Oct. 2, 2020: Learning a Foreign Language

By the end of this lesson, we will get to know each other and remember each other’s names.

It is common knowledge that sea creatures like dolphins have a high level of intelligence. Scientists have now discovered that octopuses also have “remarkable” intelligence.

Why do we lie? And how often are you lied to? Well, sorry to break it to you, but it’s probably more than you think. People lie to avoid punishment, for personal gain or because they get a kick out of it. Basically there are lots of reasons that people lie (and everybody does it).

We’ll be using story dice again, but instead of using Dan Harmon’s Story Circle, we’ll be using a simplified version of “Nelson’s 9 Steps for Story Writing” to wrote short stories about travel adventures.

Time flies! This week, we are looking back at 2025 and celebrating our personal highlights. Join us for “The Nomination Battle,” where you’ll get to share your best memories of the year—from delicious food to surprise discoveries—and practice giving opinions in English!

Scientists in Germany have cast doubt on a previously believed assumption that the processing speed of our brain starts to decline from the age of 20.