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Five things you can do with fall’s favorite fruit: part 1 | Learn the phrasal verb ‘stick with’
Episode 308
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Pumpkins are a staple in American fall traditions, activities, and recipes. In the first of our two lesson on pumpkins, we’re talking about two thi…
5 years, 7 months ago
Foods you should never order for delivery | Learn the English expression ‘hit or miss’
Episode 307
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The pandemic has made food delivery more popular than ever. We’re sharing the inside scoop on the foods and factors that are ideal for delivery – a…
5 years, 7 months ago
Rafael Nadal is officially the King of Clay | Learn the English expression ‘wreak havoc’
Episode 306
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Rafael Nadal won the twentieth Grand Slam title of his career at the French Open, tying Roger Federer’s record. Like usual, the tennis tournament w…
5 years, 8 months ago
The brilliant colors and business of fall foliage | Learn the phrasal verb ‘roll around’
Episode 305
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At this point, people are taking any excuse to pack their bags and head out of cities, and right now is prime time for fall foliage and “foliage to…
5 years, 8 months ago
Uruguay is open for business (and new residents!) | Learn the English expression ‘fed up’
Episode 304
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Uruguay might be the only country in the world that is currently welcoming foreigners with open arms. The tiny country of 3.5 million is trying to …
5 years, 8 months ago
The multiplying danger of junk in space | Learn what a ‘close call’ is
Episode 303
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Did you know there are hundreds of thousands of man-made objects circling our planet? The objects are also multiplying: they collide into each othe…
5 years, 8 months ago
The world’s largest annual party has been canceled | Learn the expression ‘keep your options open’
Episode 302
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It’s all fun and games until all the fun and games are canceled. In the latest in pandemic-related cancelations, Rio’s carnival parade has been pos…
5 years, 8 months ago
Update: Alexei Navalny, scooters, sports, drinks, and the vaccine | Learn the phrasal verb to ‘break down’
Episode 301
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Today, we are revisiting five previous episode topics: Alexei Navalny was poisoned; e-scooters and micromobility are making a comeback in the pande…
5 years, 8 months ago
Live music as we know it could be over | Learn the English expression ‘weather the storm’
Episode 300
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The live music industry is in trouble. Their business model isn’t exactly pandemic-friendly: they rely on packing as many people into a small indoo…
5 years, 8 months ago
A new era of pet ownership | Learn the English expression ‘stepping stone’
Episode 299
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Pets are known to provide emotional support and reduce anxiety in times of stress – like during a pandemic – so it’s no wonder pet ownership is boo…
5 years, 8 months ago