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In this episode of The A to Z English Podcast, Xochitl and Jack explain the meanings of several idioms related to travel.On the road: Traveling or in the process of traveling.Example: I'm on the road for business this week; we can catch up when I'm back.Off the beaten path: Going to a less popular or explored destination.Example: We decided to go off the beaten path and explore the countryside instead of the usual tourist spots.All roads lead to Rome: There are many different ways to reach the same conclusion or destination.Example: There are various methods to solve this problem; after all, all roads lead to Rome.Podcast Website:https://atozenglishpodcast.com/the-a-to-z-english-podcast-travel-idioms/Social Media:WeChat: atozenglishpodcastFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/671098974684413/Tik Tok:@atozenglish1Instagram:@atozenglish22Twitter:@atozenglish22A to Z Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/theatozenglishpodcastCheck out our You Tube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCds7JR-5dbarBfas4Ve4h8ADonate to the show: https://app.redcircle.com/shows/9472af5c-8580-45e1-b0dd-ff211db08a90/donationsRobin and Jack started a new You Tube channel called English Word Master. You can check it out here:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2aXaXaMY4P2VhVaEre5w7ABecome a member of Podchaser and leave a positive review!https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-a-to-z-english-podcast-4779670Join our Whatsapp group: https://forms.gle/zKCS8y1t9jwv2KTn7Intro/Outro Music: Daybird by Broke for Freehttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/Broke_For_Free/Directionless_EP/Broke_For_Free_-_Directionless_EP_-_03_Day_Bird/https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/legalcodehttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/simian-samba/audrey-horne/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-a-to-z-english-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Dear Jack,I'm a college student from another country trying to improve my English, and I'm facing a challenge that's making me feel a bit overwhelmed. I often struggle with the correct use of prepositions in sentences. It's confusing when to use "in," "on," or "at." I don't want to sound awkward or make mistakes when speaking or writing, but I'm finding it hard to master this aspect of English. Do you have any advice or tips to help me navigate the tricky world of prepositions?Sincerely,Lost in PrepositionsDear Lost in Prepositions,Firstly, kudos to you for tackling the intricacies of the English language! Prepositions can indeed be a tricky maze, but don't worry—you're not alone in this journey. Here are a few tips to help you navigate the world of prepositions:Practice, Practice, Practice: Incorporate prepositions into your daily conversations and writing. The more you use them, the more natural they'll become.Pay Attention to Context: Prepositions often depend on the context of the sentence. Is something located physically, or is it more abstract? Understanding the context can guide your choice.Learn Phrases, Not Just Words: Prepositions often pair up with certain verbs and phrases. Instead of memorizing prepositions in isolation, learn them in common phrases. For example, "depend on," "interested in," or "good at."Read and Listen: Exposure to English in different contexts—whether through reading books, articles, or listening to conversations—can help you absorb how native speakers naturally use prepositions.Seek Feedback: Don't be afraid to ask native speakers or your language instructor for feedback. Constructive criticism is a valuable tool for improvement.Remember, language learning is a journey, not a destination. Celebrate your progress, and don't hesitate to ask for help when needed. You're doing great, and soon prepositions will become second nature to you!Best of luck,JackPodcast Website:https://atozenglishpodcast.com/a-to-z-dear-jack-20-lost-in-prepositions/Social Media:WeChat account ID: atozenglishpodcastFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/671098974684413/Tik Tok:@atozenglish1Instagram:@atozenglish22Twitter:@atozenglish22A to Z Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/theatozenglishpodcastCheck out our You Tube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCds7JR-5dbarBfas4Ve4h8ADonate to the show: https://app.redcircle.com/shows/9472af5c-8580-45e1-b0dd-ff211db08a90/donationsRobin and Jack started a new You Tube channel called English Word Master. You can check it out here:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2aXaXaMY4P2VhVaEre5w7ABecome a member of Podchaser and leave a positive review!https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-a-to-z-english-podcast-4779670Join our Whatsapp group: https://forms.gle/zKCS8y1t9jwv2KTn7Intro/Outro Music: Daybird by Broke for Freehttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/Broke_For_Free/Directionless_EP/Broke_For_Free_-_Directionless_EP_-_03_Day_Bird/https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/legalcodehttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/simian-samba/audrey-horne/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-a-to-z-english-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Here are some historical events that occurred on December 6:1790: The United States Congress moved from New York City to Philadelphia.1865: The Thirteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution was ratified, abolishing slavery.1877: Thomas Edison demonstrated the first sound recording, reciting "Mary Had a Little Lamb" at his Menlo Park laboratory.1921: The Anglo-Irish Treaty was signed, leading to the creation of the Irish Free State.1973: Gerald Ford was sworn in as the 38th President of the United States following the resignation of Richard Nixon.1989: The École Polytechnique massacre occurred in Montreal, Canada, where a gunman targeted female engineering students.2006: NASA's Mars rover, Spirit, landed on Mars.These are just a few historical events that happened on December 6. As always, historical events can vary by region and may have different levels of significance to different people.Podcast Website:https://atozenglishpodcast.com/a-to-z-this-day-in-world-history-december-6th/Social Media:WeChat account ID: atozenglishpodcastFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/671098974684413/Tik Tok:@atozenglish1Instagram:@atozenglish22Twitter:@atozenglish22A to Z Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/theatozenglishpodcastCheck out our You Tube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCds7JR-5dbarBfas4Ve4h8ADonate to the show: https://app.redcircle.com/shows/9472af5c-8580-45e1-b0dd-ff211db08a90/donationsRobin and Jack started a new You Tube channel called English Word Master. You can check it out here:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2aXaXaMY4P2VhVaEre5w7ABecome a member of Podchaser and leave a positive review!https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-a-to-z-english-podcast-4779670Join our Whatsapp group: https://forms.gle/zKCS8y1t9jwv2KTn7Intro/Outro Music: Daybird by Broke for Freehttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/Broke_For_Free/Directionless_EP/Broke_For_Free_-_Directionless_EP_-_03_Day_Bird/https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/legalcodehttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Joplin/Piano_Rolls_from_archiveorg/ScottJoplin-RagtimeDance1906/https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-a-to-z-english-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode of The A to Z English Podcast, Xochitl and Jack discuss whether they would rather receive a really expensive gift that someone bought for them or receive a really thoughtful gift that someone made for them? Transcript:00:00:00JackYou're listening to the A-Z English podcast.00:00:14JackWelcome to the A-Z English podcast. My name is Jack and I'm here with my co-host social. And today we've got and would you rather question and social today's would you rather question is, would you rather receive a really expensive gift that someone bought?00:00:30JackFor you or receive a really thoughtful gift that someone made for you.00:00:39JackWow, Jack, this one is hard. And because I know that you're going to answer the thoughtful route, at least that's what I think. I know I'm going to go against the grain here and say I'd rather get a really expensive gift.00:00:53JackOK.00:00:54JackBecause a gift that was made for me is going to be an item that is going to take up space in my house and I have so many things already at my age, I don't really need.00:01:06JackAnything else that I can think of, and when I think of a expensive gift, I think something like.00:01:14JackSome memory building gift like like a flight or a some money or something that I can use however I want, which I would put towards traveling and I think that that would ultimately be more valuable to me because I would have those memories forever.00:01:34JackAnd it wouldn't just be something that's like losing value with time. In fact, those memories will be so special in more time.00:01:41JackAnd you could document them with photos, because everyone's got a phone with a camera.00:01:46JackRight, exactly. So how about you, Jack? How do you feel?00:01:51JackI I mean, I like that. You, you. You.00:01:53JackBring this up a lot, but it's it's really important. The experience gifts, you know, like you.00:01:59JackYou talk about that.00:02:00JackA lot I could tell that.00:02:01JackLike you're that left a a big impression on you. The last time you had your when your boyfriend gave you that, that gift of the.00:02:10JackExperience trip. And so I think I really like a huge advocate. Now of that, I really like that because I