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The evolution of Black Friday | Learn the expression ‘for better or for worse’
Episode 318
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Black Friday used to be a fun family tradition for when families got together for the long Thanksgiving weekend. But over the years, American consu…
5 years, 6 months ago
Water on the Moon | Learn the expression ‘cut down on’
Episode 317
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NASA scientists have discovered water on the dark side of the Moon. Until recently, researchers had only confirmed water in the sunlit portions. Th…
5 years, 6 months ago
The Trump presidency report card | Learn the phrasal verb ‘figure in’
Episode 316
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In 2016, Trump campaigned on radical slogans and ideas, like building a wall along the Mexican border and “draining the swamp.” But – tweets and dr…
5 years, 6 months ago
A COVID vaccine breakthrough | Learn the English expression ‘in sight’
Episode 315
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Finally, some encouraging news in 2020. Pfizer, the global pharmaceutical company, announced that their COVID vaccine candidate was more than 90% e…
5 years, 7 months ago
Joe Biden’s winning strategy: opposites attract | Learn the expression ‘make or break’
Episode 314
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Just like everything else in 2020, the American presidential campaign season was far from normal. President Trump’s campaign tried to carry on with…
5 years, 7 months ago
The new way to buy a used car | Learn the expression ‘nook and cranny’
Episode 313
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Last week, we talked about how much of a hassle it is to buy a used car. In this lesson, several companies around the world are revolutionizing the…
5 years, 7 months ago
Biden topples Trump to become 46th American president | Learn the English expression ‘tread carefully’
Episode 312
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Election week in the United States was a bit messier than usual, but after several days of vote counting, Joe Biden was finally elected as the next…
5 years, 7 months ago
Why buying a used car is so unpleasant | Learn the English expression ‘peace of mind’
Episode 311
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Buying a car, especially a used car, is one of the worst consumer shopping experiences. The buyer is at a disadvantage, and the seller is in the dr…
5 years, 7 months ago
The second wave of COVID-19 is officially here | Learn the expression ‘balancing act’
Episode 310
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The second wave of COVID-19 is officially here. Across Europe, new lockdown orders are being put in place as countries are seeing a sudden spike in…
5 years, 7 months ago
Pumpkin spice and everything nice: part 2 | Learn the English expression ‘look forward to’
Episode 309
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In part two on fall’s favorite fruit, we’re sharing how pumpkin is eaten, sipped, and one surprise use. From snacks to desserts to drinks, pumpkin …
5 years, 7 months ago