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Down to Business English: Business News to Improve your Business English

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Air India’s Shopping Spree 23:46

2d ago23:46

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Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan report on Air India’s record breaking purchase of aircraft from AirBus and Boeing. How many aircraft did Air India purchase? How does this sale compare to previous orders in the aviation industry? Why is Air India upgrading their fleet of airplanes? Listen in to learn the answers to these questions and more. Visit Apple…

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How drugs get their names | Learn English expression 'plenty of' 25:12

3d ago25:12

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" Xoloft, Ibrance, Zocor, Mounjaro: How do drug companies come up with these names? When a pharmaceutical company develops a new treatment, the company creates both the generic (scientific) name and the brand name. They sound weird, but there's a method behind the madness of naming prescription drugs. Plus, learn the English expression ""plenty of.…

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Improve your Basics: The 12 Rules of Grammar (deel 2) - Quick and Easy Tips 7:54

6d ago7:54

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In deze podcast ga ik door op de podcast die twee weken geleden is verschenen. Daar heb ik je namelijk de eerste 6 Rules of Grammar uitgelegd. Hiermee maakte ik een begin aan het bespreken van twaalf Engelse grammaticaregels die jij wel móet weten. Of je nu een doorgewinterde business professional of een zakelijk ondernemer bent die voor het eerst …

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Learn Common English Nouns: 1-20 12:22

19d ago12:22

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Common English Nouns 1-20 Click here for the 3000 English Words Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7LFrjIsjhMlmw-Zk5P5ZbDBjA3jGbSg– Enlarge your English vocabulary with this list of 1000 most common nouns in English. The goal of the playlist is to provide 3000 English words that are important for students to learn. The playlist will …

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New treatments seek to control obesity | Learn English phrase 'to spare' 20:54

6d ago20:54

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" Obesity affects over a billion people worldwide and can lead to chronic diseases like heart attacks, stroke, and cancer. Now, a new class of drugs has been shown to reduce weight in obese patients by up to 20 percent. This is promising, but it's not the magic bullet some may be hoping for. Plus, learn the English expression ""to spare."" -- At Pl…

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Brand Values 2023 26:41

3d ago26:41

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Dez Morgan and Skip Montreux discuss the results of Brand Finance’s Global 500 2023 Report. How does Brand Finance calculate the value of a brand? What are some of world’s top 10 most valuable brands? What are the most valuable brand sectors? Listen in to learn the answers to these questions and more. Visit Apple Podcasts to subscribe to Down to Bu…

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Mario mania as Super Nintendo World opens at Universal Studios | Learn English phrasal verb 'team up' 20:53

10d ago20:53

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" Super Mario Brothers was one of the first games available on the original Nintendo video game console, and it went on to become one of the most popular video games of all time. Now, it's reborn as a theme park at Universal Studios in Tokyo and Hollywood. Plus, learn the phrasal verb ""team up."" -- At Plain English, we make English lessons for th…

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Turkey asks why earthquake caused so much damage | Learn English expression 'bear the blame' 24:26

13d ago24:26

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" A strong earthquake struck southeastern Turkey and northern Syria last month, causing immense human and property damage. But the rubble in Turkey shows that many buildings were not constructed up to modern building codes. And the government was slow to respond to the emergency. Plus, learn the English expression ""bear the blame."" -- At Plain En…

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The Strong US Dollar 8:43

19h ago8:43

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Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan report on the US dollar and discuss why it is such a strong currency. They also take a close look at the impact a strong dollar has on economies around the world. Why is the US dollar so strong at the moment? How does a strong US dollar affect global trade? What impact does a strong US dollar have on developing and emer…

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'Titanic' movie 25 years later | Learn English phrasal verb 'root for' 20:22

6d ago20:22

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" The movie ""Titanic"" shattered box-office records, demonstrated the possibility of special effects, and elevated artists like Leonardo DiCaprio and Celine Dion to stardom. Now, 25 years later, James Cameron's three-hour epic film has been re-released in 3-D, and it's just as good as when it came out. Plus, learn the English phrasal verb ""root f…

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Spy balloons: Real danger or just hot air? | Learn English expression 'blown off course' 19:54

20d ago19:54

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" A white balloon floating high above American airspace originated in China. The two sides don't agree on much more than that. The Americans say it was loaded with surveillance equipment and was used to spy on sensitive military sites. China says it was used for weather research and was blown off course. The U.S. shot it down over the Atlantic Ocea…

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The 12 Rules of Grammar (deel 1) - Quick and Easy Tips for your Business English 7:24

6d ago7:24

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Met vandaag op de planning… ‘The 12 Rules of Grammar’! Dit zijn twaalf Engelse grammaticaregels die je MOET weten. Of je nu een beginnende Engelse taal leerder bent, een business professional die al jaren Engels praat, of een zakelijk ondernemer die voor het eerst in vergadering gaat met een internationale collega. Deze twaalf regels helpen je name…

