Influenza | Learn English | Vocabulary Builder

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miki

Published: March 11, 2010Posted in: UncategorizedTags: Builder, English, Influenza, Learn, Vocabulary

Extras: linguaspectrum.com The influenza virus has been killing people for thousands of years. The virus mutates rapidly, sometimes creating deadly strains against which we have no defence. There is a current deadly strain called swine flu that has been declared a pandemic. Thousands of people have died, and thousands more are expected to die. What are the symptoms? How do you know if you have the virus? How quickly does it spread? Are you going to catch it? If you are in any way worried about the spread of this disease, you should look at this video. This video looks at this disease, examining the symptoms and providing useful medical vocabulary for English language students. Now do the quiz at linguaspectrum.com

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24 Comments

1. oudra11youyou

   Posted March 11, 2010 at 6:16 AM

   excellent video
   thank you so much

2. qursheed

   Posted March 11, 2010 at 6:30 AM

   thanks buddy it helps a lot for me

3. HALCONDORADO85

   Posted March 11, 2010 at 6:39 AM

   All your videos help a lot thanks

4. sidneygavin

   Posted March 11, 2010 at 6:44 AM

   Good morning!

   Thank compartilhar.5 *****

   I wish you a beautiful Sunday

   Hugs

5. ludmilabarra

   Posted March 11, 2010 at 6:50 AM

   vidio is a very informative … like
   will research more about you
   Ludmila kiss

6. Linguaspectrum

   Posted March 11, 2010 at 7:36 AM

   Thanks for your glowing comments, Rita.
   I’m glad you found it useful.
   Best wishes,
   Richard

7. cliffenigma

   Posted March 11, 2010 at 7:48 AM

   Excellently built up lesson with a current topic in the world and – sadly – in the teacher’s personal life.
   I hope you are well know!!!
   The vocabulary is very useful at the end of the lesson!!!!!
   I – as a teacher – enjoyed every second of it!!!

8. Linguaspectrum

   Posted March 11, 2010 at 8:23 AM

   Thanks for your comments. Teaching is very therapeutic, and first-hand experience is a great way to get inspiration.
   Best wishes,
   Richard

9. yummytummy1988

   Posted March 11, 2010 at 8:58 AM

   It’s an informative video! I can’t imagine that you made this video when you were suffering from a flu. You are a great teacher!

10. silviajanette

    Posted March 11, 2010 at 8:59 AM

    lol…hope you get rid of this horrible virus asap!

11. Linguaspectrum

    Posted March 11, 2010 at 9:44 AM

    Hi Unhappyalways,
    Thanks for your feedback. You were right about the question having two identical answers. Kind of makes it difficult, doesn’t it. I have corrected the quiz and there is now only one correct choice.
    Best wishes,
    Richard

12. unhappyalways

    Posted March 11, 2010 at 10:24 AM

    Hi Richard,
    Regarding the quiz, there are 2 identical answers on one of the questions. (I think it is Question 18 or 19 – hypodermic needle and syringe). I chose the first answer and it happened to be wrong.

13. Linguaspectrum

    Posted March 11, 2010 at 10:28 AM

    Hi Silvia,
    Yes, that cough was really mine, alas. And I still have it. It’s a nasty little blighter this virus, and no mistake. But I’m still standing, and plan to be so for many years yet.
    Best wishes,
    Richard.

14. silviajanette

    Posted March 11, 2010 at 11:24 AM

    was that cough actually yours??? poor… get better Richard!

15. silviajanette

    Posted March 11, 2010 at 11:36 AM

    @yangqinks 100 garlands from me too!!!

16. Linguaspectrum

    Posted March 11, 2010 at 12:03 PM

    Thanks for your comments.
    Yes, I’m getting better, thank you.
    Best regards,
    Richard

17. Linguaspectrum

    Posted March 11, 2010 at 12:33 PM

    Hi Mirella,
    Thanks for your comments. I’m pleased that you are learning new vocabulary from my videos. Don’t forget to do the quiz. You will learn much faster.
    Best wishes,
    Richard

18. Linguaspectrum

    Posted March 11, 2010 at 12:45 PM

    Thanks for your comments and support. I’m glad you like the video. Don’t forget to do the Quiz that goes with it.

19. yangqinks

    Posted March 11, 2010 at 1:39 PM

    You have been a wonderful teacher! I look forward to watching more videos of your English lessons. You deserves more than 5 stars…. 5 garlands from me… !

20. 72mirella

    Posted March 11, 2010 at 1:58 PM

    Hi,
    I find this video very useful, I always learn many words from your video. Thank you so much!!
    I feel sorry about your flu,this virus is terrible.
    Dear greetings from Mirella

21. whatdaisyknew

    Posted March 11, 2010 at 2:33 PM

    interesting..hope u feel better now
    have a nice day.

22. 02sanja

    Posted March 11, 2010 at 3:05 PM

    Hi Richard, thanks for this interesting vid. Get better soon and then keep making such nice vids! lol. I do hope you didn´t suffer from all the symptoms you mentioned in your vid.
    Best wishes from Brig.

23. Linguaspectrum

    Posted March 11, 2010 at 3:28 PM

    Hi Maria,
    Thanks for your comment and for your concern for my health. I feel a lot better than I did, but I still have a lingering cough. It’s a nasty little thing this influenza virus. Stay well away from it.
    Best wishes,
    Richard

24. rockmusicM

    Posted March 11, 2010 at 4:22 PM

    interesting video. I hope you are better.
    Take care