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Long Covid: the lingering mystery after the disease | Learn the English expression ‘for a living’
20 mins; June 17, 2021
Belarus hijacked plane to seize opposition journalist | Learn the phrasal verb ‘cover up’
22 mins; June 14, 2021
Chile is hitting refresh on its 1980 constitution | Learn the English expression ‘hold out hope’
22 mins; June 10, 2021
Why does America still write checks? | Learn the English expression ‘reverse course’
26 mins; June 07, 2021
How ransomware hackers shut down a critical U.S. gasoline pipeline | Learn the phrasal verb ‘lock out’
20 mins; June 03, 2021
China’s recent census reveals slowing growth | Learn the phrasal verb ‘make up’
25 mins; May 31, 2021
The high cost of cognitive switching | Learn the phrasal verb ‘leave off’
23 mins; May 27, 2021
A preventable tragedy in Mexico City | Learn the English expression ‘in charge of’
20 mins; May 24, 2021
Updates on justice for George Floyd, Tokyo Olympics, WeWork, and more | Learn the English expression ‘hold firm’
21 mins; May 20, 2021
The rise of Brood X, the 17-year cicadas | Learn the phrasal verb to ‘live on’
19 mins; May 17, 2021
Inside the Super League’s quick demise | Learn the expression ‘at the mercy of’
23 mins; May 13, 2021
European Super League ends up being a super flop | Learn the phrasal verb ‘shell out’
23 mins; May 10, 2021
The work from home tech wish list | Learn the phrasal verb ‘filter out’
25 mins; May 06, 2021
The work from home tech wish list | Learn the phrasal verb ‘filter out’
18 mins; May 06, 2021
The first green jacket for golf-crazy Japan | Learn the English expression ‘let loose’
24 mins; May 03, 2021
The great remote work debate of 2021 | Learn the English expression ‘hand-in-hand’
21 mins; April 29, 2021
The significance of closed borders for US-Canada border towns | Learn the English expression ‘closely-knit’
22 mins; April 26, 2021
Your COVID vaccine questions, answered | Learn the English expression ‘a feature, not a bug’
27 mins; April 22, 2021
The rise of digital nomad visas to attract remote workers | Learn the English expression ‘get around’
22 mins; April 19, 2021
The last Blockbuster Video store | Learn the expression ‘at its peak’
21 mins; April 15, 2021
An epic traffic jam in the Suez Canal | Learn the English expression “back up”
21 mins; April 12, 2021
Volvo is going fully electric by 2030 | Learn the expression ‘stay on top of’
22 mins; April 08, 2021
What in the (cyber) world are NFT’s? | Learn the English expression ‘bragging rights’
27 mins; April 05, 2021
Why you should question vaccine passports | Learn the expression ‘weight on your shoulders’
22 mins; April 01, 2021
Could more remote work opportunities benefit organizational neurodiversity? | Learn the English expression ‘catch-all’
24 mins; March 29, 2021
Duty-free shops had a rough 2020 | Learn the English expression ‘add up’
22 mins; March 25, 2021
Sports betting is coming to America | Learn the expression ‘stay out of it’
23 mins; March 22, 2021
‘Nomadland’ turned real people into unlikely movie stars | Learn the English expression ‘make ends meet’
19 mins; March 18, 2021
‘Nomadland’ explores a house-less life on the road | Learn the phrasal verb ‘run into’
19 mins; March 15, 2021
Snow reaching unlikely places this winter | Learn the English expression ‘resort to’
18 mins; March 11, 2021
Serrana, Brazil is hoping to unravel a coronavirus mystery | Learn the expression ‘get in on the action’
19 mins; March 08, 2021
Bezos is retiring from Amazon, sort of | Learn the English expression ‘step back from’
21 mins; March 04, 2021
TV shows are already weaving in COVID-19 storylines | Learn the expression ‘skirt the issue’
25 mins; March 01, 2021
