Episode overview

Why is the Bermuda Triangle still so mysterious? In today’s episode of Phrasal Verb News, we clear up the myth with science, not superstition. Australian scientist Karl Kruszelnicki argues that statistics and weather explain what happens in the region between Florida, Bermuda, and Puerto Rico.

What you will learn

Five useful English phrasal verbs with Spanish translations and business-friendly examples:

• subscribe to – to agree with an idea
• En español: adherirse a / estar de acuerdo con
• clear up – to explain or resolve (also when the sky clears after rain)
• En español: aclarar
• point out – to highlight or mention something important
• En español: señalar / destacar
• write off – to dismiss as unimportant or give up on something
• En español: descartar / dar por perdido
• live on – to continue or endure, to remain alive in memory or tradition
• En español: seguir vivo / perdurar

Practice prompts

• What is a theory you do not subscribe to?
• When did you have to clear up a misunderstanding at work?
• What did a colleague point out that you missed?
• Have you ever had to write off a project or investment?
• What tradition at your company still lives on?

Connect

Send me an email at [email protected] if you’re interested in classes or corporate training.

And don’t forget to subscribe on Spotify or Apple Podcasts so you don’t miss the next episode.