The Real Cost of Freedom | All Is English

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Vocabulary spotlight

entrepreneurial

/ˌɑntrəprəˈnɝiəl/

adjective

Having the energy and ideas to start businesses or projects, often independently. I describe my friend as entrepreneurial because he wants to work for himself and enjoys starting new projects.

He's very entrepreneurial. 2:28

Additional example

Her entrepreneurial approach helped the small company find new customers.

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Practice exercises

Sort the lesson’s ideas about working with friends in business.

Cause

Consequence

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Your daily English task

Reflect on work and independence

Write at least two sentences answering this question: Would you prefer to work for yourself or for someone else, and what is your main reason? You may post the same response in this video’s YouTube comments; I can reply with corrections and help you improve your English.

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I would prefer to work for myself because I value independence. However, I would need to accept the extra risk and longer hours because...

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A Work Choice I Understand Better Now

Reflect on whether you would prefer to work for yourself or for someone else. Explain how the lesson has influenced your view, and connect your choice to a real experience, responsibility, or personal goal.

120–170 words 2–3 paragraphs

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State your preference clearly.
Give reasons connected to risk, independence, security, or responsibility.
Include one personal example or realistic situation.
Use contrast to show that your choice has both advantages and disadvantages.
Begin by stating which kind of work you would prefer and explain your main reason.
Discuss one benefit and one difficulty connected to your choice.
End by connecting the idea to your own experience, plans, or priorities.

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Vocabulary spotlight

entrepreneurial

Additional example

Practice exercises

Sort the lesson’s ideas about working with friends in business.

Match the workplace and business expressions with the situation they describe.

Complete the paraphrase of my point about working independently: Although self-employment can require more hours, the effort feels different because it is an investment [[1]] and supports [[2]], rather than someone else’s success.

Order these events as they happened in my account.

Build a response explaining why employees may not feel responsible when a company fails.

Why does my comparison make working for yourself sound paradoxical?

Your daily English task

Reflect on work and independence

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