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Stranded plane returns after 70-day ordeal in Iran | Learn English phrase ‘by the day’
FromPlain English | Improve your English with current events
Stranded plane returns after 70-day ordeal in Iran | Learn English phrase ‘by the day’
FromPlain English | Improve your English with current events
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Length:
22 minutes
Released:
Feb 28, 2019
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The trouble was just beginning for Norwegian Air when one of its planes had to make an emergency landing in Iran. The low-cost airline had no personnel in Iran, and American sanctions made it difficult to import the parts it needed to get its plane out of the country. The plane was stranded for over 70 days before Norwegian finally fixed it and brought it home. Plus, learn the English phrase “by the day.” Read the full transcript of this episode at http://www.plainenglish.com/133 Transcripts are always free and available now! ¿Hablas español? Você fala português? Parles-tu français? 你会说中文吗?日本語を話せますか? The episode transcripts include instant translations from English to Spanish, Portuguese, French, Chinese and Japanese. 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 the fun way: with a podcast in English! Listen to an American English podcast that you enjoy and understand -- all at a slower speed than normal. | Aprende inglés gratis en línea con nuestro curso. Se habla a una velocidad lenta para que todos entiendan. ¡Aprende ingles con nosotros ahora! | Aprenda Inglês online grátis com o Plain English, a uma velocidade menor, para que todos possam entender.
Released:
Feb 28, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode
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