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A Perfect End for a Great Year

Ya estamos en el último trimestre del año y queremos agradecerte por haber sido parte de la celebración de nuestros primeros 50 años de existencia, pues han sido cinco décadas de ofrecer un excelente nivel académico que nos permite contar con más de dos millones de egresados que hablan inglés.

Para nosotros es trascendental contribuir al desarrollo de los mexicanos.

Deseamos que disfrutes esta edición de Life To Go. Estamos seguros que cada uno de los textos pensados como herramienta para tu aprendizaje también serán de utilidad para tu vida diaria. ¡Felicidades!

This is the last quarter of the year and we want to thank you for being part of our 50th anniversary.

We have been able to offer our students an exceptional academic level for 50 years. Over two million people have learned English in Harmon Hall and it is now part of their lives.

To us, it’s crucial to help people to create better opportunities for themselves.We hope you enjoy this issue of Life to Go. All of its content is meant to be a learning tool for you to improve your English.We're certain you will find not only useful language but also practical hints for your daily life.

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Summary

4 coffee talks

Directorio

Fun facts

8 must go

Recommendation of events

9 must read & listen Books and music

10 must watch

The most expected movies

12 must wear women

Add personality to your look

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14 must wear men

Ready to party

16 must have

Apps and gadgets that you can't miss

18 personal finances

Make the most of Buen Fin

20 happiness

Sleep More and Live Better

24 traveller

Explore new and wonderful places

28 lifestyle

Precious Little Treasures

30 cover

A magnificent Mexican in Hollywood

34 career

The paper that will make you succeed

36 success story

El dominio del inglés, detonante del éxito profesional

38 news harmon hall Los primeros 50 años de trayectoria

40 who are you?

Ivone Vargas

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Director General Elías González Rogel Dirección Editorial Verónica Aguirre Ávila veronica.aguirre@gmmedios.com.mx Editor Elizabeth L. Monroy Hernández Editor Gráfico Albelia Gamboa y Vázquez Traducción Araceli Paola Salinas Gómez Ventas de Publicidad Perla De la Rosa perla.delarosa@gmmedios.com.mx Norma Rodríguez norma.rodriguez@gmmedios.com.mx

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Printed in Mexico Año 4 No 20, Octubre-Diciembre 2016

Foundation

coffee talks

By Elizabeth Monroy

at e r t r o k Tric Halloween is coming on October 31st and is a perfect time to wear a disguise; the more terrifying, the better.

What do children do on this scary night? They dress up and knock on their neighbors’ doors holding their little plastic pumpkins to carry their treats. When the people open the door children yell “Trick or Treat!” all together.

So people must give them candies, otherwise children will throw eggs to their house or play another naughty trick.

Meant to be together A long time ago, people thought that black cats protected witches and their powers. These women died at the stake accused of witchcraft, but cats also suffered. People used to hunt them and accuse them of being the witches’ loyal companions. Later, people thought that cats were the witches themselves.

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A door to a new life

We celebrate Day of the Dead on November 1st and 2nd. But do you know why we celebrate it? It all goes back to the Aztecs. It was a way to mock death.

They believed death was a door to a new life. This explains why they were happy to celebrate. In contrast, Halloween means “All Hallow’s Eve.” This expression comes from old English. It means “before all Saints come.” That happens on October 31st. This old AngloSaxon tradition was very religious. These days, it is not a religious celebration any longer. People make parties and have fun that night. They dress up as witches, ghosts and the like. Which celebration do you prefer?

Thanks for the harvest This story goes back to America in 1620. The pilgrims were the people who traveled from England to America. They crossed the Atlantic on the ship Mayflower and disembarked in Plymouth, Massachusetts. The Native Americans welcomed them. They taught the pilgrims many things. They told them about the harvests. They showed them to hunt and use the skin of the animals in the area. The pilgrims organized a great dinner to celebrate two things. First, that they could survive a hard winter.

Second, that they had an excellent harvest to survive the next winter.

This dinner is what we know as Thanksgiving Day. Americans celebrate it on the fourth Thursday of November.

Wise women

The word “witch” comes from English word “wicce” meaning wise woman. In fact, “wiccans” were very respected according to history. They celebrated one of their two most important gatherings on Halloween.

One bright day in the middle of the night, Two dead boys got up to fight.

A deaf policeman heard the noise.

He came and shot those two dead boys.

If you don’t believe this lie is true, Go ask the blind man, he saw it too.

In honor of Emiliano Zapata

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Halloween Tongue Twister

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Foundation

coffee talks

By Elizabeth Monroy

Christmas colors ter Giving is bet ing a present than recadeitiv ion of giving

There is a tr ltures like e year. Old cu th f o d n e e y called at th adition. The tr is th d a h s the Celt other ple gave each o e P . d a in u g this, it e w year. With e n e th r fo t a presen more and erosity grow n e g e d a m y t. At the the very differen e b n ca ts if r more. G sweet fruit o ve a g s lt e C e f food. beginning, th ve all types o a g y e th r, te a ion. candy. L rve this tradit se re p l il st s Many culture u?

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In December, houses are full of colors like red, green, white, and gold. But, what does each of them mean? Red is a religious symbol of fire, blood, and charity. Green represents nature, youth, and hope in eternal life. White symbolizes light, purity, joy, and glory, too. Gold is the color of sunlight.

Silent Night

g is Silent Night, The most popular Christmas son People believe it with 733 versions since 1973. says priest Joseph originated in Austria. One story of the church broke.

Mohr wrote it when the organ about a priest who However, there’s another story a church. Whatever wrote it while he was staying in the story, it’s a lovely song.

Rudolph’s red nose

We all know the red-nosed reindeer that helps Santa on Christmas Day. What we probably don’t know is why Rudolph has such a bright red nose.

