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Migrant caravan arrives at the US border: now what? | Learn English phrase ‘bear a burden’
Episode 107
Thousands of migrants from Central America have passed through Mexico and have arrived at Tijuana, the last city before the US border. But they must …
7 years, 8 months ago
Scientists have re-defined the kilogram | Learn English phrase ‘seal someone’s fate’
Episode 106
For over a hundred years, the official definition of a kilogram was a metal cylinder held under three locks in France. But scientists have voted to c…
7 years, 9 months ago
Brexit deal leaves few happy in UK | Learn English phrase ‘strike a deal’
Episode 105
Negotiators for Britain and the EU have reached a draft deal on the UK’s exit. The deal has left few people happy in the UK, as both those who wanted…
7 years, 9 months ago
Lady Gaga was amazing in ‘A Star Is Born’ | Learn English phrase ‘down to earth’
Episode 104
Lady Gaga, the pop star better known for provocative lyrics and outlandish outfits, turned in a transformative performance as Ally, a waitress-turned…
7 years, 9 months ago
Partial rebuke for Trump in US midterm elections | Learn English phrase ‘when the dust settles’
Episode 103
In the first national elections since the controversial developer-turned-TV star took office, US voters gave President Donald Trump only a partial re…
7 years, 9 months ago
Top European football teams in talks to create a ‘Super League’ | Learn English phrase ‘at the expense of.’
Episode 102
Some of Europe’s top football clubs, including Manchester United and Bayern Munich, are in talks to create a “Super League” that would feature more h…
7 years, 9 months ago
Mexico will cancel partially-built new airport after strange vote | Learn English phrase ‘bursting at the seams’
Episode 101
After holding an unofficial vote before he took office, president-elect Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador announced he would cancel the $15 billion Mexico …
7 years, 9 months ago
Brazil elects Bolsonaro, riding global wave of discontent | Learn English phrase ‘run the gamut’
Episode 100
Brazil overwhelmingly elected former army captain and congressman Jair Bolsonaro president, giving him 55% of its vote and signaling its discontent w…
7 years, 9 months ago
Popular destinations struggle with ‘over-tourism’ | Learn English phrase ‘wear and tear’
Episode 99
As global tourism has increased in recent years, some popular tourist destinations like Amsterdam, Venice and Peru’s Machuu Pichuu have struggled wit…
7 years, 9 months ago
Marijuana is now legal in Canada | Learn phrasal verb ‘ramp up’
Episode 98
Canadians can now buy recreational marijuana and grow four plants at home. As the first large country to legalize marijuana, Canada is beginning a na…
7 years, 9 months ago