News Exercise #234
1. What idiom did the District Attorney use to explain how difficult it had been to catch him? 2. It seems that the crimes committed by him had been somewhat forgotten until what aroused a new interest? 3. What was …
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News Exercise #233
1. According to the interpreter, what what key point did Prime Minister Abe say was necessary, different to the interpretation of the official North Korean announcement and Trump’s tweet? 2. According to the reporter, at time will the rest of …
Flatmates Episode 170
Information about The Flatmates:Flatmates Introduction This is Episode 170 of BBC’s audio soap opera “The Flatmates”. 1. What does Sally feel will happen if they have a holiday? Feel free to type your answers below (or ask any questions about …
News Exercise #232
(This news report was made before the coalition bombing) 1 What is Russia’s claim regarding the UK? 2 The UK ambassador to the UN make a confusing statement which seemed to defend something that Russia didn’t actually claim. What was …
YouTube Transcription: Eddie Izzard returns!
In 2014 I posted a YouTube transcription of an Eddie Izzard monologue about Darth Vader starting a fight in a canteen (private restaurant). Please see that here before you watch this video, because it is a continuance of the scene. Eddie …
Flatmates Episode 169
Information about The Flatmates:Flatmates Introduction This is Episode 169 of BBC’s audio soap opera “The Flatmates”. 1. What expression used means “need”? 2. What case of sarcasm was used? Feel free to type your answers below (or ask any questions …
News Exercise #231
1. In the opening statement, what effect did the anchor say Trump’s trade war is having? 2. How did the reporter in Washington DC describe the current market actions? 3. At the White House press conference, how did the press …