Let’s remember that these animals are native to Arctic regions. They have to deal with very cold temperatures. Recently, a group of scientists said reindeers have 25% more blood density in their nose than humans.

Besides, their mucus helps them protect from freezing and regulate their brain temperature during sleigh rides.

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Progressive

must go

By Verónica Aguirre

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Grand Prix Mexico

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Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez October 28, 29 and 30 (Fri, Sat and Sun) German Nico Rosberg wants to win the race again. It will be one of the fastest races in the circuit. Why? Because drivers are allowed to use super soft wheels. Lewis Hamilton is leading the series so far. He’s coming strong and won’t make it easy for anyone. Although they are teammates, both will fight to be number 1.

Justin Bieber The O2

November 29, 9:00

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December 14, 20:30

Corona Capital

Curva 4 Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez November 19 and 20, 14:00 This festival hosts great rock and alternative bands every year. That is why this music festival has attracted great audiences since 2010. On its seventh edition, you’ll see 50 bands performing for you. Some of these amazing groups are The Killers, Pet Shop Boys, Lana del Rey, and Eagles of Death Metal. You can’t miss it!

This Canadian singer has caused lots of controversy with his private life. However, his shows remain a success wherever he performs. He’s closing the year in Europe with his show Purpose Available Now. He will include his latest album’s songs in his presentations.

Foundation

must read & listen

By Elizabeth Monroy

Music recommendation

r f the yea o r e t d r a u q books an e h The last t e r a hese is here! T ou can’t miss. at y music th

Blur

Book recommendation

In Cold Blood,

http://doublej.net.au/programs/jfiles/blur

by Truman Capote

Someone killed the four members of the Clutter family. It happened in Kansas on November 15, 1959. Who did it? Truman Capote uses journalism and literature to tell the story. He talks about the killers, too: Dick Hickock and Perry Edward Smith.

This novel shows the two faces of the US judicial system.

Capote talks about what is behind the crime. But he explores the motive of the crime too. All these aspects make this novel very attractive.The best characteristic of In Cold Blood is its realism. Its narrative combines very well with its journalistic style. Capote said the book belonged to a new genre. He called it a “non-fiction novel”.

Top 5 Music

(Billboard) 1. Cheap Thrills, Sia Featuring Sean Paul 2. Cold Water, Major Lazer Featuring Justin Bieber & M0 3. One Dance, Drake Featuring WizKid & Kyla 4. This Is What You Came For, Calvin Harris Featuring Rihanna 5. Can’t Stop The Feeling!, Justin Timberlake

Top 5 Best Sellers (The New York Times)

1.

Truly, Madly, Guilty, by Liane Moriarty.

2. on The Girl , the Train

by Paula Hawkings.

3.

The Black Widow, by Daniel Silva.

Blur is a Britpop band.

They started playing under a different name: Seymour. This was in 1989 in Colchester, England. Who is who in the band? Damon Albarn is vocalist, keyboardist, and guitarist. Graham Coxon is guitarist and vocalist. The bass is in charge of Alex James. And Dave Rowntree plays the drums. The band became one of the greatest bands in the world in the 1990s.

Their first album was Leisure. It had different styles like “Madchester,” shoegaze and Baggy.

Later, the style changed a little. Some influences came from The Kinks, The Beatles and XTC. They have eight studio albums so far.

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Illusion Town, by e.

Jayne Castl

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Me Befor e You, by Jojo Moyes.

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Intermediate

must watch

By Verónica Aguirre

Star Wars: Rogue One

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Star Wars fans will surely watch this stor er. emb Dec t nex en scre on be will -off The first Star Wars spin ate the entire galaxy. That’s when a jug sub to r Sta th Dea the ed call pon wea a The Empire is building m the characters to the Death Star. Will they succeed? Fro group of rebels decides to steal the plans actors are Diego Luna, Felicity Jones, n mai The ear. app to one y onl the is er we usually see, Darth Vad Forest Whitaker and Jiang Wen.

These are the movies and series that you should not miss in the last quarter of the year.

Assassin’s Creed

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This movie is based on the video game of the same name. It’s one of the most awaited films this year. What’s it about? Callum Lynch experiences his ancestor’s adventures. He was a soldier in Spain in the 15th century. To achieve this, Callum uses a device that unblocks his genetic memories.

This will allow him to discover that his ancestor belonged to a group of assassins. He’ll have to carry out dangerous missions across Holy Land. The actors that star this movie are Michael Fassbender, Jeremy Irons and Marion Cotillard.

Dr. Strange

Can you remember what book Harry Potter needed for his first course? Its name was Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them,

by Newt Scamander. This new film narrates the adventures of magician Scamander to find each of the specimens he talks about in the book. It’s a very long-awaited movie starred by Eddie Redmayne, Colin Farrell and Dan Fogler.

Photo: EPK.TV, Walt Disney Pictures, Warner Bros.

Fantastic beasts and where to find them

Series

Notorious / Warner Channel From the creators of The Blacklist and Bones, comes this new drama. It is based on a real story. The most successful TV news presenter and a prestigious lawyer work together. They want to achieve professional success and use justice to solve each judicial case. Piper Perabo (Coyote Ugly, Covert Affairs) and Daniel Sunjata (Rescue Me, Graceland) give life to Julia and Jake. Both are ambitious professionals who try to control and manipulate every variable, including rating and themselves.

The Voice / Canal Sony September will see the new season of The Voice. This program will be looking for the best voices in the US. This season, Miley Cyrus and Alicia Keys will be coaches next to Adam Levine and Blake Shelton.

What will these two ladies add to the show apart from their talent? Let’s sit and watch.

Photo: Fotolia

From Marvel’s world, comes one of the most awaited super hero movies in November.

