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AI Data Centres: Pros, Cons and English Vocabulary (B1+)

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AGNES INGLESE English for real life AI Data Centres: What’s Behind the Screen? Benefits, costs and useful English for a conversation with more than one point of view. By Agnes Inglese · Technology & everyday English  The story Key vocabulary Useful phrases Conversations Your turn You ask AI to explain a word, write a message or create a picture. A few seconds later, an answer appears. But where does the work actually happen? Much of it happens in a data centre . These buildings are becoming a common topic in conversations about technology, jobs and the environment. People often have different views about them. This B1+ English reading explains the main ideas and gives you vocabulary for discussing AI data centres. You can use the phrases to express support, explain concerns or say that you have not decided yet. British English: data centre . American English: data center . This article uses the British spelling. ...

Autumn Vocabulary: Talking About the End of Summer (B1+)

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B1+ English · Reading & speaking Summer Is Over. Hello, Autumn. Autumn vocabulary and useful English phrases for the change of seasons By Agnes Inglese 24 useful phrases · 2 conversations Yesterday, you were planning a summer trip. Today, you are looking for a jumper. Your calendar is filling up again. Someone says, “I can’t believe summer is over,” and you know exactly what they mean. In this B1+ English reading , you will learn autumn vocabulary and natural phrases for talking about the end of summer, changing weather and getting back into a routine.  A jacket in the morning, sunshine in the afternoon. The seasons are changing. Read the story Autumn words 24 useful phrases Conversations Your turn 01 · Read & notice Why did summer go by so fast? At the beginning of summer, three months can feel like plenty of time. You imagine long evenings outside, a few trips and perhaps a chance to do...

Kim jest Święty Mikołaj? Nauka angielskiego przez historię Saint Nicholas 🎅✨

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  Święty Mikołaj to postać, którą znają niemal wszystkie dzieci na świecie. Jednak czy wiesz, skąd pochodzi jego legenda? W tym wpisie poznasz fascynującą historię Saint Nicholas, czyli Świętego Mikołaja, a przy okazji nauczysz się przydatnych angielskich słówek i zwrotów. Let’s learn! 📚 Historia Saint Nicholas – początki Świętego Mikołaja Legenda Świętego Mikołaja zaczęła się ponad 1000 lat temu w dzisiejszej Turcji. Saint Nicholas ( Święty Mikołaj ) był chrześcijańskim biskupem ( Christian bishop ), który zasłynął ze swojej hojności ( generosity ) i dobroci ( kindness ). Przydatne zwroty w języku angielskim: Generous – hojny Saint Nicholas was known for being generous to the poor. (Święty Mikołaj był znany z tego, że był hojny wobec ubogich.) Help the poor – pomagać biednym He dedicated his life to helping the poor. (Poświęcił życie pomaganiu biednym.) Secretly – potajemnie Saint Nicholas secretly gave gold to people who needed it. (Święty Mikołaj potajemnie rozdawał złoto p...