Daily bread 06/29/2024

• 50 Ways To Save Money At The Airport | Investing Magazine

  • head to the left checkpoint
  • spare ziploc bags
  • Check-in 24-hours before your flight
  • SeatGuru
  • Sign up for TSA precheck or global entry
  • MyTSA
  • Carry a power strip
  • Download or print your boarding pass and airport map
  • Start emptying your pockets when on the security line
  • Take the seat near the Emergency Exit, and opt for the 2nd row instead of the 1st one
  • To get extra time on the airport WiFi, roll back the time on your device
  • Catch a cab home from departures
  • Pick the furthest security line, it’ll be the shortest
  • FLIO app
  • Look for free WiFi by checking Yelp and TripAdvisor for airport restaurants’ passwords
  • Call your bank to let them know you’re traveling
  • Download Google Maps for offline use
  • SeatGuru
  • Google ITA Matrix
  • Keep a pen in every bag/pocket
  • AirHelp
  • Download the airline’s app beforehand
  • Flightboard
  • Try buying one-way tickets using multiple carriers
  • FlightAware
  • Scan your passport and email a copy
  • Download plenty of TV and movies for flights and downtime
  • Sit near the First Class Lounge to use the good WiFi

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Daily bread 06/24/2024

• Why it’s never too late to learn a language as an adult

  • the process can feel daunting
  • the earlier you learn new skills, the easier they are to pick up.
  • The idea that
  • can play a huge role in
  • has been heavily debated in the
  • to quickly adapt to
  • the idea has helped perpetuate doubt
  • grammar, syntax, and semantics
    • syntax focuses on the structure and arrangement of words in sentences, grammar encompasses both syntax and morphology [the structure of words], and semantics deals with the meaning of language at various levels of analysis.
  • thwarting
    • to stop something from happening or someone from doing something
  • there is no ceiling
  • expanding your verbal horizons
  • immersion, make a bigger difference in language learning success
  • factors like a person’s natural ability, their previous linguistic experience, and the consistency of their lessons affect the language learning process.
  • It’s impossible and unlikely to expect one individual to follow such a strict schedule
  • has widened accessibility to foreign education
  • the rise of language learning apps
  • at their own pace
  • “No one can learn, as an adult, a new language unless they love it and unless they make it part of their life,”
  • you need to have reasons for it and the time to invest [in] it
  • have their own unique strengths and weaknesses
  • when it comes to grasping new connections
  • Children tend to learn new languages more intuitively
  • may be forced to adapt
  • employ custom strategies to hone their language learning experience
  • a lot more is going on
  • you more or less have gotten as good as you're going to get in a new language within four or five years
  • to enhance their cognitive health and social lives
  • longer-lived generations
  • all sorts of cognitive benefits of being bilingual
  • We take it for granted
  • an increase in memory retention and obtaining a more expansive vocabulary
  • help stave off dementia
  • become more flexible thinkers
  • You're more willing to take risks
  • more tuned in to the intention of the speaker
  • better at perspective-taking
  • allows for smoother cross-cultural social interaction
  • another facet of language that adults seem to be better equipped for.<!-- --> 
  • the struggles they can face
  • might be too childish or inappropriate for them to take seriously
  • avoid making mistakes.
  • Nevertheless, discovering a language other than your own can be very rewarding.
  • to reap the bulk of those rewards
  • if people would be more open to the idea
  • it can bring a lot of richness to your life

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Daily bread 06/20/2024

• Are you dreamscrolling? Three ways to avoid overspending | Reuters

  • Are you dreamscrolling? Three ways to avoid overspending
  • but, in her head, she is
  • Zillow is where Martin tends to take a break, procrastinate and wonder
  • That’s my daydreaming
  • Martin is hardly alone
  • modern-day window shopping and gazing at dream purchases.
  • “It’s an outlet for
  • picturing their ideal retirement, looking at homes, picking vacation destinations
  • It’s the opposite of ‘doomscrolling
  • we all tend to ingest so much bad news all day long
  • once in awhile
  • Fun and distracting as it may be
  • spend all day in a dreamy haze
  • real life is messier
  • home reno projects gone bad
  • endless, restrictive diets
  • body dysmorphia
    • a mental health condition in which you can't stop thinking about one or more perceived defects or flaws in your appearance — a flaw that appears minor or can't be seen by others
  • As long as you do not go overboard
  • dreamscrolling can be a positive thing
  • we are pining for
    • to want or miss something or someone very much

