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Class 2 (16.03) Leonardo DaVinci worksheet

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Class 2 (16.03) Leonardo DaVinci worksheet

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HOMEWORK from 17.03 - Writing -> Please send me approx. 1/2 page by email on the topic below: 

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HOMEWORK from 17.03 - Writing -> Please send me approx. 1/2 page by email on the topic below: 

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4. Do you know any left-handed people or are you left-handed? Do left-handed people have special talents? What problems do they have?

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Class 3 (23.03) : Personality adjectives

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Class 3 (23.03) : Personality adjectives

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bossy - telling others what to do, calm - not nervous, clever - smart, intelligent, confident - sure they are right, funny - acting in a funny way, lazy - who does not like working, lively - full of energy, noisy - that can be heard a lot, rude - impolite, serious - not telling jokes, shy - not open to talk, sporty - who likes sports, anxious - who worries about things, reliable - who always keeps promises, brave - who is not afraid of anything, careless - who makes a lot of mistakes, polite - who is kind to others, sociable - who likes spending time with other people,

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Gold Experience B1 U1 Personality adjectives

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bossy - telling others what to do, calm - not nervous, clever - smart, intelligent, confident - sure they are right, funny - acting in a funny way, lazy - who does not like working, lively - full of energy, noisy - that can be heard a lot, rude -

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Class 3: Who is most likely to order...?

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Class 3: Who is most likely to order...?

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Comparatives / Superlatives (stopniowanie przymiotników) - do przejrzenia w domu

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Comparatives / Superlatives (stopniowanie przymiotników) - do przejrzenia w domu

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Stopniowanie przymiotników w języku angielskim wiąże się z poznaniem i stosowaniem pewnych zasad. Przymiotniki mogą być jedno, dwu, trzy, i wielosylabowe. I właśnie na owych sylabach będziemy bazować.

1. Przymiotniki 1-sylabowe: stopień wyższy tworzymy przez dodanie końcówki -er, natomiast w stopniu najwyższym przymiotnik otrzymuje końcówkę -est. Pamiętaj, że przed każdym przymiotnikiem w stopniu najwyższym wstawia się słowo the. Popatrz:

W przypadku przymiotników 1-sylabowych kończących się na -e, stopień wyższy tworzymy przez dodanie samego -r, a stopień najwyższy -st.

W przypadku przymiotników 1-sylabowych, w których występuje pojedyncza spółgoska + pojedyncza samogłoska + pojedyncza spółgłoska, podwajamy ostatnią spółgłoskę, a następnie dodajemy -er w stopniu wyższym i -est w stopniu najwyższym.

3. Pozostałe 2-sylabowe przymiotniki oraz 3 i więcej: tu nie dodajemy żadnej końcówki do przymiotnika. Natomiast musimy przed przymiotnikiem w stopniu wyższym wstawić more (więcej/bardziej) lub less (mnie), nastomiast w stopniu najwyższym dodajemy the most (najbardziej) lub the least (najmniej).

4. Wyjątki: Istnieją także wyjątki, które trzeba zwyczajnie zapamiętać. Wśród nich:

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Adjectives - comparative and superlative form | Stopniowanie przymiotników - EnglishTeaTime

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Stopniowanie przymiotników w języku angielskim wiąże się z poznaniem i stosowaniem pewnych zasad. Przymiotniki mogą być jedno, dwu, trzy, i wielosylabowe. I właśnie na owych sylabach będziemy bazować. 1. Przymiotniki 1-sylabowe: stopień wyższy tworzymy przez dodanie końcówki -er, natomiast w stopniu najwyższym przymiotnik otrzymuje końcówkę -est.

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Class 3: Exceptions + structures with modifiers

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Class 3: Exceptions + structures with modifiers

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Class 4 (30.03) Modifying comparisons WordWall

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Class 4 (30.03) Modifying comparisons WordWall

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Porządkowanie - Przeciągaj i upuszczaj słowa, aby układać z nich poprawne zdania.

