In our second episode, we discuss the communication between different cultures. A second way of categorising cultures is based on how they see the time. In this instance, we talk about monochronic and polychronic cultures.

The Age of Humans

Episode 2: Monochronic and Polychronic Cultures

De plus en plus de pays expérimentent la semaine de travail de 4 jours, permettant ainsi aux employés d'avoir un jour de repos de plus. Quels sont les avantages pour les employés et les entreprises ? Est-ce un bon modèle ?

French with Maeva

Podcast 1 : La semaine de travail de 4 jours

Shipbuilding today is based on science and ships are built using computers and sophisticated tools. Shipbuilding in ancient Rome, however, was more of an art relying on estimation, inherited techniques and personal experience. The Romans were not traditionally sailors but mostly land- based people, who learned to build ships from the people that they conquered  namely the Greeks and the Egyptians.

There are a few surviving written documents that give descriptions and representations of ancient Roman ships, including the sails and rigging. Excavated vessels also provide some clues about ancient shipbuilding techniques. Studies of these have taught us that ancient Roman shipbuilders built the outer hull first, then proceeded with the frame and the rest of the ship. Planks used to bulld the outer hull were initially sewn together. Starting from the 6th century BCE, they were fixed using a method called mortise and tenon, whereby one plank locked into another without the need for stitching. Then in the first centuries of the current era, Mediterranean shipbuilders shifted to another shipbuilding method, still in use today, which consisted of building the frame first and then proceedlng with the hull and the other components of the ship. This method was more systematic and dramatically shortened ship construction t›mes. The ancient Romans built large merchant ships and warships whose size and technology  were unequalled  until the 16th century CE.

Enjoy the listening experience! And come back tomorrow for more practice.

IELTS-SPEAKING 8-9 BAND IS POSSIBLE. DAILY SPEAKING PRACTICE PART 1,2 & 3. Listen daily.

IELTS. Cambridge 16 Reading Test 3.  Roman shipbuilding and navigation

DONDE FESTEJAR 2.

La Ciudad de México es la capital del país, de carácter vibrante, multifacético y siempre en movimiento, es el núcleo, político, económico y cultural de la República Mexicana.

La CDMX guarda entre sus calles y largas avenidas los secretos y acontecimientos que han dado forma a la nación.

Camina por su centro histórico, descubre su imponente Catedral y el Templo Mayor, que aún conserva vestigios de lo que alguna vez fue el gran imperio Azteca.



En el Paseo de la Reforma podrás admirar el Ángel de la Independencia y recargar energías en alguno de los muchos restaurantes que encontrarás en la Zona Rosa.



Uno de los sitios imperdibles es el Bosque de Chapultepec, donde además podrás visitar el Castillo de Chapultepec, que fue hogar de Maximiliano y Carlota. En esta zona hallarás una gran variedad de museos, teatros, centros culturales y de espectáculos, así como galerías. Si vas en familia podrás disfrutar de diversas actividades en el lago.



Las colonias Roma y Condesa destacan por sus construcciones de diversos estilos arquitectónicos. Además de que son una excelente opción para salir a bailar, cenar o divertirse en alguno de los bares y restaurantes de la zona.



En el sur de la ciudad encontrarás más museos y exposiciones en la Ciudad Universitaria.

Llega al hermoso barrio de Coyoacán que fue el lugar que vio crecer a Frida Kahlo. También te recomendamos conocer San Ángel y Tlalpan, que conservan su esencia de provincia en medio de la gran urbe.



Tu viaje a la Ciudad de México no puede estar completo si no visitas Xochimilco y haces un recorrido por sus canales a bordo de una colorida trajinera. En este paseo probarás antojitos mexicanos y seguramente bailarás y cantarás al son de la música popular.



Descubrir la Ciudad de México y sus rincones es una experiencia que nunca olvidarás.



Spanish México

DONDE FESTEJAR 2.

An aquarium in Japan is asking people to help a group of eels that are getting lonely.

English News

English News for Beginners: Aquarium Asks People to Video-Call Lonely Eels


The Little Prince meets a mysterious snake in the desert. 🐍
Listen in Farsi and learn new words about danger, mystery, and friendship—through this short but powerful episode. 🌙

Once Upon a Time

شازده کوچولو، فصل هفدهم

In this episode, Ted explores asking questions about topics that are foreign to you, mainly interests, hobbies, and passions of others. With 5 steps he helps you embrace your lack of knowledge and seek to genuinely learn more. 

The Art of Asking Questions

Episode 4: Tackling Topics You Know Little/Nothing About

MIGUEL ÁNGEL DE QUEVEDO.

5 Useful Phrases for the IELTS Speaking Test

Taking the IELTS Speaking test is not difficult and in fact, you can even get a band score of 8 to 9…if you know what you are doing.

The IELTS Speaking test lasts for about 11-14 minutes. It is designed to assess your pronunciation, fluency, grammar, and vocabulary. It is divided into three parts.

When taking the IELTS Speaking test, you have to keep in mind that using effective phrases will help you get a high band score. Vocabulary and grammar are two of the criteria in this part of the IELTS test.


Here are some ideas to help you succeed at it and to impress the examiner!

1. Opening Statements
How you open your statements is your first opportunity to impress the examiner. 

Examples:

Today, I’d like to share with you about…
In this talk, I’m going to tell you how…

2. Closing statements
The manner in which you end your statements plays a vital role in the IELTS speaking test too.

Examples:

In conclusion…
To sum up…
To summarize

3. Beginning the Main Body of Your Speech 
Once you are asked a question or given a topic to talk about, be creative and use phrases and expressions that the examiner will find appealing. 

Examples:

 First and foremost….
And why do I find it so appealing? It is, after all….
To begin with… 

4. Building on Your Idea
When you have started talking about your topic, you would want to include some background information and some explanations and examples to help develop your topic. 

Examples:

Another reason why I like…
One of the main advantages…
One of the consequences…

5. Expressing Your Opinions
You should change your words while presenting your viewpoint on a subject, just as you should when adding personal experiences, rather than repeating the phrase ‘I think’.

Examples:

In my opinion…
I firmly believe that…
From my point of view…

These ideas will help you to succeed and more will be covered in our 1to1 private classes together.

Schedule it now and to your success!
 