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Today, let's keep talking about words related to trials. And to help you improve your English fluency, I have created a fun mini-story. As usual, I will ask you many simple questions you must answer quickly. It's just like having a conversation with someone in real life.

• Expert witness
• Witness
• Cross-examination
• Judge

The judge is the most influential person in the courtroom. They preside over the trial and pass sentences.

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Today, I'll explain some words related to trials. While I'm hoping you'll never have to use these words in real life, becoming familiar with this language will help you better grasp the subject and engage in conversation on the topic.

• The Accused or Defendant
• Courtroom
• Crime
• Accomplice
• Lawyer or attorney
• Presumption of innocence

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Are you planning a trip to the U.S.? In that case, this episode is for you because I will talk about how to get a visa to enter the United States of America.

And with a point-of-view story, you will learn grammar in context without memorizing any boring rules.

If you're planning to visit the U. S., you must first obtain a visa. And even if the process can be complicated and time-consuming, you still need a visa to enter the U.S.

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Healthcare insurance in the U.S. has a long history. However, the earliest forms of healthcare insurance in the U.S. were largely private plans that covered hospital and medical care for individuals or employers.

Today, most Americans obtain health insurance through their employers or government plans such as Medicare and Medicaid.

In today's episode, I will start by talking about the private healthcare system.

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Are you curious about how the healthcare system works in the U.S.? In this episode,

I will explain the basics of the American healthcare system.

There is not one universal system, but a range of public and private insurance options. I will lay out how these plans work so that you can gain a better understanding.

And yes. Contrary to what some people assume, public health care exists in the USA. There are several public systems, both federal and state.

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Do you like paradoxes? Today I will talk about the paradox of the magic bill, which has gone viral on social media.

A paradox is a fact, expression, or story that seems contrary to logic.

A tourist arrives at a hotel. He is very picky about the rooms, so he asks the receptionist if he can see them first. The receptionist agrees, but asks the tourist to leave $100 at the front desk. The tourist leaves a $100 bill and goes upstairs to look at the vacant rooms to see if he likes any of them.

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Today, I'd like to take a closer look at a common issue faced by many learners of English: the proper usage of various verb tenses, as well as the potential mistakes they can make.

First, you should bear in mind that native speakers tend to use fewer verb tenses when speaking compared to when they are writing.

In other words, spoken language is more direct and simple. And that's good news!

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Everyone wants to improve their lifestyle.

Let's continue learning some new year expressions in English.

#1 Today is the first day of the rest of your life.

People often use this phrase to express that every day is an opportunity to start over and make the most of life. It encourages people to make the most of each day and appreciate the present moment.

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Today we will talk about pets in the United States. And with a fun mini-story, you will practice your English speaking. I'm sure you're going to enjoy answering many questions in English. It's like having a conversation with another person.

Nowadays, more and more people are adopting animals, and pet ownership in the States is on the rise.

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The New Year is the perfect time for new beginnings and the perfect time to learn some idioms in English for the new year.

You will also learn grammar with a point-of-view lesson without memorizing boring rules.

#1 To kick off the new year

To kick off the new year means to start a new year.

Examples:

"Let's kick off the new year with a positive attitude."

"The best way to kick off the year is to be surrounded by friends and family.

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