{"id":6540,"date":"2025-10-22T15:55:55","date_gmt":"2025-10-22T13:55:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogg.folkuniversitetet.nu\/muhlsa\/?page_id=6540"},"modified":"2025-11-03T09:06:30","modified_gmt":"2025-11-03T08:06:30","slug":"notes-from-lesson-5-20-10","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogg.folkuniversitetet.nu\/muhlsa\/completed-courses\/task-for-lesson-one\/notes-from-lesson-5-20-10\/","title":{"rendered":"Notes from Lesson 5 (20\/10)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Lesson 5-\u00a0 <\/strong><strong>Monday, 20th October<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0Vocabulary review<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>I could never be a doctor or nurse. I\u2019m too <strong>squeamish.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>We could hear the piglets <strong>squeal<\/strong> as we entered the farmyard.\u00a0 = to make a long, very high sound or cry. Mice <strong>squeak<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Singapore is hot and very <strong>humid<\/strong> all year round.<\/li>\n<li>Singapore has high temperatures and high <strong>humidity<\/strong> all year round.<\/li>\n<li>It\u2019s <strong>muggy<\/strong> this evening in London \u2014 perfect weather for a summer thunderstorm!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Please read through this opinion article and consider the questions below &#8211; click on the link here for the PDF version:<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/blogg.folkuniversitetet.nu\/muhlsa\/files\/2025\/10\/Vi-ar-dummare-pa-engelska-an-vi-tror.pdf\">Vi a\u0308r dummare pa\u030a engelska a\u0308n vi tror<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Have you ever chosen to read a book in its original language instead of a translation? Why or why not?<\/li>\n<li>What are the pros and cons of reading books in their original language compared to reading translations (and vice versa)?<\/li>\n<li>How important do you think it is to understand every nuance in a novel, and is that possible in a second language?<\/li>\n<li>Do you trust that translators capture the essence of a novel, or do you think something is always lost in translation?<\/li>\n<li>Do you agree with the writer that it might be \u201cpretentious\u201d to read in English instead of Swedish? Why or why not?<\/li>\n<li>The writer seems surprised that so many Swedes are confident about their English. Do you agree with him, or do you think this confidence is justified?<\/li>\n<li>Overall, do you agree or disagree with the writer\u2019s opinions in the text? Can you explain your thoughts?<\/li>\n<li>How would you explain \u201cjantelagen\u201d to a non-Swede?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The bird has plumped itself up for better <strong>insulation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Insulated<\/em><\/strong><strong> or <em>isolated?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>The cabin in the mountains was very <strong>isolated<\/strong> with no neighbours for miles around.<\/li>\n<li>We need to make sure the pipes are properly <strong>insulated<\/strong> to prevent them from freezing.<\/li>\n<li>After moving to the countryside, she sometimes felt a bit <strong>isolated<\/strong> from her friends.<\/li>\n<li>This jacket is well <strong>insulated<\/strong> so it keeps you warm even in very cold weather.<\/li>\n<li>The small island is completely <strong>isolated<\/strong> from the mainland \u2014 you can only get there by boat.<\/li>\n<li>The walls aren\u2019t insulated enough, so the house loses heat quickly in winter.<\/li>\n<li>During the pandemic, many people felt <strong>isolated<\/strong> at home and missed social contact.<\/li>\n<li>The roof has been newly <strong>insulated<\/strong> to make the house more energy-efficient.<\/li>\n<li>The village was <strong>isolated<\/strong> for several days after the storm destroyed the only bridge.<\/li>\n<li>If your attic isn\u2019t <strong>insulated<\/strong> you\u2019ll spend more money on heating.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Attic \/\u00a0 loft<\/p>\n<p>Cellar \/basement<\/p>\n<p>The ceiling (= inside roof)<\/p>\n<p>The ground floor = the first floor (US)<\/p>\n<p>The forest floor<\/p>\n<p>The ground (outside)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Please read through this article for next lesson:\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/worklife\/article\/20220207-the-crippling-expectation-of-247-digital-availability\">https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/worklife\/article\/20220207-the-crippling-expectation-of-247-digital-availability<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>postage is included<\/li>\n<li>to send a sympathy card to the bereaved<\/li>\n<li>the funeral directors \/ the funeral parlour<\/li>\n<li>the undertakers<\/li>\n<li>Do you want bottled water or water from the crane?