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What happens when you (online) die | Learn the English expression ‘in progress’
Episode 485
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In estate planning, it’s common to think about who will inherit personal possessions, bank accounts, investments, real estate, and other property. …
4 years, 1 month ago
K-pop band BTS is taking a break | Learn the English expression ‘loom over’
Episode 484
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BTS – the most popular band in the world –are taking a “temporary break.” The band announced the break during a live-streamed anniversary dinner pa…
4 years, 1 month ago
Should you bring your ‘whole self’ to work? | Learn the English expression ‘on the surface’
Episode 483
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In an effort to improve company culture and employee morale, many companies have put out messaging encouraging employees to bring their “whole selv…
4 years, 1 month ago
A controversial new tour is dividing the golf world | Learn the phrasal verb ‘pass up’
Episode 482
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An upstart league called LIV Golf is disrupting the tranquility that has long defined professional golf. The decision to join – or not join – the t…
4 years, 1 month ago
The benefits of keeping a journal | Learn the expression ‘get off on the right foot’
Episode 481
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Journaling is an age-old practice that is known for its mental health benefits. There are many ways to keep a journaling practice that don’t requir…
4 years, 1 month ago
A Wimbledon without rankings points | Learn the phrasal verb ‘hand out’
Episode 480
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Wimbledon is the most prestigious tennis tournament in the world, but this year, players won’t earn any points towards their world rankings by comp…
4 years, 2 months ago
Just how big is the world’s largest plant? | Learn the phrasal verb ‘look into’
Episode 479
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The world’s largest plant was recently discovered off the western coast of Australia. The plant is a ribbon weed that researchers estimate to be ab…
4 years, 2 months ago
A royal party for 70 years as Queen | Learn the English expression ‘look down on’
Episode 478
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Queen Elizabeth II is the longest-reigning monarch in the over 1,000-year history of the United Kingdom. She has been Queen of the U.K. for 70 year…
4 years, 2 months ago
Unlock the hidden features of Google Maps | Learn the English expression ‘brand-new’
Episode 477
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Google Maps, the world’s most popular mapping application, is known for helping people get from one place to another. But did you know that the app…
4 years, 2 months ago
The American UFO craze | Learn the English expression ‘raise the stakes’
Episode 476
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The US government has kept a running list of UFO sightings since the 1940s, and until recently, the list was kept secret. Today, we’re talking about…
4 years, 2 months ago