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Cuba protests: Millions without power: BBC Learning English from the News
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林宜悉 posted on 2026/03/18Ever wondered what's happening in Cuba? This video dives into the recent protests and widespread power outages, explaining the complex situation involving the US blockade. You'll pick up essential news vocabulary and phrasal verbs to better understand international events and boost your English!
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US /ˈɛpɪˌsod/
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UK /'epɪsəʊd/
- Noun
- One separate event in a series of events
- Show which is part of a larger story
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US /ˈdɛspərɪt/
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UK /ˈdespərət/
- Adjective
- Being beyond hope; prepared to do anything
- State of urgently wanting to go to the toilet
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US /ˈkraɪsɪs/
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UK /'kraɪsɪs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
- A turning point in a disease.
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US /voˈkæbjəˌlɛri/
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UK /və'kæbjələrɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Words that have to do with a particular subject
- The words that a person knows
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