Digest

This podcast episode covers a range of topics, starting with the ongoing war in Gaza and its impact on education. The hosts discuss the closure of schools in Gaza and the challenges faced by Palestinian children in accessing education. The episode then shifts to the Supreme Court ruling against affirmative action and its implications for college enrollment, particularly among Black students. The hosts explore the potential impact of the ruling and discuss alternative methods colleges are using to maintain diversity. The episode also includes a grammar lesson on using ING and ED endings to describe feelings, providing examples and encouraging listeners to practice. The hosts also highlight the "Let's Learn English with Anna" series, focusing on Anna's experiences in Washington, D.C., and her use of the word "awesome." The episode concludes with a fun chant about the words "board" and "boring" and a reminder about the upcoming technology report on the iPhone 16.

Outlines

00:00:00

The Impact of War and Affirmative Action on Education

This chapter discusses the ongoing war in Gaza and its impact on education, as well as the Supreme Court ruling against affirmative action and its implications for college enrollment.

00:18:23

Let's Learn English with Anna: Boredom and Interesting Things

This chapter focuses on the "Let's Learn English with Anna" series, highlighting how Anna finds interesting things to do in Washington, D.C., even when she feels bored. The hosts discuss the importance of finding things that are interesting, even if they seem unusual.

00:20:43

Grammar Lesson: Using ING and ED for Feelings

This chapter provides a grammar lesson on the use of ING and ED endings to describe feelings. The hosts explain that ING endings refer to the source of the feeling, while ED endings describe the feeling itself. They provide examples and encourage listeners to practice using these endings correctly.

00:28:02

Conclusion and Outro

The hosts wrap up the podcast, thanking listeners for tuning in and encouraging them to continue learning English. They remind listeners about the upcoming technology report on the iPhone 16 and invite them to visit the Learning English website for more resources.

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Q&A

• How is the ongoing war in Gaza affecting schools in the territory?

  All schools in Gaza are closed due to the war, which has caused widespread destruction and displacement. Many children are now living in emergency shelters and are missing out on their education.

• What are some of the alternative methods colleges are using to maintain diversity in their student body after the Supreme Court ruling against affirmative action?

  Colleges are now considering socioeconomic factors, such as the student's high school or neighborhood, and are working with community organizations to reach underrepresented students. They are also looking at student essays and other factors that can provide insights into their backgrounds and experiences.

• What is the difference between using ING and ED endings to describe feelings?

  ING endings refer to the source of the feeling, while ED endings describe the feeling itself. For example, "exciting" refers to something that produces excitement, while "excited" describes the feeling of being excited.

• Why is it important for children to continue their education, even during times of conflict and displacement?

  Education is crucial for children's development and future prospects. Missing out on education can lead to a loss of learning, increased risk of child marriage and labor, and difficulty catching up later in life.

Show Notes