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Will Smith hits Chris Rock on Oscars stage 

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Will Smith hits Chris Rock on Oscars stage 

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Will Smith Smacks Chris Rock in the Face After Rock Jokes About Jada Pinkett's Hair | PEOPLE

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a slap
to express remorse
jokes at somebody's expense
to react emotionally
struggle
to be out of line
to be embarrased
nonchalant
to condemn

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HOMEWORK from 30.03 - Please build sentences with the new vocabulary

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HOMEWORK from 30.03 - Please build sentences with the new vocabulary

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HOMEWORK from 13.04- Elllo.org Podcast#1470 "Media then and now" /vocab and quiz

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HOMEWORK from 13.04- Elllo.org Podcast#1470 "Media then and now" /vocab and quiz

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Meg: Hey Todd, so continuing talking about then and now, I was thinking we could switch to talking about just life in general.

Todd: Sounds good.

Meg: So my first question for you is are movies today more interesting than before?

Todd: Well. I'm gonna sound like an old guy, but I would say no, movies are not more interesting today. Movies were much better, twenty, thirty years ago. The stories were better. They were more interesting. These days movies just have too much special effects, and there's too many movies about superheroes. I hate movies about superheroes. So yeah, I think movies used to be more interesting. What do you think?

Meg: I have the opposite opinion of you. I think movies today are more interesting than before. Maybe I'm too used to a lot of special effects, so when I watch some older movies, the story might be interesting, but I get a little bored watching it and actually I love superhero movies.

Todd: Oh really?

Meg: So I would say that yes, any superhero movies - Spiderman or Batman especially is my favorite so those movies for me are more interesting than in the past.

Todd: OK, well we're talking about comparatives, so who's cooler Batman or Spiderman?

Meg: Oh, Batman. Hands down.

Todd: I'm sorry. I think Spiderman's really lame. I've never liked Spiderman.

Meg: He kind of whines a lot.

Todd: He looks like a kid in his pajamas.

Meg: He is a kid in his pajamas.

Todd: Maybe that's it.

Meg: Whereas Batman has a lot of skills that he's developed himself, so.

Todd: True, true. OK, well how about Batman, so like who is better?

Meg: Who is the best Batman?

Todd: Yeah, so who is better? Who was the last one? It was ...

Meg: Well, the most recent Batman was Ben Affleck, but I didn't watch that one

Todd: OK.

Meg: So before that, there was Christian Bale

Todd: Oh, that's right.

Meg: So without having seen Ben Affleck, I would still say that Christian Bale was a better Batman.

Todd: Yeah, I'm sure. I'm sure. OK, so let's talk about other things. How about the news? With news are you more knowledgable these days than before, say five ten years ago?

Meg: Actually, I think I am less knowledgable than before. There's a lot of news out there, and it's easy to access the news but there's so much news coming from so many sources, I'm now sure which news service is more trustworthy, so I think it's more difficult now to find the correct news. The true news. What do you think?

Todd: I agree. Sadly I think I am less knowledgable because before I would read the newspaper, or I would read magazine articles or I would listen to better news stories on the news. These days I just look at a Facebook headline and I don't even read the article, so I don't even know what's going on sometimes. Which is terrible for a man my age.

Meg: Terrible for anyone I think.

Todd: Yeah, I think it's because I think the news was more honest than before, than now, sorry. I think the news is less honest these days. It used to be more honest. I just don't trust the news anymore.

Meg: Yeah, I don't really trust it either.

Todd: Yeah, less trustworthy.

Meg: So along those lines, would you say social media makes like better or worse for people?

Todd: I think it's both, like I think it's you know, three points better, two points worse, so it's a negative. It's better because you can keep track of so many family members, especially if you're far away, so I like how it connects people, yeah, it just makes people sad sometimes, or makes them frustrated about their life maybe, so yeah, I don't think it makes life better. But I'm an old guy, so...

Meg: Yeah, I think it's true. I think there are scientific studies to show that because of social media, people compare themselves too much so it's quite appropriate that we are talking about comparison because people will see other people's lives on social media that look quite good and they will compare themselves and feel bad about themselves, o for some people I think it has made it worse, but like you, I agree that some points are better like seeing pictures from my family.