Dr. Strange is a famous but arrogant neurosurgeon who knows he’s very talented. One day, he has an accident that will change his life. He travels to the Himalayas to find a cure for his hands. There, he’ll learn many lessons that will lead him to protect the world.

Some of the stars are Benedict Cumberbatch, Rachel McAdams and Chiwetel Ejiofor.

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Progressive

must wear women

By Verónica Aguirre

Add personality to your look Some women dress very smartly; others have a more lighthearted look. Some want to show their rebellious side. It tells the world what she is like and what she loves about life. So let’s not get into stereotypes. Every woman is a free spirit.

Light

Although these months see an increase in wind force, days are still sunny.

Wrap yourself

Stay warm on style. Faux fur vests will remain trendy.

Boots are here!

Cool weather is perfect to be cozy and trendy at the same time.

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Keep them warm It’s

always importan t to have appropriate acce ssories for your look. What do you think of these mittens for your hands?

When doing exercise

Stella McCartney created this design for Adidas, so that you can work out in style.

Fancy bag

Carry your stuff in style. This bag is classy and fun.

Funny

Photo: Courtesy H&M, Tommy Hilfiger, Swatch, Ksny, Theory, Old Navy, Zara, Brunello Cucinelli, Coach.

Fringed and furry are all the rage this season.

Retro style

Cat eye glasses have made a comeback. This trend was in vogue in the 1970s.

Incredible but true

We’ll be going through very cold months, inconvenient rain, and cloudy days. But the trend says short skirts are garments you can’t miss.

A Smart watch is essential to look smart. Oh! It also helps to keep track of time.

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Progressive

must wear men

By Verónica Aguirre

Ready to party The last quarter of the year is especially festive.

First comes Halloween. We celebrate the Revolution in November. And December brings the holiday season we call Guadalupe-Reyes.

So you must be ready to look handsome at all of these celebrations. Here are some ideas to look awesome.

Bold backpacks

Casual

Thermal long-sleeved tops are a must in your closet. Better safe than sorry.

Day and night

You must always go out on an outfit you can wear to any occasion. In case a party comes out of the blue.

Say goodbye to multiple-color and dull bags. The new designs are asymmetrical and very masculine. They’ll make you stand out from all your friends.

Winter ’s co

m

ing Socks are comin g back to your daily clothing. Ju st remember that your look st ands out because of the de tails. These striped socks will look great on you.

Trendy

At last! Men’s footwear is here. What do you think of these Armani shoes?

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If you wear yellow…

You’ll stand out from the crowds on these somber, cloudy, grey days. Wear yellow to become the sun of your beloved ones.

Warm

Photo: Courtesy Original Penguin, Armani, Scalpers, Old Navy,

October is the month to show off your sweaters. Just remember to wear first the lighter ones, because fall brings sunny days but cold nights.

Add a feature to your personality

nd at Leave plain pants behi Dare to least for this season. course it wear printed pants. Of casion. all depends on the oc

Men’s essentials

It doesn’t matter whether it’s hot or cold. Men’s favorite garments are light t-shirts and polo shirts.

The reason is simple: they’re a plus to their casual look.

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Vantage

must have Staff

If cool and clever make you happy, these gadgets are for you.

And to really boost your language skills, there is nothing like the killer app you are about to see.

An innovative fan heater The Dyson AM05 Hot+Cool provides fast whole room heating in winter and fast velocity air to cool you down in summer.

Keep your drink always hot Hot Cookie Warmer This is a USB powered heat pad to keep your coffee at the perfect temperature. An Oreo somenone?

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Reversible

Wed’ze 2Warm Hit the sk i slopes and be warm or very warm wearing the same base layer. The trick is to wear on e side or the other of this hitech garm ent. Wear the smooth fac e ag ainst your skin and be warm, or reve rse it and the textured fac e traps an air layer that provides 30 % more warmth.

APP

Stay warm and ke

ep the music on Fashion is in wea rables too. The AR CHOS Music Beany is a Blueto oth headset integr ated into high quality knitted be anie hat that lets you stream your music from yo ur smartphone or tablet anywhere. Pair it easily with your sm ar tphone via Bluetooth and en joy your music whe rever you are.

Under the rain Just like any other umbrella, Lightdrops will shelter you from the rain, but it will also light your way. The skin of the umbrella will harvest energy from rain to power LEDs and keep you dry and safe.

Harmon Hall Online mobile app is educational development taken to a whole new level. It combines our tried and tested teaching methodology with cutting edge technology to suit your needs. Our app is a practical tool to make real progress in the shortest possible time.

Join our community of international students and discover how efficiently Harmon Hall Online changes your way to learn English. You will be able to talk to people who share your passion to learn from every corner of the world.

Start your learning day with a nice chat with learners from Argentina, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, China and Japan while you enjoy your morning coffee. Later in the day, discuss the current events with a new set of friends from every continent: learners from Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas will meet you in our conversation rooms.

Harmon Hall Online is renewed constantly. The material you see is always up-to-date.

Our Interest Units cater to your personal interests whether they are for leisure or professional development.

You will find content in the most diverse fields of human activity: news, finance, entertainment, culture, politics, sport, cuisine; you name it, we have it.

Of course, every useful feature you can possibly expect to assist your learning is there too: dictionary, translator, grammar reference, activities, lessons . . . everything you expect and more, a lot more!

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Intermediate

personal finances Staff

e h t e k a M Most of Buen Fin

Ready to buy some good stuff in Novem ber?

Make the most of the experience during Buen Fin but avoid red numbers. We’ll tell you how.

Buen Fin is around the corner. It’ll bring very good prices and discounts but make sure you spend according to the money you have. Going wild can sometimes get you in trouble when debts increase.

Don’t lose your mind over sales and offers. Instead, ask yourself: Do I really need to buy anything? If the answer is yes, consider the following aspects: Set priorities – You might want to buy a new cell phone, a pair of new jeans and shoes. The thing is sometimes we want to take advantage of this season by buying things we may not really use. So first check your closet and pocket and decide what exactly you require. Having a wish list is fine, just make realistic choices.

