Space walkers return, Poisonous plants, Using “tons of”

Ashley Thompson and Mario Ritter Jr. host today's Learning English show.
First: Bryan Lynn has the story on a historic private space mission crew that returned to Earth Sunday. Two of the crewmembers became the first non-professional astronauts to walk in space. (00:54) learningenglis...
Next: Anna Matteo presents the LE Health and Lifestyle Report. She tells about poisonous plants that look like common foods. Then, Ashley talks with Anna about her report. Anna explains how the taste of a plant can be a warning sign that it is poisonous. (06:57) learningenglis...
Next: Ashley tells about what is coming up in the LE Education Report on tomorrow's podcast. It centers on a "push for books" over digital media in Finland's schools. (16:54)
Finally: The LE Lesson of the Day. Andrew Smith and Jill Robbins base their instruction on the LE video series Let's Learn English. They have a three-part lesson today. It starts with some common informal expressions in American English. We will learn "tons of" new stuff! (17:49) learningenglis...
Ashley and Mario close the show.
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