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‘Le Spiderman’ climbs a Paris building to save a child | Learn English phrase ‘shine a spotlight’
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‘Le Spiderman’ climbs a Paris building to save a child | Learn English phrase ‘shine a spotlight’
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Length:
14 minutes
Released:
Jun 7, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode
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They are calling him ‘Le Spiderman’: A 22-year-old immigrant from Mali climbed the side of a Paris apartment building with only his bare hands to save a toddler who was stranded on a fourth-floor balcony. After the dramatic rescue, he met the French president and was offered citizenship—and a place in the Paris fire department. Plus, learn the English phrase “shine a spotlight.” Read the full transcript of this episode at http://www.plainenglish.com/53 Transcripts are always free and available now! ¿Hablas español? Você fala português? Parles-tu français? 你会说中文吗?日本語を話せますか? The episode transcripts include instant translations from English to Spanish, Portuguese, French, Chinese and Japanese. Hover over or tap a highlighted word for the translation. Connect with Jeff on Twitter (@PlainEnglishPod) and Facebook (PlainEnglishPod). Or e-mail jeff@plainenglish.com If you like the program, please leave a review or rating wherever you listen. It will help others discover the program. Never miss an episode! Sign up to receive updates from Plain English at http://www.plainenglish.com/mail Subscribers get exclusive links for further reading and additional practice with common English words and phrases. Learn English with podcasts! Use Plain English and other podcasts to build your English vocabulary, improve your listening skills, and speak English better.
Released:
Jun 7, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode
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