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Global Issues

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▪ Deforestation

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▪ Energy Crisis

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#6 - Weekly Songs to Practice: Lou Bega - Mambo No. 5

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#5 - Weekly Songs to Practice: The Cure - Friday I'm In Love

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#3 - Weekly Songs to Practice: Roxette - How Do You Do!

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Games: Rocket League

Madame Bovary

Author: Gustave Flubert

Genre: Literary realism, erotic literture
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Both embodiment and victim of the self-satisfied nineteenth-century French bourgeoisie, Emma Bovary lives in pursuit of something more, like the world depicted in the romance novels that have come to define her. Emma is oblivious to the realities of life, and her romantic delusions and search for transcendence through sex, money, and social position serve only to drive the increasingly troubled woman into an irreversible moral, emotional, and spiritual decline.
Madame Bovary (1856) is the French writer Gustave Flaubert's debut novel. The story focuses on a doctor's wife, Emma Bovary, who has adulterous affairs and lives beyond her means in order to escape the banalities and emptiness of provincial life.
When the novel was first serialized in La Revue de Paris between 1 October 1856 and 15 December 1856, public prosecutors attacked the novel for obscenity. The resulting trial in January 1857 made the story notorious. After Flaubert's acquittal on 7 February 1857, Madame Bovary became a bestseller in April 1857 when it was published as a single volume. The novel is now considered Flaubert's masterpiece, as well as a seminal work of literary realism and one of the most influential novels. The British critic James Wood writes: "Flaubert established, for good or ill, what most readers think of as modern realist narration, and his influence is almost too familiar to be visible."
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Alice's Adventures In Wonderland And Through The Looking Glass

Author: Lewis Carroll

Genre: Children's fiction, fantasy

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (commonly shortened to Alice in Wonderland) is an 1865 novel written by English mathematician Charles Lutwidge Dodgson under the pseudonym Lewis Carroll. It tells of a girl named Alice falling through a rabbit hole into a fantasy world populated by peculiar, anthropomorphic creatures. The tale plays with logic, giving the story lasting popularity with adults as well as with children. It is considered to be one of the best examples of the literary nonsense genre. Its narrative course and structure, characters and imagery have been enormously influential in both popular culture and literature, especially in the fantasy genre. (Read More)

2nd semestrer - Class 8: Song "Gotta be Somebody " by Nickelback

Gotta be Somebody

by Nickelback

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2nd semestrer - Class 5: Song "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For " by U2

I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For

by U2

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2nd semestrer - Class 2: Song "Fresh Prince of Bel Air " by Will Smith

Fresh Prince of Bel Air

by Will Smith

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To Sir Phillip, With Love

 Genre: Romance, Historical Romance.

Sir Phillip knew that Eloise Bridgerton was a spinster, and so he'd proposed, figuring that she'd be homely and unassuming, and more than a little desperate for an offer of marriage. Except . . . she wasn't. The beautiful woman on his doorstep was anything but quiet, and when she stopped talking long enough to close her mouth, all he wanted to do was kiss her . . . and more.

Did he think she was mad? Eloise Bridgerton couldn't marry a man she had never met! But then she started thinking . . . and wondering . . . and before she knew it, she was in a hired carriage in the middle of the night, on her way to meet the man she hoped might be her perfect match. Except . . . he wasn't. Her perfect husband wouldn't be so moody and ill-mannered, and while Phillip was certainly handsome, he was a large brute of a man, rough and rugged, and totally unlike the London gentlemen vying for her hand. But when he smiled . . . and when he kissed her . . . the rest of the world simply fell away, and she couldn't help but wonder . . . could this imperfect man be perfect for her?

Author: Julia Quinn (American)

Cultural Immersion: Athens (Greece)

▪ The country (Greece)

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Greece is a country in southeastern Europe with thousands of islands throughout the Aegean and Ionian seas. Influential in ancient times, it's often called the cradle of Western civilization. Athens, its capital, retains landmarks including the 5th-century B.C. Acropolis citadel with the Parthenon temple. Greece is also known for its beaches, from the black sands of Santorini to the party resorts of Mykonos.

