Fringe Benefits At Work.

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.

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.

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

1. Not allowing your kids to do the things on Amy's list.
2. Being respectful to your parents
3. Children's self-esteem
4. Getting straight A's when at school
5. 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 

 

 

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:

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.

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.

Cucumber Salad With Scallops

Cucumber Salad With Scallops.
Lesson 20.



Vocabulary.
Cucumber.
Sesame Seeds.
Ginger.
Vinegar.