Hits in the headlines #62
In Germany, a person has received 217 COVID-19 vaccine doses without any adverse effects. This "hypervaccinated" case prompts questions about immune responses and vaccine safety. As the pandemic persists, it underscores the importance of ongoing scrutiny of vaccination strategies. Find out more about this situation in the first story of this post.
Esperanto, a language invented by L. L. Zamenhof in the late 1800s, aimed to help people from different countries understand each other easily. It mixes words from many languages to make learning simpler. Although not many people use it, Esperanto still represents the idea of everyone coming together through language. Why aren’t we all speaking Esperanto? Is it still relevant today?
This week’s video: Italy's $1 home deal sounded too good to be true, and for many, it was. Excited buyers soon faced a rude awakening as their dream houses turned into money pits. The old homes needed lots of fixing up, costing way more than expected. With repairs draining their savings, the once-perfect deal became a nightmare. It's a warning to think twice before diving into bargain deals without knowing the full story.
Here are some interesting stories that I have found this week. With different topics, I am sure you will find something that is new and challenging for you. Why not use this as a chance to learn some new language?
Try to note some new language that you see or hear in the articles or video and bring it to the class.
Have a great week.
See you in class!