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What do the letters TPR stand for? Who invented TPR? How does the inventor see L1 and L2 learning? What are the characteristics?

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By a professor of psychology, at San José State University, California. James Asher.

Asher sees first and second language learning as parallel processes.

Characteristics:

• TPR required initial attention to meaning rather than to form.
• Grammar is taught inductively.
• Directions are given by the teacher in the target language.
• A fix number of items are introduced at one time. According to Asher, It is possible for pupils to learn between 12-36 new items in one hour.
• Body movements are a powerful mediator for understanding organisation and storage or linguistic input.
• Although the imperative is the main

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Why do you want to work here?

I am incredibly excited about the opportunity to work at Nike because of the company's global impact, commitment to innovation, and emphasis on data-driven decision-making. As a passionate follower of both the sports industry and technology, I find Nike's combination of these two domains fascinating. The chance to contribute to Nike's success by leveraging my analytical skills and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive impactful business strategies is truly amazing. Moreover, Nike's brand reputation, focus on sustainability, and commitment to empowering athletes resonate deeply with my personal values. I genuinely believe that working at Nike would provide a dynamic and inspiring environment to learn,

Special Events: Purpose and Goals

Special events encompass rituals, presentations, performances, and celebrations designed to commemorate specific occasions and achieve social, cultural, or corporate goals.

Government Perspective on Events

Governments utilize event strategies to guide their involvement, prioritize initiatives, and facilitate decision-making. They establish dedicated spaces for public events and often integrate these events with national anniversaries and celebrations. Key objectives include staff training, network development, and public communication.

Levels of Government Involvement

• National Government: Organizes major celebrations of national significance, international political and economic events (e.g., Commonwealth events)

Unit 1: Vocabulary

ambitious, argumentative, assertive, calm, considerate, conventional, creative, dedicated, eccentric, immature, organised, outgoing, responsible, selfish, sensible, serious, sociable, stubborn, unconventional

Grammar

Present perfect simple, present perfect continuous, verb + object + to infinitive, verb + object + infinitive without to, verb + object + past participle.

Unit 2: Vocabulary

afford, allowance, budget, debt, expenses, financial, income, repay, save, waste, careless, dear, extortionate, hard up, valuable, well off, worthless, stingy, affluent, a rip-off, dirt cheap, cost an arm and a leg, come into some money, dip into your savings, live from hand to mouth, make a killing, tighten your belt.

Grammar

Indirect questions,... Continue reading "English Vocabulary and Grammar Units 1-7" »

Hello! In this video, I'm going to talk about Twitter, perhaps my "main" social network.

What is Twitter?

Twitter is a social network created on July 13, 2006. It was invented by Jack Dorsey, Noah Glass, Biz Stone, and Evan Williams. Currently, it has 326 million users. This isn't anything compared to Facebook with 2.271 billion users or WhatsApp, which has 1.5 billion users nowadays.

What Can You Do on Twitter?

On Twitter, you can write short texts (with 240 characters or less) about anything you want, and then you can wait for your friends' answers. You can also use Twitter to read news, be aware of trending topics, or see memes when you are bored. Another functionality that Twitter has is that you can direct message your friends.

Why I Like Twitter

1. It'

Antonio's British Adventures

A Young Spaniard's Exploration of Britain

Antonio, a young Spanish man with an American father, recently graduated from Salamanca University. Having spent considerable time in the United States, he embarked on a journey to visit friends he met during his university years in Britain.

Antonio's Itinerary:

• London
• York
• Oxford
• Cardiff
• Cornwall
• Manchester
• Edinburgh
• Scotland

Experiences Antonio Seeks:

• Pubs
• Carnival
• Theatre
• Old Markets
• Cathedrals
• Castles
• Restaurants
• Football Matches

Through his travels, Antonio learns that generalizing about British people and their customs is inaccurate, a valuable lesson he shares with his friend Mark and with us, the readers.

London (Chapters 1 and 2)

Antonio and his Spanish friend, Pablo, visit a traditional... Continue reading "Antonio's British Adventures: A Journey Through Culture and Customs" »

I am writing to apply for the position of Accounting Administrative.

I am currently studying a course to get access to Administration and Finance.

As you can see in my CV, I studied:

• Basic level of vocational training in Commerce and Marketing
• Intermediate level of vocational training in Management and Administration
• Higher level of vocational training in Administration and Finance

I have worked for 4 years and 7 months as an Administrative Assistant for Movistar.

I have experience in:

• Document management and archiving
• Attention and contact with customers, commercial, and suppliers
• Bank reconciliation
• Book/accounting entries
• Taxes - impuestos

I feel I am suitable for this role as I have a great deal of experience in Administrative Assistant with more than... Continue reading "Experienced Administrative Assistant with Accounting Skills" »

Essential Vocabulary for Crime and Cyber Security

I. Crime and Legal Terminology

This section covers key terms related to criminal acts, perpetrators, and the legal process.

Criminal Acts and Perpetrators

• Arson (n): Incendi provocat (The crime of deliberately setting fire to property).
• Burglar (n): Lladre casa (A person who commits burglary).
• Burglary (n): Illegal entry into a building with intent to commit a crime, especially theft.
• Murder (n): Asesinat (The unlawful killing of another human being).
• Murderer (n)
• Rob (v): To take property illegally from a person or place, often using force or threat.
• Robber (n)
• Robbery (n)
• Shoplifter (n)
• Shoplifting (n)
• Smuggler (n)
• Smuggling (n): Traficar (Moving goods illegally into or out of a country).
• Steal (v): To take

The 3 Types of Supporting Materials

Supporting materials in a speech are crucial for building credibility and persuading the audience. They can be examples, testimonies, and statistics and facts.

Examples

Examples can be brief, extended, or hypothetical, providing different perspectives on the topic.

Testimonies

Testimonies, whether from experts or eyewitnesses, add credibility to the speech.

Facts and Statistics

Facts are documented information, while statistics quantify evidence to support the speaker's points.

The 3 Persuasive Appeals by Aristoteles

Aristoteles identified three persuasive appeals: Logos, Pathos, and Ethos.

Logos

Logos appeals to logical reason and encompasses the content and arguments of the speech.

Pathos

Pathos appeals to the emotions... Continue reading "Mastering Persuasive Speech: Supporting Materials, Appeals, and Delivery" »