In this episode of “English Vibes,” we explore NASA’s recent $843 million contract awarded to SpaceX to develop a vehicle for the decommissioning and safe return of the International Space Station (ISS) to Earth. We delve into the history and significance of the ISS, SpaceX’s pivotal role, and the challenges ahead. The episode includes a vocabulary review and discussion questions to enhance your English learning experience. Tune in for an engaging mix of space exploration and language practice!

English Vibes

SpaceX Given Contract to Destroy Space Station

This story is made from '2000 most common words in English'

The owner spoke, as if he was a host on a TV cooking show. 

“Both these dishes are mighty fine, and soon it will be revealed which will take the title of World’s Best Main Meal.” 

The owner prepared his chopsticks and reached to pick up Little Ball. But then, a mysterious noise sounded, a kind of ring-ring. 

“Ugh, what is it now?” groaned the owner as he returned to the living room. 

Little Ball turned to the serving of shredded, dried kelp. “Did you hear that? World’s Best! That’s us. You’ve got no chance at winning the title.” 

Dried Kelp, who hadn’t made a sound or a movement until now, slowly came to life and said, 
“Whatever, dude, titles are for books…” 

Little Ball whispered to its 5-piece family, “Pfffft, did you hear that? I know Dried Kelp secretly wants the title and we can’t let it win. If it does, then the owner will look down on us, and shame us, and never buy us ever again. We will bring shame to all the unborn octopus balls. No. I won’t allow it. Dried Kelp is the side dish and we’re the main dish.” 

Raising its voice to an intimidating roar, Little Ball, with all of its power, said, “We’re six large balls, but you’re only a few dozen little strips. Good luck beating us!” 

Dried Kelp took a moment to think. “It’s not the amount of pieces that’s important; It’s the owner’s experience that truly matters.” 

Little Ball was confused. Did Dried Kelp just prove my point? We’re less in numbers, but far superior, thought the bite-sized mashed octopus ball. “Exactly, pieces don’t matter—it’s about flavor! And you’re bland!” 

Dried Kelp seemed insulted, or so Little Ball thought. 

Being a Cloud

Little Ball the Octopus Ball 

"11/22/63" — это одна из самых известных книг Стивена Кинга. Если вы когда-нибудь хотели изменить прошлое или спрашивали себя что будет, если изменить прошлое, то, возможно, эта книга для вас. В подкасте нет спойлеров. Почти :) 
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Lera teaches Russian

#3. О книге Стивена Кинга "11/22/63" 

How many times have you been trapped in a boring presentation? How many times have you given a boring presentation? And why are so many presentations boring by the way?

Most people have a deep fear of giving presentations. A negative mindset, coupled with little preparation time, results in boring presentations.

However, when you learn to see the opportunities associated with giving presentations and learn how to prepare for them, you will be able to influence people, share ideas you are excited about, and motivate others.

In this Express to Impress Podcast episode, you will learn how to develop a positive mindset, plan, structure, prepare, and deliver an effective presentation. Your audience will not fidget anxiously or scan their phones from boredom, but be attentive from start to finish. Specifically, you'll discover six steps for creating a high-quality presentation that resonates with your listeners.

At the end of the episode, you'll learn definitions for English idioms and phrases.

Episode originally published on July 31, 2020.
Transcript at https://www.express-to-impress.com/give-a-presentation/.
Infographics for this episode at https://www.pinterest.com/ExpresstoImpress/. 

Express to Impress

How to Give Effective Presentations That Don't Bore Your Audience

这集主要介绍汉语口语中“…得什么似的；又来了；换脑筋”这三个习惯用语的意思及用法。

A Course in Chinese Colloquial Idioms

How to use“…得什么似的；又来了；换脑筋”

"The Story of Banaue Rice Terraces – Hagdan ng Langit"

Speak Tagalog with Ryan

001: "Self-Introduction & a Story"

In this latest (somewhat belated!) episode, I talk about an article I read the day before about 7 ways tomake yourself smarter. I was pleasantly surprised to find that I did several of the thing the article mentioned. Have a listen, see how many you do.

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Kev's English Podcast

Kev's English Podcast: Episode 23: 7 Ways to get Smarter!

This lesson covers the basics of Bitcoin. We'll cover all the language surrounding this revolutionary technology so that you can feel comfortable speaking about digitalization, blockchain, decentralized finance, and P2P transactions.
Best for upper-intermediate, advanced, and proficient (B2/C1/C2) business English students.
Book a lesson with me to discuss this and other great topics.
You won't believe the results I can get you!

New English US

Business English Podcast: What's Bitcoin?

Hablemos de nuestros gustos en temas de cine, ¿cuál es tu pelí favorita?

Escucha este podcast, mejora tu listening y tu vocabulario, 

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