Academic English
Have you ever heard of Adsense? If not, it is one service that allows you to make money online. However, what questions or concerns do you have about making money using the internet? Is it safe and effective? How do affiliate marketing programs work? Write down your ideas before you listen to this short news program on Adsense. This news program is not affiliated at all with the actual program, but only provided as information.
Idioms
“earn one’s keep” = make enough money to pay one’s living expenses“I don’t make a lot of money, but I make enough to earn my keep.”
“squirrel away” = to hide money for future use“My wife squirreled away enough money over the years to buy a new car.”
Listening Exercise
Listen to the recording and answer the questions.
Post-Listening Exercise
Is making money important to you? If so, explain your reasons. Then, find out more information about Adsense and compare this program to other online money-making services. What are the benefits of using Adsense or similar programs? Are there any potential drawbacks as well? Is making money quick always that easy? Consider the options and discuss them with a friend or classmate.
Online Investigation
- Is there clear and detailed information about the owner of the website so you can contact the person or organization easily?
- Does the website promoting a product seem to promise too much with very little effort on your part?
- Does the website try to lure you to purchase something, saying that it is a limited-time offer for a limited number of people?
- Can you get your money back easily if you are not satisfied?
- Are their online reviews of the website that detail other people’s experiences with the company in question (and not just testimonials on the product’s website)?
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