Learn how to continue an English conversation successfully, even if you feel stuck or forget the words you want to say. Years ago, when I first moved to France, my BIGGEST fear in French was that I would look or sound stupid. It was to lose the words I needed; to feel stuck in French. Do you have the same fears in English? The good news is there are common strategies and expressions you can use to help get unstuck and continue the conversation successfully. Knowing how to use these strategies can help you stop feeling nervous and afraid in ...
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What motivates us to work? Contrary to conventional wisdom, it isn’t just money. But it’s not exactly joy either. It seems that most of us thrive by making constant progress and feeling a sense of purpose. Behavioral economist Dan Ariely presents two eye-opening experiments that reveal our unexpected and nuanced attitudes toward meaning in our work. (Filmed at TEDxRiodelaPlata.) TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference, where the world’s leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in 18 minutes (or less). Look for talks on Technology, Entertainment and ...
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