M3 Style Image Prompts (Midjourney/DALL-E)

• IMAGE_FOR_HERO.png: Material Design 3 (M3) style digital illustration. Kimsan (a Cambodian fisherman holding a small net) and Sreymom (a market vendor) standing at the Kep coastline looking at a distant French colonial ruin. Bright, sunny, flat vector art. NO text, NO words.
• IMAGE_FOR_READING.png: Material Design 3 (M3) style digital illustration. A vibrant view of the Kep Crab Market sitting on wooden stilts over the ocean, with a green hillside in the background revealing a dilapidated colonial villa. Minimalist, clean vector lines. NO text.
• IMAGE_FOR_LISTENING.png: Material Design 3 (M3) style digital illustration. Kimsan and Sreymom talking together inside the wooden crab market, looking at a set of blueprints on a table. Modern UI pastel aesthetic. NO text.
• VOCAB_1 (Foundation): Material Design 3 (M3) style digital illustration. A concrete foundation being poured for a new house. Flat vector art, pastel colors. NO text.
• VOCAB_2 (Restoration): Material Design 3 (M3) style digital illustration. An old building split in half: one side crumbling, the other side freshly painted and restored. Flat vector art. NO text.
• VOCAB_3 (Dilapidated): Material Design 3 (M3) style digital illustration. An abandoned, overgrown stone building with a collapsed roof. Flat vector art. NO text.
• VOCAB_4 (Stand the test of time): Material Design 3 (M3) style digital illustration. An ancient, sturdy stone temple standing proud under a bright sun, with a glowing hourglass icon. Flat vector art. NO text.
• VOCAB_5 (Ventilation): Material Design 3 (M3) style digital illustration. Blue wind arrows blowing gracefully through a large open window of a modern house. Flat vector art. NO text.
• VOCAB_6 (Facade): Material Design 3 (M3) style digital illustration. The beautiful, detailed front exterior of a French colonial villa. Flat vector art. NO text.
• VOCAB_7 (Stilt house): Material Design 3 (M3) style digital illustration. A traditional Cambodian wooden house standing on tall wooden poles above water. Flat vector art. NO text.
• VOCAB_8 (Blueprint): Material Design 3 (M3) style digital illustration. A rolled-up blue architectural plan showing building outlines. Flat vector art. NO text.
• VOCAB_9 (Aesthetic): Material Design 3 (M3) style digital illustration. A beautifully designed modern living room showcasing perfect visual harmony and art. Flat vector art. NO text.
• VOCAB_10 (To lay the groundwork): Material Design 3 (M3) style digital illustration. Construction workers flattening the earth and setting the first stones of a major project. Flat vector art. NO text.

Audio Generation Prompts (Google AI Studio)

• AUDIO_READING (b2-lesson-unit-4-lesson-2-architecture-reading.mp3):
  • Voice Profile: Standard US English, Male, calm, articulate, natural pace with slight background noise of ocean waves and a busy market.
  • Text: The morning sun rose over the Gulf of Thailand, casting a golden glow on the bustling Kep Crab Market. Kimsan, a local fisherman, anchored his small wooden boat and carried his fresh catch towards the stalls. The salty sea breeze carried the familiar scent of grilled seafood. He handed a large woven basket to Sreymom, a vendor who had worked at the market for over a decade. As Sreymom sorted the blue swimmer crabs, Kimsan looked up at the lush hillside overlooking the coast. Hidden among the thick jungle canopy stood a dilapidated French colonial villa. Its roof had partially caved in, and the walls were covered in thick green vines. "It’s a shame to see it fall apart," Kimsan noted, pointing at the structure. "If the previous owners had reinforced the foundation before the heavy monsoon season of 2010, the rear wall wouldn't have collapsed." Sreymom wiped her hands on her apron and nodded. "True. If they had started the restoration a few years ago, it would have been much cheaper. Now, they practically have to rebuild it from scratch. I heard a foreign investor finally bought it last month." "Yes, the lead architect came by the docks yesterday," Kimsan replied. "He showed me the new blueprint. They plan to keep the original facade so the building maintains its historical character, but the interior will be completely modernized." "That makes perfect sense. If I were the investor, I would also preserve the old style. It's the unique aesthetic of Kep that attracts tourists," Sreymom observed. "They are also redesigning the windows to improve the ventilation. These old concrete buildings get terribly hot if the sea breeze can't flow through." The two friends then looked at their own market. The wooden structures sitting above the water were essentially a massive stilt house complex. Though simple, traditional Cambodian coastal architecture was designed to stand the test of time, adapting smoothly to the changing tides and harsh weather. "Actually, the town council is planning to upgrade the market next year," Sreymom mentioned. "They want to lay the groundwork for a more hygienic and spacious walkway before the dry season begins. If they hadn't secured the government funding last month, the project would have been delayed another year." "It’s fascinating how architecture reflects our lives," Kimsan mused, leaning against a wooden post. "If we didn't have these old ruins to remind us of the past, Kep would lose a piece of its soul. Buildings tell stories of what was, and what could have been." Sreymom smiled, arranging the last of the crabs on a bed of crushed ice. "Exactly. If we preserve our heritage, our children will understand their history. Let's just hope the new market design doesn't ruin the charm we already have."
• AUDIO_LISTENING (b2-lesson-unit-4-lesson-2-architecture-listening.mp3):
  • Voice Profiles: Voice A (Sreymom): Female, energetic, clear articulation. Voice B (Kimsan): Male, warm, slightly deeper pitch. Background noise of a subtle market ambiance.
  • Text: Sreymom: Did you see the blueprint for the new market extension? Kimsan: Yes, they want to build more stilt houses over the water. If they used concrete pillars instead of wood, it would stand the test of time much better. Sreymom: I agree. The wooden stilts rot too quickly in the salt water. If they had asked the vendors, we would have told them that years ago. Kimsan: At least they are improving the ventilation. If the stalls were less crowded, the air would flow much better during the dry season.