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    Expression: Blend in

    14/05/2026 | 11 mins.
    Learn the English phrasal verb, "blend in"
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    What it's like to ride in a self-driving car

    11/05/2026 | 18 mins.
    Today's story: What's it like to ride in a self-driving car? Jeff gives you a first-hand account of his first-ever ride in a robotaxi. In cities like Los Angeles, where Waymo operates, the future is already here. Requesting a car is just like using Uber. All that's left is to sit back and let the computer do the driving. Transcript & Exercises: https://plainenglish.com/863
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    Expression: Straighten out

    07/05/2026 | 10 mins.
    Learn the English phrasal verb, "Straighten out"
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    Self driving cars are officially here

    04/05/2026 | 15 mins.
    Today's story: Self-driving cars have struggled for decades because driving requires human judgment in unpredictable situations. Early systems relied on strict rules, which failed in rare “long-tail” events. New AI systems can better handle these complex scenarios, leading to rapid growth in places like China and the U.S., though regulation and mapping still limit widespread adoption. Transcript & Exercises: https://plainenglish.com/861
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    Expression: Fill out

    30/04/2026 | 9 mins.
    Learn the English phrasal verb, "fill out"
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