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The secrets to effective learning

Vocabulary: retention, engagement, to track progress, feedback, cramming
Vocabulary: expressions with “learn” (learn by heart, learn the hard way, learn by doing, learn the basics, learn your lesson)
Video: Spaced repetition: the most powerful study technique

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Apprenticeships vs university

Vocabulary: on-the-job, in-demand, hands-on
Reading: routes to take after high-school
Video: apprenticeships vs university: which is best?

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Minority languages

Vocabulary: expressions about minority languages (endangered languages, language revitalization, cultural heritage bilingual education)
Video: “Why do languages die?”
Speaking: conversation questions, brainstorming

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Education, Social issues

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How to set effective language learning goals

Collocations: verb + goal
Video: How to set SMART language learning goals
Speaking: conversation questions about languages and language learning, set language-learning goals

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English as a lingua franca

Vocabulary: collocations (language barrier, mother tongue, lingua franca)
Functional language: talking about language ability
Speaking: questions, improve your English checklist

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Should you take a gap year

Vocabulary: gap year experiences (volunteering, backpacking, internship)
Expressions: it’s up to you, swim against the stream, take a breather
Phrasal verbs: end up, figure out, let sb. down

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Idiom and phrasal verb boosters