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Fentanyl and drug overdose deaths | Learn phrasal verb 'mix in' 19:05

24d ago19:05

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" Fentanyl is a powerful painkiller used legally in hospitals. It can also amplify the effects of heroin, cocaine, methamphetamine, and counterfeit prescription drugs. But because it's so powerful, just a little too much fentanyl can be extremely dangerous. And it's causing a spike in overdose deaths among drug users. Plus, learn the phrasal verb "…

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Forever Chemicals 23:31

10d ago23:31

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Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega report on the European Union’s proposed ban of Forever chemicals What are Forever chemicals? Why is the EU considering banning them? What will the ramifications of a ban be for manufacturers who use Forever chemicals in their products? Listen in to learn the answers to these questions and more. Visit Apple Podcasts t…

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Missing: radioactive capsule the size of a pea 18:52

27d ago18:52

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A radioactive capsule the size of a pencil eraser fell of a truck in Western Australia. The capsule was part of a machine used in mining for iron ore. That led mining giant Rio Tinto and the Australian government to search a 1,400-kilometer stretch of desolate highway, searching for something the size of a pea. Plus, learn the phrasal verb "set off…

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Netflix password rules: how much pain & how much gain? | Learn English phrasal verb 'grow up' 25:06

1M ago25:06

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" As Netflix plans to roll out its new policies on password sharing, it faces a balancing act between two priorities: getting password-sharing viewers to pay up, while also not angering legitimate users. The authentication rules will work for the average household, but a lot of people are not average. Plus, learn the English phrasal verb ""grow up.…

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Waiting for the miracle by Leonard Norman-Cohen 3:16

1M ago3:16

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Leonard Norman Cohen (Montreal, 21 September 1934 – Los Angeles, 7 November 2016) was a Canadian songwriter, poet, writer and composer. Leonard Cohen is considered one of the most famous, influential and appreciated poet and songwriter; in his works Leonard Cohen explores themes such as religion, isolation, depression and sexuality, often turning t…

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Wild geese by Mary Oliver 1:30

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‘To pay attention, this is our endless and proper work’ Described by the New York Times as ‘far and away, [the US’s] best selling poet’, Oliver’s poetry and other writings have been tantalising imaginations since her first publication in 1963. Mary Oliver sadly passed away in January of this year but her writing lives on, breathing and renewing its…

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Mad Girl’s Love Song by Sylvia Plath 1:39

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Sylvia Plath was an American poet and novelist, best known for her advancement of Confessionalist poetry as a genre through her collections, Colossus and Other Poems, 1960, and Ariel, 1965. Her only novel, The Bell Jar, is a semi-autobiographical coming-of-age story which illustrates a young woman finding her way through the world of fashion writin…

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Demographics 25:30

17d ago25:30

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Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan report on how changing demographics around the world will impact economies in the years to come. How do demographics shape a country’s economy? What do demographics tell us about the world today? What will the impact be of China’s falling birthrate and population? Listen in to learn the answers to these questions and mo…

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Netflix falls out of love with password sharing | Learn phrasal verb 'come up' 25:27

1M ago25:27

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" After turning a blind eye for many years, Netflix is now planning to tighten its rules around password sharing. Out of 215 million paying accounts, the company says, perhaps 100 million share a password with someone outside their household. The company plans to use authentication codes and other tools to determine who is part of the main account …

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Zo verbeter je jouw zakelijk Engelse woordenschat! - Quick and Easy Tips for your Business English 6:03

20d ago6:03

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Misschien heb je als business professional of zakelijk ondernemer al wel gemerkt dat, als je tijdens je werk Engels spreekt, je andere woorden gebruikt dan het Engels wat je ziet op televisie wanneer je een serie of film kijkt. Dat komt natuurlijk omdat je op zakelijk gebied veelal gebruikt maakt van business English in plaats van algemeen Engels. …

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What a layoff is like (for both parties) | Learn English phrasal verb 'bulk up' 18:39

1M ago18:39

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" Big technology (and non-tech) companies are laying off thousands of workers. It's the first round of layoffs in many years, so how are employers (and employees) handling it? It's not easy on either side of the table. Plus, learn the English expression ""bulk up."" -- At Plain English, we make English lessons for the modern world. -- Today’s full …

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Don’t quit by Edgar Albert Guest 1:50

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‘Don’t Quit’ by Edgar Albert Guest is a simple poem about facing the difficulties in one’s life and persevering through them. Throughout ‘Don’t Quit,’ American poet Edgar Albert Guest uses simple language and diction to convey an inspirational message to readers. He spends the four stanzas asking readers to persevere no matter how hard their life i…

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When tomorrow starts without me by David Romano 3:05

1M ago3:05

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In ‘When Tomorrow starts Without Me’ Romano explores themes of love, death, and grief. Through an image of the Christian afterlife, the poet creates a monologue that explains a speaker’s death, his place with God, and tries to give solace to all those who have lost someone. The poem comes from the perspective of a speaker who is considering his own…

