Powered by RedCircle Dear Jack, I’m in a committed relationship, and we’ve been talking about taking the next step and moving in together. However, when it comes to finances, we have different approaches. I’m more frugal and believe in saving for the future, while my partner tends to spend more freely. This has become a […]
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Powered by RedCircle Here are some historical events that happened on December 9: 536 – The Byzantine general Belisarius enters Rome while the Ostrogothic garrison peacefully leaves the city, returning the city to the Eastern Roman Empire. 1851 – The first YMCA (Young Men’s Christian Association) in the United States is founded in Boston, Massachusetts.
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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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