The Happy Prince by Oscar Wilde The Happy Prince by Oscar Wilde Available in the public domain at: https://www.gutenberg.org/ High above the city, on a tall column, stood the statue of the Happy Prince. He was gilded all over with thin leaves of fine gold, for eyes he had two bright sapphires, and a large…
Misery by Anton Chekhov Misery by Anton Chekhov to learn English with great short stories together with illustrated flashcards, an embedded podcast to practice listening and comment form for discussion. Available in the public domain at: https://www.gutenberg.org/ Podcast of Misery by Anton Chekhov Watch this video on YouTube. “To whom shall I tell my grief?”…
Sympathetic 504 Absolutely Essential Words Lesson 36 /ˌsɪm.pəˈθet.ɪk/ (adj) Sympathetic definition showing care and attention to the sufferings of other people, concerned, kind, compassionate, caring, sensitive, considerate, understanding, empathetic, benevolent – in accord, approving, supportive, agreeing, congenial, amiable, friendly, affable, agreeable Sympathetic in context When someone special to your friend has passed away, it is…
English Presentation Empathy vs. Sympathy English Presentation Empathy vs. Sympathy Watch this video on YouTube. Handout Provided by the Lecturer What is the definition of empathy? How is sympathy defined? What are the subtle differences between empathy and sympathy? Elaborate on the etymology of these two words. What is cognitive empathy? Do animals express sympathy to…
The Beggar by Anton Chekhov The Beggar by Anton Chekhov “KIND sir, be so good as to notice a poor, hungry man. I have not tasted food for three days. I have not a five-kopeck piece for a night’s lodging. I swear by God! For five years I was a village schoolmaster and lost my…
Compassion 1100 Words You Need Week 36 Day 2 Compassion 1100 Words You Need Week 36 Day 2 /kəmˈpæʃ.ən/ (noun) a strong feeling of kindness and sympathy to others who are in trouble, sympathetic concern and pity for the sufferings of others, empathy, sympathy, fellow feeling, care, solicitude, sensitivity, love, tenderness, mercy, kindness, humanity, consideration,…