<\/li>\n<li>Tap water<\/li>\n<li>He is a crane operator.<\/li>\n<li>Crane = trana<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>My Life After Retirement<\/strong> (answers so far are <strong>in bold<\/strong> and we will go through the rest in the class. I have emailed the version with the errors highlighted)<\/p>\n<p>I want to share how my life has changed since I <strong>retired<\/strong> last year. To begin with, I was a bit nervous <strong>about<\/strong> how it would be to not work anymore. I thought I would miss the routines and my colleagues, but it has actually been much easier than I thought. Now I can focus on <strong>everything\/all the things<\/strong> I <strong>have wanted<\/strong> to do for a long time, but never had time for before.<\/p>\n<p>One of the first things I did after retiring was to <strong>start<\/strong> a painting course. I have always been interested for art, but never took the chance to develop my skills. The course is very fun, and I am learning myself new techniques every week. The teacher is very inspiring and gives a lot of good advices.<\/p>\n<p>I also enjoy to spend more time in my garden. It is very relaxing to be outside in the fresh air and work with the flowers and bushes. This year I have planted many new flowers and they are growing very good. My neighbour says I have green fingers, which I think is a funny expression for being good on gardening.<\/p>\n<p>Another great thing about retirement is that I can travel much more than before. Last autumn, I did a trip to Spain with some friends from my book club. We visited many nice places and tried a lot of local food. It was very exciting to see another country and culture, and I took a lot of pictures to remember the journey. Now I am already planning my next travel, maybe to Italy or Greece.<\/p>\n<p>Another thing is that I have much more time to meet my children and grandchildren. Before, I was often stressed when we met because I had always work in the back of my mind. Now, I can really enjoy our time together. Last week, I babysitted my smallest granddaughter and we baked cakes and played games the whole day. It was so nice to see how happy she became!<\/p>\n<p>What surprised me is how full my days are now. Many people think that retirement is just doing nothing, but I feel like I have less free time than before. I have joined a book club, started going to the gym, and also volunteer in a local charity shop. It is a lot, but I like having a full calendar.<\/p>\n<p>Because I want to keep my English level up, I also started a high-level English course for seniors at the local study house. It is very interesting, and we talk about many different topics. The teacher says I have a good vocabulary, but I want to become even better. The course is also a nice way to make new contacts and meet people with ___ same interests.<\/p>\n<p>I have also noticed that I have more energy now when I don\u2019t work every day. I try to take long walks in nature and sometimes take my bike for a tour in the countryside. I feel much healthier and stronger now.<\/p>\n<p>Every day I feel grateful for this part of my life. Retirement is a great possibility to try new things, spend time with family and friends, and take care about yourself. I know some are afraid for getting older, but I think it is important to have a positive attitude. Life is what you make it, and I want to fill my golden years with joy and new experiences<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>An active lifestyle or job \u2013 a se<u>den<\/u>tary job<\/li>\n<li>As a society we are more sedentary than we used to be<\/li>\n<li>A slob \u2013 to slob on the sofa all day<\/li>\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Discussion<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>How has technology changed the way you communicate or keep in touch with friends and family over the years? What ways did you use to keep in touch with people?<\/li>\n<li>Do you think you are better at staying in touch with people than you used to be? Or is it the other way around?<\/li>\n<li>Are there any ways of communicating that you miss? Why or why not?<\/li>\n<li>Can you share a memorable experience where technology helped you reconnect with someone from your past?<\/li>\n<li>Do you think modern technology has made relationships stronger or weaker? Why?<\/li>\n<li>How do you feel about social media as a tool for staying in touch with family and friends?<\/li>\n<li>Do you think younger generations communicate differently because of technology? In what ways?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lesson 5-\u00a0 Monday, 20th October \u00a0Vocabulary review I could never be a doctor or nurse. I\u2019m too squeamish. We could hear the piglets squeal as we entered the farmyard.\u00a0 = to make a long, very high sound or cry. Mice squeak. Singapore is hot and very humid all year round. 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