Fringe Benefits At Work.
Lesson 17.
Audio name on I-tunes and the I-pod: "Go Fluent Podcast #26 Speaking to Your HR Manager".
Audio name on your CD: "Go Fluent Podcast #26 Speaking to Your HR Manager about Employee Benefits.mp3".
Exercise.
Listen to the dialog and make a list of the benefits offered to Ms. López.
Vocabulary.
Appraisal.
Pursuit. Verb.
Reinbursement
Shoulder. Verb.
Seniority
Disabled
Disability
In-house
Premium
Useful Expressions.
Annual gross sales.
Compensation package.
Post graduate studies.
Tuition fees.
Relocation expenses.
Moving company.
Transporting furniture.
Retirement and savings.
Life insurance policy.
401k plan.
Airfare and hotel accommodations.
Travel allowance.
Health and wellness benefits.
HMO provider.
Gas allowance.
Medical, dental and vision insurance.
Short term and long term disability.
Maternity benefits.
Prenatal and postnatal care.
Child care.
Counseling and legal assistance.
Company car.
Gas allowance.
Non-compete clause.
Resign from the company.
Resignation notice.
Visa status.
Immigration lawyer.
Work permit.
H1B visa.
8/23/2011
8/22/2011
Vincent Moon's Take Away Shows
Vincent Moon'sVideo With Brooklin's Band Yeasayer.
Lesson 09.
Exercise.
As you listen to this band, think what they're doing in the meantime.
Video.
Take Away Show #87 _ Yeasayer (full version) from Vincent Moon / Petites Planètes on Vimeo.
Lesson 09.
Exercise.
As you listen to this band, think what they're doing in the meantime.
Video.
Take Away Show #87 _ Yeasayer (full version) from Vincent Moon / Petites Planètes on Vimeo.
Why Chinese Mothers Are Superior
Why Chinese Mothers Are Superior.
Lesson 27.
Text name on your CD: "L27WhyChineseMothersAreSuperior.pdf".
Extra exercise.
Share your point of view. Tell us your take about
Lesson 27.
Text name on your CD: "L27WhyChineseMothersAreSuperior.pdf".
Extra exercise.
Share your point of view. Tell us your take about
- Not allowing your kids to do the things on Amy's list.
- Being respectful to your parents
- Children's self-esteem
- Getting straight A's when at school
- Her story about her kids learning a tough piano piece.
Find out a bit more about the book this essay is based on. Find it as a book, as an e-book for your kindle or as an e-book for your i-pad or smartphone (i-phone or android) at http://www.amazon.com/Battle-Hymn-Tiger-Mother-Chua/dp/1594202842/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1314034281&sr=1-1
8/20/2011
A Reluctant Reader
A Reluctant Reader.
Lesson 25.
Exercise.
Listen to this two authors talk about kids and reading habits. Tell us when you started reading, why and your favorite topics.
Video:
Lesson 25.
Exercise.
Listen to this two authors talk about kids and reading habits. Tell us when you started reading, why and your favorite topics.
Video:
8/15/2011
Music Virtuosos Becoming Very Common
Music Virtuosos Becoming Very Common.
Lesson 16.
Text:
pdf file: Virtuosos Becoming a Dime a Dozen.pdf.
Exercise.
Use a few of the adjectives used here to describe the music and musicians you like.
Lesson 16.
pdf file: Virtuosos Becoming a Dime a Dozen.pdf.
Exercise.
Use a few of the adjectives used here to describe the music and musicians you like.
8/07/2011
Pizza from Scratch
Pizza from Scratch.
Lesson 13.
Exercise.
Write the steps necessary to make pizza from scratch.
Vocabulary.
homemade. adj.
dough. Noun.
récipe. Noun.
cookbook. Noun.
pizzería. Noun.
stretch. Verb.
stick. verb.
glue. verb.
press. Verb.
thick. adj.
thin out. verb.
shake. verb.
knuckles. noun.
underneath. prep.
translucent
edge. Noun.
trapezoid.
overturned. adj.
pile on. verb.
puff up. verb.
cardboard.
scatter. verb.
roasted. adj.
garlic. noun.
anchovy
pregraded. adj.
ricotta.
crumble. verb.
parmesan. Noun.
position. verb.
encourage. Verb.
tray. noun.
fall off. Verb.
drizzle. verb
oven. noun.
broiler. noun.
tongs. Noun.
slip. Verb.
basil. Noun.
wheels. Noun.
oregano. Noun.
