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My Path to Media Literacy: Enrolling in the University of Pennsylvania's Coursera Course I n today’s world, we are constantly surrounded by media. From the news on our phones to advertisements on TV, media plays a huge role in shaping our perceptions and decisions. So, how do we navigate through this media overload? How do we critically engage with the content we consume every day? That’s where media literacy comes in, and my recent course in English for Media Literacy at the University of Pennsylvania helped me get a deeper understanding of how to become a more discerning media consumer. Let me walk you through what I learned in the first few weeks of this engaging course. Week 1: What Exactly is Media Literacy? The first week of the course was all about getting to the heart of what media literacy is and why it’s essential in today’s media-driven world. Key Takeaways : Understanding Media Literacy : The course kicked off by introducing the concept of media literacy—essentia...

From Intermediate to Native-Level: My Journey Through English Proficiency Tests English proficiency tests are often a great way to measure where you stand in terms of language skills, and my experience has been quite a journey! Over the past few months, I've taken multiple tests that have helped me track my progress from intermediate to upper-intermediate, and now, towards advanced levels. Let me walk you through my experiences and scores, and how these tests have played a role in my language development. Intermediate Intermediate Level: Almost Ready for B2! I started my language testing journey at the intermediate level . The test was mainly focused on adverb placement in sentences, present perfect tense, and completing sentences with the right word choice. Out of 15 questions, I scored 14/15 —a near-perfect score! This gave me a sense of accomplishment and confirmed that I was on track to move on to a more advanced level. At this stage, I felt confident in my basic understanding ...

Mengungkap Makna Mendalam: Menyimak Ungkapan Umum dalam Bahasa Inggris dengan Duolingo Bahasa lebih dari sekadar kumpulan kata-kata; ia adalah jembatan yang menghubungkan hati dan pikiran. Cara kita mengungkapkan diri sering kali membawa emosi, kedekatan, dan koneksi. Dalam blog ini, saya akan menjelajahi beberapa ungkapan dalam bahasa Inggris yang sarat makna dan perasaan. Apakah Anda sedang belajar bahasa Inggris atau sekadar penasaran dengan kekuatan kata-kata, mari kita telusuri makna mendalam di balik ungkapan-ungkapan indah ini! Unit 23: "I Miss You All the Time" – Ungkapan Rindu yang Dalam     Pasti kita semua pernah mendengar ungkapan “I miss you” . Ini adalah cara yang sederhana namun kuat untuk mengungkapkan rasa rindu kepada seseorang yang spesial. Frasa ini biasanya digunakan ketika kita berada jauh secara fisik dari orang yang kita cintai dan merasakan kekosongan emosional. Namun, tahukah Anda bahwa penambahan "all the time" membuat ungkapan ini ...