America’s beloved regional chain restaurants | Learn the expression to ‘go well with’
20 mins; February 25, 2021
Australian cane toads evolving at rapid speed | Learn the phrasal verb ‘pick up’
23 mins; February 22, 2021
Tips for communicating while masking up | Learn the phrasal verb ‘get away with’
22 mins; February 18, 2021
The GameStop stock frenzy | Learn the expression ‘run for cover’
26 mins; February 15, 2021
Tribute to TV legend Larry King | Learn the English expression ‘partial to’
24 mins; February 11, 2021
Man lived at Chicago airport for 3 months | Learn the expression ‘rely on’
22 mins; February 08, 2021
The ins and outs of left-handedness | Learn the English expression ‘cater to’
23 mins; February 04, 2021
Tab: the rise and fall of Coca-Cola’s first diet soda | Learn the phrasal verb ‘turn to’
20 mins; February 01, 2021
Boeing’s 737-MAX is flying the skies again | Learn the English expression ‘in the eyes of’
23 mins; January 28, 2021
A rocky start for the vaccine rollout | Learn the expression ‘make arrangements’
24 mins; January 25, 2021
Starbucks new expansion plans are brewing | Learn the phrasal verb ‘shake up’
18 mins; January 21, 2021
Wikipedia turns 20 years old | Learn the English expression ‘over the years’
24 mins; January 18, 2021
A new appreciation for the television show “The Office” | Learn the English expression ‘put on a brave face’
19 mins; January 14, 2021
Hollywood’s theatrical window is closing | Learn the English phrase ‘cash in on’
21 mins; January 11, 2021
Cruisin’ in Kruger: A South African safari destination | Learn the phrasal verb ‘blend in’
23 mins; January 07, 2021
How secure are your passwords, really? | Learn the English expression ‘a breeze’
23 mins; January 04, 2021
Five predictions for 2021 | Learn the English expression ‘for good’
22 mins; December 31, 2020
What a wild ride: 2020 in review | Learn the English expression ‘arms race’
29 mins; December 28, 2020
2020’s latest curveball: mysterious monolith sculptures | Learn the English expression ‘without a trace’
21 mins; December 24, 2020
The arduous journey of the COVID vaccine | Learn the English expression ‘known for’
22 mins; December 21, 2020
Remembering Argentinian soccer superstar Diego Maradona | Learn the phrasal verb ‘catch up with’
20 mins; December 17, 2020
Beethoven’s 250th birthday has gone virtual | Learn the phrasal verb ‘burn through’
23 mins; December 14, 2020
Rewind: Cyber Monday circa the 2000s | Learn the phrasal verb ‘back up’
22 mins; December 10, 2020
The evolution of Black Friday | Learn the expression ‘for better or for worse’
22 mins; December 07, 2020
Water on the Moon | Learn the expression ‘cut down on’
20 mins; December 03, 2020
The Trump presidency report card | Learn the phrasal verb ‘figure in’
23 mins; November 30, 2020
A COVID vaccine breakthrough | Learn the English expression ‘in sight’
24 mins; November 26, 2020
Joe Biden’s winning strategy: opposites attract | Learn the expression ‘make or break’
25 mins; November 23, 2020
The new way to buy a used car | Learn the expression ‘nook and cranny’
24 mins; November 19, 2020
Biden topples Trump to become 46th American president | Learn the English expression ‘tread carefully’
25 mins; November 16, 2020
Why buying a used car is so unpleasant | Learn the English expression ‘peace of mind’
23 mins; November 12, 2020
The second wave of COVID-19 is officially here | Learn the expression ‘balancing act’
19 mins; November 09, 2020
Pumpkin spice and everything nice: part 2 | Learn the English expression ‘look forward to’
20 mins; November 05, 2020
Five things you can do with fall’s favorite fruit: part 1 | Learn the phrasal verb ‘stick with’
20 mins; November 02, 2020
Foods you should never order for delivery | Learn the English expression ‘hit or miss’
22 mins; October 29, 2020