think we have too much stuff.00:02:21JackHowever, if I had to choose between an expensive gift like a thing, not an experience, and.00:02:30JackAnd some and a gift that someone made for me.00:02:33JackI'll, I'll take.00:02:34JackThe the thing that someone made for me. So you're right. You you called it correctly.00:02:40JackYou know, if someone.00:02:41JackEspecially like like if someone made me a jacket or a.00:02:46JackPainted me. Uh, you know up.00:02:48JackPortrait or something like that.00:02:50JackThat those are so they're unique. Like there's only one of those in the whole world and and usually when people do that, it's not just like.00:03:01JackI'm not a painter, and I'm gonna paint Jack of of.00:03:05JackA portrait? Yeah. It's people who are very skilled at what they do.00:03:11JackAnd then they.00:03:12JackAnd then they then they use that skill, that trade to make something for you. So whenever I've gotten those kinds of gifts that people made, it's it's from people who are professionals that making stuff. So they might be like.00:03:27JackYou know, one of their hobbies could be making leather wallets or leather belts or something like that, and they can put the design in it. And so if someone takes the time to make that, those are the best. I I love those those items and I love. I love wearing those kinds of items like when they're.00:03:47JackWhen it's clothing, because people will compliment you, be.00:03:52JackLike, where did you buy? Where did?00:03:54JackYou get that belt I like. That is so cool. And you're like, no, you can't buy in the store like this is a one-of-a-kind, you know? And I I love those kinds of items. I think they're so cool.00:04:05JackAnd yeah, because it's unique. So that that's my my feeling. But if it if, like I said like what you said if I had an experience opportunity, I think those are great because you're helping the local economy, you're not, it's not gonna, it's not an item that's going to end up in a garbage pile.00:04:26JackYou know it's it's it's very eco friendly. So I think the experience gift is an amazing choice as well.00:04:34JackYeah, I agree with that.00:04:37JackBut I do like your perspective as well, Jack, where you you know, it is something that generally when someone's making a thoughtful gift for you, it's like you said, someone using a skill that they have to make something really incredible for you. I do remember when I was in high school, I had a friend who she could make, like, duct tape wallets that are really cool.00:04:57JackAnd she made one for the band that I really liked at that time.00:05:03JackAnd gifted that to me for my birthday and it was really nice. I still have it to this day just because I'm so flattered and happy to get it. So I I do. I do see the value in.00:05:15JackThat as well.00:05:17JackBut yeah, let us know guys, what do you think? Would you rather have a thoughtful gift that someone made for you or an expensive?00:05:23JackGift that someone bought for you. Let us know in the comments down below at A-Z englishpodcast.com shoot us an e-mail at AZ englishpodcast@gmail.com or write to us in our WhatsApp group and we will see you guys next time. Bye bye.00:05:36발표자 3Bye bye bye.Podcast Website:https://atozenglishpodcast.com/the-a-to-z-english-podcast-would-you-rather-receive-a-really-expensive-gift-that-someone-bought-for-you-or-receive-a-really-thoughtful-gift-that-someone-made-for-you/Social Media:WeChat account ID: atozenglishpodcastFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/671098974684413/Tik Tok:@atozenglish1Instagram:@atozenglish22Twitter:@atozenglish22A to Z Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/theatozenglishpodcastCheck out our You Tube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCds7JR-5dbarBfas4Ve4h8ADonate to the show: https://app.redcircle.com/shows/9472af5c-8580-45e1-b0dd-ff211db08a90/donationsRobin and Jack started a new You Tube channel called English Word Master. You can check it out here:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2aXaXaMY4P2VhVaEre5w7ABecome a member of Podchaser and leave a positive review!https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-a-to-z-english-podcast-4779670Join our Whatsapp group: https://forms.gle/zKCS8y1t9jwv2KTn7Intro/Outro Music: Daybird by Broke for Freehttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/Broke_For_Free/Directionless_EP/Broke_For_Free_-_Directionless_EP_-_03_Day_Bird/https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/legalcodehttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/simian-samba/audrey-horne/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-a-to-z-english-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Here are some historical events that occurred on December 5:1776: The Phi Beta Kappa Society, one of the oldest academic honor societies in the United States, was founded at the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia.1831: Former U.S. President John Quincy Adams took his seat in the House of Representatives, becoming the only former president to serve in the U.S. House.1933: The 21st Amendment to the United States Constitution was ratified, repealing the Prohibition of alcohol.1952: The Great Smog of London began, a severe air pollution event that lasted until December 9 and caused significant health problems and deaths.1978: The American space probe Pioneer 12 (also known as Pioneer Venus) sent back its first images of Venus.2001: The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) admitted that it had underestimated the amount of asbestos in the air following the September 11 attacks in New York City.2013: Nelson Mandela, the former President of South Africa and anti-apartheid revolutionary, passed away at the age of 95.These are just a few historical events that happened on December 5. As with any date, there are numerous other events that occurred on this day throughout history.Podcast Website:https://atozenglishpodcast.com/a-to-z-this-day-in-world-history-december-5th/Social Media:WeChat account ID: atozenglishpodcastFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/671098974684413/Tik Tok:@atozenglish1Instagram:@atozenglish22Twitter:@atozenglish22A to Z Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/theatozenglishpodcastCheck out our You Tube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCds7JR-5dbarBfas4Ve4h8ADonate to the show: https://app.redcircle.com/shows/9472af5c-8580-45e1-b0dd-ff211db08a90/donationsRobin and Jack started a new You Tube channel called English Word Master. You can check it out here:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2aXaXaMY4P2VhVaEre5w7ABecome a member of Podchaser and leave a positive review!https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-a-to-z-english-podcast-4779670Join our Whatsapp group: https://forms.gle/zKCS8y1t9jwv2KTn7Intro/Outro Music: Daybird by Broke for Freehttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/Broke_For_Free/Directionless_EP/Broke_For_Free_-_Directionless_EP_-_03_Day_Bird/https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/legalcodehttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Joplin/Piano_Rolls_from_archiveorg/ScottJoplin-RagtimeDance1906/https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-a-to-z-english-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode of The A to Z English Podcast, Xochitl and Jack discuss the worst flights they have ever taken.Transcript:00:00:00JackYou're listening to the A-Z English podcast.00:00:13JackWelcome to the A-Z English podcast. My name is Jack and I'm here with my co-host social. And today we're going to do a quick talk episode where we just chat about a a random topic and today's topic is what's the worst flight you have ever taken?00:00:33JackAnd so so it sounds like you have a really good story.00:00:37JackFor this one.00:00:39XochitlYeah, I do. I do. Jack. You know, towards the end of my time in Korea, I really was homesick. I wanted to go back and interestingly, didn't want to go back to the US. I wanted to go back to Mexico. I hadn't been back to Mexico since the pandemic started because I was trying to be mindful of COVID. And a lot of people don't have the same.00:01:00XochitlAccess to healthcare and to vaccination like we did in the US and in South Korea. So I hadn't gone back and I I was just really sick and tired of.00:01:13XochitlYou know, being in Korea at that point and I wanted to go home. I was just homesick. So I.00:01:22XochitlBought my flight back to Mexico after I quit my job and I think I initially was thinking about it just being a vacation that I might come back to Korea. But I I just never went.00:01:33XochitlBack and the flight. Yeah. The flight was really, really insane. I flew with Asiana Airlines.00:01:43JackYeah, I've taken them before, yeah.00:01:45발표자It was so.00:01:47XochitlBad. Oh my God, it's.00:01:48XochitlA really long flight. It was from South Korea, so South Korea to San Francisco.00:01:55XochitlAnd you use like a 17 hour flight and.00:02:00XochitlThe aircraft that we were in for some reason had these really tiny seats. No one could like. I'm not a big person and neither were most of people sitting around me, but no one could like fit properly because they were so small. So everyone had their feet out in the aisles, including myself, you know, you know how short I am. Like, my foot had to be on the aisle.00:02:20XochitlCause it was so cramped and.00:02:23XochitlThe seats were really uncomfortable and they're like at.00:02:25XochitlAn angle so you couldn't really sleep.00:02:30XochitlAnd I was like, against the back wall, so I couldn't recline my chair at all.00:02:36XochitlThe food was OK. I think that was the only thing that was not.00:02:40XochitlHorrible. And they gave you these little mini toothpaste. So we're really cute. But besides that, it was so bad and I was