– Manuscript – Scientists who study the evolution of language say wild chimpanzees have a more complex communication system than past research has shown. The researchers say the animal uses more than ten kinds of calls that can be combined into hundreds of different orders or sequences. The study team made 4,800 recordings of calls produced by members of three groups of … [Read more...] about Study Shows Chimps Share Complex Communication System
On the Fence (Idioms)
– Manuscript – Welcome to English in a Minute! This is a fence. Fences are used to separate two areas. But what could this idiom mean? On the Fence Speaker A: Okay, Anna. Have you decided?Speaker B: Yes. No. For two days I have thought about the pros and the cons, but I am still on the fence.Speaker A: Well, you can't sit on the fence much longer. I need a decision. … [Read more...] about On the Fence (Idioms)
Despair (News Words)
– Manuscript – Welcome to the Voice of America’s News Words. Ukranian troops have regained control of towns around the capital, Kyiv, after Russian troops moved out of the area. Despair In the northern town of Borodyanka, people seeing their homes for the first time since the Russian invasion were filled with anger and despair. In neraby Bucha, Ukranian President … [Read more...] about Despair (News Words)
Puppies Trained to Guide the Blind
– Manuscript – From VOA Learning English, this is the Health & Lifestyle report. For many blind people and those with vision difficulties, life can be made easier with a guide dog. But making a good guide dog takes much work. And for many, the long road begins when the dog is a puppy. Take for example, the five 8-week old puppies that arrived at the Tipton Airport … [Read more...] about Puppies Trained to Guide the Blind
Study: Hollywood Missing Film Moments about Climate Change
– Manuscript – A non-profit group recently announced an effort to get movie and television writers to use climate change more often in their stories and productions. The group, Good Energy, is a not-for-profit advising organization. It recently announced the release of “Good Energy: A Playbook for Screenwriting in the Age of Climate Change.” Good Energy found although … [Read more...] about Study: Hollywood Missing Film Moments about Climate Change
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