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Volcano sends lava into Hawaii neighborhoods | Learn English phrase ‘head for’
FromPlain English | Improve your English with current events
Volcano sends lava into Hawaii neighborhoods | Learn English phrase ‘head for’
FromPlain English | Improve your English with current events
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Length:
13 minutes
Released:
May 10, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
The Kilauea volcano in Hawaii is erupting and sending lava flowing through residential areas, putting homes and businesses at risk. Gas and steam are coming out of new cracks in the earth that opened up after a series of earthquakes last week. Several residents were given only minutes to evacuate their homes and head for safety. We also discuss the English phrase “head for” on today’s program. Read the full transcript of this episode at http://www.plainenglish.com/45 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:
May 10, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode
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