Powered by RedCircle In this episode of The A to Z English Podcast, Jack explains the meanings of these three idioms: Jump on the bandwagon: Meaning: To join others in doing something that has become fashionable or popular. Chew the fat: Meaning: To have a casual conversation or chat, especially one that is lengthy and […]
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Powered by RedCircle Here are some historical events that happened on this day in previous years: 1532: Francisco Pizarro and his Spanish conquistadors capture the Inca Emperor Atahualpa at the Battle of Cajamarca. 1776: British and Hessian troops capture Fort Washington in New York during the American Revolutionary War. 1885: Canadian rebel leader Louis Riel
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Powered by RedCircle Dear Abby, I’ve recently taken up a new hobby that I’m passionate about, and it brings me a lot of joy and fulfillment. The issue is that some friends and family members don’t seem to understand or appreciate my newfound interest. They make subtle comments or express disapproval, which leaves me feeling
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Powered by RedCircle Dear Jack, I’ve always been the go-to person for friends and family when they need advice or a listening ear. While I appreciate being trusted, I’ve noticed that lately, I’ve become the unofficial therapist for everyone around me. It’s starting to feel like I’m carrying the weight of everyone else’s problems on
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Powered by RedCircle Here are some historical events that happened on this day in the past: 1777: The Articles of Confederation were adopted by the Continental Congress in the United States. 1889: Brazil officially became a republic, ending its monarchy. 1920: The League of Nations held its first assembly in Geneva, Switzerland. 1940: The German
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Powered by RedCircle In this episode of The A to Z English Podcast, Xochitl and Jack break down some song lyrics by famous artists. Transcript: 00:00:00 Jack You’re listening to the A-Z English podcast. 00:00:15 Jack Welcome to the A-Z English podcast. My name is. 00:00:17 Jack Jack and I. 00:00:18 Jack Am here with
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Powered by RedCircle Dear Jack, I work in a small office, and there’s a colleague who constantly microwaves fish for lunch. The smell is overpowering and lingers in the breakroom for hours, making it uncomfortable for everyone. I’ve tried dropping hints, but they don’t seem to get it. How can I address this without creating
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Powered by RedCircle Here are some historical events that happened on November 14th in the past: 1851: Herman Melville’s novel “Moby-Dick” was published in the United States. 1889: Pioneering female journalist Nellie Bly (Elizabeth Cochrane) began her attempt to travel around the world in less than 80 days, inspired by Jules Verne’s novel “Around the
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Powered by RedCircle Dear Jack, I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to you with a dilemma that has been weighing heavily on my mind. I have a best friend with whom I’ve shared countless experiences, joys, and challenges over the years. Our friendship has always been based on openness and trust,
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Powered by RedCircle Here are some notable events that happened on November 13 in history: 1002: English king Æthelred the Unready ordered the St. Brice’s Day massacre, a brutal and indiscriminate killing of Danish settlers in England. 1789: Benjamin Franklin wrote a letter to a friend in which he famously wrote, “In this world, nothing
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