Since it's September, we're going back to school. At least in this episode, you will remember how exciting it used to be to start a new school year. We're going to check out vocabulary related to the school supplies that kids need when they go back to school, after the summer vacation.

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Today, we will discuss the famous book "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen. This story takes us back to a time of good manners, love, and society in the 19th century.

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"Pride and Prejudice" is about the Bennet family, especially Elizabeth Bennet, the second-oldest daughter. This story happened when finding a good husband or wife was very important. Mrs. Bennet, Elizabeth's mother, really wants to find wealthy husbands for her five daughters.

In today's episode, I'll give you some tips on how to spend your summer vacation, and you'll speak English with a mini-story.

Connecting with nature

A very healthy activity that you can do is to go to a natural spot and enjoy nature. The idea is to relax and forget about exams or deadlines. Of course, you can take the opportunity to do a little exercise by going for a walk. Ideally, you should find a place without too many people, especially children. I am sure that in your country there are many places where you can quietly enjoy nature.

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Today, we explore the common English phrase: "That's cool!" This phrase expresses liking or approval.

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The tone and facial expressions matter; a happy tone conveys genuine interest, while a flat tone might indicate indifference.

Use "That's cool!" in various contexts:

• Liking someone's choice: "Your blue shirt is cool!"
• Reacting to good news: "You got a new pet? That's cool!"

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"Jane Eyre" tells the story of Jane, an orphan who faces many challenges, from a harsh childhood with her aunt to a strict school life at Lowood. As a governess at Thornfield Hall, she meets Mr. Rochester, discovers his secret, and must make a tough moral choice.

Key Ideas:

• Self-reliance
• Love and morality
• Social class differences

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Petroleum, also known as oil, is a thick, black liquid found deep underground, used to make gasoline, plastic, and cosmetics. In 1859, Edwin L.

Drake drilled the first successful oil well in Titusville, Pennsylvania, marking the start of intentional oil extraction. As whale oil became scarce, people turned to oil for kerosene.

Early oil workers, or drillers, faced tough conditions, leading to the rise of boomtowns.

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Today, we will learn some new slang words.

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Boujee: Very fancy or luxurious. “That’s so boujee!”

Bussin’: Really good, like food or a song. “That pizza was bussin’!”

Drip: Stylish appearance. “Look at her jacket; her drip is cool.”

Extra: Overly dramatic. “He bought 2000 cupcakes. That’s extra.”

Rent-free: Can’t stop thinking about something. “That video lives rent-free in my mind.”

Salty: Upset over something small. “She was salty because she lost the game.”

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The Statue of Liberty is a famous American landmark on Liberty Island in New York Harbor, symbolizing freedom and friendship. It depicts a woman holding a torch and a tablet with the date July 4, 1776.

History: The statue was a gift from France to celebrate 100 years of American independence. Suggested by Édouard de Laboulaye and designed by Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi.

Construction: The copper statue was assembled on a framework by Gustave Eiffel.

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