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Soccer fans in for a culture shock at Qatar World Cup | Learn English phrasal verb 'look on'

11.11.2019 - By Plain EnglishPlay

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" Qatar, a tiny, oil-rich nation with a sweltering climate, few sports fans, and a dodgy record on human rights, is preparing to host the world's biggest sporting competition: the 2022 World Cup. Fans and athletes will enjoy the games in outdoor air-conditioned stadiums, which will counteract the suffocating heat. But will they enjoy their stay in a country that bans alcohol and has few tourist attractions? Learn English phrasal verb ""look on."" Read the full transcript of this episode at https://www.plainenglish.com/206      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, Italian 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] **NEW** Connect with us on WhatsApp! Send a message to +1 312 967-8757 and add us to your contacts to receive messages from Jeff and JR! 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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