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Network Marketing or Multi-level Marketing Network Marketing or Multi-level Marketing

A man and a woman talk about multi-level marketing. The woman has strong feelings about it and says that it is unethical.

Health Problems Health Problems

Micheal got a horrible illness called ‘amoebic dysentery’ during his trip to India. Unfortunately, he took the wrong pills to cure himself. Listen to what he has to say in this conversation.

A Career in Medical Research A Career in Medical Research

In this recording, an international medical research scientist talks about her expertise and all the places she has studied and worked.

Have you read Swedenborg? Have you read Swedenborg?

Have you ever read Swedenborg? Do you know what a ’scrim’ is? Listen to two guys talk about it.

People and Places – The Swami – 6 – The Same Thing People and Places – The Swami – 6 – The Same Thing

The universe is full of many forms, but the essence is one. The essence is one. The essence is one. So says the swami.

The Holy Grail The Holy Grail

A temple in Ethiopia contains a very special relic. Is it the Holy Grail or the Ten Commandments? Listen to Luis and Isabel talk about it.

Drilling for Oil and Gas Drilling for Oil and Gas

Drilling for oil and gas on a big rig at sea is hard work. It’s also dangerous. Hear a big rig ‘motorman’ talk about his experiences on a drilling platform.

The Elixir of Immortality The Elixir of Immortality

If you had the chance to live forever, would you take it? Hear about a Chinese man who wanted to live forever and how he tried to do it.

People and Places – Burke 2 – And then they went to Europe People and Places – Burke 2 – And then they went to Europe

What do Oranjeboom, Ghana, and CSIS have in common? A Canadian man named Burke, whose parents were teachers who worked in different countries when he was a child. Listen to Burke talk about it.

Passive Voice

Passive voice looks like this:
1. Active Voice
Australian people speak English.
2. Passive Voice
English is spoken in Australia (by Australian people).
Note that the object (English) became the subject.
Practice Passive Voice in a Discussion

Listen to the conversation (London …