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Your name: Dong Thuan Thien; Student number: B2205622.

RECORDED CONTENT FROM SELF-STUDY

Day/ Time:19/9/2023; Topic/ Episode: 1

Topic and key questions/ content discussed in the episode

How many languages there are in the world?

What tips can be given for learning to speak another language?

Benefits of learning a new language.

Key vocabulary from the episode:

Keywords Meaning

1. Master: To be come extremely skilled at something

Example:

I have mastered the art of swordsmanship through training.

2. Frequency: The number of times which something happens within a period

Example:

I am losing my stuff with an alarming frequency.

3. Lemma: The simplest form of a word

Example:

The preposition “to” is usually followed by a lemma.

4. Inflection: A change to the form of a word which changes the word’s meaning
or use.

Example:

So he eat your snacks? No, he ate my snacks. “Ate” is an Inflection of the verb
“eat” showcasing the past.
5. Account: To form the total of something

Example:

Cigarette sales account for a major of our incomes.

6. Foundation: The basic structures from which something develops

Example:

Without a good foundation, you can not go far.

7. Fascinating: Interesting

Example:

It’s so fascinating that you can draw so fast.

8. Approximately: Close to but not exactly the right number.

Example:

It will take us approximately 2 days to get there.

9. Altogether: In total.

Example:

That will be 10 dollars altogether.

10. Risk: The possibility of something bad happening.

Example:

We are at risk for obesity.

11. Extinction: A situation in which something stopped existing.

Example:

Deforestation will lead to the extinction of many kinds of animals.

12. Struggle: To try hard to do something when it is difficult.

Example:

I am struggling to learn French.

3-4 key ideas you learned from the episode

Tip for learning to speak other languages is to practise a lot and not to be afraid
to make some mistakes.

Knowing many languages has many benefits. For example, knowing what other
people say, reading signs and notices, and boosting brainpower which helps
slow down Alzheimer's.

The closer the second language is to your mother tongue the easier it is.

People struggle to learn more than around 3.000 foreign words even after many
years of learning. Moreover, students know many low-frequency words, but not
vice versa. For English language, you should learn about 800 most common
lemmas which set a good foundation for you to learn less common words.

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Day/ Time:21/9/2023; Topic/ Episode: 2

Topic and key questions/ content discussed in the episode

Can eating an apple a day actually have significant health benefits?

The name of a real type of English apple?

Key vocabulary from the episode:

Keywords Meaning

1 Proverb: A short sentence usually known by

many people, stating something common

Example:

There is an old proverb that goes like the boot is on the other foot meaning
the situation is now the opposite of what it was.

3 Significant: Important, noticeable.

Example:

There was no significative change of blood pressure.

4 Benefit: a helpful or good effect

Example:
I didn't get any benefit from him.

5. Orchard: An area where fruit trees are grown.

Example:

There is an apple orchard in our place.

6. Peckish: slightly hungry.

Example:

I’m peckish for some snacks.

7. Grab: to take hold of something.

Example:

I grabbed her hand.

8. Delicious: Having a great taste.

Example:

This cake is delicious.

9. Snack: a small amount of food

Example:

Dried fruit makes an ideal snack.

10. Waistline: an line going round the narrowest part of your waist.

Example:

She started jogging twice a week to try to reduce her waistline.

11. Exotic: Unusual and exciting because it comes from another place.

Example:

Exotic flowers make a great gift.

12. Trim: To make something tidier.

Example:
I am trimming the grass.

13. Flavonoid: a substance in fruit and vegetables that

may help protect people against some types of cancer.

Example: Flavonoid is found in green tea.

3-4 key ideas you learned from the episode

Actions speak louder than words.

Don’t judge a book by its cover.
An apple a day keeps the doctor away.
Scientific research is showing there really are health benefits to eating apples.
Trim the waistline.

Day/ Time:21/9/2023; Topic/ Episode: 3

Topic and key questions/ content discussed in the episode

How procrastination affects our lives?

What percentage of people procastinate so much that it interferes with their day-
to-day-life?

Why do we procratinate?

Key vocabulary from the episode:

Keywords Meaning

1 Procrastinator: Someone who keeps delaying things.

Example:

He never does his homeworks until the last minute, he is such a procrastinator.

2 Deadline: A time by which something much be done.

Example:

We must do it now the deadline is tomorrow.

3 Interfere: To involve in a situation when the involvement is not helpful.

Example:

It is his problem, and I am not going to interfere.

4 Day-to-day: Happening every day as a part of your life.

Example:

We keep in touch on a day-to-day basis.

5 Comedian: A person whose job is to make people laugh.

Example:

You are so funny, you should try to be a comedian.

6 Pressure: A difficult situation that makes you unhappy.

Example:

I don’t work well under pressure.

7 Without a shadow of a doubt: If something is without a shadow of a doubt,

then it is true.

Example:

Without a shadow of a doubt, this is the best fish that I have ever eaten.

8 Anxious: Worried and nervous.

Example:

He is anxious about his job.

9 Workload: The amount of work that need to be done.

Example:

I can not go back home on time because of my heavy workloads.

10 Evolution: The way things change and develop over a long period of time.

Example:

Darwin theory of evolution is doubt by many people.

11 Cave: A large hole in the side of a mountain, hill, or cliff.

Example:

That cave looks scary, we shouldn’t go in to it.

12 Instinct: The way people or animals act and behave without thinking.

Example:

All his instincts are telling him to run.

13. Consequence: The result of a bad action or decision.

Example:

Your actions have consequences.

