– Manuscript – The U.S. Census Bureau reports that the number of people in the United States who speak a language other than English at home increased by three times between 1980 and 2019. About one in five people in America speak a second language at home. That is 68 million people. Arabic among top five Dina Arid of California, who is the mother of three children, … [Read more...] about 1-in-5 in US Homes Speaks a Second Language after English
Archives for February 2023
2022 Was One of Warmest on Record
– Manuscript – Government science groups say that 2022 did not quite set a record for heat. But it was in the top five or six warmest years on record. The exact placement depends on who was doing the measuring. The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) measured 2022’s worldwide average temperature as 14.76 degrees Celsius. That ranks as the … [Read more...] about 2022 Was One of Warmest on Record
US Officials Propose Yearly COVID Shot for Most Americans
– Manuscript – U.S. health officials are proposing that most American adults and children should receive a single, yearly COVID-19 vaccine shot. The plan, put forward by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), would remove the need for people to get a series of injections and boosters throughout the year to stay protected. The proposal was announced as vaccine rates in … [Read more...] about US Officials Propose Yearly COVID Shot for Most Americans
Drench (News Words)
– Manuscript – Welcome to the Voice of America's News Words. U.S. President Joe Biden approved an emergency declaration for California in January because of severe weather. Drench The declaration came as another wave of heavy rain drenched the already flooded state. The storms, which began in late December, have caused at least 20 deaths, flooding, mudslides, home … [Read more...] about Drench (News Words)
Sitting Pretty (Idioms)
– Manuscript – Welcome to English in a Minute! Sitting is a normal thing that we do. We sit at home, at work, at the restaurant. Honestly, we probably sit too much. But what does it mean to be "sitting pretty"? Speaker A: Dan, how is your new apartment?Speaker B: It's great. It has the best views of D.C. And guess what? My book is selling really well.Speaker A: Wow! … [Read more...] about Sitting Pretty (Idioms)
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