Athens 

Athens is a historic city and also the capital of Greece. Many of some classic  historical civilizations and artistic ideas was created in Athens. The city is generally considered to be the birthplace of Western Civilization. The city is located five miles from the  Bay of Phaleron close of  the Aegean Sea where Piraeus, the port of Athens is situated in a mountain-girt arid divided North-south by a line of hills. (Read more)

▪ Tourist spots

▪ Acropolis of Athens
The Acropolis of Athens is an ancient citadel located on an extremely rocky outcrop above the city of Athens and contains the remains of several ancient buildings of great architectural and historic significance, the most famous being the Parthenon. (Read More)



▪ Parthenon
The Parthenon is a former temple, on the Athenian Acropolis, Greece, dedicated to the goddess Athena, whom the people of Athens considered their patron. Construction began in 447 BC when the Athenian Empire was at the peak of its power. (Read More)

★ Read the article: "Fun Facts About the Parthenon and the Acropolis"

▪ Plaka
In the shadow of the Acropolis and its ancient temples, hillside Plaka has a village feel, with narrow cobblestone streets lined with tiny shops selling jewelry, clothes and local ceramics. Sidewalk cafes and family-run tavernas stay open until late, and Cine Paris shows classic movies al fresco. Nearby, the whitewashed homes of the Anafiotika neighborhood give the small enclave a Greek-island vibe. (Read More) 

▪ National Archaeological Museum
The National Archaeological Museum in Athens houses some of the most important artifacts from a variety of archaeological locations around Greece from prehistory to late antiquity. (Read more)
Check out other Athens top sights on Google maps 


▪ Cuisine

▪ Revani
Revani is a very popular dessert which is nutty and grainy with some lemony flavor. This moist cake is sweetened by simple syrup flavored with orange zest. This is not an overly sweet desserts and it is indeed a delightful addition to any dining table.
Check out Revani recipe

▪ Souvlaki
Souvlaki is a very popular Greek food available in street side restaurants. The dish is well cooked with seasoned meat and then flavored with tzatziki sauce. (Read more)

▪ Galaktoboureko 

One of the most famous Greek desserts, galaktoboureko is a delightful milk and egg custard wrapped in thin sheets of phyllo dough and baked to a golden brown. It's a traditional Greek sweet, soaked in a light lemony syrup after baking. A true special occasion dish. (Read More) 

▪ Saganaki (Fried Cheese)

‘Saganaki’ refers to various Greek appetizers, which are prepared in a small, two handled heavy bottomed frying pan, itself called a saganaki or sagani. The most common traditional Greek recipes cooked in that kind of pan include mussels saganaki and shrimp saganaki, with the most popular being this simple and delicious fried cheese appetizer. (Read More) 

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▪ Ouzo

Ouzo is a strong drink, very simillar to vodca is one of the most famous drinks in the entire country, this anise flavoured drink is very common in the city. Normally people drink Ouzo accompained by mazed or mezes, mezes  are small plates of food and also simple snacks like olive and cheese.... (Read more)

▪ Tsipouro

Simillar to Ouzo, Tsipouro is a strong distilled spirit containing 40-48% of alcohol. Tsipouro is also a genuine  Greek product, the destillationprocess lasts for approximately three hours, during wich the product is tasted for itsalcohol content, and controlled by increasing or decreasing the heat. (Read more)

▪ Elliniko Cafe

One of the most popular non alcoholic drink in the entire country is Elliniko Cafe, people drink elliniko in any accasion that calls for a break and a coffee.  The coffee is a  coarsely ground power, brewed with  the water , creating a small froth on top, and its not served with milk. (Read more)

▪ Frappe

Frappe is a iced coffee ando also  one of the most popular Greek drinks,  probably because of the low price. Frappe is normally consumed  especially in the warmer months. Frappe is very popular among young people who can’t consume alcohol drinks. (Check out the recipe)

▪ Habits

The local residents are distinguished by such character traits as sentiment and nervousness at the same time. In critical or responsive situations they can show tolerance and resolve any conflict with ease. There are different culture and communication in Athens.

Read more about Ohi Day

People have never been very punctual, so they can be late even for an important business meeting.

Every year on October 28 an unusual holiday is celebrated in Athens. The holiday’s name is Day of Ohi. On this day Greece said "no" to occupation of Italy. So this holiday has been celebrated since the Second World War. 

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▪ Cost of Living

Economic problems  in the entire country  have resulted in a decrease in the cost of living, but Greeks are still struggling with lower salaries and unemployment. Jobs in Greece are difficult to find, especially for experts. 

