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As many children head back to school, in this episode we look at what really works to help stop COVID-19 transmission in the classroom. And for those countries where masks remain mandatory in schools, we hear some tips for teachers and students on how to communicate.Featuring, Brandon Guthrie, an associate professor of global health an epidemiology at the University of Washington in the US and Laura Abou Haidar, a professor of linguistics at the Université Grenoble Alpes in France.In our second story, we dig into the science behind daydreaming. Thomas Andrillon, research fellow at the Paris Brain Institute in France and an adjunct research fellow at Monash University in Australia, explains his new research on what's happening in our brains when our mind wanders.And Heather Kroeker, a health editor at The Conversation in London, recommends some recent health stories. The Conversation Weekly is produced by Mend Mariwany and Gemma Ware, with sound design by Eloise Stevens. Our theme music is by Neeta Sarl. You can sign up to The Conversation's free daily email here. Full credits for this episode available here.Further reading:Schools can reopen safely – an epidemiologist describes what works and what's not worth the effort, by Brandon Guthrie, University of WashingtonCOVID-19 back to school Q&A: Is it safe for unvaccinated children to go to school in person? Is the harm of school closures greater than the risk of the virus? by Joanna-Trees Merckx and Jay Kaufman, McGill University; Catherine Haeck, Université du Québec à Montréal; Dimitri Van der Linden, Université Catholique de LouvainTeaching with a masked face: a challenge? by Laura Abou Haidar, Université Grenoble Alpes (in French)What is daydreaming? Parts of the brain show sleep-like activity when your mind wanders, by Thomas Andrillon, Inserm; Jennifer Windt, Monash University, and Naotsugu Tsuchiya, Monash UniversityFeeling tired? Here's how the brain's ‘hourglass' controls your need for sleep – new research , by Lukas B. Krone, Vladyslav Vyazovskiy and Zoltán Molnár, University of OxfordSugar: why some people experience side-effects when they quit, by James Brown, Aston University See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
In this week's Rugby show the lads focus on the shenanigans from the weekend of 6 Nations rugby and chat all about the brutal England v Wales game and the incredible win by Scotland. So many questions - why is a squirrel gripping people's nuts like that? Can anyone be more French than the French? What happens now with coronavirus postponing games left, right and centre? Enjoy!
Personal Pronouns Quiz - Today's French - What does the French ‘ je, tu, il ‘ mean? How do you say it in French? Listen to Anne at FrenchHour. The post Personal Pronouns Quiz – Today's French appeared first on French Hour.
Quizmasters Lee and Marc are joined by Dallas and Elyse to share their favorite trivia questions of the week and to debate the merits of scoring answers on a curve. Introduction FAMOUS PORNO FLICKS - Which 2007 campy porn spoof of James Bond starred Stormy Daniels, Eva Angelina, and Ron Jeremy, and is among the highest budget adult films of all time? Round One OLYMPICS - In what year did the U.S. boycott the Olympics? MEDICAL TERMS - What does a hemotachometer measure? DEBUT ALBUMS - What artist had a debut album called ‘Songs in A Minor’? TELEVISION - Dean Cain and Terri Hatcher starred in what television series from 1993-1997 which is described as being a 1990’s take on a particular superhero? LITERATURE - In what novel do characters use ‘Doublespeak’? MOVIE QUOTES - "Do You Think God Stays In Heaven Because He Too Lives In Fear Of What He's Created?" is a line of dialogue spoken by Steve Buscemi in what 2002 movie? Missed Corrections It was Rita Haworth’s photo on the poster in The Shawshank Redemption, not Betty Grable. - submitted by Katie Round Two GEOGRAPHY - Before being renamed by a joint resolution of congress in 1947, the Hoover Dam was originally named after what nearby canyon? CURRENT EVENTS - Whitesboro, a village that made news for its seal, that seems to depict a white man choking a Native American, is located in which state? SHIPWRECKS - What freighter sank in the Canadain waters of Lake Superior on November 10, 1975, due to a severe storm, killing all 29 of its crew members and remains the largest ship to have sunk in the great lakes, and was memorialized in a 1976 ballad that hit No. 2 on the Billboard charts? FRENCH - What two U.S. state capitals have names that are French descriptors? FOOD - What is the category of taste in food that corresponds to the flavor of glutamates, especially monosodium glutamate? ANIMALS - Lagomorpha is an order of mammals that includes pikas and what other kind of animal? Rate My Question C&C Music Factory used a model in place of the actual female vocalist on their songs like Milli Vanilli. The actual singer, Martha Walsh was deemed unmarketable because of her bigger size even thou she had a number one dance hit with her duo in 1982 with what song? - submitted by Dallas Final Questions VOCABULARY - A kakistocracy is a state or society governed by whom? OPERA - Who composed the opera Rigoletto, which tells the story of a cursed jester and was based on a five-act play by Victor Hugo, which itself was banned for 50 years following its first performance? DISNEY - What member of the Rescue Rangers has an overpowering addiction to cheese? 