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Trump election key topic at European leaders' summit in Hungary
In the aftermath of Donald Trump's election victory, European leaders gathered in Bucharest on Thursday in the shadow of Donald Trump's election victory to discuss his likely impact on support for Ukraine and NATO.
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Britons going to France warned: You'll be fingerprinted, photographed and face border queues due to Brexit
Britons going to France warned: You'll be fingerprinted, photographed and face border queues due to Brexit
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Trump sends letters to EU and Mexico threatening to impose higher tariffs
U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday announced he's levying tariffs of 30 per cent against the European Union and Mexico starting Aug. 1.
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I'm brave! Adjectives ending in -eux, -euse
Pupil outcome: I can use ‘être’ with a range of adjectives ending -eux to describe people’s traits and states. Key learning points: - The sound-symbol correspondence [eu] sounds like the ‘eu’ in ‘deux’ (two). - The silent final consonant...
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It's Monday! 'C'est' and days of the week
Pupil outcome: I can understand and identify the days of the week, when listening and reading. Key learning points: - The sound-symbol correspondence [eu] sounds like the 'eu' in 'jeudi', Thursday. - 'C'est' is part of the verb 'être'...
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Numbers 1-12: 'il y a'
Pupil outcome: I can use numbers 1-12 with 'il y a' to say how many of something there is or there are. Key learning points: - The sound-symbol correspondence [eu] sounds like the 'eu' in 'deux', two. - Adding -s to nouns makes them...
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Turkey's Infrastructure Boom
Turkey is spending $400 billion on massive infrastructure projects, like a huge new airport, high-speed rail, highways, and a finance center, hoping to boost its economy and become a global power. President Erdoğan is using these...
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Top 10 Weapons-Producing Countries
The 10 countries that export the most military weapons to the rest of the world. US President Trump wants to boost defense spending by 10% and China will nearly double its military expenditures by the end of the decade. The world is...
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Brexit Explained
In 2016, the UK voted to leave the European Union, a decision called Brexit, which shocked the world and caused political and economic upheaval. Many people supported the exit because of concerns over immigration, national identity, and...
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How Paris Became a Megacity
Paris, known as the "City of Light," has a long history of innovation in art, science, and city planning. From its roots as a Roman town to its role in the Enlightenment and the French Revolution, Paris has shaped global ideas. Today, it...
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The Story of Dublin, Ireland
Dublin, the capital of Ireland, has transformed from a war-torn and struggling city into one of the richest and most livable places in the world in just a few decades. After peace was established in the late 1990s, the city saw rapid...
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The Backstory of the World's Best-Designed City: Paris, France
Paris, the most populated metro area in the EU, is known for its short buildings and beautiful city design, shaped by major changes in the 1800s led by Napoleon III and Baron Haussmann. They added parks, straight boulevards, and cleaner...
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Exploring Carbon Pricing Methods
California’s cap-and-trade program is seen as the most successful way to put a price on carbon in the world. It uses a market system where companies buy and sell permits to pollute, but there's a minimum price to keep costs from dropping...
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LEDCs: Barriers to Development
Discover the vicious cycle which prevents Less Economically Developed Countries from developing - a loop which affects the lives and livelihoods of millions around the world. Human Geography - A Changing World - Learning Points. Less...
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Avoir (to have) — Past Tense
Alexa teaches the French auxiliary verb avoir (to have) in the passé composé - past tense.
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Être (to be) — Past Tense
Alexa conjugates the French verb être (to be) in the passé composé - past tense.
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Être (To Be) — Imperfect Tense
Alexa conjugates the French verb être (to be) in the imperfect tense.
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Être (to be) — Future Tense
Alexa conjugates the French verb être (to be) in the future tense.
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Envoyer (to send) — Past, Present & Future
Alexa conjugates the French verb ENVOYER (TO SEND) in the PAST, PRESENT & FUTURE TENSE.
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DONNER (TO GIVE) Past, Present & Future
Alexa conjugates the French verb DONNER (to give) in present, past and future tense.
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DIRE (TO SAY) Past, Present & Future
Alexa conjugates the French verb DIRE (to say) in present, past and future tense.
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Devenir (to become) — Past, Present & Future
Alexa conjugates the French verb DEVENIR (TO BECOME) in the PAST, PRESENT & FUTURE TENSE.
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Demander (to ask) — Future Tense
Alexa conjugates the French verb demander (to ask) in the future tense.
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Croire (to believe) — Past, Present & Future
Alexa conjugates the French verb CROIRE (TO BELIEVE) in the Present, Past and Future Tense.