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Trees by Joyce Kilmer 0:51

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What do you feel when you look at a tree? Do you feel connected to nature, or God? Have you ever wondered how something can be so majestic and beautiful and at the same time the primal reason for our survival or how the hue of its leaves changes constantly under the sunlight? It looks like a work of art. But who is the Creator? Let’s see what the p…

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If by Rudyard Kipling 2:05

1M ago2:05

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Subtitled as ‘Brother Square-Toes’—Rewards and Fairies, the poem “If” is a masterpiece written by Rudyard Kipling. The great British poet who was born in Mumbai, India is best known for his novels The Jungle Book, The Second Jungle Book, and Kim. “If” is his most famous poem, and loved by people the world over. ‘If—‘ is an inspirational poem that p…

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Do not stand at my grave and weep by Mary Elizabeth Frye 0:54

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Born in Dayton, Ohio in 1905 Mary Elizabeth Frye is forever associated with her one most memorable poem, Do Not Stand at My Grave and Weep. She was orphaned at the age of 3 and grew up to become a florist and housewife. She had never written a poem in her life but the obvious heartache of a young woman who stayed with her, prompted Frye to put pen …

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Legacy of Jacinda Ardern, New Zealand's prime minister | Learn English expression 'overstay your welcome' 24:19

1M ago24:19

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" Jacinda Ardern became prime minister of New Zealand at age 37; she was the world's youngest female country leader. Her COVID policies were harsh, but effective, and she won high approval from New Zealanders. But after five years in office, she resigned, letting another minister lead her party into the next elections. Plus, learn the English expre…

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Why, when our sun shine clearest by James Clerk Maxwell 1:25

1M ago1:25

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On the 13th June 1831 James Clerk Maxwell was born in Edinburgh, at 14 India Street, a house built for his father in that part of Edinburgh's elegant Georgian New Town which was developed after the Napoleonic Wars. Although the family moved to their estate at Glenlair, near Dumfries, shortly afterwards, James returned to Edinburgh to attend school …

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Bluebird by Charles Bukowski 1:36

1M ago1:36

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Charles Bukowski [1920-1994] was one of the most famous of the American poets of his time. He was first published in his 20s., but gave up serious writing for the world of work and bars. He spent a lot of time roaming from job to job living in rooming houses from the East coast to the West coast before joining the United States Postal Service in Lo…

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Collapsing Wind Turbines 22:33

29d ago22:33

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Samantha Vega and Skip Montreux report on the alarming rate wind turbines have been collapsing and malfunctioning around the world. Why are newly built wind turbines suddenly collapsing? How is the industry responding to this issue? Will this problem prevent governments from achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050? Listen in to learn the answer…

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When I have fears by John Keats 1:12

1M ago1:12

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"When I Have Fears" is an Elizabethan sonnet by the English Romantic poet John Keats and is a very personal confession of an emotion that intruded itself into the fabric of Keats' existence from at least 1816 on, the fear of an early death. The fact that both his parents were short-lived may account for the presence of this disturbing fear. This po…

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Several questions answered by William Blake 1:05

1M ago1:05

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In 29 words (and, given the repetitions, fewer than 20 different words!), William Blake makes a shrewd, unsettling observation, expressing it in a form that is, precisely, unforgettable. (You have memorized this poem, once you have read it.) Writing in the late 18th century, Blake observes something about sexual manners on a level that does not app…

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A familiar letter by Oliver Wendell Holmes 5:34

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Oliver Wendell Holmes, (born Aug. 29, 1809, Cambridge, Mass., U.S. - died Oct. 7, 1894, Cambridge), American physician, poet, and humorist notable for his medical research and teaching, and as the author of the “Breakfast-Table” series of essays. This poem touches the heart of every reader. It is very important to note that this poem is not focused…

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Tricks and tips for tutoring adult students 7:17

1M ago7:17

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Teaching adult learners has many potential advantages over teaching younger students. For one, your learners have much more life experience, and this experience can be leveraged as part of the knowledge that is shared among the participants in your class. Also, leaving aside situations where workers are required to take mandatory training (e.g., to…

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An odd conceit by Nicholas Breton 0:59

1M ago0:59

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Nicholas Breton was an English poet and novelist whose work mainly centred on pastoral, religious and satirical themes. He originated from the small parish of Layer Breton in Essex, hence his name, but his surname has sometimes been written down as Britton or Brittaine. He was born sometime during the year 1545 into a very wealthy family, probably …

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She was a Phantom of delight by William Wordsworth 1:49

1M ago1:49

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English Romantic poet William Wordsworth wrote "She was a Phantom of Delight" in 1803 about his wife, Mary Hutchinson. The poem's speaker describes his first encounter with a "lovely Apparition," or a beautiful spirit, who turns out to be quite human after all once he gets to know her. Rather than temper the speaker's admiration, however, seeing th…

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