– Manuscript – Welcome to English in a Minute! This is a pan. We use it to cook. Maybe Anna and Jonathan are planning a dinner party. To Pan Out Speaker A: Jonathan, do you have plans for the spring break yet? Speaker B: I'm supposed to visit friends in Europe. But with the travel restrictions and all, I'll have to see how things pan out. Speaker A: Well, if … [Read more...] about To Pan Out (Idioms)
Archives for March 2022
Plunder (News Words)
– Manuscript – Welcome to the Voice of America's News Words. In New York, law enforcement officials recently returned ancient stolen objects to Iraqi officials. Plunder The objects include a stone plate that once belonged to a king who ruled thousands of years ago in what is now called Iraq. Some objects were taken from conflict zones or plundered from … [Read more...] about Plunder (News Words)
British Museum Explores Stonehenge through the Ages
– Manuscript – A new show at the British Museum in London explores the mystery of Stonehenge, the famous ancient circle of stones in southern England. The huge stones are believed to have been put in place between 5,000 and 3,500 years ago. The purpose of the circle is still debated. Was Stonehenge meant as a sun dial, a burial ground, a memorial or something … [Read more...] about British Museum Explores Stonehenge through the Ages
Icing on the Cake (Idioms)
– Manuscript – Welcome to English in a Minute! Icing is a sweet, creamy mixture used to cover cakes. But how do we use icing as an idiom? Icing on the Cake Speaker A: Jonathan, how was the Maná concert last night? Speaker B: Amazing! They played all my favorite songs. But the icing on the cake was getting to meet the band after the show! Speaker A: Wow, that … [Read more...] about Icing on the Cake (Idioms)
Researchers Look for Biological Reasons Behind Stuttering
– Manuscript – Researchers are looking into the biological causes of stuttering. Stuttering is a speech problem that causes the speaker to repeat the beginning sound of some words. For centuries, people have feared being judged for stuttering. It is a condition often misunderstood as a psychological problem caused by things like bad parenting or emotional trauma. But … [Read more...] about Researchers Look for Biological Reasons Behind Stuttering
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