Idiomatic Expressions.
freezer section
chances are
pizza stone
rolling pin.
baking sheet.
against the law.
chilli flakes
serrated bread knife.
bite size.
Lesson 13.
Exercise.
Write the steps necessary to make pizza from scratch.
Vocabulary.
homemade. adj.
dough. Noun.
récipe. Noun.
cookbook. Noun.
pizzería. Noun.
stretch. Verb.
stick. verb.
glue. verb.
press. Verb.
thick. adj.
thin out. verb.
shake. verb.
knuckles. noun.
underneath. prep.
translucent
edge. Noun.
trapezoid.
overturned. adj.
pile on. verb.
puff up. verb.
cardboard.
scatter. verb.
roasted. adj.
garlic. noun.
anchovy
pregraded. adj.
ricotta.
crumble. verb.
parmesan. Noun.
position. verb.
encourage. Verb.
tray. noun.
fall off. Verb.
drizzle. verb
oven. noun.
broiler. noun.
tongs. Noun.
slip. Verb.
basil. Noun.
wheels. Noun.
oregano. Noun.
Idiomatic Expressions.
freezer section
chances are
pizza stone
rolling pin.
baking sheet.
against the law.
chilli flakes
serrated bread knife.
bite size.
8/06/2011
Cucumber Salad With Scallops
Cucumber Salad With Scallops.
Lesson 20.
Vocabulary.
Cucumber.
Sesame Seeds.
Ginger.
Vinegar.
Lesson 20.
Vocabulary.
Cucumber.
Sesame Seeds.
Ginger.
Vinegar.
Strawberry Fool
Strawberry Fool.
Lesson 20.
Vocabulary.
Puree. Verb. to make a puree of.
Dairy. Noun. The department of farming or of a farm that is concerned with the production of milk, butter, and cheese.
Heavy cream.
Sour cream.
Yoghurt. Noun.
Off-season. Adjective.
Sweet. Adjective.
Syrup. Noun.
Chopped. Adjective.
Melange. Noun. a mixture often of incongruous elements.
Texture. Noun.
Blender. Noun.
Smoothie. Noun.
Juicy. Adjective.
Whipped. Adjective.
Stir.verb.
Exercise.
Watch the video a couple of times keeping the list of words handy. Then Try describing the recipe as you see the video once more with no volume.
Lesson 20.
Vocabulary.
Puree. Verb. to make a puree of.
Dairy. Noun. The department of farming or of a farm that is concerned with the production of milk, butter, and cheese.
Heavy cream.
Yoghurt. Noun.
Off-season. Adjective.
Sweet. Adjective.
Syrup. Noun.
Chopped. Adjective.
Melange. Noun. a mixture often of incongruous elements.
Texture. Noun.
Blender. Noun.
Smoothie. Noun.
Juicy. Adjective.
Whipped. Adjective.
Stir.verb.
Exercise.
Watch the video a couple of times keeping the list of words handy. Then Try describing the recipe as you see the video once more with no volume.
Fried Chicken
Fried Chicken.
Lesson 20.
Vocabulary.
Thighs.
Drumsticks.
Wings.
Crispy. Adjective.
Succulent.Adjective.
Delectable. Adjective.
Breasts. Noun.
Cut up chicken
Whole chicken.
Buttermilk. Noun.
Olive oil. Noun.
Lard. Noun.
Marinate. Verb.
Tenderize. Verb.
Season. Verb.
Cayenne. Noun.
Sriracha. Noun. is a type of Thai hot sauce named after the coastal city of Si Racha, in the Chonburi Province of central Thailand, where it was first produced for dishes served at local seafood restaurants. It is a paste of chili peppers, distilled vinegar, garlic, sugar and salt. Sriracha is a common condiment in many Asian restaurants and increasingly found in American and European homes.
Smash. Verb.
Coat. Verb.
Thongs. Noun.
Splatter. to scatter or fall in or as if in drops.
Exercise.
In a concise way, try to follow the recipe by telling us the steps to follow.
Lesson 20.
Vocabulary.
Thighs.
Drumsticks.
Wings.
Crispy. Adjective.
Succulent.Adjective.
Delectable. Adjective.
Breasts. Noun.
Cut up chicken
Whole chicken.
Buttermilk. Noun.
Olive oil. Noun.
Lard. Noun.
Marinate. Verb.
Tenderize. Verb.
Season. Verb.
Cayenne. Noun.
Sriracha. Noun. is a type of Thai hot sauce named after the coastal city of Si Racha, in the Chonburi Province of central Thailand, where it was first produced for dishes served at local seafood restaurants. It is a paste of chili peppers, distilled vinegar, garlic, sugar and salt. Sriracha is a common condiment in many Asian restaurants and increasingly found in American and European homes.