Rafael Nadal is officially the King of Clay | Learn the English expression ‘wreak havoc’
21 mins; October 26, 2020
The brilliant colors and business of fall foliage | Learn the phrasal verb ‘roll around’
19 mins; October 22, 2020
Uruguay is open for business (and new residents!) | Learn the English expression ‘fed up’
20 mins; October 19, 2020
The multiplying danger of junk in space | Learn what a ‘close call’ is
24 mins; October 15, 2020
The world’s largest annual party has been canceled | Learn the expression ‘keep your options open’
20 mins; October 12, 2020
Update: Alexei Navalny, scooters, sports, drinks, and the vaccine | Learn the phrasal verb to ‘break down’
18 mins; October 08, 2020
Live music as we know it could be over | Learn the English expression ‘weather the storm’
22 mins; October 05, 2020
A new era of pet ownership | Learn the English expression ‘stepping stone’
21 mins; October 01, 2020
What is fueling Trump’s re-election campaign | Learn the English expression ‘take credit for’
22 mins; September 28, 2020
Four companies winning the pandemic | Learn the English expression ‘come to the rescue’
22 mins; September 24, 2020
Joe Biden leading polls as American election heats up | Learn the expression ‘off the cuff’
25 mins; September 21, 2020
The current state of hotels during the pandemic era | Learn the English expression ‘go by’
21 mins; September 17, 2020
Yellowstone National Park is alive with wildlife, geysers, and tourists | Learn the English phrase ‘pull over’
22 mins; September 14, 2020
5 expert tips for better sleep | Learn the English phrase ‘swing it’
20 mins; September 10, 2020
Why sleep is the best performance enhancer for your brain | Learn the English expression ‘treat yourself’
22 mins; September 07, 2020
Remembering television’s great Regis Philbin | Learn the phrasal verb ‘go on to’
21 mins; September 03, 2020
Japan’s new public restrooms with see-through walls | Learn the phrasal verb ‘make out’
21 mins; August 31, 2020
Where in the world is Spain’s ex-king Juan Carlos? | Learn the English expression ‘come to light’
19 mins; August 27, 2020
Can UV light kill COVID-19? | Learn the English expression ‘at once’
24 mins; August 24, 2020
Mysterious seeds appearing in mailboxes around the world | Learn the phrasal verb ‘turn in’
21 mins; August 20, 2020
Beirut blasts and the unexplained explosive material | Learn the phrasal verb ‘pass through’
19 mins; August 17, 2020
Discovery in Mexico challenges theory of first humans in Americas | Learn the English expression ‘piece together’
19 mins; August 13, 2020
COVID-19 vaccine race is heating up | Learn the phrasal verb ‘line up’
22 mins; August 10, 2020
Seven Panama students killed on hike | Learn the phrasal verb ‘rule out’
19 mins; August 06, 2020
Hong Kong security law is worse than anyone imagined | Learn the English expression ‘safe haven’
21 mins; August 03, 2020
Hagia Sophia controversially converted from museum to mosque | Learn the English expression ‘a tiny sliver’
23 mins; July 30, 2020
Retail apocalypse 2.0: malls converted into e-commerce warehouses | Learn the phrasal verb ‘spread out’
21 mins; July 27, 2020
Can malls and hotels survive the pandemic? | Learn the phrasal verb ‘to make up for’
20 mins; July 23, 2020
Egypt and Ethiopia in troubled waters over Nile dam dispute | Learn the English expression ‘sit well’
24 mins; July 20, 2020
'Better Call Saul': A prequel as good as the original | Learn the English expression ‘live in someone’s shadow’
24 mins; July 16, 2020
Covid month seven: updates from around the world | Learn the English term ‘downplay’
22 mins; July 13, 2020
The Segway scooter is no more | Learn what it means to be a ‘flop’
24 mins; July 09, 2020
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