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hey everyone welcome back to another
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episode of English dialogue podcast I am
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Mike and I'm Emma today we're going to
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discuss a topic that's close to our
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hearts and I'm sure to many of our
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listeners as well our books lose using
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their importance as a source of
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information and
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entertainment this is a question that
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has sparked a lot of debate in recent
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years especially with the rise of
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digital media that's right Emma we live
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in a world where information is just a
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click away and entertainment options are
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endless from streaming platforms to
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social media there's no shortage of
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things to keep us occupied but where
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does that leave books are they becoming
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relevant it's a valid concern Mike with
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so many Alternatives people often say
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they don't have time to sit down and
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read a book they prefer quicker more
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visual forms of content like videos
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podcasts or social media posts this
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shift in consumption habits might make
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it seem like books are losing their
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place in
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society true Emma and let's not forget
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ebooks and
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audiobooks while they're still
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considered books they offer a different
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experience compared to traditional paper
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books some argue that the format of
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reading has changed but the essence
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Remains the Same but others say the
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tactile immersive experience of reading
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a physical book is being lost that's a
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great Point Mike I think the key here is
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to recognize that the way we consume
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information and entertainment has
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evolved ebooks and audiobooks have made
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Reading More accessible you can listen
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into an audio book while commuting or
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working out and ebooks can be read on a
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phone or tablet this convenience can
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encourage more people to read even if
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it's not in the traditional
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sense absolutely Emma and let's not
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Overlook the rise of digital platforms
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that offer short engaging content blogs
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online articles and even social media
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posts can be sources of valuable
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information and
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entertainment people can learn about
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current events Hobbies or even academic
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subjects without ever picking up a book
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exactly Mike but the question remains
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does this mean books are losing their
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importance I don't think so books offer
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depth and insight that short form
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content often can't provide they allow
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for a deeper exploration of topics
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characters and worlds this depth is what
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makes reading a book such a unique and
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valuable EXP
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experience that's a good point Emma
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books have a way of engaging our minds
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in a deeper more reflective way they
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require concentration and Imagination
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and they often provide a sense of
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accomplishment that you don't get from
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scrolling through social media reading a
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book can be a journey that stays with
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you long after you've turned the last
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page absolutely Mike books have the
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power to change our perspectives Inspire
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us and even alter the course of Our
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Lives think about the classic literature
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that has shaped culture and thought
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throughout history works like 1,
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1984 To Kill a Mocking Bird or even more
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recent books like Harry Potter have left
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lasting impacts on readers they've
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sparked discussions shaped opinions and
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even influenced societal
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change that's so true Emma books are
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more than just a source of information
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or entertainment they're a way to
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connect with others to understand
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different perspectives and to experience
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things beyond our own reality they have
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a Timeless quality that digital media
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can't quite replicate and there's
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something special about the experience
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of reading a physical book don't you
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think Mike the feel of the pages the
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smell of the paper and the act of
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turning each page it's almost like a
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ritual that many people find comforting
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and relaxing it's a way to disconnect
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from the fast-paced digital world and
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take a moment for
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oneself I couldn't agree more Emma
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there's a sense of intimacy with a
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physical book that digital formats can't
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match it's like a personal space where
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you can get lost in the words without
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the distractions of notifications or
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screen glare that said digital formats
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have their own advantages like
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portability and accessibility when which
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are crucial in today's fast moving World
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definitely Mike but even with these
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advantages I don't think books will ever
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truly lose their importance they might
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face competition from other media but
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their unique ability to engage educate
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and Inspire readers ensures they will
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always have a place in our lives I agree
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Emma
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all right now let's dive into some
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vocabulary that's really useful
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streaming
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platforms meaning online services that
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allow users to watch or listen to
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content like movies TV shows or music in
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real time without needing to download it
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first example popular streaming
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platforms like Netflix and Spotify have
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changed the way people consume
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entertainment and Rich meaning to
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improve the quality or value of
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something to make something more
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meaningful valuable or
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rewarding example traveling can enrich
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your understanding of different cultures
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and
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perspectives digital form meaning
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content that is created stored and
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shared electronically rather than in
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physical form includes formats like PDFs
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ebooks and online videos
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example many students prefer reading
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textbooks in digital form on their
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tablets because it's more convenient
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fiction meaning literature that
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describes imaginary events and people
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stories that are not based on real
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events example she loves reading fiction
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because it allows her to escape into
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different worlds and
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stories
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ebook meaning an electronic version of a
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printed book that can be read on a
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computer or handheld device designed
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specifically for this
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purpose example he downloaded an ebook
