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We welcome Céline and her husband Alexandre to our community. They live in France, and I am sure you will get to know them over the next few months.
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When Igor and I discussed his training programme, he told me that feedback is very important. I agree. This week I received some feedback. But, unfortunately, it was addressed to the wrong person.
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Martin wrote to me saying that he had had visitors from Sweden come to his company last week. The experience had been difficult, but eventually, it was also fun. Igor wrote to me that he had an update about an opportunity he had been seeking (you can listen to it in the Seeking Opportunity Podcasts). The news is extremely positive. Finally, Ismar commented on how the Tuesday Get Together helps him evaluate his English.
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Let me provoke you here. Everybody is missing the point. The positive news goes to the community. Martin communicates with everybody in the community. By thinking, writing and speaking about the topics to which everybody contributes, he is learning more effectively. The people (Julia, Sebastian and Levent) in the "Tuesday Get Together" team contribute to Igor's success and Ismar's evaluation. And by occasionally contributing to the general conversation, they have contributed to Martin's support. Martin, through his "old versus new" suggestion, is helping everybody use the English language in all its variations.
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In the Thursday Morning Get Together, Nathalie stays connected with people here in the Alsace and describes her new life in Seoul. The reactions, the questions, and the discussions help Monique and Bernard, Clarisse here in France and Babette in Germany, not just in using the language, but also sharing, learning and appreciating different real-life experiences.
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Next week, Maxime will give advice and explain 3D printers, as requested by Julia, Rosii, Igor and Wenya. Maxime shares his knowledge with people who are older than he.
And Ismar answered some of my questions about "Brazil is not for Amateurs." My conversations with Lisa, Rosii, Igor and Ismar have made me understand their country more, encouraging them to share their experiences with other Brida Community members with pride.
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So, thank you and well done to everybody in the community. It is YOU who are helping each other fulfill your individual goals by sharing common topics.
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Our themes in Brida this week:
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Welcome, Céline & Alex.
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Who is this couple? Where do they live and what do they do? Let's find out!
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Cléa visits Gangwha
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Cléa visited one of the most tightly controlled borders on the planet. What would you like to know?
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Old versus New
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This discussion has really taken off. Let's keep it going. There are new themes here.
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Mental Health
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Julia and Igor are launching this. What is it? How does it work? What do we need to know?
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All about 3D Printers
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We will release a podcast made with Maxime on his experiences with a 3D printer and how it might help you.
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Winter Wonderland
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Spring has sprung for Ismar in Campo Grande in Southwestern Brazil. This leaves Ismar wondering what European autumns and winters are like. What do we do? For those in Germany, how would you describe Neuer Wein & Zwiebelkuchen, The Christmas Markets and mulled wine? Plus, whatever else we do here. Let’s send a little winter magic across the Atlantic.
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Where to go and what to do.
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Manfred is still looking for holiday tips in Normandy and or Brittany. Even if you have never been, what advice can you give?
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Would you like to practise speaking with others in English? As a member of the Brida Community, you can go to the Brida Café and meet me and other community members from other countries. Choose from the meetings below:
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Tuesday Get-together.
18h UTC / 19h CET (Duration 60 minutes)
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Thursday Morning Get-together.
9h UTC / 10h CET / (Duration 90 minutes)
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Hosted by me in France, meet Ismar & Lisa from Brazil, Levent in Turkey, Sebastian in Germany. The level of English is upper-intermediate.
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Nathalie in Seoul, Clarisse, Monique and Bernard in France, and Babette in Germany. We span half the globe and there is plenty to talk about.
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The level of English is intermediate.
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Thursday Afternoon Get-together
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Thursdays
13.30h UTC / 14.30h CET
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The young at heart group. Maxime and I talk about Engineering for beginners, and anything else, with a focus on being young.
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The level of English is upper-intermediate.
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Fridays
13.30h UTC / 14.30h CET
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Brazil and Europe are connected. What do we have in common? Let's find out.
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The level of English is upper-intermediate.
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Become a member of the community.
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Would you like to practise and improve your English? You can do so by joining the Brida Community. I offer a 30-day free trial and then if you like it, become a member.
With your membership, you can:
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1. Have regular meetings with me and other community members to practise and improve your English. Meeting times are flexible to suit your routines.
2. Participate in and contribute to the community conversation.
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3. Read our conversations when you want.
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4. Collaborate in global projects.
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5. Read and contribute to the Brida Journal.
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Contact me for more information or :
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