The Eagle Has Landed: A Phrase in Trinidad and Tobago's Banking CultureCEFR A1
29 Nov 2023
Adapted from Janine Mendes-Franco, Global Voices • CC BY 3.0
Photo by Chris Boland, Unsplash
AI-assisted adaptation of the original article, simplified for language learners.
- People in Trinidad and Tobago like the phrase "the eagle has landed."
- This phrase means that paychecks are received.
- Workers wait for their salaries at the end of the month.
- Many share updates about their money on social media.
- Some make funny stickers and memes with this phrase.
- The phrase shows excitement about getting paid.
Difficult words
- phrase — A group of words or expression.the phrase
- eagle — A large bird that is a symbol.
- landed — To arrive on the ground or a surface.
- paychecks — Money received for work done.
- salaries — Money paid to workers regularly.
- updates — New information about something.
- excitement — A feeling of happiness or eagerness.
- stickers — Images or designs that can be stuck on things.
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Discussion questions
- What do you feel when you get paid?
- Have you seen funny stickers or memes related to money?
- Why do you think people share their salaries?
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