Todd: Yeah, so true.

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Meg: Hey Todd, so continuing talking about then and now, I was thinking we could switch to talking about just life in general. Todd: Sounds good. Meg: So my first question for you is are movies today more interesting than before? Todd: Well.

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I have no doubt that / I'm certain that …

I strongly believe that …

I've never really thought about this before, but …

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the seaside or the mountains?, bungee-jumping or white-water rafting, a restaurant or homemade food?, a ferret or a parrot as a pet?, shopping online or in a shopping centre?, a theme park or an open-air museum?, dinner with your family or a cheese toastie with friends?, sailing or horseriding?, long walks or long sleep?, folk music or heavy metal?, be surprised or go as planned?, work from 9 to 5 or work shifts?, a modern apartment or an old-fashioned cottage?, comfy shoes or high heels?, sunbathing on a beach or hiking in the mountains?, a laptop or a smartphone?, a phone call or a text message?, a sandwich or cereal for breakfast?, crisps or biscuits as a snack?, a long bath or a quick shower?, a pancake or a waffle for a dessert?, water or orange juice, pork or fish for dinner, coffee or tea in the morning?, a women's magazine or relaxing music?, a horror or a romantic comedy?, a card game or a board game?, a cardigan or a hoodie?.

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the seaside or the mountains?, bungee-jumping or white-water rafting, a restaurant or homemade food?, a ferret or a parrot as a pet?, shopping online or in a shopping centre?, a theme park or an open-air museum?, dinner with your family or a cheese toastie with friends?, sailing or horseriding?, long

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Extra HOMEWORK: ReadTheory.org [Adult or Puppy?]

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Extra HOMEWORK: ReadTheory.org [Adult or Puppy?]

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Read the text and answer the questions (useful tip: it may be good idea to print it out and highlight important facts in the text), also try to write a summary of main points (ex. 7)

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The Explainer: The Case for More Silent Meetings

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The Explainer: The Case for More Silent Meetings

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The Explainer: The Case for More Silent Meetings

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Class 6: Have you ever attented a silent meeting?

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Class 6: Have you ever attented a silent meeting?

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HOMEWORK from 20.04 - ex. 5 from the worksheet + watch the video again, write down 10 new words and prepare sentences with them

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HOMEWORK from 20.04 - ex. 5 from the worksheet + watch the video again, write down 10 new words and prepare sentences with them

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Linguistics Research: Are emojis the future of communication?

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Linguistics Research: Are emojis the future of communication?

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Linguistics Research: Are emojis the future of communication?

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HOMEWORK from 27.04 -> Reading [Emojis: An Essential Tool For Innovative Business Communication?]

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HOMEWORK from 27.04 -> Reading [Emojis: An Essential Tool For Innovative Business Communication?]

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Emojis: An Essential Tool For Innovative Business Communication?

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Emojis have become a cultural phenomenon--much more than just fun characters we exchange in texts, tweets and emails--now an essential tool for business communication, shaping the way we express ideas and emotions. Find out why.

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Class 8 (04.05): Horse Therapy for Veterans

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Class 8 (04.05): Horse Therapy for Veterans

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Alternative PTSD Therapies: Equine Therapy

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Alternative PTSD Therapies: Equine Therapy

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Alternative PTSD Therapies:  Equine Therapy

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HOMEWORK from 18.05 - read the article, note down new vocabulary and select 3 life hacks you liked the most to discuss next time

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HOMEWORK from 18.05 - read the article, note down new vocabulary and select 3 life hacks you liked the most to discuss next time

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2. If you put something down temporarily, say it out loud. ("I've put my phone on the dresser.")

"This engages many more areas of the brain (particularly the language centers) which creates a richer memory and makes it less likely you'll forget where you put it." - makestypos

"I'll also say it out loud when I turn off stove burners, blow out a candle, or unplug my hair straightener. I've found this helps me eliminate those moments where I leave the house or am in bed and I'm suddenly like, 'Did I leave that on?'" - plasticruester

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21 Simple (But Effective) Life Hacks That Are Worth Memorizing

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"This engages many more areas of the brain (particularly the language centers) which creates a richer memory and makes it less likely you'll forget where you put it." - makestypos "I'll also say it out loud when I turn off stove burners, blow out a candle, or unplug my hair straightener.

