Lesson 4 Flashcards
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how has body language changed in the world of online video meetings?
So how did Erica beat her shyness and become the confident communicator she is today?
And last but not least, slow down.
last in order of mention or occurrence but not of importance:
I would like to thank my publisher, my editor, and, last but not least, my husband.
Last but not least, corruption, however, is a significant variable and causes delays.
If we don’t hear someone speak on video, we ask them if they’re on mute. Practise what I call the five-second rule – wait five seconds before speaking to make sure that individuals have time to process the ideas, especially if there may be technology or accessibility issues.
On mute
Slowing down gives us time to process new information – to understand it by thinking carefully and reflecting on it.
💡Reflecting on
Erica compares online body language to learning a new language - it takes practice, especially when it comes to smiling and laughing, something Michael Rosen finds hard to do in video meetings.
💡Especially when it comes to
When it comes to screen delays, the fact that it’s not natural to see our own camera – being distracted by that – we are much less likely to laugh and smile.
📝Being distracted
📝Less likely
📝likely
If something is likely, it will probably happen or is expected:
Do remind me because I’m likely to forget.
What’s the likely outcome of this whole business?
I suppose that might happen but it’s not very likely.
[ + that ] It’s quite likely that we’ll be in Spain this time next year.
Children from an underprivileged family background are statistically more likely to become involved in crime.
Opposite: unlikely
Yes, if someone starts laughing it makes me laugh too.
It was a good guess, Sam, but the correct answer is b – she copied the body language of her cool teenage classmates, so probably lots of rolled eyes and slouching!
📝slouching
Straighten your back - try not to slouch.
A couple of boys were slouched over the table reading magazines.
A group of teenagers were slouching around outside the building.
قوز کردن/ دولادولا راه رفتن
Ah yes, Neil, in your quiz question you asked how Erica conquered her shyness at school. I guessed that she raised her hand to answer the teacher’s questions.
📝conquered
to deal with or successfully fight against a problem or an unreasonable fear:
He has finally conquered his fear of spiders.
It may be many years before this dreadful disease is conquered.
To me, it doesn’t make any difference. It’s up to you.
To me, it’s just not worth the money and the time.
To me, it seems like it would be better to rent for a few more years until you save up enough for a down payment.
A bit more ❌
More far ❌ More farther ✔️
Not more longer ❌ Longer ✔️
We’re so used to say that…
It’s a norm to speak incorrectly
Momma why do you stress yourself out?
Why fo you stressing yourself out?
She’s been feeling very stressed since she started her new job.
I was really stressed out before finals.
I’ve got too much to do and I’m completely stressed out.
He’s been very stressed at work recently.
Everyone gets stressed from time to time.
She seemed a bit stressed and I wondered if she was coping.
I’d been working flat out and was stressed out.
When our power gets off…
And basically the connection messed up our lesson.
My laptop was off
Because the electricity was off
Sorting the kids out are stressful
a stressful day/job
She’s very good at coping in stressful situations.
Exams can be a stressful time for students.
a stressful job/workplace/working environment
Sort out:
to deal successfully with a problem, a situation, or a person who is having difficulties:
We’ve sorted out the computer system’s initial problems.
[ + question word ] It’ll be difficult to sort out how much each person owes.
Most of the job involves sorting out customers who have queries.
When the kitchen is finished I’m going to focus my attention on the garden and get that sorted out.
We need to cherish these moments.
to love, protect, and care for someone or something that is important to you:
عزیز شمردن، گرامی داشتن
I cherish the memories of the time we spent together.
We cherish the many memories we have of our dear mother.
Although I cherish my children, I do allow them their independence.
Freedom of speech is a cherished (= carefully protected) right in this country.
But the point that I’m making is …
It’s not very common
Raising a child on your own is extremely difficult.
