Powered by RedCircle In this episode of The A to Z English Podcast, Xochitl and Jack discuss whether it’s better to say “Happy Holidays” or “Merry Christmas.” 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 […]
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Powered by RedCircle Dear Jack, I’ve recently discovered that my best friend has been spreading rumors about me behind my back. I never thought they would betray me like this. When I confronted them, they denied everything and accused me of being paranoid. I value our friendship, but I can’t shake off the feeling of
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Powered by RedCircle Here are some historical events that occurred on November 29th: 1864: The Sand Creek Massacre took place in Colorado, USA, where a group of Colorado Territory militia attacked and killed about 70 Cheyenne and Arapaho people, mostly women and children. 1947: The United Nations General Assembly voted to partition Palestine into Jewish
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Powered by RedCircle Here is an Am I the Jerk situation for your listening pleasure! You and your friend have been planning a weekend getaway for months. Both of you are excited about the trip, and you’ve made various arrangements, including booking accommodation and planning activities. However, a week before the trip, your friend has
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Powered by RedCircle Here are some historical events that occurred on November 28: 1520: Portuguese navigator Ferdinand Magellan reached the Pacific Ocean after passing through the South American strait that now bears his name. 1660: At Gresham College in London, scientist and architect Christopher Wren delivered the first formal astronomy lecture. 1893: Women in the
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Powered by RedCircle Here are a few more historical events that happened on November 27: 1703: The first Eddystone Lighthouse was destroyed in the Great Storm of 1703. 1895: Alfred Nobel signed his will, setting aside his fortune to establish the Nobel Prize after his death. 1940: In World War II, the Battle of Cape
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Powered by RedCircle In this episode of The Jack & ‘Chill Podcast, Xochitl and Jack discuss American Thanksgiving traditions. Transcript: 00:00:00 Xochitl You are listening to the Jack and Chill podcast. 00:00:13 Xochitl Alright, Jack, today we are going to be talking about Thanksgiving, which our listeners may or may not know is a family
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Powered by RedCircle In this episode of The A to Z English Podcast, Xochitl and Jack discuss the following question: Is it better to give or to receive an incredibly thoughtful gift? Transcript: 00:00:00 Jack You’re listening to the A-Z English podcast. 00:00:15 Jack Welcome to the A to Z English podcast. My name is
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Powered by RedCircle Here are some historical events that occurred on November 26: 1942: The film “Casablanca,” directed by Michael Curtiz and starring Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman, premiered in New York City. 1789: The United States observed its first Thanksgiving as a national holiday. 1922: The Toll of the Sea, the first general release
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Powered by RedCircle Black Friday is a day that marks the beginning of the Christmas shopping season in the United States, and it falls on the Friday after Thanksgiving Day, which is the fourth Thursday of November. Traditionally, Black Friday is considered one of the busiest shopping days of the year, and it is often
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