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HOMEWORK 2: please revise the new result structures (in order to/ to stop/ to make/ by/ for) and make your own life hack sentences 

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HOMEWORK 2: please revise the new result structures (in order to/ to stop/ to make/ by/ for) and make your own life hack sentences 

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Class 10 (26.05): 1st Conditional Review

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Class 10 (26.05): 1st Conditional Review

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1) ... you leave now, you'll be late for work. a) if b) unless 2) I'll call you ... I'm not busy in the afternoon. a) unless b) if 3) I'll go shopping .... I wake up early on Saturday.  a) if b) unless 4) ... you book your tickets in advance, you won't get to see the concert. a) unless b) if 5) ... you water the flowers regularly, they won't grow. a) if b) unless 6) ... it doesn't rain tomorrow, we will go on a picnic. a) if b) unless 7) ... he studies hard, he won't pass the exams. a) if b) unless 8) You can take any table ... it is reserved. a) if b) unless 9) They won't come to the party ... you invite them. a) if b) unless 10) ............. I meet him, I'll tell him the whole story. a) If b) Unless 11) I'm going to help my grandmother in the garden .................... it rains. a) if b) unless 12) We'll get lost in the forest ............ we find a map. a) if b) unless 13) He won't be able to buy a house ................. he wins a lottery. a) if b) unless

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1) ... you leave now, you'll be late for work. 2) I'll call you ... I'm not busy in the afternoon. 3) I'll go shopping .... I wake up early on Saturday.

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Why Grocery Shopping is Better in Amsterdam

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Why Grocery Shopping is Better in Amsterdam

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Why Grocery Shopping is Better in Amsterdam

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HOMEWORK from 01.06: Try something new for 30 days - Matt Cutts + ex. 8, 9 from Waste Less worksheet

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HOMEWORK from 01.06: Try something new for 30 days - Matt Cutts + ex. 8, 9 from Waste Less worksheet

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When was the last time when you tried something new?

Why are people usually afraid of changes?

How can setting goals make our lives better?

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Try something new for 30 days - Matt Cutts

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Class 12 (08.06) What motivates you at work?

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Class 12 (08.06) What motivates you at work?

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Class 13 (22.06) What's your dream home?

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Class 13 (22.06) What's your dream home?

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Class 14 (06.07) 1st Conditional - refresh

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Class 14 (06.07) 1st Conditional - refresh

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If it snows tomorrow, , If I get bored, , What will you do if your neighbours annoy you? , What will you do if there's another lockdown? .

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Class 14 (06.07) Penny, nickel,dime - MONEY phrases and idioms

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Class 14 (06.07) Penny, nickel,dime - MONEY phrases and idioms

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HOMEWORK from 06.07 - video "How to be better with money?" - research the vocab listed below and answer the questions

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HOMEWORK from 06.07 - video "How to be better with money?" - research the vocab listed below and answer the questions

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mystifying
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far more painful
keep track of
saving for a rainy day
safety net
mortgage

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2. Do you tend to keep track of your spendings?
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Abidemi: Todd, are you good at saving money?

Todd: No, I'm terrible. I waste money. I waste so much money.

Abidemi: How?

Todd: Well, I don't buy things on sale. I don't use coupons. I buy anything I see.

Abidemi: So, when I shop, I don't look at prices. I just see the food or the thing and I get it and I buy it and I pay for it. And, then it's sometimes very expensive, so I just waste money. I don't budget. I need to budget my money but I don't budget my money.

Todd: What about you? Are you good at saving money?

Abidemi: I don't think I'm too bad at saving money. I look at prices a lot. I also buy a lot of things on sale, so I'm able to save some money.

Todd: So, you look for discounts?

Abidemi: Yes, I do.

Todd: Do you use coupons or special offers?

