundred employees.
Education 📚
3) Literacy - The ability to read and write.Ex.: Literacy rates have declined considerably in Western countries over the last decade.
Environment 🌱
4) Contamination - To make something less pure by exposing it to poisonous or polluting substances.Ex.: The water supply is being tested for contamination.
Family 👨👩👧👦
5) Raise - To take care of a person (or an animal or plant) until they are completely grown.Ex.: Her parents raised her very well as she is now a very kind and considerate young woman. -
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VnSMIgsPj5M
#DailyVideo
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"In 1960, pioneering American artists Sol LeWitt and Eva Hesse met for the first time and became close friends. In 1965, Eva found herself facing a creative block during a period of self-doubt, and told Sol of her frustrating predicament. Sol replied with this letter."📝
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✅To turn over a new leaf - To change one's behavior, usually in a positive way.
#Idiom
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http://www.bbc.com/future/story/20180126-the-100-most-nutritious-foods
#DailyArticle
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Top 5:
5. CHIA SEEDS - Tiny black seeds that contain high amounts of dietary fibre, protein, a-linolenic acid, phenolic acid and vitamins.
4. FLATFISH - Sole and flounder species. Generally free from mercury and a good source of the essential nutrient vitamin B1.
3. OCEAN PERCH - The Atlantic species. A deep-water fish sometimes called rockfish. High in protein, low in saturated fats.
2. CHERIMOYA[ˌtʃɛrɪˈmɔɪə]- Cherimoya fruit is fleshy and sweet with a white pulp. Rich in sugar and vitamins A, C, B1, B2 and potassium.
1. ALMONDS|ˈɑːmənd|- Rich in mono-unsaturated fatty acids. Promote cardiovascular health and may help with diabetes.
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As we begin a new year, it is a time to turn over a new leaf. This food selection, ranking and cost based on the scientific study “Uncovering the Nutritional Landscape of Food”, can help you greatly! -
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break ( verb) broke, broken - to (cause something to) separate suddenly or violently into two or more pieces, or to (cause something to) stop working by being damaged;
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8 Phrasal Verbs with BREAK -
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-F8b5t-91rc
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Level: All❄️
Task Time: ~ 7 min ☃️
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Try your best to do these things at least 3-4 times per week:
✅1. Read newspaper
✅2. Watch TV shows
✅3. Learn 5 new words
✅4. Make English sentences
✅5. Recap your day (before bed)
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As they say, "Practice makes perfect".📚 -
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http://www.bbc.com/future/story/20180205-which-british-accent-is-closest-to-your-own
#DailyQuize
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Level: All❄️
Task Time: ~ 4 min ☃️
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"Do you have a hidden Hugh Grant or Highland Scot inside?
Take our quiz and we’ll pinpoint what part of the UK you most sound like you’re from – even if you’re not British." -
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http://www.bbc.com/future/story/20181217-the-best-time-of-year-to-x
#DailyArticle
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Level: B2 - C1 ❄️
Task Time: ~ 10 min ☃️
1) Turn over a New Leaf - means to start over, to act in a different manner or change your attitude about something.Example of use: “After years of drifting from job to job, Danny turned over a new leaf and got himself a steady gig.”
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"When it comes to life events like applying for a job, buying a house or even getting married, certain months are more advantageous than others. Want to ‘hack your year’? Here’s how." -
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http://www.bbc.com/travel/story/20181206-the-man-behind-the-krampus-mask
#DailyVideo #Education
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Level: All
Task Time: ~ 3 min
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"In Tirol, Austria, Norbert Danler spends weeks hand-carving masks that were traditionally meant to scare children who had been naughty." -
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https://ed.ted.com/lessons/are-we-running-out-of-clean-water-balsher-singh-sidhu
#DailyVideo #Education
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Level: All
Task Time: ~ 6 min
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"Despite water covering 71% of the planet’s surface, more than half the world’s population endures extreme water scarcity for at least one month a year. Current estimates predict that by 2040, up to 20 more countries could be experiencing water shortages. These statistics raise a startling question: is the Earth running out of clean water?" -
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zXJvVu79uFk
#DailyVideo #Grammar
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Level: All
Task Time: ~ 10 min
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