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Independent Study 12

                   Today is the second class in our new four class set. 

                    Our phrase of the week is, "brainstorming session." This phrase describes anytime where we meet to try and come up with new ideas. For example, "My wife and I need t have a brainstorming session to determine when I can go the dentist."

                      This week's reading is about the tried and true SWOT analysis. Our listening material includes a scene from the Wolf of Wallstreet. We will discuss the theme, "Sell me this pen." The video clip includes some vulgar language, please be warned. I have taken this week's vocabulary words from the document that I have included with the listening material.  Please be prepared to sell a pen in class. 

Vocabulary

  • framework- a basic structure underlying a system, concept, or text.
  • jaw dropping- amazing
  • bound- jump OR legal obligation OR secure, tie up OR determined, certain
  • close- two different pronunciations, close in distance, close the door. OR make a sale, close the deal. 

Click HERE for the reading material

Click HERE for the listening material

Earlier Event: August 5
Independent Study 6
Later Event: August 7
Independent Study 4