Abidemi: No, I don't, but if I see some I will use them.

Todd: So, do you waste money on anything? Like, maybe eating out, buying clothes, renting movies?

Abidemi: I waste money on buying clothes.

Todd: Oh, okay!

Abidemi: But, I save a little bit because I buy them on sale.

Todd: Ah, do you buy things online?

Abidemi: No, I don't. I usually go into the stores to shop.

Todd: I'm good with clothes too, so I don't spend much money on clothes. I only shop maybe once a year. Or, I only shop if I need something, like it's really cold and I need a jacket.

Abidemi: I see.

Todd: And, I'm really bad, so I often only wear clothes people give to me.

Abidemi: That's good!

Todd: Yeah, so I get shirts or ties for Christmas gifts or a birthday gift, and I do that. My mom often asks ... every year, my mom asks, "What do you want for Christmas?", "What do you want for your birthday?"

Todd: And I'll say, "Underwear and socks" or "Socks and T-shirts". And so, she buys them for me and then I don't have to buy them.

Abidemi: Wow. Sounds like you're an easy person to give a present to.

Todd: Yes, for clothes. Yes, for clothes. But, I waste money on computers and electronics and those things are expensive, so I buy a new computer every year. I have four computers now in my house.

Abidemi: Wow.

Todd: I have five mobile phones.

Abidemi: Wow.

Todd: I have an iPad. I have lots of electronic equipment. So, I spend so much money on those things.

Abidemi: I waste money on traveling.

Todd: Ah, yeah.

Abidemi: Every year, I take about one or two trips to different countries, so that's where a lot of my money go.

Todd: Yeah, traveling is expensive.

Abidemi: Yes, yes.

Todd: But, when you travel, do you save money? Do you stay at cheap hotels? Or, do you buy cheap plane tickets?

Abidemi: I try to. I try to all the time. But, usually the plane ticket is so expensive that a lot of my savings is already gone.

Todd: Yeah, I know. I buy my tickets online, usually with Expedia. And, it's cheap. It's pretty cheap. I waste money on food. I eat out almost every day.

Abidemi: Wow.

Todd: Or, I buy my dinner at the supermarket almost every day. Do you waste money on food?

Abidemi: No, I don't. I usually get bored if I eat out too much, because even though I am not a very good cook, there are some thing that I cook that I like to eat. So, I would miss those things. So, no, I don't waste money on eating out.

Todd: Ah, that's interesting. So, you save money, I waste money. You have to teach me your tricks. You have to teach me your tips on saving money.

Abidemi: Please teach me how to get cheap travel tickets.

Abidemi: Thanks.

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Class 15 (13.07) - Grammar review: Past Simple or Present perfect?

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Class 15 (13.07) - Grammar review: Past Simple or Present perfect?

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Class 16 (25.07) - Did you pass the first time?

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Class 16 (25.07) - Did you pass the first time?

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Spider-Man: Homecoming: Driver's Test Audi Commercial - Tom Holland | ScreenSlam

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HOMEWORK from 25.07 -> Article reading "15 Tips for Driving on the Left Side of the Road" + vocab research

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After a few years on the road, driving becomes almost like walking for most people-something you can do with very little conscious, direct attention. But put that same person in a country that drives on the opposite side of the road than they're used to, and it requires almost complete concentration to keep from turning their car directly into oncoming traffic. For Americans, that means driving on the left side of the road in places like the U.K., Australia, and New Zealand.

The biggest difference is arguably not on the roads, but inside the car-it is like Opposite World in there.

Not only are you driving on the "wrong" side of the road from what you're used to, but all the controls are on the wrong side, too. The blinkers are where the light switch should be, the window controls where the radio should be, the mirrors-well, it's hard even to describe what happens when you look into a rear-view mirror when everything is already backward.

During breakfast at a B&B outside London several years ago, I made a comment about driving on the "right" side of the road; in true British form our host both heard the pun and took a bit of honest umbrage at it. So since SmarterTravel's readership is global, and the truth is that driving on the left side of the road is not that uncommon (people in some 75 countries worldwide drive on that side), I'll use the term "opposite" instead of "wrong" side of the road for the following tips.

