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Episode 42: Famous Swedish church moved three miles to stop it being swallowed by mine

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In today's news story, a Swedish town is moving 5km down the road!
In the grammar section, we'll be looking at the infinitive of purpose.
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Episode 41: ‘Skibidi’ and ‘tradwife’ added to Cambridge Dictionary

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In today's news, there are now MORE words for us (even English natives) to learn! 
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Episode 40: German states clash over invention of Bratwurst sausage

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In today's news, two states fight over the right to call the Bratwurst sausage their own! 
We'll also look at how we say years in English. 
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Episode 39: Italians express anger over UK recipe’s twist on Cacio e Pepe

In today's news story, UK recipe website Good Food has offended an entire nation! 
We also look at three times the Brits have upset other countries over their version of foreign dishes. 
 
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Episode 38: In Japan, you can now “Rent a Grandma”

In today's news story, grannies in Japan are now available to rent for numerous chores and support.
In the grammar section, we practise uncountable nouns.
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Episode 37: Amsterdam to install tiny steps to help cats exit canals

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In today's news story, Amsterdam is literally taking steps to help their cats!
We also look at other places around the world where things have been installed to protect animals. 
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Episode 36: Airbnb refunds woman after false damage claim supported by allegedly manipulated images

In today's news, an Airbnb guest gets a nasty surprise after checking out early...
We also look at the difference between 'eventually' and 'finally'.
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Episode 35: China offers parents cash to boost falling birth rate

In today's news story, China is looking for ways to increase its birth rate. 
We'll also be talking about how we use 'a' and 'per' for quantity and frequency. 
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Episode 34: Belgian man scammed in online romance hoax involving French beauty queen

In today's news, a widower is tricked into thinking he will marry a former French beauty queen. 
In the grammar section, we practise using 'would' to speak about the future from a past perspective.
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Episode 33: Tech CEO resigns after viral Coldplay concert video

In today's news story, we discuss THAT viral video from the Coldplay concert.
In the grammar section, we look at how to use 'either...or', 'neither...nor', and 'both...and'.
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