just.00:02:49XochitlI was so sleepy probably by that.00:02:51XochitlPoint I had a really bad headache I.00:02:52XochitlFelt horrible and I.00:02:55XochitlGot so and I it's not like I can.00:02:58XochitlCrash thing. I take a flight from San Francisco to Mexico City and then Mexico City to Oaxaca. So I think I the whole travel time was probably around 48 hours, of which I didn't get. Like any sleep really. In fact, I didn't get any sleep maybe a couple hours here and there. And by the end.00:03:17XochitlI had such a bad migraine that I was.00:03:20XochitlLike about to throw up. I just felt horrible. Horrible. I will never do that again. I will never do the, you know, 8 hours thing. No, it's not worth it. It's just not worth it.00:03:35JackThe three stops, yeah.00:03:36XochitlSo I would.00:03:39XochitlYeah, just it's crazy. I would just stay in San Francisco for a few nights and take another, you know, take the flight next to out to Mexico after a couple of days or something. Just like plan around it. But I would never, ever do that.00:03:54JackYou know.00:03:54XochitlHow about you, Jack? How was?00:03:56XochitlWhat's your worst?00:03:57JackWell, I've taken that airline before too, but I had a good experience. I don't know, maybe you know.00:04:02XochitlEveryone tells me that everyone's like I had a good experience.00:04:04XochitlI'm like, well, I don't know what to tell you. That was really. Yeah.00:04:07JackYeah, yeah, maybe it was just the that one plane or something. It was, yeah, I the worst flight I ever I've ever taken was from Bangkok to San Francisco. So pretty. Similar to what you were describing, but.00:04:12XochitlI think so.00:04:24JackThe problem was I waited too long to get my ticket so I wasn't able to. I'm 6 foot eight. I mean, that's tall. I'm super tall and so I remember getting a flight where.00:04:38JackIt's like uh, I'm in the middle of the row, so there's a person on my left and a person on my right. And I always take the aisle so that I can stick my feet.00:04:52JackWhen you know everybody's sleeping overnight, when everything settles down, I can stick my feet out and I can. It gives me just a little bit of of stretching ability, but this time I was stuck in between two big guys. And then there's me, the biggest guy in there and we're all just crammed in and I'm.00:05:12JackI'm the I'm in the middle of this sandwich, you know, and.00:05:19JackAnd it was a 14 hour flight and the lady in front of me immediately puts her chair all the way back.00:05:26JackSo my I can't even it's like the tray food tray is basically.00:05:32JackHitting me like in the stomach or like hitting my knees and so I've got this. Like food tray this basically her head is like the back of her head is like right in front of my face. I can't even move my chair back because.00:05:50JackI'm it doesn't help me because it's not even comfortable even if I put my, even if I recline my chair. So it was just A and that and that was 14 hours of just like every minute was so slow and and it was it was the longest flight I've ever taken in my life. It was horrible. Just a horrible, horrible.00:06:11JackLike every minute was miserable and yeah.00:06:16JackSo I that.00:06:16JackThat's basically the worst flight ever had. It wasn't.00:06:17XochitlYou will be.00:06:19XochitlBasically, and it's been a long flight.00:06:19JackYeah, it wasn't because of like.00:06:23JackYeah, 14 hours of just suffering in this tiny little claustrophobic.00:06:28JackMiddle seat. Yeah, it's just terrible. It's just so it's why when you fly, you have to prepare, you know, for things like when you, when I'm tall, you gotta get those like bring your neck pillow bring all your little stuff that you need to make it comfortable.00:06:47JackAnd I just didn't do any of that. I just was like Ohh, just buy ticket. I'll just fly back home. And of course it was torture because I didn't make it comfortable for myself. So I think both you and I were kind of running away from places and we were just like, so.00:07:06JackKind of hypnotized by like getting home that we didn't care. You know about the actual trip. You know, it's like.00:07:15XochitlYeah, like you didn't think it through all the way. Just Get Me Out of here because the mentality.00:07:16JackJust Get Me Out of here.00:07:22JackYeah, yeah. And that's a fine attitude until you're on the plane. And then you're like, wow.00:07:28XochitlI should have bought this through.00:07:29JackI really messed up. Yeah, yeah.00:07:31XochitlThat's exactly what it's like.00:07:34XochitlYeah. All right, well.00:07:35XochitlShoot us an e-mail using A-Z englishpodcast@gmail.com leave a comment down below on our website at ozenglishpodcast.com and we will see you guys next time. Bye bye.Podcast Website:https://atozenglishpodcast.com/the-a-to-z-english-podcast-my-worst-flight/Social Media:WeChat account ID: atozenglishpodcastFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/671098974684413/Tik