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Lucas and I are back for another Preposition Party! Today our conversation is going to based on common English collocations like famous for, similar to, suffer from, believe in, proud of, and recover from. Along the way, you'll hear many personal stories, and many cultural fun fa ...  Afficher plus

Join my 14-Day Slang and Expression Challenge. It's free! In this 5-Minute English episode, we’re diving into springtime in the United States. From blooming flowers and unpredictable April weather to outdoor activities, seasonal foods, and cultural traditions, this episode is pac ...  Afficher plus

What are the most common superstitions in the UK? What are the origins of these superstitions? Why do we believe these things? Are there any particular phrases in our language that relate to these superstitions? Listen to the episode to find out more and click here for a transcri ...  Afficher plus

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Many of them pre-date modern religions and defy what science tells us about the world - from saluting magpies, to wearing lucky pants. Yet why do superstitions still have such a strong hold on our lives?

Today we’re joined by Sally Coulthard, author of Superstiti ...

Freitag, der 13.: ein Unglückstag? Viele Menschen in Deutschland glauben, dass dieser Tag Pech bringen kann. Woher kommt dieser Aberglaube? Und wie sieht es in anderen Ländern und Kulturen aus? Das Transkript dieser Folge findest du kostenlos auf www.14minuten.de Gefällt dir der ...  Afficher plus