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Competitive video-gaming is the new trend in sports | Learn English phrasal verb ‘catch on’
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Competitive video-gaming is the new trend in sports | Learn English phrasal verb ‘catch on’
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Length:
17 minutes
Released:
Mar 26, 2018
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Podcast episode
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eSports—competitive video-gaming—are gaining in popularity in the United States among males under age 25. As a result, new venues are being built to accommodate live video-game competitions. One venue took over NBC Studios in California; another is being built in Texas. eSports are starting to catch on in the United States; we’ll also review how to use the phrasal verb “catch on.” Read the full transcript of this episode at http://www.plainenglish.com/32 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 26, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode
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