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Daily bread 05/26/2024

• What we gain by recognising the role of chance in life | Psyche Ideas

  • Appreciating the world is random can foster perseverance, gratitude for our own luck and empathy for the plight of others
  • many of us still believe that our fortunes can be engineered
  • Luck plays an ungovernable and unpredictable role in our lives, which we can’t fully mitigate through preparation or diligence
  • ‘gambler’s fallacy’
  • we find it hard to reconcile the difference between the odds of large and small numbers
  • We like to believe in balance
  • we like to believe the world is just and fair
  • Chance and luck have little interest in our notions of balance and deservedness
  • In life, bad things can happen to good people, and good things can happen to bad people
  • Accidents take place, illnesses strike, and unlucky breaks occur indiscriminately
  • the randomness of the universe is blind to any sense of justice
  • we should not deceive ourselves into believing that the world is always fair.
  • It is simply a matter of chance – of fortuitous luck.
  • Rather than searching for blame or a causal reason, randomness can relieve us from such a burden
  • Many decisions affecting us involve some element of randomness and luck and these decisions may have little to do with our abilities or credentials
  • We cannot control randomness and chance, but we can increase the odds that chance will shine in our favour by increasing the number of opportunities for a particular result to play out
  • Recognising and accepting chance and luck also fosters a heightened sense of gratitude
  • This is reflected in the saying ‘count your blessings’, but is slightly different in that it recognises the precariousness of those blessings
  • can help us develop a greater sense of both humility regarding our own accomplishments and empathy for the plight of others
  • This splashes cold water on the belief that we live in a world of strict meritocracy where we deserve all that comes our way
  • By recognising the ubiquitousness of chance in our lives, we are in a much better position to empathise with the misfortunes of others.
  • We can begin to see the world as it is, rather than how we imagined it to be.

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Daily bread 04/24/2024

• How to Write Your Own Story in 5 Simple Steps | Story Writing Tips

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Daily bread 04/12/2024

• 6 Wonderful Options for Learning English Through Immersion | FluentU English

  • 1. Take Cultural Field Trips

• How to Build a Better Language Immersion Program (Opinion)

  • not simply about teaching children to speak in the target language, it is about getting them to “think and dream” in the target language as well.
  • Setting Clear Expectations
  • training and professional development should address any cultural and language differences.
  • maintaining a “nurturing environment”

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Daily bread 04/10/2024

• What Is Active Listening and How Can It Help You Learn Faster? A Guide For English Learners

  • What Is Active Listening and How Can It Help You Learn Faster? A Guide For English Learners
    • The text discusses the difference between passive and active listening, emphasizing the importance of active listening in improving language skills. It explains that passive listening involves merely hearing without engagement, while active listening requires focused attention and interaction with the material. The text provides tips for practicing active listening, such as setting up a conducive environment [a quiet place a specific time], selecting appropriate listening content [your interests, your level], and planning activities to enhance learning [taking notes - key vocabulary/grammar structures]. It also highlights the benefits of active listening, including improved vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, and speaking skills. The text concludes by noting that while passive listening can still be beneficial, active listening is more effective in language learning.
  • listening materials
    • https://elllo.org/http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-englishhttp://listenaminute.comTedEd Lessons https://bit.ly/3DP7nDOhttps://www.voanews.com/programs/radio
  • podcasts
    • Podcasts in English https://www.podcastsinenglish.com/English as a Second Language Podcast https://secure3.eslpod.com/lesson-library/Better @ English https://www.betteratenglish.com/ RealLife English Podcast https://reallifeglobal.com/radio-podcast/ All Ears English Podcast https://www.allearsenglish.com/episodes/

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