Lesson: Floating your Boat
Whether it’s the sea, a river or the Great Lakes of North America, most cities are located near water. Water has always meant life, commerce, communication, socialization and transportation to humanity. For millennia, humans have looked to the sea and dreamt of exploration. In modern times, people dream of escaping from the daily grind, being at one with nature and having more freedom to do what they want. Due to the exorbitantly high cost of homeownership, many have turned to alternative housing arrangements. Some have joined the #Vanlife movement, while others decide to try out their sea legs.
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Each conversation topic is based on a theme. In order to help students acquire a basic understanding of that topic, four media articles are provided for them to read. I will never test you on the articles, but I strongly suggest you book lessons far enough in advance to give yourself enough time to properly prepare. The better prepared you are, the more benefit you will receive from our conversations.
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