The cost of living in Greece is much cheaper than other major European cities, rents in Athens can cost almost a half of in London.  (Read more)

★ More information about the cost of living in Athens here.

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▪ Climate

During the Summer,  Athens is the hottest capital in Europe,  the weather remains mild even in November, except in mountainous area. The rainy periods begin to occur in October. (Read more)

Source: www.weather2visit.com

▪ Music
The music of Greece is as diverse and celebrated as its history. Greek music separates into two parts: Greek traditional music and Byzantine music, with more eastern sounds. These compositions have existed for millennia: they originated in the Byzantine period and Greek antiquity; there is a continuous development which appears in the language, the rhythm, the structure and the melody. Music is a significant aspect of Hellenic culture, both within Greece and in the diaspora. (Read More)

10 powerful body language tips

1st Project Routine tips

1st day ▪ Brainstorm
Discuss about the project, decide the theme and note everything that can be useful.
Then list the tasks and divide between the members.
Be sure that the tasks are divided iqualy and compatible with the members abilities.

2nd day ▪ Research and save all the content that you find.
After you can filter and separe the useful and important things.
Keep focused!

3rd day ▪ Share and discuss
Listen to your partner's opinion and help with your point of view.

4th day ▪ Built the Power Point presentation/calculations
Now you just need to put everything in slides.
You also might put all the finances in the data sheet for the investor.

If you have never worked with Power Point presentation before, just check this video!

5th day ▪ Review and study
Plan the presentation and study all the content, even if you are not going to present all the parts. The teacher/investor may ask about anything to anyone.

6th day ▪ Rest with clean conscience

Cultural Immersion: London (England)

▪ The country (England)

England is a country in the British Isles bordering Scotland and Wales and  is the largest of the four "home nations" that make up the United Kingdom. It is also the most populous of the four with almost 52 million inhabitants (roughly 84% of the total population of the UK). 

England Map

London

The capital of the UK is visited by millions of tourists a year. London is a very old city and also is home to an incredible number of attractions, wonderful old houses, fantastic museums, large and beautiful parks and, of course, the unique British charm. 

 In 43 AD Romans established a settlement on the River Thames. Over the centuries the settlement has grown and has turned into a real metropolis with a population of 7.5 million people (if counting together with London suburbs, then the number is 12 million). Only visits to numerous traditional English pubs, which are so famous in London, will prevent you from estimating the size and glory of the city.

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▪ Tower Bridge

Without a doubt, Tower Bridge across the Thames is the most famous drawbridge in the world. Contrary to a popular opinion, the bridge has got its name not because of the two towers that adorn the bridge, but because of the nearby Tower of London. 

▪ Tower of London

Tower of London is a whole complex of buildings. During its long history the complex has performed a variety of functions – it was an arsenal, a royal palace, a prison, an observatory and even a mint. (Read more)

▪ St. Paul's Cathedral
St. Paul's Cathedral is the fifth church dedicated to St. Paul, the patron saint of London, built on this site. The first wooden church stood here back in 604 BC. Today's St. Paul's Cathedral  was raised after its predecessor was burnt down in the Great Fire of London in 1666. The construction lasted about 40 years. (Read more)

▪ Big Ben

Big Ben is the nickname for the Great Bell of the clock at the north end of the Palace of Westminster in London, and often extended to refer to the clock and the clock tower. The tower is officially known as Elizabeth Tower, renamed to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of Elizabeth II in 2012; previously it was known simply as the Clock Tower. 

The tower holds the second largest four-faced chiming clock in the world.  The tower has become one of the most prominent symbols of the United Kingdom and is often in the establishing shot of films set in London. (Read more)

▪ Trafalgar Square

 Trafalgar Square is a large place commemorating  Lord Horatio Nelson’victory against Napoleon’s navy at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. (Read more)

▪ The British Museum

The British Museum contains more than 13 million artifacts from the ancient world, also displaying one of the finest collections of antiquities. Tourists head first for the museum’s most famous exhibits, for exemple: the Egyptian mummies and the spectacular hoard of 4th-century Roman silver known as the  Mildenhall Treasure. (Read more)

▪ Cuisine

▪ Fish & chips
There’s nothing that says ‘British Food’ like Fish & Chips. Known the world over, this traditional British dish is on the top of any foodie list for visitors to London and the U.K. Although fish & chips is best eaten on the seaside (think Brighton, Blackpool or Whitby) it is possible to get great fish & chips in London. Fish & chips is traditionally eaten with mushy peas and garnished with salt and vinegar! 




