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What is considered the best method to become fluent in English?
What is considered the best method to become fluent in English?
What is the purpose of listening to celebrities in the lesson?
What is the purpose of listening to celebrities in the lesson?
In the context of the lesson, what does the term 'cringe' mean?
In the context of the lesson, what does the term 'cringe' mean?
What grammatical structure does the phrase 'avoid being cringe' exemplify?
What grammatical structure does the phrase 'avoid being cringe' exemplify?
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Which grammatical tense is exemplified when saying 'I've been avoiding speaking English in public'?
Which grammatical tense is exemplified when saying 'I've been avoiding speaking English in public'?
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What does the speaker likely mean by referring to the audience's potential worries about being cringe?
What does the speaker likely mean by referring to the audience's potential worries about being cringe?
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How often should students listen to the celebrity clips in the lesson?
How often should students listen to the celebrity clips in the lesson?
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What does 'jump in' mean in a conversation?
What does 'jump in' mean in a conversation?
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Which phrase indicates a positive participation in discussions?
Which phrase indicates a positive participation in discussions?
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What does 'but in' imply in a conversation?
What does 'but in' imply in a conversation?
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What does 'come up with' mean?
What does 'come up with' mean?
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What does 'come out with' signify?
What does 'come out with' signify?
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What does backing out of something refer to?
What does backing out of something refer to?
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What does 'catch on' mean in a conversation?
What does 'catch on' mean in a conversation?
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What is the meaning of 'catch up on'?
What is the meaning of 'catch up on'?
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What does 'get across' mean?
What does 'get across' mean?
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What does it mean to 'cheer on' someone?
What does it mean to 'cheer on' someone?
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What does 'cheer up' mean?
What does 'cheer up' mean?
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Which of the following actions represents a negative interruption?
Which of the following actions represents a negative interruption?
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What is the difference between 'come up with' and 'come out with'?
What is the difference between 'come up with' and 'come out with'?
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What is the primary benefit of business leaders prioritizing their personal health and wellness?
What is the primary benefit of business leaders prioritizing their personal health and wellness?
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What does 'over exertion' refer to?
What does 'over exertion' refer to?
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Which of the following is a synonym for 'equipped' as used in the context of the content?
Which of the following is a synonym for 'equipped' as used in the context of the content?
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Which statement about 'capable' is true in the context of the content?
Which statement about 'capable' is true in the context of the content?
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What is the potential negative outcome of over exertion mentioned in the content?
What is the potential negative outcome of over exertion mentioned in the content?
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What is meant by 'model good health and Wellness practices' in the content?
What is meant by 'model good health and Wellness practices' in the content?
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What is a consequence of adequate sleep as stated in the content?
What is a consequence of adequate sleep as stated in the content?
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How should 'prioritize' be used in a sentence according to the content?
How should 'prioritize' be used in a sentence according to the content?
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Which of the following terms was defined as 'a state of extreme exhaustion'?
Which of the following terms was defined as 'a state of extreme exhaustion'?
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What is indicated as a common misconception regarding 'over exertion'?
What is indicated as a common misconception regarding 'over exertion'?
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What is a phrase synonymous with the term 'adequate' in the context of sleep?
What is a phrase synonymous with the term 'adequate' in the context of sleep?
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How does the content describe the impact of over exertion on leadership effectiveness?
How does the content describe the impact of over exertion on leadership effectiveness?
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In which tense is 'prioritizing' used when the action is in progress?
In which tense is 'prioritizing' used when the action is in progress?
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What can the act of prioritizing also imply about a leader's approach?
What can the act of prioritizing also imply about a leader's approach?
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What does it mean to 'carry on'?
What does it mean to 'carry on'?
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What is the difference between 'carry on' and 'carry out'?
What is the difference between 'carry on' and 'carry out'?
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What does 'look into something' mean?
What does 'look into something' mean?
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What is meant by 'check in with someone'?
What is meant by 'check in with someone'?
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What does 'hang out' imply?
What does 'hang out' imply?
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What is the meaning of 'break up with someone'?
What is the meaning of 'break up with someone'?
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How is 'longevity' best defined in the context provided?
How is 'longevity' best defined in the context provided?
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What does the term 'key takeaways' mean?
What does the term 'key takeaways' mean?
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What does it mean when someone 'checks up on' another person?
What does it mean when someone 'checks up on' another person?
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What is the distinction between 'to hang up' and 'to hang out'?
What is the distinction between 'to hang up' and 'to hang out'?
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What does it indicate if you say you've 'broken up' with someone?
What does it indicate if you say you've 'broken up' with someone?
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What does the term 'staff retention' refer to?
What does the term 'staff retention' refer to?
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What does 'to look over something' mean?
What does 'to look over something' mean?
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What can be inferred about the phrase 'to carry something out'?
What can be inferred about the phrase 'to carry something out'?
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Which of the following best describes a 'toxic company culture'?
Which of the following best describes a 'toxic company culture'?
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What is implied by saying 'health and wellness are key to business longevity'?
What is implied by saying 'health and wellness are key to business longevity'?
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What does the phrase 'health is wealth' imply?
What does the phrase 'health is wealth' imply?
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What role do business leaders play in a company's culture?
What role do business leaders play in a company's culture?
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How can prioritizing health and wellness impact leadership?
How can prioritizing health and wellness impact leadership?
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What does 'to drive innovation' mean in a business context?
What does 'to drive innovation' mean in a business context?
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What is the significance of the gerund phrase 'capable of expressing empathy'?
What is the significance of the gerund phrase 'capable of expressing empathy'?
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Why is it important for leaders to model good health practices?
Why is it important for leaders to model good health practices?
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Which word or phrase is NOT synonymous with 'to drive change'?
Which word or phrase is NOT synonymous with 'to drive change'?
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What future simple tense construction is used to express commitment?
What future simple tense construction is used to express commitment?
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What is a key concept of company culture?
What is a key concept of company culture?
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What does 'over exertion' refer to in the context of leadership?
What does 'over exertion' refer to in the context of leadership?
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Which phrase reflects the idea of prioritizing individual wellness in business?
Which phrase reflects the idea of prioritizing individual wellness in business?
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What is meant by the term 'staff retention'?
What is meant by the term 'staff retention'?
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Which word can be used as a synonym for 'strengthen' in the context of health and wellness?
Which word can be used as a synonym for 'strengthen' in the context of health and wellness?
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What does 'ethical fitness' refer to?
What does 'ethical fitness' refer to?
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How is 'staff' used grammatically in the phrase 'staff retention'?
How is 'staff' used grammatically in the phrase 'staff retention'?
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In the phrase 'an over exhausted leader', what does 'over' signify?
In the phrase 'an over exhausted leader', what does 'over' signify?
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What does the term 'collective noun' mean?
What does the term 'collective noun' mean?
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Which sentence structure is incorrect regarding the use of 'to succeed'?
Which sentence structure is incorrect regarding the use of 'to succeed'?
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What does the term 'deprived' signify in the context of sleep?
What does the term 'deprived' signify in the context of sleep?
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What is the relationship between leaders and a healthier work environment?
What is the relationship between leaders and a healthier work environment?
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Which of the following statements is true about the use of the word 'retention'?
Which of the following statements is true about the use of the word 'retention'?
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What is the primary importance of ethical fitness for a leader?
What is the primary importance of ethical fitness for a leader?
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How can the term 'boost' be interpreted in a workplace context?
How can the term 'boost' be interpreted in a workplace context?
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What is a possible consequence of having an over exhausted leader?
What is a possible consequence of having an over exhausted leader?
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What does the term 'data' imply regarding information from surveys?
What does the term 'data' imply regarding information from surveys?
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What does the phrase "I tell it like it is" convey?
What does the phrase "I tell it like it is" convey?
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What does the phrase "to go in another direction" mean in the context of the content?
What does the phrase "to go in another direction" mean in the context of the content?
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What is the main takeaway from Oprah Winfrey's statement "There is no such thing as failure. Failure is just life trying to move us in another direction." ?
What is the main takeaway from Oprah Winfrey's statement "There is no such thing as failure. Failure is just life trying to move us in another direction." ?
