– Manuscript – Welcome to English in a Minute! People with big feet need big shoes. But is this expression really about footwear? Big Shoes to Fill Speaker A: Wait a minute, who are you?Speaker B: Hi Anna. I'm Dan. I'm new to the office. Nice to meet you.Speaker A: Nice to meet you, Dan. You know, you have big shoes to fill. I mean big.Speaker B: Why is everyone … [Read more...] about Big Shoes to Fill (Idioms)
Archives for September 2022
Americans Can Soon Get Hearing Aids Without Seeing a Doctor
– Manuscript – Americans will be able to buy hearing aids later this year without seeing a doctor or receiving a medical examination. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new class of hearing aid devices. They do not require a medical exam or a prescription. The devices will be sold online and in stores. The devices are designed for adults with … [Read more...] about Americans Can Soon Get Hearing Aids Without Seeing a Doctor
Disruptive (News Words)
– Manuscript – Welcome to the Voice of America's News Words. In the United States, the company Colonial Pipeline was the recent victim of a cybercrime that caused a halt to fuel transport. Disruptive The Colonial Pipeline transports 45% of the gasoline and jet fuel used on the East Coast. The group Dark Side, was blamed for the attack. It is said to be one of the … [Read more...] about Disruptive (News Words)
Robotic Hand Can Be Updated to Meet User’s Needs
– Manuscript – A British company has developed a robotic hand that it says can be updated to perform new actions required by the user. The device, also known as a bionic hand, is designed to work like a human hand. It uses electrical signals from muscles in the upper arm to power motors built into the device. Bionic hands can help users pick up and hold onto things. … [Read more...] about Robotic Hand Can Be Updated to Meet User’s Needs
Pinball Machine Museum Holds Over 150 Machines
– Manuscript – The Silverball Retro Arcade is near the boardwalk or seaside walking path in the coastal town of Asbury Park, in the state of New Jersey. It houses more than 150 working pinball machines. Pinball is an arcade game in which small metal balls shoot down the machine, hitting targets in order to earn points. The Silverball Retro Arcade is also a museum. Some of … [Read more...] about Pinball Machine Museum Holds Over 150 Machines