00:00 – Intro

00:10 – Very simple answers

00:25 – Creating a routine

00:48 – First: Where do you study?

01:40 – Journal

02:18 – Just do it

02:40 – Keep things light and fun!

03:09 – Podcasts

03:25 – Consistency

03:55 – Closing

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If you have a hard time answering this, don’t worry! Today I’m going to show you something that will help you out: The Pomodoro Technique

Yep, pomodoro, tomato in Italian! But the reason for this name is simpler than it seems.

00:00 – Introduction
00:23 – Have you ever had trouble reading for a long time and getting tired?
00:37 – What is the Pomodoro technique?
01:04 – How does the Pomodoro technique work?
01:20 – This technique is effective if you…
01:53 – Finding a way to study that best suits you
02:15 – How can you use the Pomodoro technique?
03:25 – How to get the most out of each interval
03:55 – Example for studying English
04:20 – Memhack: our memorization app!
05:07 – Another example
05:45 – Don’t worry about the outcome!
06:36 – How long does it take to regain full concentration?
07:03 – One task at a time
07:14 – End of the hack!

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1. To wrap up
2. To dress up
3. To sing along
4. To look forward to
5. To meet up

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That’s right! Check out the video to learn how.

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First of all, let’s make sure we understand the main purpose of this and that. We generally use them to specify whether an object we’re talking about is close by or farther away in time or space. This indicates that the object is near, while that infers that the object is far from reach.
Although the two words have similar functions, they add different details and information to your speech. It may seem a little confusing, but don’t worry, we’re here to teach you all about how to use this and that.

4 ways to use “this”

In general, we use the word this to indicate or point out an object, person, idea, time, etc. that is right beside you or close to you. However, in English we can use it in many other contexts as well. Let’s check out a few of them:

To refer to something near you:

Is this your bike?
This laptop is mine, yours is over there.
Can you sign this form here for me?

To talk about the intensity or degree of a quality:

I’ve never seen him this angry before.
He’s never been this late for school.
I was this close to missing my flight.

Introducing people or identifying yourself on the phone

Hanna, this is my friend, Luke.
Hello, this is Jessica. Can I speak to Mrs. Brown, please?
Hey mom, this is Chloe, my new girlfriend

4 ways to use “that”

We most often use the word that to refer to someone or something that is farther away from you. But there are some other ways you can use the word “that”, let’s check them out:

To refer to someone or something is far from you:

Who is that boy over there talking to my sister?
How much is that hat?
I live in that house at the end of the street.

To link two related parts of a sentence:

Where is the shirt that you borrowed from me?
Is it true that he’s going back to London?
I didn’t know that she was married.

To talk about the intensity of a quality:

My grandpa is too old to work that much.
We should walk there, it’s not that far.
The movie wasn’t that funny.

To refer to a person, place, thing or idea that has already been mentioned:

We are talking about that day we went to the beach.
Las Vegas? That’s where my sister lives.
Do you remember that nice man who came to dinner?

How to remember the difference

The most important thing to remember about the difference between these two words is that when someone/something is right near you, use “this”, whereas when someone/something is separated from you by some distance or time, use “that”.

Additional uses

Remember that “distance” can also be measured in time. We can use “that” to refer to the past (time that is farther away) and “this” to refer to the present (time which is near), especially when used with the verb ‘be’:

That was a great party last night.
This is an awesome party. Are you having fun?

Sometimes, the difference between “this” and “that” is more subtle. We can use “this” to refer to something (like an idea or a suggestion) that you are about to say. And we can use “that” to refer to something that you have just mentioned:

Let’s go to the park. What do you think about that?
What do you think about this: we could go to the park.

It is not that hard, right? Now we’re sure that there won’t be any more confusion. We hope you enjoyed this article!
See you soon!

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Here’s the short answer:

• Travel is a VERB.
• Trip is a NOUN.

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1. To drop off
2. To check in
3. To get on
4. To take off
5. To pick up

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By the end of this video, you’ll have all the tricks you need to go ahead and speak your mind whenever you feel like it. Ready? Let’s go!

00:00 – Introduction.

00:56 – The Crazy Talker technique.

02:18 -How to use the Crazy Talker technique.

03:19 – The Shadowing technique.

03:56 – A few steps to give the Shadowing technique a try.

05:18 – Other quick tips.

06:21 – Allow yourself to have a conversation in English.

07:15 – Fluency Academy resources.

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The objective is to imitate a speaker, so, first of all, we need to find an audio, like a movie, a YouTube video, or a podcast we want to shadow, and then get started!

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Welcome to another episode of Fluency News! Here, you’ll practice your listening and get informed on all that’s happening in the world; all the major headlines of the week, all in English! During the episode, we make sure to explain the things that we believe need extra attention, so you don’t miss any details!

In this episode we’ll talk about entertainment news! 18-year-olds in Germany are being offered a culture pass to boost the arts sector, Twitter will begin authenticating blue, gray, and gold accounts, and the Data Protection Commission announces their decision about Facebook.

