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ON MONDAY
ESL Podcast 1258 – Causes of Plane Crashes
In the Learning Guide: Get a full transcript (written version of every word you hear), vocabulary list and sample sentences, and comprehension questions.
In “What Else Does it Mean,” learn the other meanings of “instrument” and “cabin.”
In the “Culture Note,” learn about “The National Transportation Safety Board.”
“The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is a U.S. government ‘agency’ (department or organization) responsible for…” – READ MORE in the Learning Guide
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ON WEDNESDAY
English Cafe 580
Topics: Famous Americans – Marian Anderson; in a heartbeat versus in a second versus in a moment; old versus stale
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In “What Insiders Know,” you will read about “Surtitles.”
“‘Subtitles’ are words that are shown at the bottom of the screen during a movie, TV show, or news broadcast…” – READ MORE in the Learning Guide
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ON FRIDAY
ESL Podcast 1259 – Discovering a Family Secret
In the Learning Guide: Get a full transcript (written version of every word you hear), vocabulary list and sample sentences, and comprehension questions.
In “What Else Does it Mean,” learn the other meanings of “to be sucker punched” and “to come to light.”
In the “Culture Note,” learn about “Surprising Secrets of Former Presidents.”
“The life of U.S. Presidents might seem to be ‘an open book’ (something that is known to almost everyone, with no secrets)…” – READ MORE in the Learning Guide
Hi,
I am at the public library, and with the help of the “1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die” I have found the book “The Magus” by John Fowles.
This is the author, whose name I had forgotten, with the theme “the chosen one”.
Best wishes,
Tania