Powered by RedCircle Dear Abby, I’ve always dreamed of becoming fluent in a second language, but I find myself struggling to stay motivated and disciplined in my language learning journey. Whether it’s Spanish, French, or any other language, I start with enthusiasm, but after a while, life gets busy, and I lose focus. Do you […]
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Powered by RedCircle Here are some significant historical events that happened on December 8: 1941: The United States enters World War II. The day after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor (December 7, 1941), the U.S. Congress declares war on Japan. 1980: Former Beatle John Lennon is shot and killed outside his apartment building in
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Powered by RedCircle Here are some historical events that occurred on December 7: 1732: The Royal Opera House opened at Covent Garden, London. 1787: Delaware became the first state to ratify the United States Constitution. 1941: The attack on Pearl Harbor occurred, leading to the United States’ entry into World War II. 1972: Apollo 17,
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Powered by RedCircle In this episode of The A to Z English Podcast, Xochitl and Jack explain the meanings of several idioms related to travel. On the road: Traveling or in the process of traveling. Example: I’m on the road for business this week; we can catch up when I’m back. Off the beaten path:
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Powered by RedCircle Dear Jack, I’m a college student from another country trying to improve my English, and I’m facing a challenge that’s making me feel a bit overwhelmed. I often struggle with the correct use of prepositions in sentences. It’s confusing when to use “in,” “on,” or “at.” I don’t want to sound awkward
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Powered by RedCircle Here are some historical events that occurred on December 6: 1790: The United States Congress moved from New York City to Philadelphia. 1865: The Thirteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution was ratified, abolishing slavery. 1877: Thomas Edison demonstrated the first sound recording, reciting “Mary Had a Little Lamb” at his Menlo
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Powered by RedCircle In this episode of The A to Z English Podcast, Xochitl and Jack discuss whether they would rather receive a really expensive gift that someone bought for them or receive a really thoughtful gift that someone made for them? Transcript: 00:00:00 Jack You’re listening to the A-Z English podcast. 00:00:14 Jack Welcome
Powered by RedCircle Here are some historical events that occurred on December 5: 1776: The Phi Beta Kappa Society, one of the oldest academic honor societies in the United States, was founded at the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia. 1831: Former U.S. President John Quincy Adams took his seat in the House
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Powered by RedCircle In this episode of The A to Z English Podcast, Xochitl and Jack discuss the worst flights they have ever taken. Transcript: 00:00:00 Jack You’re listening to the A-Z English podcast. 00:00:13 Jack Welcome to the A-Z English podcast. My name is Jack and I’m here with my co-host social. And today
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Powered by RedCircle Here are some historical events that occurred on December 4: 1110: The Kingdom of Jerusalem captured Sidon during the Crusades. 1783: General George Washington bid farewell to his officers at Fraunces Tavern in New York City after the American Revolution. 1829: The first well-recorded game of baseball was played in Beachville, Ontario,
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