Transcrição: Although I am a very big fan of hiking, I am surprisingly not a big fan of adventure sports. I enjoy watching soccer and baseball, however, I am not as interested in sports like rock climbing or racing. Soccer,…

Transcrição When I was a kid, my aunt and uncle took me to the Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado for a camping trip and I instantly fell in love with mountains. There is something so beautiful about how untouched…

Transcrição: Being a student in graduate school for environmental science, I love traveling but don’t have enough time for it. I want to visit all of the Seven Wonders of the World and climb all of the world’s greatest mountains…

Transcrição: As a graduate student for environmental science, Ryan often finds himself outside of the laboratory in his free time. Most of his time was spent at school studying about the environment so it was important to him to be…

Transcrição: Ryan was a graduate student studying to become an environmental scientist. During his childhood, he was incredibly interested in animals and being outdoors so naturally science became his favorite subject in school. When he reached high school, he took…

Transcrição: After graduating high school, Ryan wanted to move to Colorado because he liked the balance between nature and city life throughout the state. Ryan went to Colorado once as a kid with his family to visit his aunt and…

Transcrição: As a countryside boy, Ryan preferred spending time in nature compared to being in the city. He loved breathing in the fresh air and being surrounded by tall trees and the sound of animals in the distance instead of…

Transcrição: After I build my professional resume, I want to apply for a job at the same marketing firm that I did my internship at. Despite spending months working there as an intern, I still feel like there is so…

Transcrição: When I graduate college, I want to become a marketing director so I will start an internship to get my foot in the door for the industry. I have only worked in a restaurant setting before so being in…

Transcrição: When I graduate high school, I want to get a job before I start college. I’m not sure what kind of job I want to do for my career long term, but there is a job opening at my…

Transcrição: As a researcher at a marketing firm, I work a typical office job schedule which is called a nine to five job. It is called a nine to five job because the work hours for this type of schedule…

Transcrição: I work an office job at a marketing firm so my work schedule is a typical 9-5, Monday through Friday work schedule. Thankfully, this allows me to have weekends off every week. Many of my friends work in retail…

Transcrição: One thing I enjoy about my workplace environment is the relaxed dress code. Every morning when I wake up, I don’t have to worry about dressing formally or following any strict guidelines because the atmosphere in my office is…

Transcrição: Ben had been working since he was eighteen years old with his first job being a server at a chain restaurant. While in college, he realized he was really interested in marketing after being accepted into a marketing internship…

Transcrição: When Ben started working at the marketing firm as an intern, he really liked working under his boss. His boss took Ben under his wing and taught Ben everything he knew about the marketing industry. Through their close relationship,…

Transcrição: Since it was a weekend, Ben woke up late that morning. He got out of bed sluggishly and went to the kitchen to find something to eat. His refrigerator was empty so he decided to call up one of…

Transcrição: Ben has had many jobs in his lifetime. His first job was a server at a local chain restaurant when he was eighteen. He was happy to earn money for the first time, but he didn’t enjoy the job…

Transcrição: It was such a pleasure meeting with you today and I hope to see you again. I will send you a friend request on Facebook when I get home and have access to my computer. Hopefully in the future…

Transcrição: I have ordered a clown to perform at your birthday party today. The clown should arrive at noon, however, if he doesn’t arrive on time, we will make sure that everyone is still having fun playing games. I have…

Transcrição: Ariel’s best friend’s name was Linda. The two friends met when they were in college during their freshman year in the dorms. Although they weren’t roommates, they lived in the same hallway and quickly became friends during their first…

Transcrição: One of my favorite foods is sushi. The first time I was introduced to sushi, I didn’t know what to make of it. Hearing the fish was raw was a little scary at first, but I still was interested…

Transcrição: As much as I love my name, I also find nicknames to be super fun! Growing up with the name Ariel, I have been associated with the movie The Little Mermaid almost all of my life so my friends…

Aviso aos Estudantes: Transcrição do Áudio Disponível Abaixo – Evite Visualizar Antes de Ouvir para um Aprendizado Eficiente! Transcrição: I have a pet cat named Midnight. She is known as a tuxedo cat because she has black fur with a…

Aviso aos Estudantes: Transcrição do Áudio Disponível Abaixo – Evite Visualizar Antes de Ouvir para um Aprendizado Eficiente! Transcrição: Ariel’s favorite holiday spot in her twenties was Hawaii. Beaches and warm weather was what drew her to the tropical state,…

Aviso aos Estudantes: Transcrição do Áudio Disponível Abaixo – Evite Visualizar Antes de Ouvir para um Aprendizado Eficiente! Transcrição: Ariel’s favorite holiday spot in her twenties was Hawaii. Beaches and warm weather was what drew her to the tropical state,…

Aviso aos Estudantes: Transcrição do Áudio Disponível Abaixo – Evite Visualizar Antes de Ouvir para um Aprendizado Eficiente! Transcrição: Ariel’s favorite sport was horseback riding. Many people did not agree that horseback riding was a sport, however, Ariel believed that…

Aviso aos Estudantes: Transcrição do Áudio Disponível Abaixo – Evite Visualizar Antes de Ouvir para um Aprendizado Eficiente! Transcrição: A subject that everyone will learn at school is history. Many people believe learning about history is only about reading dates…

Aviso aos Estudantes: Transcrição do Áudio Disponível Abaixo – Evite Visualizar Antes de Ouvir para um Aprendizado Eficiente! Transcrição: When Linda makes dinner plans with friends, the first thing she will do is check the menu in advance. It is…

Aviso aos Estudantes: Transcrição do Áudio Disponível Abaixo – Evite Visualizar Antes de Ouvir para um Aprendizado Eficiente! Transcrição: I often wonder if sleeping late is a bad habit. Although I am someone who sleeps early, I still find sleeping…

Transcrição: Henry is a huge fan of the show Grey’s Anatomy, which has been airing on television since 2005. Although he has never been interested in medical drama shows before, he was instantly hooked after watching the first episode of…

Transcrição: When I was growing up, I used to visit my family in Canada for one month every summer. Because we lived in different countries, I didn’t get to see my family in Canada often so these summer trips were…

Transcrição: With the new year, there are many ways to improve yourself in different ways. Three great tips include exercising regularly, drinking lots of water, and checking in with your mental health. These tips are really important because they work…

Transcrição: The Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt is the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. It was built over four thousand years ago as a tomb site for the pharaoh Khufu in the 26th century. In…

Transcrição: Andrew’s dream was to become a chef for as long as he could remember. From his earliest memories, he remembered seeing his father in a white apron and matching hat in the multiple restaurant kitchens. Even though his father…

Transcrição: There are many ways to experience a story, but my favorite way is through reading a book. Although watching a movie or listening to the radio is much faster and easier to understand, the experience of reading a book…

Transcrição: One of Jennifer’s favorite things to do on her day off of work is to go shopping. However, instead of going to the mall, she prefers to go to thrift shops to buy second-hand clothes. Some people don’t like…

Transcrição: When comparing the past and the present, I believe the present is much better than the past. A lot of people like to remember the past and relive good memories, but I prefer to look forward to what is…

Transcrição:  As a young boy, Greg’s favorite memory was going to the local aquarium for the very first time on a school field trip in the second grade. Ever since he was little, Greg was too scared to go into…

Transcrição: Growing up, my mom has always been my biggest hero. As a single mother, she proved to me that anything was possible with enough hard work and determination. I used to watch her work two jobs six days a…

Transcrição: At my last job, I had a terrible manager. He seemed like a cool and easy person to work with but as the months passed by, he quickly became a nightmare. He wanted to micromanage everything that I did…

Transcrição: Megan was born in Mexico but grew up in South Korea. Her mother was pregnant and gave birth to her while on vacation in Mexico a month before she was supposed to be due. Megan’s birth was unexpectedly in…

Transcrição: Growing up, my friends and family all used to call me Fruit as my nickname. This nickname started because when I was young, I used to only ever want to eat fruit. I didn’t enjoy eating vegetables, grains, or…

Tanscrição: Richard has never seen a camel in real life because there are never any opportunities to see camels in his hometown. Ever since Richard was a child, he was always incredibly interested in the camel humps and how an…

Transcrição: My favorite gift to receive on Valentine’s Day is flowers. This may appear as a cliche gift but I find flowers to be very thoughtful and sweet. Not to mention they smell really nice and are beautiful decor for…

Transcrição: Ten-year-old Jimmy has a cold. His nose is often runny and occasionally stuffy. He is constantly sneezing and needs to blow his nose every few minutes. Jimmy’s father decides to take Jimmy’s temperature to see if he has any…

Transcrição: When I move out and have my own home, I want to have lots of plants all around my house. Growing up, my family has always been really into spending time outside and gardening. Naturally, I picked up this…

Transcrição: When Victor started his first job after graduating college, he encountered his first bully. He thought bullies didn’t exist after high school but to his surprise, he found his coworker was definitely a bully. Victor worked at an ice…

Do you think you could ever travel somewhere by yourself? It can be really liberating to go to a new place where no one knows who you are and discover the area by yourself. Traveling by yourself can build self-reliance,…

Transcrição: Michael and his friends love to party. Every weekend they go to the local nightclub and purchase a table to hang out and drink at. Oftentimes, there are random club-goers who try to befriend them in order to get…

Aviso aos Estudantes: Transcrição do Áudio Disponível Abaixo – Evite Visualizar Antes de Ouvir para um Aprendizado Eficiente! Transcrição: I have just created my Facebook account. It was incredibly easy to set up. I went to the official website and…

Aviso aos Estudantes: Transcrição do Áudio Disponível Abaixo – Evite Visualizar Antes de Ouvir para um Aprendizado Eficiente! Transcrição: My best friend’s name is Diana. She is a year older than me and is one of the smartest people I…

Aviso aos Estudantes: Transcrição do Áudio Disponível Abaixo – Evite Visualizar Antes de Ouvir para um Aprendizado Eficiente! Transcrição: The USA is a very expansive country. Depending on where you are, the weather, environment, social culture, and accent can be…

Aviso aos Estudantes: Transcrição do Áudio Disponível Abaixo – Evite Visualizar Antes de Ouvir para um Aprendizado Eficiente! Transcrição: Kevin is originally from America but recently moved to Germany due to his job. Since moving to Germany, he has learned…