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VOA: English in a Minute
Looking for ways to improve your listening skills and learn English idioms? Check out Voice of America's English in a Minute and listen to brief video clips that explain American English colloquialisms.

Have you ever heard the phrase “What’s up?” and wondered what it meant?  How about “Stay in touch”?  Colloquialisms, or words or phrases used in familiar conversations, can be difficult to understand because the meanings aren’t literal.  These brief, video clips produced by the Voice of America help explain some common colloquialisms.

Format: Video, Website