Spectator College, page 10
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Topic: Travelling (Exercise)
In exercise for this topic we focus on skill: Presentations.
Fulla generator creates unique portraits
The Fulla generator is an online app - type your name in, and it will generate a portrait in the style of Ľudovit Fulla drawings from 1959 – 1960.
Is a career as an artist utopian?
Young artists say it is possible but hard to make a living via the arts in Slovakia.
Glossary: Is a career as an artist utopian?
Spectator College provides readers of The Slovak Spectator who are trying to improve their English with glossaries of useful and frequently used words and expressions from stories published as part of the Spectator College as well as in the rest of the newspaper.
Topic: Culture and Art (Exercise)
In exercise for this topic we focus on skill: Presentations.
Turn off the light every time you can, experts advise
Light pollution is one of the easiest forms of pollution to remove.
How to learn science in a fun and easy way
Interactive science park Aurelium opened in Bratislava.
Glossary: Turn off the light every time you can, experts advise
Spectator College provides readers of The Slovak Spectator who are trying to improve their English with glossaries of useful and frequently used words and expressions from stories published as part of the Spectator College as well as in the rest of the newspaper.
Topic: Science and technology (Excercise)
In exercise for this topic we focus on skill: Presentations.
Slow down, fashion
Most people are unaware that buying too many clothes too harms the environment.
What is the deal with palm oil?
Cookies, lipstick, shampoo, margarine, chocolate, soap, toothpaste, and even biodiesel. We are all likely to have used palm oil because many products we use and eat contain it. There is a controversy about palm oil, however, that has stirred up a debate.
Glossary: Slow down, fashion
Spectator College provides readers of The Slovak Spectator who are trying to improve their English with glossaries of useful and frequently used words and expressions from stories published as part of the Spectator College as well as in the rest of the newspaper.
Topic: People and nature (Exercise)
In exercise for this topic we focus on skill: Presentations.
Bad habits or lack of opportunities?
It pays to spend some time looking for a good job - it might determine the person’s career for the rest of their life, expert says.
High expectations for first job
Employers usually want to hire ready-made employees, but employees see it differently.
Glossary: Bad habits or lack of opportunities?
Spectator College provides readers of The Slovak Spectator who are trying to improve their English with glossaries of useful and frequently used words and expressions from stories published as part of the Spectator College as well as in the rest of the newspaper.
Topic: Jobs (Exercise)
In exercise for this topic we focus on skill: Presentations
Shops don’t have to take back unwanted gifts
While current legislation guarantees consumers the right to purchase goods without mistakes, it does not require stores to give a refund simply because the product is no longer liked or the wrong size.
Reviews affect online buying
Publishing reviews takes time, but it also shows the quality of the product or service and help other customers make the right choice. It is not the only factor in the decision to buy, however.
Glossary: Reviews affect online buying
Spectator College provides readers of The Slovak Spectator who are trying to improve their English with glossaries of useful and frequently used words and expressions from stories published as part of the Spectator College as well as in the rest of the newspaper.
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