Apple’s ‘skinny’ iPhone falls flat with disappointing early sales Sales of Apple’s iPhone Air, the biggest shake-up to its smartphone design in years, have been worse than expected as consumers opted for better value and higher specifications.

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Choosing college major is a serious topic in my country, because it's hard for a student who is 18 years old to make such an important decision. Usually choosing a proper major for a student really depends on how much their parents know about the world. I have seen many excellent students who got a high score in the exams, but chose a major they didn't like or a major which couldn't provide a good career. So, more and more parents are concerned about choosing a great major for their children in the future. In that case, a new kind of jobs appears. Some people focus on learning the information about different colleges and their majors. They also learn the relation between a major and a good job. Then they offer paid service for parents who want to help their children choose a great major. At the beginning, it does work for the anxious parents. But after a few years, everyone wants to choose the recommended majors caused the score for a good major got really higher than what it should be. Many students didn't get the access to their desried major. So, parents become anxious again.

It's true, some wines improve with age. But only if the grapes were good in the first place.

This podcast discusses the critical role of figurative language—such as idioms, metaphors, and similes—within the context of Business English. It outlines numerous benefits, explaining how this type of language enhances clarity, strengthens persuasive arguments, and builds rapport by signaling cultural fluency. It provides a detailed list of eight main reasons why figurative language is important, including its ability to simplify complex technical jargon and facilitate compelling storytelling.

✅ DAY 1 — QUIZ: Words That Start With A Check out today’s quiz! All five words start with the letter A. Read the definition, look at the example, and guess the word: (Answers will be revealed in the next post — don’t peek!) 1️⃣ Definition: A person who supports or speaks in favor of someone or something. Word: A _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Example: She has always been a strong __________ for equal rights. 2️⃣ Definition: Something that is very surprising, impressive, or hard to believe. Word: A _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Example: The view from the mountain was absolutely __________. ⸻ 3️⃣ Definition: A feeling of worry, stress, or nervousness about something. Word: A _ _ _ _ _ Example: Before the exam, he felt a lot of __________. 4️⃣ Definition: A short trip or walk taken to explore or discover a place. Word: A _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Example: We went on a little __________ around the city. 5️⃣ Definition: Something suitable or correct for a situation. Word: A _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Example: Wearing a suit to the interview was the most __________ choice. 👇 Write your answers in the comments! Check the next post for the correct words + examples.

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