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Lung illnesses from vaping | Learn English phrasal verb 'take up'
FromPlain English | Improve your English with current events
Lung illnesses from vaping | Learn English phrasal verb 'take up'
FromPlain English | Improve your English with current events
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Length:
18 minutes
Released:
Sep 12, 2019
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Podcast episode
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" Over 450 people, mostly young, have fallen ill with lung disease after using electronic cigarettes. Five have died, including a 15-year-old in New York state. Public health authorities are scrambling to determine the specific cause of the illness, but many suspect it's due to a specific additive. While big brands like Juul don't use those additives, authorities are cautioning people not to use vaporizers. Plus, learn English phrasal verb ""take up."" Read the full transcript of this episode at https://www.plainenglish.com/189 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, Italian 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 **NEW** Connect with us on WhatsApp! Send a message to +1 312 967-8757 and add us to your contacts to receive messages from Jeff and JR! 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:
Sep 12, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode
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