Last week we started to learn some words like YouTuber, to Facebook, to Skype, etc.
Today you will learn some new words added to the dictionary in the last decade.
You will also improve your English grammar in context with a point of view lesson.
Like that you won't have to memorize any boring rules.
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As I said today, we will continue learning some more of the English words added to the dictionary in the last decade.
Let's start with the first word.
Crowdfunding.
According to the Oxford Dictionary, crowdfunding is the practice of financing a project or venture by raising money from many people who each contribute a relatively small amount, usually through the Internet.
For example, a music band can use crowdfunding to produce their next album.
They can ask fans to contribute 10 to the project and in return they will receive a copy of the album when it's ready.
Word number two, e-bike.
According to the Oxford Dictionary, an e-bike is an electric bike.
E-bikes are a great idea because it allows people to commute without getting to work sweaty and you can take longer rides.
Number 3.
Router.
A router is a device that allows communication between the local home network, like computers smartphones tablets printers, etc.
And the Internet.
Every time we have internet problems, we reboot the router.
It's also advisable to place the router as high up as possible and make sure no objects are too close to the device.
Number four, kombucha.
According to the Oxford Dictionary, kombucha is a beverage produced by fermenting sweet tea with a culture of yeast and bacteria.
I must confess that I haven't tried this beverage yet, but I've been told it's great for digestion, so maybe I'll give it a try in the near future.
Number 5.
Cyber.
Cyber is a word we use to describe a person, thing or idea.
That is part of the computer and information age.
Here are some examples.
Cyberculture.
Cyberpunk. cyberspace, cyber sales, cyber economy, and cyber attack.
Number 6.
CD.
CD means several things, but one of the international use is a compact disc.
The moment I realized that CDs were no longer relevant was 10 years ago, when I bought a Mac computer.
At that time, Apple stopped making computers with a CD player, so I had to buy a separate CD player from Amazon.
I'm curious if you still have CDs at home.
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I'll tell you a short story more than one time.
Every time, I'll change a grammar point.
I can change the tense or the person.
This way, you'll notice the changes in context.
Let's start.
First, we'll listen to the story in the third person in the past tense.
Tom started an online business on a low budget.
He had an old laptop and was experiencing constant internet cuts.
His router was practically obsolete, so he needed a new one, yet he couldn't afford it.
Additionally, Tom was afraid of losing some of his most important documents, so he stored them on a CD.
Certainly, the cyber world was becoming frustrating, so Tom had to disconnect for a few hours.
So he took his e-bike and rode around the city.
After a while, he spotted a mysterious cafe.
He went inside and ordered a new drink called kombucha.
After drinking this beverage, Tom wanted to move to a tropical island and drink kombucha all day and every day.
Since he had no money, he initiated a crowdfunding campaign explaining how he wanted to move to an island.
Surprisingly, he raised one million dollars in one day.
So Tom now lives on a tropical island, and all he does is drink kombucha.
Let's listen to the story one more time in the first person in the future tense.
I'm Tom, and I'm thinking of starting an online business on a low budget.
I imagine that I will have an old laptop and will experience constant internet cuts.
My router will be practically obsolete, so I'll need a new one, but I won't be able to afford it.
I will be afraid of losing some of my most important documents, so I will save them on a CD.
Surely, the cyber world will become frustrating and I will have to disconnect for a few hours.
I'll take my e-bike and go for a ride around the city.
After a while, I will spot a mysterious coffee shop.
I will walk in and order a new drink called kombucha.
After drinking this beverage, I will want to move to a tropical island and drink kombucha all day and every day.
But first, I will need some money.
So I will start a crowdfunding campaign explaining how I want to move to an island.
Surprisingly, I will raise a million dollars in one day.
So I will live on a tropical island, and all I will do is drink kombucha.
Okay, it's the end of this short lesson.
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