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Stephen Hawking dies | Learn English phrase ‘do justice’
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14 minutes
Released:
Mar 22, 2018
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Podcast episode
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Stephen Hawking, the physicist who studied gravity, black holes and the origins of the universe, and who used a distinctive computerized voice after losing his ability to speak, died last week at age 76. He lived for 50 years with ALS after having been given just a few years to live after his diagnosis. The English phrase today is “do justice.” Read the full transcript of this episode at http://www.plainenglish.com/31 Transcripts are always free and available now! ¿Hablas español? Você fala português? Parles-tu français? 你会说中文吗? The episode transcripts include instant translations from English to Spanish, Portuguese, French and Chinese. Hover over or tap a highlighted word for the translation. Connect with Jeff on Twitter (@PlainEnglishPod) and Facebook (PlainEnglishPod). Or e-mail jeff@plainenglish.com 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 with podcasts! Use Plain English and other podcasts to build your English vocabulary, improve your listening skills, and speak English better.
Released:
Mar 22, 2018
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Podcast episode
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