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What is fueling Trump’s re-election campaign | Learn the English expression ‘take credit for’
Episode 298
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It might seem puzzling to people outside of the US – who have astonishingly low approval ratings for Trump – that so many Americans will still vote…
5 years, 8 months ago
Four companies winning the pandemic | Learn the English expression ‘come to the rescue’
Episode 297
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COVID-19 has undoubtedly taken a huge economic hit on businesses across the world. But even in the bleak economy, new pandemic spending patterns ha…
5 years, 9 months ago
Joe Biden leading polls as American election heats up | Learn the expression ‘off the cuff’
Episode 296
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The United States is six weeks out from its presidential election, and polls show Biden with a comfortable, but slimming lead over the sitting pres…
5 years, 9 months ago
The current state of hotels during the pandemic era | Learn the English expression ‘go by’
Episode 295
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To the hospitality industry’s delight, many Americans are slowly returning to travel. But people are discovering that travel isn’t the same in the …
5 years, 9 months ago
Yellowstone National Park is alive with wildlife, geysers, and tourists | Learn the English phrase ‘pull over’
Episode 294
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Yellowstone National Park draws in millions of tourists every year with its beautiful landscapes, boiling mud, and the many animals that roam there…
5 years, 9 months ago
5 expert tips for better sleep | Learn the English phrase ‘swing it’
Episode 293
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In episode 292, we discussed why sleep boosts brain function. Today, we’re discussing five expert tips for improving your sleep habits based off sl…
5 years, 9 months ago
Why sleep is the best performance enhancer for your brain | Learn the English expression ‘treat yourself’
Episode 292
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We all know that sleep helps us beat the feeling of fatigue, but there’s so much more to sleep than just that. It is one of the most powerful – and…
5 years, 9 months ago
Remembering television’s great Regis Philbin | Learn the phrasal verb ‘go on to’
Episode 291
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After a life in front of the cameras, the iconic TV show personality and talk show host, Regis Philbin, died at age 88. He will forever be remember…
5 years, 9 months ago
Japan’s new public restrooms with see-through walls | Learn the phrasal verb ‘make out’
Episode 290
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Tokyo just unveiled the latest innovation in public restrooms: toilets with transparent walls. To be clear: the walls are transparent when empty, b…
5 years, 9 months ago
Where in the world is Spain’s ex-king Juan Carlos? | Learn the English expression ‘come to light’
Episode 289
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Spain’s ex-king Juan Carlos has fled Spain, adding to his string of scandals that have surfaced since 2012. Very few people know where he fled to. …
5 years, 9 months ago