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The Bat and the Weasels from Aesop for ESL students with a podcast and vocabulary practice in real context

The Bat and the Weasels by Aesop for ESL Students

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The Bat and the Weasels by Aesop for ESL students with a podcast and vocabulary practice in real context The Bat and the Weasels is now in the public domain available on Gutenberg Project Podcast of The Bat and the Weasels https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DfLJETOp6aY The Bat and the Weasels A bat fell to the ground and was caught by a weasel, and was just going to be killed and eaten when it begged to be let go. weasel: a small furry animal that feeds on rats and birds The weasel said he couldn't do that because he was an enemy of all ...

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  1. The bat and the weasels by Aesop shows how avoiding honesty and trying to please everyone can lead to losing trust and respect. For example, someone at work always agrees with whoever is in charge, taking credit when things go well and blaming others when there’s a problem. Over time, coworkers see their dishonesty, and they lose respect. So, it’s important to be honest and stay true to who we are, rather than changing our identity to fit every situation.

    • That’s an insightful interpretation of “The Bat and the Weasels.” I agree—it highlights the dangers of trying to be everything to everyone at the cost of integrity. The example of the workplace scenario is especially relatable. People quickly see through opportunistic behavior, and while it may yield short-term gains, the long-term consequences, like losing respect and trust, are significant.

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