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Soccer fans in for a culture shock at Qatar World Cup | Learn English phrasal verb 'look on'
Episode 206
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Qatar, a tiny, oil-rich nation with a sweltering climate, few sports fans, and a dodgy record on human rights, is preparing to host the world's big…
6 years, 9 months ago
NYC to shutter infamous Rikers Island jail | Learn English expression 'uphill battle'
Episode 205
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The jail at Rikers Island, which houses 7,000 short-term inmates per night, will close by 2026, following a vote in the New York City Council. The …
6 years, 9 months ago
TikTok reaches 1 billion downloads | Learn phrasal verb 'serve up'
Episode 204
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The latest social media app on the scene is TikTok, with over a billion downloads. TikTok features user-generated videos no longer than 15 seconds:…
6 years, 9 months ago
WeWork's stunning near-collapse | Learn English phrase 'fall from grace'
Episode 203
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In a story that will be studied in business school for ages, WeWork, the world's biggest co-working office company, lost 80 percent of its value an…
6 years, 9 months ago
Biopics breathe new life into music legends | Learn English phrase 'pass off as'
Episode 202
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The latest trend to hit the silver screen is the musical biopic, a genre of film that traces the life of a singer or band members. Recent hits like…
6 years, 10 months ago
Midnight marathon at sweltering athletics championships | Learn English phrase 'come under fire'
Episode 201
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The world's top track and field athletes battled the sweltering heat of Doha, Qatar, at the 2019 championships. The marathon started at midnight so…
6 years, 10 months ago
Differences between living in Canada and the US | Learn English phrase 'every now and then'
Episode 200
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Life in Canada and the United States is similar in many ways, but there are differences. In today's episode, Jeff describes the ways in which life …
6 years, 10 months ago
Trading stocks is now free* in the US | Learn English phrase 'follow suit'
Episode 199
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After years of intense competition, several discount stock brokers are now offering free stock trades in the United States. This will give smaller …
6 years, 10 months ago
Porsche challenges Tesla with its all-electric Taycan | Learn English phrase 'live up to'
Episode 198
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Porsche is diving into the electric market with its new performance Taycan, a sports car that looks like the classic 911 and is expected to challen…
6 years, 10 months ago
New spray aims to extend avocados' shelf life | Learn English phrase 'to go bad'
Episode 197
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A new product from the startup Apeel Sciences aims to extend the shelf-life of avocados and other fruits and vegetables. The product is a natural s…
6 years, 10 months ago