Consider how much money you can

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spend – If you borrow money, it’s okay. If you decide to spend your savings is fine, too. But don’t go into debt that you might not be able to pay later. Or even worse, are there any old debts you still have to pay? You’d rather think twice about those sunglasses that look great on you but are too expensive to buy.

Compare prices – We know how dull it could be to compare prices at different stores for the same item. However, this could have advantages. Go to the stores before this sales weekend starts and check prices of things you’re interested in. This way, you’ll find out if the price of that item is reduced or if it’s actually a fake discount. What if such articles were even cheaper than before Buen Fin?

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n yo u r m This simple o n e y! traffic light cod

by Forbes m ight be of us e suggested e. Check it o ut!

What about online shopping?

Using credit cards wisely

one Stop: Don’t buy a new cell ph fancy or clothes just because you use a them. Have a good reason to helpful credit card for durable and things you need now. to Wait: If the things you want you’ll buy aren’t in fact something ool use for your daily life, like sch have or work. Ask yourself: Will I portant enough money for other im things in the future? t of Go: When you’re running ou u essential clothes or shoes. Yo your have a green light too when can’t u cell phone is so cracked yo been even read a thing. If you’ve me saving for that new video ga d. that is now on sale, go ahea

Stop: If the sale price is too good to be true. If the site asks you for sensitive information that has nothing to do with the transaction, just stop!

Wait: If something in the transaction looks suspicious. If the total price shown doesn’t clearly reflect shipping costs, wait and find out before proceeding to pay.

Go: If you’ve bought on that website before or if someone has given you good references about the site.

Indulging yourself a little too much?

Stop: If you’re still pa ying old debts to parents, frien ds or even the bank!

Wait: Are you lookin g at the window store for a w hile but aren’t totally sure to get inside?

Hesitation can be yo ur friend sometimes. If you feel you can do without that prod uct, just leave. Nothing will ha ppen if you don’t buy it.

Go: If you can pay in cash and have no debts. There’s nothing better than enjoying shopping without regretting it later.

All in all, buying is just a matter of having enough money to pay for your stuff. If you use a credit card, paying on time and unworriedly feels so good. All the better when you really use all the things you buy. So, as long as you’re cautious and save good money, you’re free to go!

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happiness

Special investigation

Sleep More

Vantage

Sleep is vital for our physical and mental health.

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ne of the most important moments for everyone is sleeping. It’s when our body recovers the energy it has spent during the day. It’s also the time when our brain cells can fully regenerate.

Sleeping is an activity we automatically do in our life. It is necessary for our wellbeing and health. We spend around a third of our life sleeping. If we sleep well, we’ll feel energetic and in a good mood. In addition, we’ll be more likely to live longer and better.

Having a good night’s sleep is more important than we think.

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We might believe that our body disconnects or remains inactive, but it actually doesn’t. On the contrary, our body continues working at night since it uses this time to release hormones that help us increase our state of wellbeing and be ready for the next day.

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A matter of habit

When we sleep well, we help our body run a healing process. As a result, we’ll feel enthusiastic and prepared for what's coming in the morning. There are several factors that influence the quality of our rest. One of them is having proper habits, especially when going to bed. Having a fixed time to go to sleep is important since this way our body gets used to a regular sleeping cycle.

One of the best recommendations is going to bed when the first signs of sleepiness appear. We should get our body used to going to sleep at the same time, and therefore getting up at the same time.

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happiness

Special investigation

Vantage

Benefits

If we sleep for at least 4 or 5 consecutive cycles of sleep every night with the lights off, we’ll enjoy significant benefits.

Our joints rest since they carry less weight and our muscles relax which allows them to regenerate.

Hormones released p during slee ur o e t a v o n e r skin.

Our immune system recovers and we can heal faster when we’re ill.

Low light levels stimulate th e production of melatonin, a hormone with many functions in our body. The production of mel atonin is inhibited by daylight and its production increases to a pe ak at night.

Sleeping enhances our cardiovascular system because blood pressure goes down and the heart can continue working with less effort.

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traveller

Progressive

By Regina Fonseca

Explore new and wonderful places

t “The world is a book and those who do no travel read only one page� , St. Augustine.

nglish is a language that certainly opens new doors to the world. Harmon Hall wants to celebrate with you. Each cou rse you buy (until October 31) can make you win a trip! The three destinations are San Francisco, Washington and New York .

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Discover these magnificent cities in the United States. We’ll tell you about them with information from TripAdvisor:

Washington, DC

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his city is the capital of the US. It has iconic y monuments, fascinating museums, and man in things more. Appreciate Greek architecture ional mix the city’s buildings. Experience its internat awarded of cultures. Take a seat in its large parks and too. you restaurants. Fabulous stores are waiting for this city a The Congress of the United States named meetings, “district” in 1790. It was the place to have s. They called transactions, and other government activitie blish the capital it District of Columbia and decided to esta or one of the city there. They called it Washington to hon t. country’s founding fathers and first presiden and contrast.

Today, Washington DC is a city full of diversity wide avenues.

The central area has a beautiful design with nts built You can see imposing buildings and monume commercial in spacious green parks. There are modern

districts and residential and luxurious quarters. They mix with intercultural and working class neighborhood s.

Most of the touristic spots in this city are free. You can walk along the Capitol building, the White House, an d the Supreme Court. Many federa l government agencies like the FBI are here too. You can also take a tour inside the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. This is the place where US dollars are printed.

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traveller

By Regina Fonseca

New York ew York is unique in atmosphere and lifestyle. You must experience them first hand to know what we’re talking about.

What to do in New York? Go to a musical in Broadway and spend a night in Times Square.