Get an Automatic Transmission

In many parts of the world, the majority of rental cars have a manual transmission (that is to say, a stick shift), and rentals of automatic transmission cars are both harder to find and more costly. Nonetheless, if you're used to driving an automatic transmission at home, it's worth making an effort to find an automatic car abroad.

I have driven stick-shift rentals (including a massive passenger van) in the U.K. and Japan, and it is challenging but doable. But if you don't already know how to drive a stick, I would not recommend trying to learn while driving on the opposite side of the road-you may find it truly overwhelming.

Take It Easy

There is defensive driving, and then there is extra-cautious "I don't know which side of the road I am supposed to be on" driving; opt for the latter. If your defensive driving habits are generally solid, add another layer of care to your usual approach. If you tend to be an aggressive driver, this is a good time to press "pause" on habits like speeding, tailgating, and weaving in and out of lanes.

Get to Know the Car

It's always wise to familiarize yourself with the pedals, buttons, and other operations of your rental car before pulling out of the lot, but it's even more important if these functions are on the opposite side of where you expect them. I'd recommend making the first 10 minutes of your car rental more like 15 or 20 minutes so you feel fully comfortable with the vehicle before getting out on the road.

Be Careful at the Beginning of Each Day

I've found my first few minutes in the car to be my most uncertain. After a few turns and maybe a roundabout, I feel more confident, but before then it's almost like starting over each day.

Use caution when heading out first thing in the morning, especially if you haven't yet had your morning coffee. Taking a walk before you drive might help a bit, as you can reorient yourself to looking for traffic in the opposite direction of what you're used to.

Allow Extra Time

Even under normal driving conditions, many traffic accidents are caused by people who are in a rush. With your reaction time rendered unreliable by so many changes in variables, you could use a few extra minutes on almost all your drives, even short ones.

Don't Distract Yourself

Driving while impaired is never a good idea, whether that means being drunk or tired, eating, fiddling with your phone, or keeping an eye on a child in the back seat. Adding such distractions to the already challenging task of driving on the opposite side of the road is just asking for trouble.

Put Your Copilot to Work

On a related note, have fellow passengers take on any tasks not directly related to operating the car, such as reading maps, changing radio stations, checking road signs, and giving reminders at stop signs or traffic lights.

Beware the Roundabout

Known as "traffic circles" in most of the U.S., roundabouts are all over the place in the U.K. and many countries that were formerly part of the British Empire. Anyone who has driven on the opposite side of the road will tell you that circles are the single most confusing thing you will encounter; take these slowly and get your wits about you before entering one.

Be Careful About Pedestrians

The instinct for folks who drive on the right side of the road is to look right for pedestrians stepping into the street very close to the car. While driving on the left side of the road, it is pedestrians on your left who could step in front of your car unexpectedly.

Make Stop Signs and Red Lights Your Friend

At home, traffic lights and stop signs can be annoying roadblocks that slow you down en route to where you're going, but when driving on the opposite side of the road, they often offer a welcome pause to get your bearings and reorient yourself-a brief breather from the onslaught of reverse stimuli. You might even come to appreciate them.

Use Caution with Mirrors

As mentioned above, getting used to the mirrors may be the trickiest task you will face; everything is reverse of reverse. It can be jarring to look out the left-side mirror and see parked cars whizzing by. When in doubt, turn around and look out the back window to get a direct, unmediated view of what's actually happening.

Be Extra Careful When Crossing Borders

On a trip a long time ago, a friend and I traveled across the English Channel, and upon arriving on the opposite shore had to switch sides of the road. This can be extremely jarring. In addition, on one side or the other of the border, the controls of your car will be on the wrong side for that country, which is another challenge altogether. Use extra caution if you find yourself in this situation.

Accept That You'll Make Mistakes

You should assume you are going to make a mistake of some kind at some point, and try to anticipate what you might do in that case. Freaking out, compounding the problem with another error, and succumbing to road rage are generally not your best options when you do. Instead, get yourself into a safe spot, and then figure out how to get yourself back on the correct side of the road.