▪ Sunday Roast with Yorkshire Pudding
Sunday roast is a true British classic. Traditionally this meal is eaten any time from 12noon to 5pm on Sundays. Although you can get Sunday roast with turkey, beef, pork, chicken, lamb and veggie options – it’s important to always make sure you get your Yorkshire pudding! Traditionally served with beef, Yorkshire puddings a true British classic and can often be added to any Sunday roast order. A traditional roast comes with meat, potatoes, gravy and vegetables and should be so large you find it difficult to walk afterwards!

▪ Full English breakfast
The full English breakfast is a mighty meal! Traditionally, you need to find a dish that incorporates: sausages, eggs, mushrooms, tomatoes, mushrooms, blood pudding, potatoes, and toast. Perfect for a hangover (not that we’d know!), a full English is a great traditional British dish – easy, tasty, and usually inexpensive!





▪ Eton Mess
A simple and delicious dessert, Eton Mess is named after the prestigious boys school of the same name. A fabulous mix of crushed merangue, cream and strawberries, Eton mess is a classic British treat. Keep an eye out for variants made with different kinds of fruit or with ice cream instead of cream – although we believe that the best experience is with the classic strawberry ingredient. 






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▪ Tea

Britain is a tea-drinking nation. Every day we drink 165 million cups of the stuff and each year around 144 thousand tons of tea are imported.

Tea in Britain is traditionally brewed in a warmed china teapot, adding one spoonful of tea per person and one for the pot. Most Britons like their tea strong and dark, but with a lot of milk.

▪ Jaipur

This IPA represents one of the finest offerings from the Thornbridge brewery in Bakewell, Derbyshire, whose beers reflect the changing fortunes of the Great British Pint. (Read more)

▪ Cullen skink

Cullen skink is a soup made from smoked haddock, potatoes and onions, simple and amazing, perfect after a day at work. (Read more)

▪ Habits

Strict following of rules remains one of main traits of local residents. This is true for absolutely all spheres of life. Londoners are very careful and diligent in work. They are very patient in filling various papers and documents, and carefully follow the traffic rules. 

Any violation of public policies or generally accepted norms can cause frustration and confusion. Local people are very sensitive to nature. While walking in the city, you can hardly see people wearing fur or leather. Even the soldiers of the Royal Guard have been forced to change their uniform and instead of hats made of natural bear fur they now wear hats made of artificial materials.

Citizens are very reluctant to drinking alcoholic beverages. Local stores start selling alcoholic drinks on weekends only after 19.00.  During the week pubs are open throughout the day and have all sorts of things to keep your attention. 

Brits are very polite. Maybe even too polite. British people apologise for everything, and as a foreigner you should do the same to avoid being considered as rude. So if you accidentally step on someone’s toe when the tube is crammed with people – just apologise, even if it’s not your fault.

The words “Please” and “Thank you” are just as important. Whether you ask your friend to pass you the biscuits that are too far away for you to reach or you thank the waitress for serving your food – be friendly, say the “magic words” and you will feel like a real Brit.

Music:

Folk music: The British folk music also known as English tradictional music goes back many centuries and remains a big and important part of music history throughout the world. In 19th century folk had a more solid definition and was associated with Romantic Movement. (Read more)

Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pEORlArLI3c

Famous Personalities

               

                                William Shakespeare                                     Isaac Newton  

                                      Playwright, Poet                                       Astronomer, Scientist, Phylosopher, 

                                                                                                                        Mathematician, Physicist 

▪ Cost of living

Depending on where you are from, the cost of living in London may be much more than in your home country. However this doesn’t mean it is unaffordable, but it is important to plan ahead and ensure that you will have enough money to pay for your tuition fees and living costs throughout your course, before you start. For example, there is a much greater range of shops and supermarkets in London from the very cheap to the very expensive than you would tend to find in smaller towns and cities. There are also several websites devoted to activities you can enjoy for free in London such as Time Out’s London for Free.

▪ Climate

The climate of London is temperate, with modest daily high temperatures during summer and winter lows that seldom fall below freezing. Rainfall is fairly regular, occurring throughout the year. Snow occurs sometimes in winter but rarely settles more than a few millimetres deep.

Read more at: https://weather-and-climate.com/average-monthly-Rainfall-Temperature-Sunshine,London,United-Kingdom