Tok:@atozenglish1Instagram:@atozenglish22Twitter:@atozenglish22A to Z Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/theatozenglishpodcastCheck out our You Tube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCds7JR-5dbarBfas4Ve4h8ADonate to the show: https://app.redcircle.com/shows/9472af5c-8580-45e1-b0dd-ff211db08a90/donationsRobin and Jack started a new You Tube channel called English Word Master. You can check it out here:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2aXaXaMY4P2VhVaEre5w7ABecome a member of Podchaser and leave a positive review!https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-a-to-z-english-podcast-4779670Join our Whatsapp group: https://forms.gle/zKCS8y1t9jwv2KTn7Intro/Outro Music: Daybird by Broke for Freehttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/Broke_For_Free/Directionless_EP/Broke_For_Free_-_Directionless_EP_-_03_Day_Bird/https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/legalcodehttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/simian-samba/audrey-horne/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-a-to-z-english-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Here are some historical events that occurred on December 4:1110: The Kingdom of Jerusalem captured Sidon during the Crusades.1783: General George Washington bid farewell to his officers at Fraunces Tavern in New York City after the American Revolution.1829: The first well-recorded game of baseball was played in Beachville, Ontario, Canada.1918: U.S. President Woodrow Wilson sailed for the Versailles Peace Conference in France, becoming the first sitting president to travel to Europe.1945: The United States Senate approved the participation in the United Nations.1965: The Gemini 7 spacecraft was launched with astronauts Frank Borman and Jim Lovell.1978: The Soviet Union signed a protocol to join the SALT II arms limitation treaty with the United States.1991: Pan American World Airways (Pan Am) ceased its operations.1998: The Unity Module, the second module of the International Space Station, was launched.2015: The Paris Agreement, a global climate accord, was adopted by 195 countries at the COP21 summit.These are just a few notable events that happened on December 4 throughout history. Podcast Website:https://atozenglishpodcast.com/a-to-z-this-day-in-world-history-december-4th/Social Media:WeChat account ID: atozenglishpodcastFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/671098974684413/Tik Tok:@atozenglish1Instagram:@atozenglish22Twitter:@atozenglish22A to Z Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/theatozenglishpodcastCheck out our You Tube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCds7JR-5dbarBfas4Ve4h8ADonate to the show: https://app.redcircle.com/shows/9472af5c-8580-45e1-b0dd-ff211db08a90/donationsRobin and Jack started a new You Tube channel called English Word Master. You can check it out here:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2aXaXaMY4P2VhVaEre5w7ABecome a member of Podchaser and leave a positive review!https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-a-to-z-english-podcast-4779670Join our Whatsapp group: https://forms.gle/zKCS8y1t9jwv2KTn7Intro/Outro Music: Daybird by Broke for Freehttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/Broke_For_Free/Directionless_EP/Broke_For_Free_-_Directionless_EP_-_03_Day_Bird/https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/legalcodehttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Joplin/Piano_Rolls_from_archiveorg/ScottJoplin-RagtimeDance1906/https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-a-to-z-english-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Dear Xochitl and Jack,I recently found myself in an awkward situation on a flight. The passenger next to me seemed to have no qualms about invading my personal space. Not only did they let their arm spill into my seat area, but they also seemed completely oblivious to the discomfort they were causing. How can I address this issue without turning a cramped flight into a confrontation at 30,000 feet?Sincerely,Squished in Seat 23B"Qualms" refers to feelings of doubt, hesitation, or uneasiness, especially when it comes to moral or ethical considerations. If someone has "no qualms" about something, it means they have no reservations or hesitations about doing it, often implying a lack of concern for potential negative consequences or ethical considerations. In the context of your question, if a passenger has "no qualms" about invading personal space, it means they are doing so without any apparent hesitation or consideration for the discomfort it may cause."Invading personal space" refers to encroaching upon the physical or psychological space that individuals consider their own. This space varies between cultures and individuals, but it generally includes an invisible boundary around a person that, when breached, can cause discomfort