NEW Lessons this Week (January 2, 2017)

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ON MONDAY
Daily English 1274 – Childish Fighting and Misbehavior

In the Learning Guide: Get a full transcript (written version of every word you hear), vocabulary list and sample sentences, and comprehension questions.
In “What Else Does it Mean,” learn the other meanings of “to slam” and “to bite.”
In the “Culture Note,” learn about “Congressional Ethics.”
“Since 2008, the Office of Congressional Ethics has reviewed ‘allegations’ (claims or statements that someone has done something wrong)…” – READ MORE in the Learning Guide
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ON WEDNESDAY
Cultural English 588
Topics: The Women Airforce Service Pilots; technically versus typically versus basically; apology versus apologies; to approve versus to approve of

In the Learning Guide:  Get a full transcript (written version of every word you hear).
In “What Insiders Know,” you will read about “The Pilot Bessie Coleman.”
“Bessie Coleman was a ‘notable’ (worth noticing; impressive and interesting) American ‘aviator’ (pilot)…” – READ MORE in the Learning Guide
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ON FRIDAY
Daily English 1275 – Working as a Musician

In the Learning Guide: Get a full transcript (written version of every word you hear), vocabulary list and sample sentences, and comprehension questions.
In “What Else Does it Mean,” learn the other meanings of “dream” and “big break.”
In the “Culture Note,” learn about “Songwriting Contests.”
“‘Songwriting contests’ give ‘aspiring’ (wanting to have, do, or be something) songwriters an opportunity to compete against each other to see…” – READ MORE in the Learning Guide

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