M3 Style Image Prompts (Midjourney/DALL-E)

• IMAGE_FOR_HERO.png: Material Design 3 (M3) style digital illustration, Ligne claire 2D animation styling. Chea (male university student) and Bopha (female office worker) standing in Phnom Penh looking at modern architecture. Bright, sunny, flat vector art, clean geometric illustrations. NO text, NO words, NO letters. Completely remove tags, flags, and logos from clothing for cleaner aesthetics.
• IMAGE_FOR_READING.png: Material Design 3 (M3) style digital illustration, Ligne claire 2D animation styling. A trendy cafe scene in BKK1 district, Phnom Penh. Minimalist, clean vector lines. NO text, NO words, NO letters. Completely remove tags, flags, and logos from clothing for cleaner aesthetics.
• IMAGE_FOR_LISTENING.png: Material Design 3 (M3) style digital illustration, Ligne claire 2D animation styling. Two young Cambodians talking at a cafe table with a smartphone on it. Modern UI pastel aesthetic. NO text, NO words, NO letters. Completely remove tags, flags, and logos from clothing.
• VOCAB_1 (Trendsetter): Material Design 3 (M3) style digital illustration, Ligne claire 2D animation styling. A young person confidently walking ahead of a crowd wearing uniquely styled, unbranded clothing. NO text.
• VOCAB_2 (Mainstream): Material Design 3 (M3) style digital illustration, Ligne claire 2D animation styling. A large group of people walking together in the same direction. NO text.
• VOCAB_3 (Subculture): Material Design 3 (M3) style digital illustration, Ligne claire 2D animation styling. A small group of friends with alternative hairstyles painting a canvas together. NO text.
• VOCAB_4 (Peer pressure): Material Design 3 (M3) style digital illustration, Ligne claire 2D animation styling. Three friends pointing at a fourth person, urging them to jump into a pool. NO text.
• VOCAB_5 (Rebellion): Material Design 3 (M3) style digital illustration, Ligne claire 2D animation styling. A person walking in the opposite direction of a strict path line. NO text.
• VOCAB_6 (To conform): Material Design 3 (M3) style digital illustration, Ligne claire 2D animation styling. Several people sitting in a row wearing the exact same unbranded shirts and looking at the same screens. NO text.
• VOCAB_7 (Status symbol): Material Design 3 (M3) style digital illustration, Ligne claire 2D animation styling. A shiny new smartphone resting on a velvet cushion. NO text.
• VOCAB_8 (Generation gap): Material Design 3 (M3) style digital illustration, Ligne claire 2D animation styling. An older man reading a newspaper next to a young woman using a holographic tablet. NO text.
• VOCAB_9 (To alienate): Material Design 3 (M3) style digital illustration, Ligne claire 2D animation styling. One person sitting alone on a bench while a group stands far away ignoring them. NO text.
• VOCAB_10 (Tech-savvy): Material Design 3 (M3) style digital illustration, Ligne claire 2D animation styling. A person comfortably typing on a laptop with floating digital icons around them. NO text.

Audio Generation Prompts (Google AI Studio)

• AUDIO_READING (b2-lesson-unit-1-lesson-3-youth-culture-reading.mp3):
  • Voice Profile: Standard US English, Male, calm, articulate, natural pace with slight background noise.
  • Text: Phnom Penh, the bustling capital of Cambodia, is a dynamic city where tradition and modernity constantly intersect. For young people like Chea, a twenty-one-year-old university student, and Bopha, a twenty-four-year-old office worker, navigating this vibrant youth culture is a daily adventure. The generation gap, which often creates misunderstandings between older and younger Cambodians, is especially noticeable when it comes to technology and fashion. Chea, who studies at the Royal University of Phnom Penh, considers himself a trendsetter among his friends. He is highly tech-savvy, a trait that helps him stay connected with global youth movements. While his parents grew up in a very different era, Chea is exposed to a subculture of digital nomads, vloggers, and indie musicians. On weekends, he often visits cafes in BKK1, where young creators gather. This area, which is known for its trendy coffee shops, has become a hub for the city's creative youth. On the other hand, Bopha works in a corporate environment. She frequently feels the peer pressure to conform to certain professional standards. In her office, having the latest smartphone or carrying a branded bag acts as a powerful status symbol. However, Bopha is mindful not to alienate her family members, who hold more conservative values. She respects the mainstream cultural norms of her parents but enjoys her financial independence. "It is about finding a balance," Bopha explains. "I can appreciate modern global trends, which I see online every day, without losing my Cambodian identity." The contrast between defining and non-defining relative clauses is much like the contrast in their lives. The traditions that guide them are essential defining elements, while the modern trends, which are constantly changing, provide non-defining extra color to their existence. For instance, the traditional festivals that they celebrate with their families keep them grounded. Conversely, the foreign fashion brands, which they buy online, are simply forms of self-expression. Occasionally, youth culture involves a slight rebellion against outdated societal expectations. Young people today are advocating for more career choices, environmental awareness, and mental health support. Yet, this rebellion is rarely disrespectful. Instead, it is a gradual evolution. Chea and Bopha represent a dynamic generation. They are young Cambodians who respect their roots but are unafraid to look toward the future. By embracing both their heritage and the globalized world, they are redefining what it means to grow up in modern Phnom Penh.
• AUDIO_LISTENING (b2-lesson-unit-1-lesson-3-youth-culture-listening.mp3):
  • Voice Profiles: Voice A (Chea): Standard US English, young male, energetic. Voice B (Bopha): Standard US English, young female, professional but relaxed. Include natural pace with slight cafe background noise.
  • Text: Chea: I noticed your new phone, Bopha. Is it the model which was just released last week? Bopha: Yes, it is. To be honest, I felt some peer pressure at the office. Everyone has one. It is basically a status symbol now. Chea: That makes sense. But do you worry that conforming to mainstream trends might alienate you from your own personal style? Bopha: Sometimes. My parents, who do not understand tech at all, think it is a foolish rebellion. The generation gap is real!