90’s R&B - What are the first and last names of T-Boz and Chili from the 1990’s R&B group TLC? DIRECTORS - What composer and director, known for his mockumentary style films, holds hereditary British peerage, and has been married to a scream queen since 1984? Weekly Wrap Up #256 - Palace Pub and Wine Bar - Mixed Nuts - 81 pts. #257 - No. 3 Craft Brews and Beer Bar - As You Wish - 107 pts. Upcoming LIVE Know Nonsense Trivia Challenges January 6th, 2020 – Know Nonsense Trivia Challenge #258 @ Palace Pub and Wine Bar in Cape Coral, FL. It will be an all holiday themed trivia with free bottles of wine for our round winners. Categories for the quiz will include GEOGRAPHY, DINOSAURS, CLASSIC VIDEO GAMES, JAZZ MUSIC, ICE CREAM, LGBTQ+ HISTORY and more. The final wager question that evening will be a question about 80’s & 90’s SITCOMS selected by ‘FOSTER GRANT’. . January 9th, 2020 - Know Nonsense Trivia Challenge #259 @ No. 3 Craft Brews and Beer Bar in Cape Coral, FL. Categories for the quiz will include LANGUAGES, ARCHEOLOGY, COMPUTER SCIENCE, COMIC BOOKS, SEX TOYS, MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS and more. The final wager question that evening will be a question about HOCKEY selected by JJJ. January 25th, 2019 - Star Wars Trivia @ No. 3 Craft Brews & Beer Bar in Cape Coral, FL - We travel to a galaxy far, far away with Know Nonsense Trivia Challenge: Star Wars Edition. We’ll be asking questions from the entire universe of Star Wars, including MOVIES, BOOKS, TV SHOWS, CANON, LEGENDS, EXPANDED UNIVERSE, TOYS, MEMES, BEHIND THE SCENES and more! Thank you Thanks to our supporters on Patreon. Thank you, Quizdaddies – Tommy (The Electric Mud) and Tim (Pat's Garden Service) Thank you, Team Captains – David, Rachael, Aaron, Kristen & Fletcher Thank you, Proverbial Lightkeepers – Mo, Matthew, Nicole, Luc, Spencer, Hank, Dylan, Justin, Cooper, Elyse, Sarah, Brina, Karly, Kristopher, Josh, Gil, Shaun, Lucas and Max Thank you, Rumplesnailtskins – Manu, Jeff, Eric, Steven, Efren, Mike J., Mike C. If you'd like to support the podcast and gain access to bonus content, please visit http://theknowno.com and click "Support." Special Guests: Dallas and Elyse.
This week Kaitlyn and Chris were joined by lovely Dutch multilingual, Amarens, who runs the instagrams @foreignlanguagecollective and her new one @untranslatable.co We talk about what does it even mean to study 'Linguistics' at university? Why she will never learn French? What are the best ways to go about learning a new language as an adult? And we play a fun game of GUESS THE FOREIGN WORD/IDIOM! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/comeswithbaggage/message
Some of us spend a lot of time in our cars. How can you use this time to learn French? What is the best way to learn French in the car?You are going to learn:What the top activities to learn French in the car are,When you can learn French and do something else at the same time,And what kind of material to have on hand to learn French in the carLINKSFrench karaoke playlist - https://justfrenchit.com/famous-french-singers-part-1More Just French It podcasts - https://justfrenchit.com/blog/Courses you can listen to in your car - Swear your French (https://justfrenchit.com/go/swear-your-french/) & 7 days to your First French conversation (https://justfrenchit.com/go/7-days-to-your-first-french-conversation/)EMAILS - https://justfrenchit.com/landing-page-emails/
My Young Son Asks Me... by Bertolt Brecht Translated by Burch My young son asks me: Must I learn mathematics? What is the use, I feel like saying. That two pieces Of bread are more than one's about all you'll end up with. My young son asks me: Must I learn French? What is the use, I feel like saying. This State's collapsing. And if you just rub your belly with your hand and Groan, you'll be understood with little trouble. My young son asks me: Must I learn history? What is the use, I feel like saying. Learn to stick Your head in the earth, and maybe you'll still survive. Yes, learn mathematics, I tell him. Learn your French, learn your history!
What’s the feminine of beau in French? What’s the masculine of belle? From this seemingly simple question, you’ll get a chance to brush up your French grammar – or learn something new. My signature digressions will also take you to other similar examples…and will give you the opportunity to discover a couple of French expressions!… Read More → The post FYW 098 : The different forms of BEAU in French appeared first on French Your Way.