João Gilberto, master of bossa nova music, dies at 88 | Learn English phrase 'keep to yourself'

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Expression: Fall for

Learn the English expression "fall for" (hint: it's not something you want to do!)Explore the full lesson & practice using today's expression: https://plainenglish.com/expressions/fall-for--Plain English helps you improve your English:Learn about the world and improve your Englis ...  Show more

The crackdown on scam compounds

Today's story: Southeast Asia has become the global hub of online scams, where scammers in massive compounds target workers around the world. China and the United States have begun pressuring governments in the region to shut down the scam compounds. But it's still not clear if t ...  Show more

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