14. Serenity: The quality of being calm.

Example:

We offer peace and serenity to our clients.

15. Gratification: Pleasure and satisfaction.

Example:

You must put off your immidiate gratification in favor of long-term goals.

3-4 key ideas you learned from the episode

People who procrastinate have higher levels of stress and lower wellbeing.

Procrastination is linked with low financial and career success.

Putting things off is an emotional response.

Day/ Time:26/9/2023; Topic/ Episode: 4

Topic and key questions/ content discussed in the episode

Why do you people feel so lonely?

Can you feel lonely in a crowd?

Where is the most isolated place on the plantet?

Key vocabulary from the episode:

Keywords Meaning
1 Isolated: not near other things or people

Example:

An isolated island isn’t the best place to stay.

2 Crowd a large group of people.

Example:

An angry crowd chasing you is the worst.

3 Physical: relating to the body.

Example:

Your physical strength is amazing.

4 Disconnected: Separate from someone or something.

Example:

Humans have become disconnected from the nature.

5 Survey: An examination of opinions made by asking people questions.

Example:

A survey showed that young boys like action figures more than dolls.

6 minister: a member of the government in many countries who is in charge of

a particular department.

Example:

The minister of trade will have a meeting today.

7 Stereotype: a set idea that people have about what someone or something.

Example:

It is a stereotype to think that Asians eat dogs.

8 Stereo: a piece of electrical equipment for playing music.

Example:

A stereo system is what I need for a big party.

9 Plague: to cause worry, pain, or difficulty to someone or something
continuously.

Example:

My stomachache has been plaguong me for weeks.

10 Regulate: to control something.

Example:

You can regulate your emotions by breathing.

11Voyage: A long journey by ship.

Example:

This is his first voyage by ship.

12 Teeth: white objects in the mouth that are used for biting and chewing.

Example:

His teeth is full of cavities.

3-4 key ideas you learned from the episode

Younger people have not yet learned how to regulate their emotion.

The island of Tristan da Cunha is the most isolated place on the planet.

It’s a stereotype of British people that they can’t cook.

Everyone can feel lonely, despite their age.

Day/ Time:21/9/2023; Topic/ Episode: 5

Topic and key questions/ content discussed in the episode

Wokers from which country work the longest hours?

What is flexible working?

Why are men seems to have their requests for flexible working accpeted?

Key vocabulary from the episode:

Keywords Meaning

1 Fixed: Arranged or decide and not able to be changed.

Example:

My marriage has been fixed for the 1st of April.

2 Flexible: Able to change or be changed easily.

Example:

My work schedule is flexible.

3 Pandemic: a disease that exists in almost all of an area.

Example:

The COVID-19 pandemic was the worst thing in the last 20 years.

4 Approach: to come near or nearer to something or someone.

Example:

He approached and robbed me.

5 Attitude: a feeling or opinion about something or someone.

Example:

His attitude is the worst.

6 Consultant: someone who advises people on a particular subject.

Example:

He is our management consultant.

7 Manager: the person who is responsible for managing an organization.

Example:

My manager always eating while working.

8 match: to find something that is the same as something else.

Example:
We will match the colors in our store.

9 Negotiation: the process of discussing something with someone

in order to reach an agreement.

Example:

Our negotiation comes to a stalemate.

10 Employee: someone who is paid to work for someone else.

Example: Employes do not wish to work with a unreasonable boss.

11Initially: At the beginning.

Example: Initially, they did not take the plan seriously.

12 Disabled: having an illness, injury, or condition that makes it difficult to do

some things.

Example:

He is a disabled veteran.

13. Bias: the action of supporting or opposing a particular person or thing in

an unfair way

Example:

There was clear evidence of a strong bias against her.

3-4 key ideas you learned from the episode

In Uk, an employee has the right to require flexible working, and it must be
consider by the employer.

We won’t get equality at home and certainly won’t get equality at workplace
either.

Men are more likely to have their request turned down or rejected.

Day/ Time:26/9/2023; Topic/ Episode: 6

Topic and key questions/ content discussed in the episode

Why are millennials so attracted to starting their own businesses?

What did Muhammad Yunus win the Nobel Peace Prize for?

Key vocabulary from the episode:

Keywords Meaning

1 Mellennial: People who born between around 1981 and 1996.

Example:

The millennial generation is the most hard working generation.

2 Dissatisfied: not pleased with something.

Example:

He is dissatisfied with his hair.

3 Data: information, especially facts or numbers, collected to

be examined and considered and used to help decision-making.

Example:

The data was collected by our members.

4 Apprentice: someone who has agreed to work for a skilled person for
a particular period of time in order to learn that person's skills.

Example:

Most of the furniture are made by the apprentices.

5 Flatform: a flat raised area or structure.

Example:

Standing on the flatform I realize you are just like me, trying to make history.

6 Entrepreneurial: relating to someone who starts their own business or

is good at seeing new opportunities.

Example:

She has a entrepreneurial spirit.

7 Venture: a new activity, usually in business, that involves risk.

Example:
I was told not to look for any business venture without his concern.

8 crowdfunding: the practice of getting a large number of people to each

give small amounts of money.

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Crowdfunding is a great way of

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Day/ Time:21/9/2023; Topic/ Episode: 7

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Day/ Time:21/9/2023; Topic/ Episode: 8

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Day/ Time:21/9/2023; Topic/ Episode: 9

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Day/ Time:21/9/2023; Topic/ Episode: 10

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