Powered by RedCircle Dear Xochitl and Jack, I recently found myself in an awkward situation on a flight. The passenger next to me seemed to have no qualms about invading my personal space. Not only did they let their arm spill into my seat area, but they also seemed completely oblivious to the discomfort they […]
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Powered by RedCircle Here are some historical events that happened on December 3: 1775: The USS Alfred becomes the first vessel to fly the Grand Union Flag, considered the first national flag of the United States, during the American Revolutionary War. 1818: Illinois becomes the 21st U.S. state. 1833: Oberlin College in Ohio becomes the
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Powered by RedCircle In this episode of The A to Z English Podcast, Xochitl and Jack discuss this would you rather question: Would you rather get one big gift or several small gifts? Transcript: 00:00:00 Jack You’re listening to the A-Z English podcast. 00:00:14 Jack Welcome to the A-Z English podcast. My name is Jack
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Powered by RedCircle Become friends with The A to Z English Podcast on WeChat! Account ID: wxid_b52zxbvhah6222 Here are some major historical events that occurred on December 2: 1852: The French author Victor Hugo published his classic novel “Les Misérables.” 1942: The first controlled nuclear chain reaction was successfully conducted at the University of Chicago
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Powered by RedCircle Become friends with The A to Z English Podcast on WeChat! Account ID: wxid_b52zxbvhah6222 Here are three unusual Christmas traditions from different parts of the world: Krampusnacht in Austria and Germany: In some Alpine regions, including Austria and Germany, there’s a tradition called Krampusnacht (Krampus Night) on December 5th. Krampus is a
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Powered by RedCircle Become friends with The A to Z English Podcast on WeChat! Account ID: wxid_b52zxbvhah6222 Here are some historical events that occurred on December 1: 1955: Rosa Parks refuses to give up her seat on a bus in Montgomery, Alabama, leading to the Montgomery Bus Boycott. 1988: Benazir Bhutto is sworn in as
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Powered by RedCircle “Home for the Holidays”: This idiom is often used to express the idea of returning home to be with family and loved ones during holiday celebrations. It encapsulates the warmth and joy associated with being in one’s familiar and comforting environment during festive times. “In the Spirit of the Season”: This idiom
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Powered by RedCircle Dear Jack, I am a student from [Country] studying in an English-speaking country. I find it challenging to make friends because I am not confident in my English skills. I often worry about making mistakes and being misunderstood. Do you have any advice on how I can improve my language skills and
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Powered by RedCircle Here are some historical world events that took place on November 30: 1872: The first-ever international football match took place between Scotland and England at Hamilton Crescent in Glasgow. 1939: The Winter War began as the Soviet Union invaded Finland. 1954: The first successful kidney transplant was performed by Dr. Joseph E.
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Powered by RedCircle Dear Xochitl and Jack, I trust this letter finds you in the warmth and joy of the holiday season. I’m reaching out to you seeking your guidance on a matter that tends to intensify during this festive time. As the holidays approach, the pressure to meet family expectations and create a perfect
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