or unease. Physical invasion of personal space might include standing too close, touching without permission, or, as in your scenario, allowing body parts to spill over into an adjacent seat on an airplane. It's a social norm to respect personal space to ensure the comfort and well-being of those around us. When this space is invaded, it can lead to feelings of discomfort or frustration."Confrontation" refers to a face-to-face meeting or conflict, often characterized by disagreement, argument, or even a hostile encounter. In interpersonal situations, a confrontation occurs when individuals address a problem, disagreement, or issue directly with each other. Confrontations can be assertive and constructive, aiming to resolve conflicts and improve understanding, or they can be confrontational in a negative sense, involving hostility and aggression.Podcast Website:https://atozenglishpodcast.com/a-to-z-dear-jack-19-squished-in-seat-23b/Social Media:WeChat account ID: atozenglishpodcastFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/671098974684413/Tik Tok:@atozenglish1Instagram:@atozenglish22Twitter:@atozenglish22A to Z Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/theatozenglishpodcastCheck out our You Tube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCds7JR-5dbarBfas4Ve4h8ADonate to the show: https://app.redcircle.com/shows/9472af5c-8580-45e1-b0dd-ff211db08a90/donationsRobin and Jack started a new You Tube channel called English Word Master. You can check it out here:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2aXaXaMY4P2VhVaEre5w7ABecome a member of Podchaser and leave a positive review!https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-a-to-z-english-podcast-4779670Join our Whatsapp group: https://forms.gle/zKCS8y1t9jwv2KTn7Intro/Outro Music: Daybird by Broke for Freehttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/Broke_For_Free/Directionless_EP/Broke_For_Free_-_Directionless_EP_-_03_Day_Bird/https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/legalcodehttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/simian-samba/audrey-horne/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-a-to-z-english-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Here are some historical events that happened on December 3:1775: The USS Alfred becomes the first vessel to fly the Grand Union Flag, considered the first national flag of the United States, during the American Revolutionary War.1818: Illinois becomes the 21st U.S. state.1833: Oberlin College in Ohio becomes the first coeducational institution of higher learning in the United States.1967: The first successful human heart transplant is performed by South African surgeon Dr. Christiaan Barnard.1971: The Indo-Pakistani War of 1971 begins as Pakistan launches pre-emptive air strikes on 11 Indian airbases.1989: Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev and U.S. President George H.W. Bush declare the Cold War over during a summit meeting on the Mediterranean island of Malta.1992: The Greek oil tanker Aegean Sea, carrying 80,000 tonnes of crude oil, runs aground in a storm while approaching A Coruña, Spain, causing a massive environmental disaster.1997: In Ottawa, Canada, representatives from 121 countries sign the Ottawa Treaty, prohibiting manufacture and deployment of anti-personnel landmines.2012: At least 112 people are killed and more than 200 injured in a fire at the Kiss nightclub in Santa Maria, Brazil.These are just a few examples, and many more events have occurred on December 3 throughout history.Podcast Website:https://atozenglishpodcast.com/a-to-z-this-day-in-world-history-december-3rd/Social Media:WeChat account ID: atozenglishpodcastFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/671098974684413/Tik Tok:@atozenglish1Instagram:@atozenglish22Twitter:@atozenglish22A to Z Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/theatozenglishpodcastCheck out our You Tube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCds7JR-5dbarBfas4Ve4h8ADonate to the show: https://app.redcircle.com/shows/9472af5c-8580-45e1-b0dd-ff211db08a90/donationsRobin and Jack started a new You Tube channel called English Word Master. You can check it out here:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2aXaXaMY4P2VhVaEre5w7ABecome a member of Podchaser and leave a positive review!https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-a-to-z-english-podcast-4779670Join our Whatsapp group: https://forms.gle/zKCS8y1t9jwv2KTn7Intro/Outro Music: Daybird by Broke for Freehttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/Broke_For_Free/Directionless_EP/Broke_For_Free_-_Directionless_EP_-_03_Day_Bird/https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/legalcodehttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Joplin/Piano_Rolls_from_archiveorg/ScottJoplin-RagtimeDance1906/https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-a-to-z-english-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode