💼Useful German expressions in a shop:
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#German
Entschuldigung, können Sie mir helfen? – Excuse me, can you help me?
Haben Sie … ? – Do you have … ?
Wo finde ich … ? – Where can I find … ?
Gibt es das auch in …? – Is there also …?
Wie viel kostet das? – How much does this cost?
Kann ich mit Karte bezahlen? – Can I pay by card?
Nehmen Sie Bargeld? – Do you accept cash?
📝Verschmelzung von Präposition + Artikel
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In German, some prepositions merge with the definite article to make speech and writing smoother.
Tip:Whenever a preposition meets a definite article, check if a contraction exists
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In German, some prepositions merge with the definite article to make speech and writing smoother.
an + dem → am
an + das → ans
auf + das → aufs
in + das → ins
bei + dem → beim
in + dem → im
zu + dem → zum
zu + der → zur
von + dem → vom
Tip:
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Execution – The act of putting someone to death as a legal punishment
Essence – The most important or central quality of something
Condemnation – Being declared guilty or sentenced
Machinations – Clever and often secret plans, usually harmful
Foreground – The part of a scene that is nearest to the viewer
Innocence – Purity or lack of guilt
What is the role of Sir John Brydges in the painting?
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The executioner
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The lieutenant of the Tower who leads Jane
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A Protestant supporter
Which element shows Jane’s innocence in the painting?
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Her white petticoat and steady posture
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The dark background
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The coffin behind the executioner
What does “catalyzed” mean in the text?
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Made something happen or caused it
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Stopped something from happening
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Painted or drew something
B2 English Idioms to Boost Your Vocabulary
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#English
Break the ice– To start a conversation in a social situationBurn the midnight oil– To work late into the nightHit the nail on the head– To describe something exactly rightBite the bullet– To face a difficult situation bravelyCosts an arm and a leg– Very expensive
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#french #DELF
Vocabulaire DELFconvaincre — to convince
Il essaie de convaincre son ami de venir avec lui.
persuader — to persuade
Elle a persuadé sa classe de participer au projet.
se plaindre — to complain
Il se plaint du service au restaurant.
exprimer son opinion — to express one’s opinion
Tu peux exprimer ton opinion librement.
interrompre — to interrupt
Excuse-moi de t’interrompre, j’ai une question.
s’expliquer — to explain oneself
Ils se sont expliqués après le malentendu.
développer un argument — to develop an argument
Elle développe un argument solide pendant le débat.
mettre en avant — to highlight / emphasise
#french #DELF
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If you want to sound more natural and fluent, the best book to start with is “English Idioms in Use” (Intermediate or Advanced) by Michael McCarthy & Felicity O’Dell.
-explains idioms clearly
-gives examples
-super easy to study on your own.
#English
Best Book for Learning English Idioms by YourselfIf you want to sound more natural and fluent, the best book to start with is “English Idioms in Use” (Intermediate or Advanced) by Michael McCarthy & Felicity O’Dell.
-explains idioms clearly
-gives examples
-super easy to study on your own.
#English
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Contextual is building a small international learning community focused on languages, culture, and meaningful discussion.
We run online sessions, speaking clubs, and educational projects, and we’re looking for people who want to grow with us.
Who we need:
• Volunteers/speakers
• SMM managers
• Motivated students
What volunteers receive:
• an official certificate of participation
• a recommendation letter describing your contribution
• leadership experience and project involvement
What active students can receive:
• a participation certificate based on consistent attendance and engagement
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Hi dears! ❄️
We'll have a speaking club on 17th December at 17:00 (GMT+2).
The topic will be dedicated to "winter fun & cozy moments".
We'll discuss:
• what's your favourite winter activity?
• Hot chocolate or tea? What do you prefer?
• Do you like snow or cold weather?
We will be waiting for you! → @contextualss
We'll have a speaking club on 17th December at 17:00 (GMT+2).
The topic will be dedicated to "winter fun & cozy moments".
We'll discuss:
• what's your favourite winter activity?
• Hot chocolate or tea? What do you prefer?
• Do you like snow or cold weather?
We will be waiting for you! → @contextualss
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Useful Vocabulary & Expressions for speaking club:
☃️ Snowball fight – playing with snow balls outside
☃️ Skiing / Snowboarding – winter sports on snow
☃️ Ice skating – moving on ice with special shoes
☃️ Cozy – warm, comfortable, and pleasant
☃️ Winter clothes – coat, scarf, gloves, hat, boots
☃️ To freeze – be very cold
☃️ To stay inside / indoors – not go outside
☃️ To build a snowman – make a figure from snow
☃️ Hot drink – tea, coffee, hot chocolate
☃️ To enjoy the cold – like winter weather
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