News in Slow English

In the first part of our program, we're going to discuss current events. We will begin with a discussion about the vote on Thursday by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to repeal rules that ensure a fair and open internet, also called "net neutrality." Next, we'll talk about the Norwegian Parliament's decision to decriminalize all drug use. Then, we'll have a conversation about the discovery of a solar system that is more than 2,500 light years away. The discovery was made by NASA scientists using artificial intelligence developed by Google. And finally, we'll talk about a new item added to UNESCO's "intangible heritage" list -- the Neapolitan technique of pizza twirling. Net neutrality rules repealed in the U.S. Norwegian Parliament votes to decriminalize drugs Scientists discover a "twin" solar system with eight planets Naples pizza-twirling wins UNESCO heritage status The second part of our show will be dedicated to American culture and the English language. In the grammar section of our program, we'll illustrate the use of today's topic: Superlatives. And we'll conclude our program with another English expression: "To get out of hand."

For the first half of our program, we're going to look at what's happening around the world this week. We will begin with President Donald Trump's announcement to formally recognize the city of Jerusalem as Israel's capital. Next, we'll comment on Time Magazine's choice of 2017 Person of the Year. Following that, we'll talk about the world's largest battery installed in Australia that could ease power shortages. And finally, and on a lighter note, we'll talk about the ugliest Christmas tree that set a new trend in Montreal that celebrates imperfections. President Trump formally recognizes Jerusalem as Israel's capital, reversing decades of diplomacy "The Silence Breakers" named Time's Person of the Year World's largest battery could ease power shortages in Australia Montréal's "ugly" Christmas tree becomes a tradition As always, the second part of our show will be dedicated to American culture and the English language. In the grammar section of our program, we'll illustrate the use of today's topic: Participle Adjectives. And we'll close this week's program with a new English expression: "A drop in the bucket."

As always, we're going to start the program with a discussion of current events. We will begin with President Trump's reversal on his own decision to allow the importation of elephant "trophies." Next, we'll talk about two E.U. agencies leaving the UK following Brexit. Then, we'll have a conversation about a Leonardo da Vinci painting that was sold last week for $450 million. And finally, we'll talk about an event that shocked many soccer fans – the Italian national soccer team has lost its chance to play in next year's World Cup. - President Trump reverses decision to allow imports of elephant "trophies" - Amsterdam, Paris to host key E.U. agencies following Brexit - Leonardo da Vinci painting sells for record-breaking $450 million - Italy fails to qualify for World Cup for first time in six decades The second part of our show will be dedicated to American culture and the English language. In the grammar section of our program, we'll illustrate the use of today's topic: Personal Pronouns. And we'll conclude our program with another English expression: "To rain on someone's parade."

For the first part of our program, we're going to look at what's happening around the world this week. We will begin with two tragedies that took place in the U.S., one in Texas and the other in New York. Next, we'll look into the results of the elections in Italy that present an opportunity for former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi to re-enter national politics. Following that, we'll talk about the new iPhone X which went on sale last Friday and drew thousands to Apple Stores around the world. And finally, we'll talk about the 2017 World Series and the victory of the Houston Astros over the Los Angeles Dodgers. - Church shooting, truck attack kill dozens in two separate incidents in the U.S. - Silvio Berlusconi begins political comeback - Crowds worldwide rush to buy latest iPhone - Houston Astros win World Series As always, the second part of our show will be dedicated to American culture and the English language. In the grammar section of our program, we'll illustrate the use of today's topic: Gender Neutral Nouns. And we'll close this week's program with a new English expression: "A cock and bull story."

For the first half of our program, we're going to look at what's happening around the world this week. We'll begin with a discussion of China's most important political event that ended on Tuesday - the Communist Party Congress. Next, we'll address the results of Czech elections and the nomination of the Populist billionaire Andrej Babiš. After that, we'll discuss the discovery by scientists from the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) of a 30 mile-long cave on the surface of the moon. And finally, we'll talk about a rumor that has spread throughout social media this week. Xi Jinping is China's most powerful leader since Mao Zedong Populist billionaire to become next Czech leader Cave on moon's surface could serve as shelter for humans Melania Trump imposter theory captivates the internet As always, the second part of our show will be dedicated to American culture and the English language. In the grammar section of our program, we'll illustrate the use of today's topic: Countable and Uncountable Nouns. And we'll close this week's program with a new English expression: "To go back to the drawing board."

For the first part of our program, we are going to dive into this week's headlines. We'll start with the ongoing tension between Catalonia and the Spanish government. Next, we're going to cover the firing of movie executive Harvey Weinstein last Sunday over allegations of sexual misconduct. After that, we'll talk about the work of Richard Thaler, a US economist, and the winner of this year's Nobel Prize in Economics. And finally, we'll discuss the controversial decision by Austrian authorities to fine a man wearing a shark costume, accusing him of violating a new law which forbids people to wear any face covering in public. Uncertainty continues over Catalan secession Movie executive Harvey Weinstein fired following sexual allegations US economist Richard Thaler wins this year's Nobel Prize in Economics Man in shark costume fined under Austria's 'burqa ban' law The second part of our show will be dedicated to American culture and the English language. In the grammar section of our program, we'll demonstrate the use of today's topic: Units of Quantity -- Most, Almost, and Almost All. And we'll end this week's program with a brand new English expression: "To be a stick-in-the-mud."

We'll begin with the challenges that Puerto Rico is facing in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria. Next, we'll talk about the kneeling controversy in the National Football League (NFL). Following that, we'll discuss the results of a poll conducted by the BBC which reveals that nearly 4 in 5 Internet users worry about the increase in fake news stories. Finally, we'll talk about the decision of an acclaimed French chef to renounce his Michelin stars. Catastrophe worsens in Puerto Rico following Hurricane Maria NFL players, coaches, team owners unify to protest Trump remarks Nearly 4 in 5 Internet users worry about fake news Acclaimed French chef renounces his Michelin stars As always, the second part of our show will be dedicated to American culture and the English language. In the grammar section of our program, we'll illustrate the use of today's topic: Units of quantity--some, no, not any. And we'll close this week's program with a new English expression: "Don't judge a book by its cover."

In the first part of our program, we're going to talk about the devastation left by hurricane Irma. Next, we'll discuss the ethnic cleansing campaign in Myanmar against the Rohingya minority. We'll continue with a controversial study conducted by Stanford University claiming that a computer algorithm can determine the sexual orientation of an individual from a photograph. And we'll conclude the first section of our show with the National Syrian soccer team's victory that has brought the team closer to qualifying for the 2018 World Cup. Hurricane Irma leaves dozens dead in the U.S. and Caribbean Myanmar reportedly plants landmines in campaign against Rohingya minority Artificial intelligence infers sexual orientation more accurately than humans Syrian soccer team inches closer to World Cup spot The second part of our show will be dedicated to American culture and the English language. In the grammar section of our program, we'll illustrate the use of today's grammar topic: Definite and Indefinite Articles. And we will conclude our program with an English expression: "To burn the candle at both ends."