Did you know that the first bacteria we encounter as newborns could shape our health for life? Or that retired police dogs in the UK might soon receive pensions? Welcome back to Adept English, the podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/7ixeOS7ezPTZSaISIx2TTw where you learn English through fascinating, real-world stories—from global news to wildlife conservation and scientific breakthroughs.
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(Elephant video: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/asia/elephant-raid-grocery-store-thailand-snacks-plai-biang-lek-5166941 )
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