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to his tablet so he could read on his
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commute without carrying a heavy
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book books have stood the test of time
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adapting and evolving with each
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generation while the way we read might
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change the essence of what books offer
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Remains the Same they provide knowledge
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entertainment and a way to connect with
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the world and with ourselves and let's
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not forget the educational aspect of
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books Mike despite all the online
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resources books are still a primary
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source of learning in schools and
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universities textbooks research
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Publications and academic papers often
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provide detailed peer-reviewed
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information that's hard to find in short
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form content absolutely Emma indepth
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research theories and academic
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discussions are often published in books
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they serve as a foundational resource
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for Learning and scholarly work even
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though we have access to Quick
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information online books provide a level
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of credibility and depth that's crucial
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for serious study and Beyond academics
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reading for pleasure can enhance
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vocabulary improve writing skills and
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even reduce stress it's an activity that
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engages the brain in ways that passive
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media consumption like watching TV
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doesn't the cognitive benefits of
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reading are well documented and provide
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yet another reason why books remain
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important that's a great Point Emma
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reading requires active
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engagement it stimulates the imagination
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and enhances comprehension skills unlike
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watching a movie where the visuals are
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provided for you reading a book requires
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you to visualize scenes and characters
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in your mind which can be a powerful
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exercise for the brain so true my Mike
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and while it might seem like books are
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being overshadowed by other media
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they're actually more accessible than
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ever e-readers online bookstores and
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digital libraries have made it easier
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for people to access books plus many
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communities have local libraries that
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offer free access to a wide range of
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books yes Emma and let's not forget
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about book clubs and reading communities
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both online and offline these groups
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show that there's still a strong
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interest in Reading they provide a
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platform for people to discuss books
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share recommendations and connect with
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others who share a love for reading
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that's a good point Mike okay everyone
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before wrap up let's go over some key
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vocabulary that's really use
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recommendations meaning suggestions or
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advice given to someone about what is
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good useful or beneficial often based on
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personal experience or expertise example
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based on your viewing history the
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streaming service provided
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recommendations for shows you might like
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comprehension skills meaning the ability
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to understand and make sense of written
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or spoken
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language critical for reading listening
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and learning example reading regularly
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can help improve your comprehension
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skills making it easier to grasp complex
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material
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glare meaning bright harsh light that
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makes it difficult to see can cause
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discomfort or eye strain example the
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glare from the computer screen made it
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hard for her to read so she adjusted the
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brightness and used an anti-glare
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filter the social aspect of reading has
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become more prominent with the internet
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people can join discussions share
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reviews and engage with authors directly
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this interaction can enhance the reading
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experience and show that books still
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play a significant role in our cultural
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and social lives I agree Emma books
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might face competition from other forms
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of media but they offer a unique
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experience that can't be replaced
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they're a source of knowledge a form of
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escapism and a way to connect with
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others whether in print or digital form
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books will continue to be a valuable
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part of our Lives absolutely Mike to our
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listeners if you haven't picked up a
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book in a while give it a try whether
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it's fiction non-fiction an ebook or a
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traditional hard cover there's something
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special about the experience of reading
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it's a chance to learn to relax and to
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explore new
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worlds well said Emma remember folks
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books are more than just a source of
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information or entertainment they're a
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way to enrich our minds and our lives
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Emma books might not always be in the
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spotlight but they're still a major part
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of the cultural landscape they Inspire
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educate and entertain in ways that other
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forms of media just can't
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replicate absolutely Mike and maybe
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that's the takeaway here while books may
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not be the only source of information or
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entertainment anymore they still hold a
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special place because of the depth
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creativity and reflection they offer
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they'll always have a role in our world
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I couldn't agree more Emma so to our
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listeners how do you feel about books do
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you prefer physical digital or audio
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books or maybe a mix we'd love to hear
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your thoughts on whether books are
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losing importance or still remain as
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relevant as ever yes let us know in the
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comments we love hearing from you and
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seeing how books fit into your lives and
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as always don't forget to subscribe to
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the podcast for more insightful
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conversations until next time everyone
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keep reading no matter how you choose to
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do it take care and happy reading bye
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for now and we'll catch you in the next
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episode goodbye everyone
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books /bʊks/ A2 |
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reading /ˈriːdɪŋ/ A2 |
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information /ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən/ B1 |
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entertainment /ˌɛntərˈteɪnmənt/ B1 |
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digital /ˈdɪdʒɪtl/ B2 |
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consume /kənˈsjuːm/ B2 |
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experience /ɪkˈspɪriəns/ B1 |
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provide /prəˈvaɪd/ B1 |
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engage /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒ/ B2 |
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perspectives /pərˈspɛktɪvz/ B2 |
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connect /kəˈnɛkt/ B1 |
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change /tʃeɪndʒ/ A2 |
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adapt /əˈdæpt/ B2 |
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enhance /ɪnˈhæns/ B2 |
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accessibility /əkˌsɛsəˈbɪləti/ C1 |
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competition /ˌkɒmpəˈtɪʃən/ B2 |
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enrich /ɪnˈrɪtʃ/ B2 |
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