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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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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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