Buy the Insurance

Even if you normally don't purchase insurance when renting a car, it's not a bad idea when you are driving in Opposite World-if only to give you extra peace of mind. To learn more about your options, see 9 Nasty Truths About Car Rental Insurance.

Let Someone Else Drive at First

Navigating out of a strange airport is hard enough without it being your first time on the other side of the car and the other side of the road. Add travel fatigue and jet lag to the mix, and it's not a good state to tackle the equivalent of writing with your non-dominant hand. You might consider taking a taxi or car share for your first ride from the airport. Especially if you sit in the front seat, this can also help you adjust to the flow of traffic by experiencing it first as a passenger.

Editor's Note: After this story was published, a SmarterTravel reader wrote in with a 16th tip: "Sign up for a one-hour driving lesson the day before you pick up your car. [Before a recent trip to Ireland,] I Googled driving schools in Dublin. Then I emailed a couple of them, and went with the one that offered to pick me up at my hotel. The instructor took me out to Phoenix Park, and we leisurely drove around the park, using roundabouts and explaining road signs. Best 35 euros I spent the whole three-week trip."

Another reader, Tom Owens, wrote in with a personal experience from his time living abroad in New Zealand: "One observation I made in my year in NZ is that parking lots in shopping centers caused me to return to old habits, and I would routinely drive on the wrong side. Parking lots don't have the usual cues, which caused me grief even towards the end of my tenure in NZ." The lesson? Take special care when motoring around a parking lot in an opposite-side country.

More from SmarterTravel:
Ed Hewitt is a seasoned globetrotter who brings you a monthly glimpse into the latest travel news, views, and trends-and how they could affect your travel plans. Editor's note: A previous version of this story incorrectly stated the positions of the gas and brake pedals in cars driven on the left side of the road. This error has been corrected.

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After a few years of experience, driving feels as easy as walking for most people-until you find yourself driving on the left side of the road. These essential tips will help you stay safe while driving on the 'wrong' side of the road.

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HOMEWORK II: writing -> describe your driving test. How was your experience? What maneuvers did you do? What was easy/difficult? approx. 1/2 page by email 

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HOMEWORK II: writing -> describe your driving test. How was your experience? What maneuvers did you do? What was easy/difficult? approx. 1/2 page by email 

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Class 17 (27.07) - Can you figure it out?

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Class 17 (27.07) - Can you figure it out?

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Class 18 (05.08) - Getting by without a car

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Class 18 (05.08) - Getting by without a car

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Class 18: Seven years without a car: How this decision has changed my life

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When the brakes on my car became rusty because I hadn't used it for so long, it was clear that I didn't need a car anymore. What's the point of owning a car when it's parked more than it's driven? So I sold it.

I'll admit that it was convenient having a car, especially when I was still commuting. Depending on my mood and the weather I either drove or took my bike on the train and rode it home later. It was very convenient to have the choice. As soon as my 30-kilometre commute became a 5-kilometre commute I stuck with my bicycle. Besides, I can get around Darmstadt quicker on a bike than I can by car. It is pretty easy to get by in the densely populated Rhein-Main region without a car.

Getting around by public transport and car sharing

Of course, there are times when it would be great to have a car to just hop into and drive off. But those times are few and far between. If I need one, I rent one. There's a car-sharing station around the corner from where I live and if I do need a car for a few days then I rent one. Though that doesn't happen often, so much so that I can count the number of times that has happened in the last year on one hand.

Often I just take the train and rent a bike at my destination. At the moment I find this kind of holiday very agreeable. I'm happiest when in the saddle, discovering the area.

If I go shopping, I take my bike. Back when I still had a car, I only used it to go shopping if I went past a shop on the way home from work. Otherwise, my bicycle was my first choice back then too. Sure, I still need a car to carry heavy, unwieldy things that don't fit on my bike. But cargo bikes for rent are becoming more popular too - a great alternative!

