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There is no part of society that has been unaffected by the COVID-19 pandemic. However, there is one positive we can all be grateful for at this time: technology.Technology is playing a huge role in helping people overcome the problems they’re experiencing during this testing period. What’s more, in the battle to find a viable “exit strategy” from the pandemic, we will have to rely on tech more than ever before.In this episode, Kiky and Gio are discussing about a few ways in which technology has been, and is likely to be, our saviour in the weeks and months ahead. Let us know what you think, and if you have something to share, let us know in the IG comment section @englishtoday.

Hi SETlers! Our topic of this episode is "How to make (more) money during this pandemic". This is a topic that has drawn our attention these days because of the crisis that is still happening until today and some people are stuck with ideas on how to make (or more) money during this pandemic. We're here to help inspiring our SETlers to stay optimistic and believe in your strength and capacity that will allow you to earn money in every possible ways. After all, when there's a will, there's a way, right? Watch us from our Youtube channel too @englishtodayindonesia so you can see us doing silly faces and laugh at each other.

Hi SETlers! How are you holding up during this pandemic? Have you ever felt super bored being at home for months without getting any inspirations to do anything? Listen to this episode where Kiky and Dennis are talking about things to do during the pandemic, maybe you haven’t tried it yet, or maybe you have! Share us your thoughts on our IG: englishtoday.   If you're wondering about what Dennis mentioned on our episode, go to Spotify or Itunes or Podbeans now and search: Speak English Today.

Hi, SET-lers! Surprise! We're happy to be back especially during this 'New Normal' life, and we hope everyone is in good health and is able to keep practicing your English with us. In this new episode, Kiky is accompanied by a guest host, Dennis (@gurukumrd) talking about celebrating birthdays and anniversaries during the pandemic. How are you celebrating your birthday in 2020? What about anniversary celebrations with your loved ones? Don't forget to share your experience on our IG: @englishtoday. Enjoy! 

Do you remember the last time you bit into your favourite fruits? What were they? Mango? Papaya? Orange? If someone asked where those fruits come from, would you be able to answer? No, we don't mean from your refrigerator or the supermarket. We mean the origin of those fruits. We eat so many fruits yet we might not be able to explain their roots. To help you better understand your favourite fruits, we've put together a list of fruits and their origins. 

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Parenting is challenging and every parent has their own parenting styles. Some parents agree to be on the same page while others prefer to use the good cop, bad cop parenting. What is a good cop, bad cop parenting? It is when you and your spouse take opposing roles when dealing with your children. For example, when the child refuses to have his/her breakfast, the mother chooses to be the enforcer and discipline the child. On the other hand, the husband presents himself as a good parent who is a sympathizer, allowing the child to not have his/her meal. However, according to some sources, this parenting style may harm the child. In what ways does this style have a negative effect on the child? 

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Valentine's Day is just around the corner. For those of you who are in a relationship, you can expect candlelight dinners and roses. But do you have no one to celebrate it with? Don't worry, we're all in the same boat and we believe that it shouldn't stop you from expressing love, wishing others happiness, and sending them warm fuzzy feelings--in any type of form. Here's our guide to surviving Valentine's Day.

Wait, what? You have someone to celebrate it with? Well, we have you covered as well. Here are some greetings you can use to express that love to them.

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According to the CEO and founder of Betts Recruiting, a US recruitment firm, you should have a clear pitch when being asked to tell more about yourselves during a job interview. What are the important phrases you should say to land your dream job?

Your resume looks perfect. You have highlighted the relevant skills and experience. Your attire is professional. What else do you need to prepare to give a lasting and positive impression? As a job-seeker, you should stand out from other applicants by understanding what to say and what phrases your employers want to hear. 

In today's episode, we share the necessary steps in successfully securing a new job.

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As a marketer, have you been struggling with increasing conversions from your online platforms? Especially in the face of increasingly competitive market? What’s worse, customers today are multitasking and have a short attention span - they quickly shift from one digital platform to another.

Moreover, they have more ways to skip your commercial messages. As a result, marketers are forced to design a new strategy on how to keep engaging their spread-out customers.

We (and someone else from English Today who knows a little or two) would like to share some secrets to boosting your online conversions in 2020. Check it out!

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Indonesia is a big country comprising diverse cultures, ethnicities, languages and religions, with Islam being the dominant religion. One famous Islamic attribute is “peci”, which is worn by males on Islamic occasions such as Eid ul-Fitr and Eid al-Adha. It is also commonly worn at weddings and funerals as well as it has become a symbol of nationalism. But have you ever questioned its history? Who introduced “peci” to Indonesia?

Lucky you, we have done our research to answer your curiosity. Let’s discover the origin of “peci” from in this episode!

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