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We’ll have a new episode of Fluency News every week, don’t forget to listen! See you!

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Episode Transcript

Hey, everyone! I’m Benjamin Robson, the host of today’s Fluency News episode. I’ve prepared some awesome worldwide stories, completely in English, with new expressions and tons of vocabulary, for you to practice your listening skills while being updated on what’s going on all over the world.

I’m really happy and excited that you took some time out of your week to practice your English. You know that having frequent contact with the language you’re learning is one of the best ways to improve and take your English to the next level, right? And besides these podcasts, the internet’s best teachers and I are always preparing new content for you on our social media.

Our YouTube channel is full of new classes, tips, and great content for you to improve your English in a fun, enjoyable way. So follow us there at FluencyTV English.

Now, let’s get this show on the road!

Young Germans are about to join other Europeans in being offered a voucher to spend on their choice of cultural events in a new plan launched by the government. The “Kulturpass”, worth €200, will be available to all 18-year-olds with the goals of encouraging young adults in Germany to experience live culture events and drop their stay-at-home pandemic habits. Germany’s secretary of culture, Claudia Roth, describes the culture pass as the “equivalent of a birthday present”.

Isn’t that cool? A €200 voucher to experience culture for an 18th birthday present. I wish I were turning 18 in Germany right now! So, I said before that the secretary of culture describes the culture pass as the “equivalent of a birthday present”. Now, do you know the difference between a “present” and a “gift”?

“Gift” and “present” are synonymous when referring to things given to other people without expecting anything in return or compensation. So, whether you say “I gave him a gift on his birthday” or “I gave him a present on his birthday”, both sentences mean the exact same thing and are grammatically acceptable.

However, the word “gift” also applies to a wider range of situations. For example, gifts can also be talents or skills: you can have the gift of writing, or a musical gift. Picasso had the gift of painting, for instance. In these cases, we don’t use the word “present”.

Got it? Now let’s move on to our next story!

Elon Musk is one of those names that keeps coming up, and there seems to be no end to the stories about him and Twitter. This time, Elon Musk says that Twitter’s checkmark program could return, with a new procedure to verify individual identities in order to handle impersonation issues. Verified check marks will also be expanded with additional colors: gold for companies, gray for the government, and the original blue for individual accounts.

Ok, let’s make that story a little easier to understand. You heard me saying that “Twitter’s checkmark program could return”. A checkmark is a written mark like a V with the right side extended. It is used to show that something is correct or has been selected. In Twitter’s case, people with verified accounts are often commonly referred to as “blue checks” because they have a blue checkmark on their accounts.

The small blue badge differentiates the celebrity’s own official account from parodies, fan pages and wannabes. And now, Twitter will have other colors to differentiate individual accounts from companies and the government, too. Companies will have a gold checkmark, the government will get a gray one, and individual accounts will continue with the original blue.

Now, get ready, because our next story is a bit bizarre!

The Data Protection Commission (DPC) has announced the conclusion of their investigation of Meta Platforms Ireland Limited (MPIL), data controller of the “Facebook” social media network, and is now imposing a fine of €265 million and a range of corrective measures. The DPC began this inquiry on April 14th, 2021, following media reports about the personal data of over 530 million Facebook users being exposed online, including email addresses and mobile phone numbers.

Ok, so here we’ve got some interesting vocabulary to explore… “A fine of €265 million”. A fine is a fee you pay when you break the law or the rules. For example, if you don’t turn in the books you borrowed from the library on time, that might result in a fine. If you drive over the speed limit, you might get a fine and also some penalty points on your license. Now, a fine of €265 million to Facebook is pretty expensive, don’t you think?

I also mentioned that “the DPC began this inquiry on April 14th, 2021”. An inquiry means an investigation, an official process to discover information or the cause of something. In this case, they were investigating if the personal data of users was being exposed on Facebook. According to the law, personal data means any information about a person, such as their name, phone numbers, email addresses, and etc.

‍Ok, guys! That’s it for this episode. Thank you for listening until the end, it was really nice to have you here today. Don’t forget to follow us on our social media, @fluencytvenglish!

See you next week!

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Stories:

Germany’s 18-year-olds offered culture pass to boost arts sector

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/nov/15/young-germans-to-be-offered-200-culture-voucher-kulturpass?cn=DD++November+17+2022&cid=f56b9cb7cb1147c3cd38eb01c477ac3b&lt=voucher&utm_source=thenewscc&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=referral

Twitter will begin authenticating blue, gray, and gold accounts

https://www.theverge.com/2022/11/25/23477550/twitter-manual-verification-blue-checkmark-gold-grey?utm_source=the%20news&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=26_11

Data Protection Commission announces decision in Facebook

https://www.dataprotection.ie/en/news-media/press-releases/data-protection-commission-announces-decision-in-facebook-data-scraping-inquiry?utm_source=the%20news&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=29_11

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