Walk on both sides of the Brooklyn Bridge and go in shopping on Fifth Avenue. Feel like a businessman do in Wall Street. These are just a few of the things to the city.

You must visit the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State, and Central Park, too. After a good shopping afternoon, you might forget to visit Central Park. However, you must go to this wonderful site. There you’ll see its thousands of gardens, open spaces, ponds and paths. It’s huge!

No doubt, New York has some of the best museums in the world. You can visit the famous Museum of Modern Art and the Guggenheim Museum. The Metropolitan Museum, which people call “the Met,” is another alternative. And of course, you can’t miss the American Museum of Natural History.

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an Francisco has been called it the most beautiful city or the most European city in America. But every name the city gets reveals the same San Francisco is special.

The city is a mix of tradition and mo dernity. Its skyscrapers contrast with its Victor ian houses.

Its morphology is another of its ma in features because the city lies on 20 hills.

Of course, the Golden Gate Bridge is a symbol of this city. Its construction started in January 1933. At the time, it was the larges t suspension bridge in the world. Its towers are over 200 meters high and the total lenght of the bridge is 2.7 km. You can cross it by bike, car, or walking.

It’s a great tour!

Alcatraz Island is 2.01 km offshore from the city. It is famous because the safest prison in the United States was there. It’s a tourist attraction now. You can get by there ferry and take a tour inside this legendary penitentiary.

Let’s just say that it was home to gangsters like Al Capone.

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Miniature works of art invite us to take a look at fantastic worlds where size doesn’t matter.

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ver time miniature artwork has existed in every culture, especially in crafts. Some of the most creative people in the past and also at present have made themselves a question: if we can build huge things, why not make them at a very small scale? Hence, they have created miniature and exceptional masterpieces.

While all of us can take time to contemplate the wonderful scenery wherever we go, only a few decide to explore micro space.

Miniature artwork has evolved. At first, it belonged to popular art, but it has turned into artistic and crafted pieces for more specific purposes. To better know what

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the human imagination can not only conceive but also create, we’ve brought you some of the most innovative artists in the world of miniature art.

Kurt Moses is an artist who works with natural landscapes and miniature figures.

He creates daily life scenes making use of natural light instead of high-tech design tools like Photoshop. With his photos, he invites the viewer to get immersed in the adventures of his figures in the real world.

New York-based artist Alan Wolfson creates miniature scenes of buildings or even complete blocks of cities. Most of his masterpieces are of his on creation, so he doesn’t copy the environment of any particular place. Every work tells you a story,

Alan Wolfson “Katz’s Deli / Closing Time” 11 – ¼ x 22 x 21 in.

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which is one of the many life experiences this artist has had . and wants to share with you m fro Akinobu Izumi is Tokyo. She makes very small figures and places them inside tiny bottles that can y be bought online at the Ets store. Most of these bottled e miniatures (dinosaurs, marin creatures and scenes) are made of paper and resin. So if you crave for one of these crafty pieces, you can place you order with exactly what you have in mind.

Russian artist Anatoly Konenko is well known for his tiny books that are best characterized by their striking originality and

quality. He’ also the creator of the world’s smallest aquarium, which is one of the most recognized works he’s ever made. It has 10 milliliters of water only, enough for danio rerio fish (zebrafish) to live inside. It even has its own air pump.

French engineer and artisan Michel Lefaivre creates functional weapons despite their minuscule size. When Lefaivre retired from a career in the industry in 2000, he combined his fascination for miniatures with his experience in the weapon industry. He doesn’t do it for the money so rarely sells his most treasured creations.

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Know me!

What movie genre do you enjoy most?

All of them. That’s exactly the magic of the cinema. You can be in a western film, on horseback, firing a gun (The Magnificent Seven). After two months I came to Mexico to make Manolo’s film, which has an opposite plot. It’s a romantic comedy of a guy who is in love with life.

In fact, working in different genres is one of my goals. I don’t want to have the same roles again and again. I’d like to make comedy, drama, action, etc. The most fun in being an actor is you can do a little bit of everything.

Why do you recommend people to watch The Magnificent Seven and La vida inmoral de la pareja ideal?

You’re going to have fun in the two films. The first one is full of action with a little bit of comedy, there’s drama and the music is impressive. It’s an epic movie. The photography is awesome. And the story is very entertaining so you’ll enjoy it a lot.

They are different genres but very entertaining as well. You’ll like them.

Step by step

Laughing about it, García-Rulfo recalls that he didn’t drop out of university to go to Los Angeles. He wanted to witness the behind the scenes of a musical band that was setting up their show in Joshua Tree Park. When he came back to university, he had already been dismissed from school due to poor attendance.

However, he was sure he had a calling for filmmaking, acting and directing: “I knew I had to make the most of this opportunity and I did. I learned more in a week than I could have learned in university in a year.”

Manuel claims he had it very clear what his real vocation was. However, he was a little scared because he considers that the more passionate you are about something, the more afraid of failure you are. In addition, people constantly told him it was very hard to make a living from acting.

“When they threw me out of school I thought it might have been for a reason. That made me think I had to try acting at least once, so I thought: If other people can make it, why couldn’t I?"

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Given his excellent command of English and his friends in Canada, he decided to go there to do a one-month course in acting. That was the time when he realized he had been born to become an actor.

“I left Mexico to test myself, to see if I really loved it as much as I said, and to see if I had talent. Then I went to What is your main personality feature?

Los Angeles to study for two years. I got started in acting I’m passionate because I knew I could make it happen for real. Actually, I’m doing very well, step by step".

What’s your main defect?

He remembers that at first he was rejected. Most of the I have many but I don’t want to be too critical. times it didn’t have to do with his talent but with the When I’m not interested in something, that’s profile of the characters film directors were looking for. it and there’s nothing else to do, like school.

Although he sometimes hesitated and got discouraged, I just block things. It happens the other his experience was growing more and more. way around too. When I like something I’m “With time your learn to endure not so good passionate about it and do it to the full. experiences and you no longer care about rejection. It’s difficult; sometimes you think you’ve got your career What’s your idea of happiness? wrong, many doubts start floating around you. I wanted I believe all of us live happy moments but to give up lots of times,” he says rather seriously. happiness doesn’t last forever.

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If you weren’t an actor, what else would you like to be?

When I was young, I thought I would be a photographer. After that, I changed my mind and trained with dolphins because I was interested in becoming a child therapist. I’ve always wanted to do many things but my dream job would be being a writer or architect.

What country would you like to live in?

In all of them. Every country has something although I love Mexico because it’s my home. I like the United States a lot. I’d like to live in Europe, England for example. Every country has its marvels.

What’s your favorite color?

Black and blue

Breaking boundaries

“I came back to Mexico after studying in Canada and the United States. I worked in La última y nos vamos and 180 grados. I thought I might stop acting because I did what I had dreamed of for so long. I decided to become a countryman. I got a ranch and started growing lemons. I stopped acting for a year and a half or two years. But then I realized I was not happy and wanted to come back to acting. One day, I left for Los Angeles,” he explains with a big smile on his face.

Do you like poetry?

Photography is another of his passions. He first took a Yes, I’m a fan of Charles Bukowski’s novels and course and a friend of his introduced him to an agency. poetry. I also like Pablo Neruda. In fact, Mario Then he had his first casting. His first contact with Benedetti is my favorite. I love his poem "Una mujer Hollywood was when he had a role in the film Bless desnuda y en lo oscuro". I like Shakespeare too. me, Última.

I don’t consider myself an intellectual but I love to “This film revived my passion about films. After it, read him in English. There are a few parts I don’t get other projects appeared in the United States like but all the others that I understand are great and I Cake, with Jennifer Aniston. Then I came back to enjoy them a lot.

Mexico to make a series with Canana (productions).”

Do you have a favorite writer?

I don’t have a favorite but right now. I’m a lot into Haruki Murakami, I’ve read 4 of his books in a row.

Another writer I like is Juan Rulfo, of course. The stories of El llano en llamas are really good.

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The language has opened great doors for me in the movie industry and in Hollywood.

Manuel García Rulfo in La vida inmoral de

The keys to his Success

la pareja ideal

Manuel considers that the keys to his success are perseverance, getting prepared, and taking his career seriously. He also believes that it’s necessary to take good decisions when it comes to interesting projects.

He recently participated in the latest remake of The Magnificent Seven, next to Denzel Washington, Matt Bomer, Chris Pratt, Vincent D’Onofrio, Ethan Hawke and Lee Byung-Hun. Although it’s the first time that he participates in a western the genre isn’t new to him: “When I was a boy, I loved this kind of films and my dad too. We used to watch them together on Sundays.”

To Manuel, being part of the cast of this remake of the 1960s film was a challenge. He had to train several weeks to ride a horse and use guns like a professional: “When I got into the set I was living the real western life, so all of us had to be very well prepared,” says Manuel.

How would you like to die?

Suddenly, without feeling anything and unaware of what’s happening.

Do you have a motto?

There’s a phrase that has had an impact on me since the first time I read it. I try to apply it to all the things I like such as acting. I heard it from Al Pachino during an interview and Michelangelo also said it. I know it in English: “Lord, free me of myself so I can please you”.

I’m sure that when Messi takes the ball, he feels free. An artist is free when he gets rid of those ideas he was raised with, don’t jump, don’t do this and that. When adults say this to children, they’re clipping their wings. If you are free of those thoughts and are genuine, that’s when you can do the best things ever.

Do you have a fictional hero?

Yes, a few: Batman, el Zorro, the Lone Ranger, and Spiderman.

Who do you admire in real life?

I admire my parents a lot.

What’s the importance of English in your career?

The language has opened great doors for me in the movie industry and in Hollywood. But English is not just for this business. It’s necessary and very important to know English. We’re the neighbors of one of the most powerful countries in the world. On the one hand, speaking another language gives you satisfaction. On the other, it helps you in any sort of career you pursue because it’s a plus. The more tools you have, the best you make your way in life in any field.

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The paper that will make yo U succeed ccording to OCC Mundial, working on a résumé shouldn’t be the hardest thing in the world.

However, it’s something we should take seriously and write carefully. It is our letter of presentation for any job interviewer. Our job opportunities depend on this paper. It’s a summary of our school life, our experience, and our best talents. Your future can change just because of this paper!

There are two things that must be clear in a résumé. First, it is essential that you include truthful information in the correct place. Secondly, the way in which you present the information is just as important. Add key sections to explain why you are or will be valuable to a company. In this way, recruiters can see how prepared you are to work for the organization.

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Imagine you have a very important competition with other 5 0 participants.

You would spend some time preparin g for it, wouldn 't you? That’s exactly what happen s with your résumé.

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Spelling is esse ntial for two re asons: first, it shows you are p aying attention to every detail.

Second, it show s you’ve spent e nough time reviewing and im proving your ré sumé.

How can your résumé make you stand out from the other candidates?

Does it show what a good fit you are for the job? Does it make you look like a professional?

Do you address the company's needs?

Why would your résumé be interesting for recruiters after you have submitted it?

Beginners who are trying to wr ite a good résumé make a com mon mistake. They use the most pre tentious style in writing to im press Human Resources. Using technical jargo n or obscure vocabulary make your résumé confusing. Of course you want to show how much you kno w about a particular job or sector. Howe ver, you’ll have time for this du rin g the subsequent interviews.

More importantly, can a perso n who doesn’t do your job unde rstand your résumé? Consider this be fore giving it to recruiters. As a suggestion, have a family member or friend look at it. Ask them to tell you how they understand the information you ’ve written.

Finally, modify those things tha t seem to be unclear, messy, or even impossible to understand.

Careful! This doesn’t mean that you should write it lik e an informal letter. Find creati ve and effective words th at at the same time are easy for an yone to understand.

After taking all this into consideration, you might want to add or delete information. It’ll be okay as long as you do it to improve your résumé every time.

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By Elizabeth Monroy

El dominio del inglés

Photo: Victoria Rodríguez Terán.

de to na nt e de l éx ito pro fes ion al Alejandro Montiel Torres es un hombre que proyecta en su amena plática la seguridad y confianza en sí mismo. Actualmente es Gerente de ComNor Sigma FoodService, trabajo que desempeña con responsabilidad y eficacia. Él representa un caso de éxito como egresado de Harmon Hall, ya que el idioma además de abrirle las puertas para estudiar una maestría en Estados Unidos, lo catapultó al éxito profesional.

onoce la historia de Alejandro, quien como tú, inició sus estudios de Harmon Hall desde el nivel 1 y ahora reconoce que el dominio del inglés fue determinante para que ahora le esté yendo muy bien. Montiel Torres recuerda que cuando era adolescente su mamá le advirtió que debía estudiar inglés, aunque él prefería el Karate, pero debido a que cerca de su casa había una escuela de Harmon Hall decidió complacer a su mamá y empezar ahí sus estudios, “aunque a esa edad no vislumbras cómo puede cambiarte la vida al tener un valor agregado, como lo es este idioma".

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El único en un grupo de 30 “El inglés fue determinante para que me fuera bien. Empecé trabajando para una importante cadena de supermercados. Un día me enviaron a Los Cabos porque sabía hablar inglés y ahí conocí a personal de Sigma Alimentos, quienes me contrataron para trabajar en Guadalajara”, recuerda.

En Sigma Alimentos inició como gerente de línea, encargado de vender una marca exclusiva de carne de res que proviene de Estados Unidos. En la empresa pedían que cada año mandaran a tres gerentes de línea, como él, a capacitar a Estados Unidos. Pero cuando llegó la hora de la selección del personal, de entre un grupo de 30, Alejandro Montiel fue el único que levantó la mano cuando preguntaron quién sabía hablar inglés.

Montiel Torres señala con una gran sonrisa en los labios que durante dos años fue el único de los gerentes de línea que iba a Cleveland a capacitación, porque era el único que sabía hablar inglés. Posteriormente cuando la marca de carne se da cuenta de que ya había tomado los dos cursos y que ya no había más que enseñarle lo enviaron a Nebraska a estudiar la maestría en Ciencias de la Carne.

Ya con una maestría en Ciencias de la Carne, era el único en todo México que tenía ese conocimiento, entonces tiene la oportunidad de ser gerente en todo occidente. "Fui escalando pero además de mi preparación el inglés fue lo que me ayudó, me catapultó".

El idioma como valor agregado Alejandro considera que en un mundo globalizado el dominio del inglés es básico en la educación de cualquier persona: “Para mí el inglés fue mi diferencial, un valor agregado, pues me ayudó para poder a acceder a escuelas y a conocimiento que en México no existe, y al regresar me puso un paso delante de todos los demás”.

Aunque comenzó a estudiar inglés cuando

No creo en la suerte ni en las casualidades, estaba en el momento adecuado cuando se necesitaba a alguien que supiera inglés.

era adolescente, fue hasta los 35 años que Alejandro se dio cuenta de la importancia del idioma, por lo que en tres ocasiones ha cursado todos los niveles que imparte Harmon Hall, pues asegura que es solamente en esta escuela en donde le gusta seguir practicando.

“Mi experiencia en Harmon Hall ha sido muy buena. He cursado tres veces los cursos completos. En Harmon Hall son como tus cuates, te hacen sentir que vas a una escuela entre amigos. Eso me hizo sentir que es más fácil el aprendizaje”,.

Además, considera que el 60% de su crecimiento profesional ha sido gracias al inglés , “obviamente es lo que ya traes de conocimientos pero me abrió totalmente las puertas”.

Compartir la experiencia Una de las funciones que realiza Montiel Torres consiste en buscar la capacitación adecuada para sus colaboradores, por lo que la empresa en la que trabaja firmó un convenio de colaboración con Harmon Hall con un precio preferencial para la capacitación del personal.

“Recomiendo totalmente a Harmon Hall, tan es así que muchos de mis colaboradores hoy en día estudian ahí.

Primero porque creo que necesitamos gente preparada en el idioma inglés. Además, considero que si a mí me funcionó seguramente a ellos también, es algo que los va a beneficiar y les vas a gustar”,.

Finalmente, Alejandro recomienda a quienes aún no se deciden a que lo intenten, ya que en un mundo globalizado no hay de otra: “Películas en inglés, libros, viajes, escuelas.

Hay personas que no tuvieron la oportunidad de estudiar una licenciatura pero saben hablar inglés y ganan mucho más que alguien que sí estudió una licenciatura. Las personas con esta herramienta ganan mucho más y en la mayoría de las ocasiones tienen más oportunidades de seguir creciendo en el aspecto laboral.

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news harmon hall LOS PRIMEROS 50 AÑOS DE TRAYECTORIA

armon Hall, la escuela líder en la enseñanza del idioma inglés, celebró sus primeros 50 años de existencia a través de un evento en el que medios e invitados tuvieron la oportunidad de escuchar la ponencia El retorno de la inversión al dominar el idioma inglés impartida en sus cuatro plazas más destacadas (Ciudad de México, Monterrey, Guadalajara y Cancún) por reconocidos conferencistas.

El Instituto Harmon Hall de México, A.C. fue fundado el 16 de junio de 1966 con el objetivo de impulsar la cultura de los idiomas en nuestro país, especializándose en la enseñanza y certificación del inglés. Conscientes de la importancia de ofrecer a sus alumnos la mejor oferta académica, en Harmon Hall desarrollaron una metodología integral al incorporar las

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El idioma es una gran ayuda para el desarrollo laboral y una oportunidad de crecimiento personal

prácticas contemporáneas más exitosas que durante sus 50 años se han conjugado armónicamente.

Eduardo Soto Magaldi, Director General de Harmon Hall, señaló: “Nos encontramos muy orgullosos de celebrar este acontecimiento tan importante para nuestra comunidad, 5 décadas de ofrecer un excelente nivel académico que nos permite contar con más de 2 millones de egresados que dominan el idioma inglés, avalando así nuestra calidad. Actualmente, el dominio de dicha lengua es indispensable para lograr mejores oportunidades laborales, por ello nuestro interés radica en ser la mejor institución de enseñanza del inglés, que ofrece instalaciones adecuadas, un ambiente cordial así como los mejores maestros, para que los alumnos logren un aprendizaje efectivo e identifiquen que al estudiar con nosotros tendrán la oportunidad de lograr sus sueños”.

Y agregó, “Para nosotros es trascendental contribuir con el desarrollo de los mexicanos, por ello desde hace un par de años implementamos un importante plan de crecimiento que combina

la apertura de institutos propios y franquicias, por lo que este 2016 esperamos cerrarlo con un incremento significativo”.

Conscientes de la importancia de aprender inglés desde muy temprana edad, Harmon Hall ofrece programas para niños a partir de 7 años; para preadolescentes a partir de 10 años, y para adolescentes y adultos.

Al respecto, Rommel Mandujano, Subdirector Académico de Harmon Hall, comentó, “Nuestro programa de enseñanza-aprendizaje está basado en un efectivo sistema, cuyo corpus lingüístico provee a los alumnos del vocabulario y las estrategias de comunicación del día a día aplicables a toda situación, ya sea de negocios, placer o en las actividades que requieren para comunicarse efectivamente desde el momento en el que inician sus clases con nosotros. Investigaciones realizadas demuestran que el corpus lingüístico del programa Harmon Hall incluye las 2,000 palabras y estrategias de comunicación más utilizadas del idioma inglés, lo cual constituye un diferenciador significativo con respecto a cualquier otro de enseñanza de dicha lengua”.

Actualmente Harmon Hall es el instituto con más cobertura nacional, con 107 planteles en más de 50 ciudades del país y 1 más en Guatemala. Cabe mencionar que Harmon Hall ha sido reconocido por la Secretaría de Educación Pública (SEP) como una institución cultural.

El 16 de junio de 1966 se fundó el Instituto Harmon Hall de México, A.C. con el objetivo de impulsar la cultura de los idiomas en nuestro país.

La Secretaría de Educación Pública (SEP) reconoce a la organización Harmon Hall como una institución cultural.

A finales de los años 70 había 7 escuelas en la Ciudad de México y el Área Metropolitana. Este mismo año es creada la División Empresarial, brindando servicio a compañías como Euzkadi, Televisa, Office Depot, Banamex, Bacardi, Telmex, entre otros.

La continua supervisión y la fijación de objetivos sirvió para fortalecer esas escuelas y poder crecer hacia el interior de la República, siendo el puerto de Acapulco la primera sucursal foránea, abierta en 1980.

A 25 años de su creación había 50 planteles en todo el país.

El IMPI reconoce a Harmon Hall como una de las 6 marcas más famosas en México.

Harmon Hall consolida su liderazgo incorporando el Vantage Level que te lleva a un nivel de competencias B2 del Marco Común Europeo de Referencia para las Lenguas (MCERL).

Una vez más, el alcance de nuestro programa de adultos se amplió con el fin de ayudar a nuestros estudiantes a lograr un nivel de competencias C1 del Marco Común Europeo de Referencia para las Lenguas (MCERL).

who are you?

Ivone Vargas

What is your main virtue?

Discipline.

What feature defines you best?

Confidence.

What do you expect from your friends?

Authenticity.

Photo: Victoria Rodríguez Terán.

Career Development Specialist

What’s your main defect?

Getting desperate. Patience is a virtue I need to work more.

Do you have hobbies?

Yes, reading, dancing and talking to people.

I think listening to people is the first one.

What is your ideal of happiness?

Doing what I was meant to do.

Doing things with a vocation.

What would be your worst misfortune?

Stop myself from following my dreams, not going after them, but instead setting limits to myself.

What other major would you like to have?

I have two majors: Communications and Psychology. But I would have liked to be a professional dancer.

people who despite their ph ysical disabilities could do what the y have achieved. I have impair ed friends and they are my human heroes in this world. I can virtually say I hav e almost everything, but they have a con straint Where would you like to live? and I have witnessed how the y In Mexico, I wouldn’t change that. overcome these hurdles and that’s the people I would like to hav Who’s your favorite author? e next to me all the time.

Shakespeare, Michael Ende, García Márquez, Stendhal, Juan Rulfo and What’s your favorite dis h? n.

Mónica Laví Green enchiladas with cream and cheese. ? life l rea in o her a e hav you Do What habit of other pe ople To me, heroes have to make things happen. annoys you?

I have many teachers who are heroes for Lack of commitment. me. I have local heroes in my own family,

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Do you have a motto?

Invest in you, know yourself, and work to turn a no into a yes.

Tell us one reason why people should study English.

There are a lot of reasons. First, learning the language will help you grow professionally and personally.

English represents a job opportunity to move inside an organization, but it also represents an opportunity to ensure that you can get to know, understand and get inside a different culture, which I believe is one of the most significant gifts humans have: understanding and knowing others.