of The A to Z English Podcast, Xochitl and Jack discuss this would you rather question: Would you rather get one big gift or several small gifts? Transcript:00:00:00JackYou're listening to the A-Z English podcast.00:00:14JackWelcome to the A-Z English podcast. My name is Jack and today I'm here with my co-host social. And today we are going to do a would you rather question for the holidays and social today's would you rather is, would you rather get one big gift?00:00:32JackOr several small gifts.00:00:40XochitlDang, this is hard. It's kind of vague, right? Like is 1 big gift I think like would rather get one big gift at this point because.00:00:51XochitlI think when you're a kid, it's like quantity over quality and you're just impressed with your gifts and how many you're getting. And like, oh, I got 20 gifts. Oh, well, I got 25. And then as you get older, like, the quality of the gifts are so much more important. So I think getting a high quality gift that was thoughtful or expensive.00:01:13XochitlWould mean a lot more to me than several smaller gifts that I would just take up space in my house. Probably.00:01:22JackYeah, like when when they're in this question, we say big gift. Are we talking about just like size or like big meaning like expensive? And I take it to mean like an expensive gift, you know, versus several small cheaper gifts, but maybe.00:01:40JackIf you add up all the small gifts, it equals the same money as the as the big.00:01:48JackBut for me, like I'm I totally agree with you. When I was a kid, I would want more.00:01:55JackYou know, opportunities to open presents.00:01:58JackYou know.00:01:58XochitlRight. The surprise of it is like the suspense is a big part of it. When they're a kid.00:01:59JackIt's like.00:02:03JackExactly. It's just how many how many presents.00:02:06JackDid you get? I got I.00:02:07JackGot 7 presents. I got 9 presents or whatever. It doesn't matter if they're, you know, terrible.00:02:13JackIt's just like.00:02:14XochitlIt doesn't matter.00:02:15XochitlWell, and kids are just impressed.00:02:17XochitlI wish that I.00:02:18XochitlCould go back to being a kid and and impressed by like a stuffed animal. A slinky.00:02:22XochitlLike a? Yeah, a thing.00:02:24XochitlOf slime and a cheap art supplies kit.00:02:28XochitlI wish like that was like.00:02:29XochitlWow, I love this stuff, you know now.00:02:31XochitlI'm like, OK, that's pretty much just junk. It's just.00:02:35JackAnd where and where am I going to put this?00:02:36JackStuff you know.00:02:37XochitlYeah, exactly.00:02:37JackNow now I'm getting. Thanks for the clutter.00:02:43JackBut like you know, getting like a nice diamond ring or something like that, you know, would be that's something that you can, you know, it's it's something you'd want.00:02:52JackAnd and it's.00:02:53JackTable. Yeah, I you know, I I I agree.00:02:57JackI think just like one really thoughtful gift, one really one big gift is is far superior to a bunch of small gifts. That is just gonna that are just going to end up in a closet somewhere or getting recycled, you know, six months later.00:03:16발표자Right.00:03:18JackYeah, I think we, yeah, I agree.00:03:19발표자OK.00:03:23XochitlWell, what do you prefer? Would you like a several smaller gifts or one big gift? Let us know in the comments at A-Z englishpodcast.com shoot us an e-mail at at ozenglishpodcast@gmail.com and we will see you guys next.00:03:37XochitlTime. Bye bye.00:03:39발표자Bye bye.Podcast Website:https://atozenglishpodcast.com/the-a-to-z-english-podcast-would-you-rather-get-one-big-gift-or-several-small-gifts/Social Media:WeChat account ID: atozenglishpodcastFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/671098974684413/Tik Tok:@atozenglish1Instagram:@atozenglish22Twitter:@atozenglish22A to Z Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/theatozenglishpodcastCheck out our You Tube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCds7JR-5dbarBfas4Ve4h8ADonate to the show: https://app.redcircle.com/shows/9472af5c-8580-45e1-b0dd-ff211db08a90/donationsRobin and Jack started a new You Tube channel called English Word Master. You can check it out here:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2aXaXaMY4P2VhVaEre5w7ABecome a member of Podchaser and leave a positive review!https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-a-to-z-english-podcast-4779670Join our Whatsapp group: https://forms.gle/zKCS8y1t9jwv2KTn7Intro/Outro Music: Daybird by Broke for Freehttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/Broke_For_Free/Directionless_EP/Broke_For_Free_-_Directionless_EP_-_03_Day_Bird/https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/legalcodehttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/simian-samba/audrey-horne/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-a-to-z-english-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy