The science of learning a new language
Hi, This article from lifehacker.com is rather long, though not too difficult, and I found it to be quite interesting. /the-science-of-learning-a-new-language-and-how-to-use-it
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BBC.com why-talking-to-yourself-is-the-first-sign-of-success Shared from BBC:Working from home may actually hurt your career What Causes Burnout and How to Overcome It
More articles about French elections
Hi, Here are a few more articles about the French elections: All the ways Emmanuel Macron could still lose the French election How Macron Would Fix the French Economy Brigitte Macron: ever present beside France's presidential hopeful In France’s Poor Suburbs, Angry Voters May Skip Big Election
Round One French elections. I find it truly amazing how close the polls were for the French results from even a month ago to the actual results! (Unlike the Trump surprise or the Brexit upset.) Here's the link: http://www.French Voters Shun Political Parties, Sending Macron, Le Pen To Presidential Runoff to shun: to reject (ici, bouder) the runoff: final contest Here's the article: Macron, Le Pen Expected To Advance To French Presidential Runoff by Frank Langfitt , npr.org April 23, 2017 STARTLESS Photo by: Charly Triballeau/AFP/Getty Images Emmanuel Macron, a centrist politician who's never held elective office, and Marine Le Pen, the far-right, firebrand who wants to take France out of the European Union, are expected to advance to next month's run-off for the presidency of the country, according to exit polls. French presidential election candidate for the En Marche ! movement Emmanuel Macron Photo by: Philippe Wojazer/AF...
French Elections: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)
French Elections The French elections are being closely followed by the international press. Interest is very high given the specter of a 'Frexit' in the event of Marine Le Pen being elected. The above video by the British humorist, John Oliver—who runs a weekly, satirical TV news show from NYC, gives a comprehensive summary of the issues, the actors and the stakes. I hope that no one is shocked by his occasional use of bad language. And here's an article from the Guardian (click on the link below to see the original) summarizing the candidates' positions. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/apr/04/french-elections-all-you-need-to-know This node will contain a number of div.page. French elections: all you need to know What’s the story and why is it important? France elects a new president in two rounds of voting on 23 April and 7 May. Polls have forecast for more than two years that the populist, nationalist, authoritarian Marine Le Pen wil...