No such thing as too many bikes

As much as I love my bike I'm still a little casual when it comes to maintenance. Of course, you're not going to get far without pumping up your tyres and regularly applying some oil. I give my bikes a thorough cleaning once a year. And this works just fine because I don't leave my bikes outside - I should mention that, right now, I have five bikes. It might sound a little over the top, but they all have their purpose.

I've had a used Dutch bike for over 20 years which still runs like a dream, but which is now predominantly used as a guest or emergency bike. Taking on longer, more hilly rides with it has become a little too tough for me. Now I have a modern city bike that can do it all. I was recently given a Dutch bike from the 60s which I ride when visiting family in Saarland. I was also recently surprised with a mountain bike. It was lying on the rubbish heap, missing wheels. After buying a set of second-hand wheels, it's now perfect for tours through the woods. And then there's my road bike with trekking tyres that I train on, but which I do also enjoy using for longer bike trips.

Barely a day goes by when I don't get on a bike, even if it's raining or snowing. I like the daily exercise and the freedom that bicycles give you, they're environmentally friendly and one of the best inventions.

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Seven years without a car: How this decision has changed my life

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It's an attitude towards life: owning a bike instead of a car. Or perhaps even several bikes, one for every occasion. Seven years ago I decided on a life without a car, and this is how it influenced my life.

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HOMEWORK from 19.08 - ex. 5 from worksheet (language point)

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Class 20 (31.08) - Life used to be different...

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1) It was normal for me to watch TV three or four hours a day. a) I used to watch TV three or four hours a day. b) I was used to watch TV three or four hours a day. c) I used to watching TV three or four hours a day. d) I used watching TV three or four hours a day. 2) Danger is nothing unusual for soldiers. a) Soldiers are using danger. b) Soldiers used to danger. c) Soldiers are used to danger. d) Soldiers got used to danger. 3) Sleeping with the lights on will soon appear normal to you. a) You will used to sleep with the lights on. b) You will use sleep with the lights on. c) You getting used to sleeping with the lights on. d) You will get used to sleeping with the lights on. 4) Tom talks to children very often. a) Tom uses to talk to children. b) Tom is used to talking to children. c) Tom got used to talk to children. d) Tom is used to talk to children. 5) I'm surprised to see you smoking. You didn't smoke when we worked together. a) You didn't use to smoke when we worked together. b) You didn't use to smoking when we worked together. c) You didn't used to smoke when we worked together. d) You weren't used to smoking when we worked together. 6) It's not unusual for me to stay up all night. a) I am not used to staying up all night. b) I am used to staying up all night. c) I am getting used to staying up all night. d) I wasn't getting used to staying up all night. 7) Tom started working in a new office. At first, he was confused but after a few weeks it became normal for him. a) It took Tom a few weeks that he get used to working in a new office. b) It took Tom a few weeks he got used to working in a new office. c) It took Tom a few weeks to get used to working in a new office. d) It took Tom a few weeks to use to working in a new office. 8) In the past, I played tennis more often. a) I don't play tennis as often that I used to. b) I don't play tennis as often as I used to. c) I don't play tennis as I got used to. d) I don't play tennis as much as I used to. 9) I have moved from the Czech Republic to Britain. It is strange for me to drive on the left side of the road. a) I am getting used to driving on the left side of the road. b) I would soon get used to drive on the left side of the road. c) I will getting used to driving on the left side of the road. d) I got used to driving on the left side of the road. 10) Tom was a better chess player in the past than he is now. a) Tom doesn't play chess as well as he used to playing. b) Tom doesn't play chess as good as he used to. c) Tom doesn't play chess as well as he used to. d) Tom doesn't play chess better as he used to.

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Class 22 (07.09) BBC Ideas: Why the secret to Icelandic happiness lies in their pools

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Why the secret to Icelandic happiness lies in their pools - BBC Reel

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Iceland is regularly rated as one of the happiest countries in the world. Could the secret to this sense of satisfaction lie in the countries many pools and hot tubs? Since the 1940s, learning to swim has been a legal requirement in Iceland, and the country has one of the highest people-to-pools ratios in the world.

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