– Manuscript – Welcome to English in a Minute! Cards are used to play games. And sometimes, cards involve predicting the future. In the Cards Speaker A: So, how was your ride on the famous Orient Express?Speaker B: It was not in the cards for me to ride that train, Jonathan.Speaker A: Uh-oh. What happened?Speaker B: On the day of the trip, I got lost going to the … [Read more...] about In the Cards (Idioms)
Emulate (News Words)
– Manuscript – Welcome to the Voice of America's News Words. Ferdinand Marcos Jr. was recently sworn in as president of the Philippines. Emulate Marcos Jr.'s inauguration came 36 years after his father, Ferdinand Marcos Sr., was ousted as president for his human rights abuses and corruption. In his speech, Marcos Jr. called for unity, defended his father's rule, and … [Read more...] about Emulate (News Words)
International Companies Are Taking Note of Africa’s Music, Artists
– Manuscript – International media and music companies want to sell products from Africa’s music market. African music is increasingly popular on the internet and on smartphones in places far outside of Africa. Companies are noticing a worldwide interest in African music. The company Universal Music Group launched Virgin Music Africa Label & Artist Services in … [Read more...] about International Companies Are Taking Note of Africa’s Music, Artists
Joni Mitchell, at 78, Plays and Sings Again to Joyful Fans
– Manuscript – Famed Canadian musician Joni Mitchell held a show this week in the United States, almost 20 years after her last live concert. The 78-year-old artist sang and played guitar Sunday at the Newport Folk Festival in the American state of Rhode Island. Seated much of the time, Mitchell performed with a crowd of other well-known musicians, including American … [Read more...] about Joni Mitchell, at 78, Plays and Sings Again to Joyful Fans
US: COVID Shots for Autumn Must Target Omicron
– Manuscript – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, or FDA, says COVID-19 booster shots for autumn will have to add protection against the latest Omicron sub-variants. Two widely used COVID-19 shots made by Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech have saved millions of lives worldwide in just their first year of use. The FDA said they would be used for anyone still getting their … [Read more...] about US: COVID Shots for Autumn Must Target Omicron