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‘Roma’ is a powerful tribute to director Cuarón’s childhood caregiver | Plus learn ‘kneel down’

01.14.2019 - By Plain EnglishPlay

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The new Netflix film “Roma,” directed by Alfonso Cuarón, is an intimate black-and-white portrait of an upper-middle-class family in Mexico City in the 1970s—and the way the film’s hero, Cleo, is both part of the family and apart from it. The film is a triumph for Cuarón and also for Yalitza Aparicio, the actress who plays Cleo. It was her first role in a movie. Plus, learn the phrasal verb “kneel down.” Read the full transcript of this episode at http://www.plainenglish.com/120      Transcripts are always free and available now! ¿Hablas español? Você fala português? Parles-tu français? 你会说中文吗?日本語を話せますか? The episode transcripts include instant translations from English to Spanish, Portuguese, French, Chinese and Japanese. Hover over or tap a highlighted word for the translation. Connect with Jeff on Twitter (@PlainEnglishPod) and Facebook (PlainEnglishPod). Or e-mail [email protected] If you like the program, please leave a review or rating wherever you listen. It will help others discover the program. Never miss an episode! Sign up to receive updates from Plain English at http://www.plainenglish.com/mail  Subscribers get exclusive links for further reading and additional practice with common English words and phrases. Learn English the fun way: with a podcast in English! Listen to an American English podcast that you enjoy and understand -- all at a slower speed than normal. | Aprende inglés gratis en línea con nuestro curso. Se habla a una velocidad lenta para que todos entiendan. ¡Aprende ingles con nosotros ahora! | Aprenda Inglês online grátis com o Plain English, a uma velocidade menor, para que todos possam entender.

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