– Manuscript – Welcome to English in a Minute! A goose is a kind of water bird. A bump is a raised area. But, what are goose bumps? Speaker A: Last night, I saw the best movie in a movie theater! Camp Scary Stuff.Speaker B: Was the movie actually scary?Speaker A: The entire time, I had goose bumps.Speaker B: Must have been pretty scary.Speaker A: Well, and the movie … [Read more...] about Goose Bumps (Idioms)
Archives for November 2022
Doctors Say ‘Get a Flu Shot’ This Season
– Manuscript – Some doctors believe COVID-19 restrictions that kept many people at home over the last two years reduced the number of flu cases. However, many countries have removed pandemic restrictions. Now, cold weather is coming to the northern half of the world, and doctors think the upcoming winter may bring a bad flu season. Flu, short for influenza, causes … [Read more...] about Doctors Say ‘Get a Flu Shot’ This Season
Tribunal (News Words)
– Manuscript – Welcome to the Voice of America's News Words. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for Russia to face justice for starting war in Ukraine. Tribunal The president suggested the creation of a "special tribunal" on crimes of aggression against Ukraine. He said the tribunal should hold Russian leaders responsible for the invasion. In this … [Read more...] about Tribunal (News Words)
Study: Many Drivers Treat Driving Assist Tools as Fully Self-Driving
– Manuscript – A new study has found that many drivers using driver assistance tools often treat their vehicles like they are fully self-driving. The study warns that drivers who put too much trust in driver assist technologies are putting themselves at risk for serious accidents. The research involved drivers of three vehicles that offer advanced driver assistance … [Read more...] about Study: Many Drivers Treat Driving Assist Tools as Fully Self-Driving
‘Chinese Chorizo’ Honors Blend of Two Cultures in Arizona
– Manuscript – If the coronavirus pandemic had never happened, Feng-Feng Yeh might not have learned the full history of Chinese Americans in her hometown of Tucson, Arizona. Yeh was a top chef, or cook, in New York City when pandemic-linked business closings ended her job and career plans. She decided to move back to her hometown. She also decided to revisit her passion … [Read more...] about ‘Chinese Chorizo’ Honors Blend of Two Cultures in Arizona
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