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Intonation is like the music of a language. Intonation means the changes that someone makes to the sound of their…
The other day, I started crossing a busy street in Washington, D.C., while looking at my phone. Suddenly, I heard…
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If you read or listened to Part 1 of our program on comparisons of equality, you know that we can…
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We have an expression in English that goes "Use it or lose it." It means that if you do not…
This past Monday, May 4, was Star Wars Day. The holiday began in 2011 to celebrate the film series and…
Person-to-person communications have changed a lot over the past few months. Stay-at-home orders and travel restrictions have limited travel and…
This is Everyday Grammar. And today, I'll start the program with a question: If I told you to touch your…
In recent months, health experts have released many statements on the new coronavirus that was first identified in China. These…
Hello, friends! On a recent program, we talked about a game called Jeopardy. I also said I would show you…
In recent weeks, public health officials have been making many statements about the new coronavirus and the disease it causes,…