Smash. Verb.
Coat. Verb.
Thongs. Noun.
Splatter. to scatter or fall in or as if in drops.
Exercise.
In a concise way, try to follow the recipe by telling us the steps to follow.
8/03/2011
Datos Curso Intensivo
Fashion During the Summer
Fashion During the Summer.
Lesson 29.
Watch the following videos talking about fashion in the summertime.
http://video.nytimes.com/video/2011/07/29/fashion/100000000973237/on-the-street-sizzling.html
http://video.nytimes.com/video/2011/07/08/fashion/100000000937623/on-the-street-lining-up.html
http://video.nytimes.com/video/2010/06/11/fashion/1247468032311/on-the-street-graphic.html
Vocabulary.
Arguile sweater.
Lapel.
Lesson 29.
Watch the following videos talking about fashion in the summertime.
http://video.nytimes.com/video/2011/07/29/fashion/100000000973237/on-the-street-sizzling.html
http://video.nytimes.com/video/2011/07/08/fashion/100000000937623/on-the-street-lining-up.html
http://video.nytimes.com/video/2010/06/11/fashion/1247468032311/on-the-street-graphic.html
Vocabulary.
Arguile sweater.
Lapel.
Fashion and Market Value.
Fashion and Market Value.
Lesson 28 and Lesson 29.
Watch the following video:
http://video.nytimes.com/video/2011/06/03/multimedia/100000000848113/pradas-revealing-numbers.html
Exercise.
Tell us briefly about the 2010 figures for Italian Fashion House "Prada".
Lesson 28 and Lesson 29.
Watch the following video:
http://video.nytimes.com/video/2011/06/03/multimedia/100000000848113/pradas-revealing-numbers.html
Exercise.
Tell us briefly about the 2010 figures for Italian Fashion House "Prada".
Fashion and Job Interviews
Fashion and Job Interviews.
Lesson 29 and Lesson 27.
Watch the excerpt from 20th Century Fox's movie "The Devil Wears Prada".
http://video.nytimes.com/video/2009/03/05/multimedia/1194838344008/the-devil-wears-prada-excerpt.html
Exercise.
What are Andy Sachs' possibilities to get the job? Why is that?
Lesson 29 and Lesson 27.
Watch the excerpt from 20th Century Fox's movie "The Devil Wears Prada".
http://video.nytimes.com/video/2009/03/05/multimedia/1194838344008/the-devil-wears-prada-excerpt.html
Exercise.
What are Andy Sachs' possibilities to get the job? Why is that?
Cars With Computers.
Cars With Computers.
Lesson 22.
Vocabulary.
Tune in. Verb.
Knob. Noun.
Dashboard. Noun.
Steering wheel.
Scatter. Verb.
Layout. Noun.
Volume. Noun.
Turn on. Verb.
Adjust. Verb.
Flipside. Noun. A reverse or opposite side, aspect, or result.
Clutter. Noun. A crowded or confused mass or collection.
Reach out. Verb.
Featureless. Adjective.
Nerve breaking Adjective.
Idiomatic Expressions.
On display.
Hit the button.
Fancy Schmancy. A high brow word for a common item.
Touch pad.
Highway speeds.
Activity.
Exercise.
Learn about these three different technologies available for your car. Mention the flipsides of each and every one and choose the one you like the best. Tell us why.
Lesson 22.
Vocabulary.
Tune in. Verb.
Knob. Noun.
Dashboard. Noun.
Steering wheel.
Scatter. Verb.
Layout. Noun.
Volume. Noun.
Turn on. Verb.
Adjust. Verb.
Flipside. Noun. A reverse or opposite side, aspect, or result.
Clutter. Noun. A crowded or confused mass or collection.
Reach out. Verb.
Featureless. Adjective.
Nerve breaking Adjective.
Idiomatic Expressions.
On display.
Hit the button.
Fancy Schmancy. A high brow word for a common item.
Touch pad.
Highway speeds.
Activity.
Exercise.
Learn about these three different technologies available for your car. Mention the flipsides of each and every one and choose the one you like the best. Tell us why.
Pregnancy and How that Shapes the Babies' Lifes.
Pregnancy and How That Shapes the Babies' Lifes.
Lesson 27.
Exercise.
What's the basic theory around what Annie Murphy Paul talks about in her book?
Lesson 27.
Exercise.
What's the basic theory around what Annie Murphy Paul talks about in her book?
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