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Streaming services are the new musical gatekeepers | Learn the English expression “light on”
Episode 396
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In the past, artists needed record labels and agents to promote their music and try to land radio spots. Now, with streaming services like Spotify …
4 years, 11 months ago
“Stillwater” movie tells a different Amanda Knox story | Learn the English expression ‘inspired by’
Episode 395
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The new movie “Stillwater” stars Matt Damon and Camille Cottin. The movie is inspired by the real-life crime story about Amanda Knox, the American …
5 years ago
A Messi breakup for football star and FC Barcelona | Learn the English expression ‘bid farewell’
Episode 394
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Lionel Messi is one of the greatest footballers of all time, and he’s spent his entire career thus far with FC Barcelona. He moved to Barcelona at …
5 years ago
Webtoons are the comics for the 21st century | Learn the English expression ‘identify with’
Episode 393
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Comics and cartoon drawings date back to the 1800s. Until recently, comics were typically published in newspapers or books and tell a story over ti…
5 years ago
Japan’s Olympic-sized disaster | Learn the English expression ‘back away from’
Episode 392
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Japan drew the short straw with hosting the 2020-turned-2021 Olympic Games. Under pressure from the International Olympic Committee, Japan hosted t…
5 years ago
100-year-old American food brands that are still in business | Learn the English expression ‘still around’
Episode 391
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Several American food brands have been around for over a century, including a coffee brand from 1850 and a condiment that dates all the way back to…
5 years ago
Delta variant is giving Americans whiplash | Learn the English expression ‘out of the woods’
Episode 390
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Several American food brands have been around for over a century, including a coffee brand from 1850 and a condiment that dates all the way back to…
5 years ago
Judge Judy is hanging up her gavel after 25 years | Learn the phrasal verb ‘abide by’
Episode 389
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“Judge Judy” is an American daytime courtroom television show that’s been airing for over 25 years. The popular show attracts 10 million American v…
5 years ago
Reasons for Covid vaccine hesitancy | Learn the English expression ‘pale in comparison’
Episode 388
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The Delta variant is rapidly spreading throughout the globe, and it’s causing a higher percentage of hospitalizations and serious cases than the or…
5 years ago
A skilled Belgian sniper was on the loose for 35 days | Learn the English expression ‘swept up in’
Episode 387
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Jürgen Conings was a Belgian soldier that stole military weapons and set off a massive 35-day manhunt in May. He was apparently radicalized by far-…
5 years ago