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Phrasal verbs about problems and environment with Lucy

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The Story of Ada Lovelace: The World’s First Computer Programmer

Learn about Ada Lovelace, daughter of the famous poet Lord Byron, is considered the world’s first computer programmer.

Make yourself valuable, not irreplaceable

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1	Why we sleep	Health and fitness	CEF C1 \| health \| lifestyle \| sleep	C1
2	6 Elevator Speeches by Daniel Pink	Better communicator	CEF B1 \| Daniel Pink \| elevator pitch \| persuasion \| presenting	B1
3	Business Social English Test - part 1	Tests and Quizzes	business English \| CEF A2 \| everyday English \| social English \| test	A2
4	David Bowie	Wise Quotes	artists \| CEF B2 \| David Bowie \| development \| life	B2
5	Should You Learn British or American English?	Culture	American English \| British English \| CEF B1 \| dialects \| different accents \| how to learn	B1
6	How to talk about stress	Everyday English	CEF B1 \| idioms \| mmmEnglish \| practical English \| stressed	B1
7	Trends and Changes	Business English	trends, company performance, upward, downward, horizontal	B2
8	Can money buy happiness?	What do you think	CEF B1 \| controversion question \| discussion \| expressing opinions \| happiness \| money	B1
9	Deliberate Practice	How to learn	CEF B1 \| deliberate practice \| grit \| learning \| skills	B1
10	Napoleon Bonaparte	Wise quotes	CEF B1 \| decisions \| life \| Napoleon \| quotes \| values	B1
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Phrasal verbs about problems and environment with Lucy

Learn some phrasal verbs about problems and environment. This lesson features Lucy from English with Lucy. You need to do this lesson with your teacher.

The Story of Ada Lovelace: The World’s First Computer Programmer

Learn about Ada Lovelace, daughter of the famous poet Lord Byron, is considered the world’s first computer programmer.

Make yourself valuable, not irreplaceable

Why is it better to make yourself valuable than irreplaceable at work? Learn the answer to this intriguing question in another lesson based on the HBR Management Tip.

Hypothesizing – imaginary situations – second conditional

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What’s the missing word – part 2

A lesson in word-formation. 7 key words for business English and 21 words in total. Audio examples included.

Interview with a Human Resources Director – part 1

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Why it is awesome that your brain can experience awe

Why it is awesome that your brain can experience awe – learn the answer from an insightful article from the Washington Post

Comments and opinions

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In a Rut. Try These Simple Approaches to Re-Energize Yourself

Do you feel in a rut perhaps? Do this lesson to learn some simple approaches to re-energize yourself. This lesson is based on an article from Harvard Business Review.

The Trick to Regaining Your Childlike Wonder by Zach King

Watch this hilarious presentation and regain your childlike wonder. Let Zach King wake up your imagination and creativity.

Break your procrastination habit

Learn how to break procrastination habit in this lesson based on an article from Harvard Business Review.

Let’s touch base. 15 English idioms to use at work

Learn 15 practical idioms to use at work. This lesson is based on a Youtube video by Emma from mmmEnglish.

Seven Phrasal Verbs

Learn seven practical, everyday phrasal verbs. – part 2

Idioms about negative emotions

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Life Begins at the End of Your Comfort Zone

It’s never as scary as it looks! That’s the core message behind Yubing Zhang’s TED talk. Learn how this can relate to you in this quite inspiring presentation.

The Art of Balancing Stones

Czy słyszałeś kiedyś o czymś takim jak ustawianie kamieni? Jak dowiesz się z tej lekcji, to naprawdę trudna, ale i piękna, forma sztuki.

Queen Elizabeth II: her reign in numbers

Lesson about Queen Elizabeth and her remarkable reign. Facts and numbers. Lesson based on a video from The Economist.

Dan Pink 4.26 Drucker memo

Learn how Drucker Memo can help you make better decisions. This lesson is based on Daniel Pink’s video.

Don’t Neglect Your Career While Focusing on Your Job

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Don’t chase happiness. Become antifragile.

Learn about the concept of ‘antifrigility’ from Tal Ben-Shahar in this insightful lesson on happiness.

Stand Out During Your Next Presentation

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How to Get Along with Difficult Colleagues

Learn how to get along with a difficult colleague at work. This lesson is based on an article from Harvard Business Review Management Tip.

Idioms about mistakes

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Idioms about relationships by Lucy

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Story Time – The Five Balls

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WORDS IN THE NEWS – Receding Water Levels Unveil Ancient Remains

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The only thing we have to fear is fear itself

The only thing we have to fear is … the quote by Franklin Delano Roosevelt

Idioms about time by Lucy

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Can e-bikes transform our cities?

Can e-bikes transform our cities? Financial Times prepared a very interesting report on the impact this new type of bicycle has on cities and commuting.

WHEN by Daniel Pink

Learn when to do your most important work taking account your circadian rhythm. This lesson is based on a whiteboard animation about Daniel Pink’s book “When”.

Introduce Yourself with Confidence

Learn how to introduce yourself with confidence in a business context. This lesson is based on Harvard Business Review Management Tip.

Nail Your Answer to “Why Do You Want to Work Here”?

Learn how to answer the question “Why do you want to work here?”. This lesson is based on a HBR Management Tip.

Idioms about happiness by Lucy

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12 RULES FOR LIFE by Jordan Peterson

Learn 2 rules from Jordan Peterson’s book “12 Rules for Life”. This lesson is based on a whiteboard animation by Productivity Game.

Atomic Habits by James Clear

Learn how to make your habits stick by making them obvious, easy, attractive and satisfying. This lesson is based on James Clear’s book Atomic Habits.

Idioms about progress by Lucy

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Change Your Life – One Tiny Step at a Time

Learn the difference between habit and routine. Find out how to use the power of tiny habits to change your life in this amazing animation by Kurzgesagt.