This week's Education topics are...

Speakeasy : In the nick of time
In this week�s conversation, Dej and Doi are using the word nick. Read the conversation with a friend and, using the definitions in the box, fill it in the blanks. Try making your own conversations using this week�s word.

Easy Exercises : Space-age tourism
Science fiction may soon become a reality for many wannabe astronauts. A British entrepreneur is hoping to make space travel accessible for everyone. But you had better start saving � there are no economy seats on this flight. Read the story and work with a friend to answer the following reading comprehension and discussion questions.

Karaoke Korner : Picking up the pieces
According to MTV.com, Ashlee Simpson describes �Pieces of Me� as being about a best friend who brings comfort at the end of a long, stressful day of work. �It�s like a sigh,� she says on the site. �When I finally see him, all the other dramas fade away.� Ah, so it�s a him � and therefore, we can assume a boy friend, if not a boyfriend.

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