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Which of these is NOT a characteristic used to describe someone who doesn't give up?
Which of these is NOT a characteristic used to describe someone who doesn't give up?
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According to the content, what are the two essential things to remember when using the phrasal verb "call someone out"?
According to the content, what are the two essential things to remember when using the phrasal verb "call someone out"?
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Why does the author emphasize the importance of learning phrasal verbs?
Why does the author emphasize the importance of learning phrasal verbs?
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What is the key difference between the two phrasal verbs "called me out" and "called out to me"?
What is the key difference between the two phrasal verbs "called me out" and "called out to me"?
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What is the author's advice on making mistakes while learning English?
What is the author's advice on making mistakes while learning English?
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What is the purpose of the "Finally Fluent Academy"?
What is the purpose of the "Finally Fluent Academy"?
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Which of these is NOT a benefit of subscribing to the "Finally Fluent Academy"?
Which of these is NOT a benefit of subscribing to the "Finally Fluent Academy"?
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What is the author's main message about failure?
What is the author's main message about failure?
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What is the author's advice on learning phrasal verbs?
What is the author's advice on learning phrasal verbs?
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What is the main idea conveyed in the passage about Hillary's determination and persistence?
What is the main idea conveyed in the passage about Hillary's determination and persistence?
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What is the key takeaway from the comparison between "called me out" and "called out to me"?
What is the key takeaway from the comparison between "called me out" and "called out to me"?
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What is the author's tone when discussing the importance of not giving up?
What is the author's tone when discussing the importance of not giving up?
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What is the meaning of the word “cringe” as used in the video?
What is the meaning of the word “cringe” as used in the video?
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What does the speaker mean by "retrospectively"?
What does the speaker mean by "retrospectively"?
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What does the speaker imply about the term "cringe" in the future?
What does the speaker imply about the term "cringe" in the future?
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According to the speaker, what is the difference between "regarded as" and "judged as"?
According to the speaker, what is the difference between "regarded as" and "judged as"?
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What does "I'll say this" mean?
What does "I'll say this" mean?
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What is the relationship between the words "quit" and "give up"?
What is the relationship between the words "quit" and "give up"?
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Which of the following accurately describes the speaker's advice to the viewer?
Which of the following accurately describes the speaker's advice to the viewer?
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What does "IT" refer to in the sentence “You can’t avoid it, so don’t try to.”?
What does "IT" refer to in the sentence “You can’t avoid it, so don’t try to.”?
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What is Donald Trump's main point in his answer about Hillary Clinton?
What is Donald Trump's main point in his answer about Hillary Clinton?
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What does the speaker mean by "I'll say this about Hillary"?
What does the speaker mean by "I'll say this about Hillary"?
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What is the meaning of "quit" in the context of the video?
What is the meaning of "quit" in the context of the video?
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What is the meaning of "give up" in the context of the video?
What is the meaning of "give up" in the context of the video?
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Which of the following sentences accurately reflects the meaning of "I give up"?
Which of the following sentences accurately reflects the meaning of "I give up"?
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How is the contracted form “doesn’t” used in the video?
How is the contracted form “doesn’t” used in the video?
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Why did the speaker suggest the viewer put “That’s right” in the comments?
Why did the speaker suggest the viewer put “That’s right” in the comments?
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Study Notes
Learning English Fluently in 2025
- Learning from native speakers in real-world situations is the best method for fluency.
- This method simultaneously improves all areas of English.
Listening Exercises for Vocabulary and Grammar
- Use celebrities' real-world speeches (e.g., Taylor Swift’s NYU commencement speech) to practice listening skills, vocabulary, and advanced grammar.
- Listen to each clip three times, completing missing words each time.
- Afterwards, review provided vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation explanations.
Grammar Focus: Verbs and Gerunds
- The verb "avoid" is followed by a gerund (e.g., avoid being cringe).
- The present perfect continuous tense describes actions started in the past and continuing to the present. (e.g., I've been avoiding speaking English in public…).
- Prepositions, like "about," can be followed by either a noun or a gerund (e.g., worried about failing the exam).
Vocabulary: "Cringe"
- "Cringe" is a colloquial term meaning to behave in a way that embarrasses, makes you awkward or uncomfortable (yourselves or others).
- "Retrospectively" means looking back on past events.
- "Looking back on something" or "looking back on your life" or "in hindsight." are synonyms.
Vocabulary: "Look Back On" and "Cringe"
- The word "look back on" reflects on something, in this case, your life.
- The word "cringe" as a verb expresses a strong emotional reaction of embarrassment or awkwardness, usually shown visibly.
- "Deemed" is a synonym to "regarded as" or "judged as".
Modal Verb "Might"
- The modal verb "might" expresses doubt or uncertainty about something happening (e.g., I might fail my test).
- Use with base verb.
Phrasal Verbs: "Call Out" and "Call Out to"
- "Call someone out" means to confront or criticize someone, often publicly, for their actions or behaviors.
- "Call out to someone" means to shout or raise your voice to get someone's attention.
Phrasal Verbs: "Jump In" and "Butt In"
- "Jump in" is a positive phrase meaning to enter a conversation or a situation (e.g., sharing ideas in a meeting).
- "Butt in" is a negative phrase meaning to interrupt or intrude into a conversation in an impolite or unwanted way.
- "**** out" is also a negative synonym to "butt in" to express not wanting to get involved to something.
Phrasal Verbs: "Come Up With" and "Come Out With"
- "Come up with" means to think of or create something (e.g., an idea).
- "Come out with" means to introduce or release something new (e.g., a product).
Phrasal Verbs: "Back Out Of" and "Back Something Up"
- "Back out of" means to decide not to do something previously agreed to.
- "Back something up" means to make a copy of data to prevent loss.
Phrasal Verbs: "Catch On To" and "Catch Up To"
- "Catch on to something" means to understand or realize something.
- "Catch up to someone" means to reach the same level or pace as someone else.
Phrasal Verbs: "Catch Up On" and "Get Across"
- "Catch up on something" means to do tasks that have been missed.
- "Get something across" means to successfully communicate an idea to others.
Phrasal Verbs: "Cheer On" and "Cheer Up"
- "Cheer on" means to encourage or support someone (often vocally).
- "Cheer up" means to make someone happier or become happier oneself.
Phrasal Verbs: "Carry On" and "Carry Out"
- "Carry on" means to continue with an activity despite challenges.
- "Carry out" means to complete a task/plan/experiment.
Phrasal Verbs: "Look Into" and "Look Over"
- "Look into something" means to investigate something in detail.
- "Look over something" means to review something briefly or casually.
Phrasal Verbs: "Check In" and "Check Up On"
- "Check in with someone" means to communicate with someone to see how they are doing.
- "Check up on someone" means to monitor someone to ensure all is well.
Phrasal Verbs: "Hang Out"
- "Hang out" means to spend time socially in a casual way.
Phrasal Verbs: "Break Up With"
- "Break up with someone" means to end a romantic relationship.
Vocabulary: "Key Takeaways"
- "Key takeaways" means important points, lessons, or information.
Vocabulary: "Prioritize" and "Equipped"
- "Prioritize" is to give priority to something.
- "Equipped" means prepared, ready, or able.
- Synonyms for equipped are prepared, ready, able, and capable.
Vocabulary: "Overexertion" and "Burnout"
- "Overexertion" means excessive mental or physical effort.
- "Burnout" is a state of extreme exhaustion.
Vocabulary: "Longevity"
- "Longevity" means lasting a long time.
Additional Takeaways
- Health is a form of wealth.
- Health and Wellness practices contribute to a productive and resilient company culture.
- Leaders who model good health practices inspire teams and lead to greater retention.
Maintaining Vocabulary
- Read news articles to expand vocabulary.
- Engage with various topics to express ideas fluently.
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Description
This quiz focuses on effective methods for learning English, emphasizing the importance of real-world interactions and native speakers for fluency. It includes listening exercises using celebrity speeches to enhance vocabulary and grammar skills, along with a focus on verbs and gerunds.
