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Canada shocked by junior-hockey bus tragedy | Learn English expression ‘come to grips’

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Canada is mourning the loss of 16 people in a tragic bus crash that killed junior hockey players, coaches, and staff on their way to a playoff game. Ten of those killed were players between the ages of 16 and 21. Across Canada, people paid tribute by placing hockey sticks outside their homes and businesses. In the second half of the show, we discuss the English phrase “come to grips.” Read the full transcript of this episode at <a href= "http://www.plainenglish.com/39">http://www.plainenglish.com/39</a>  Transcripts are always free and available now! ¿Hablas español? Você fala português? Parles-tu français? 你会说中文吗？ The episode transcripts include instant translations from English to Spanish, Portuguese, French and Chinese. Hover over or tap a highlighted word for the translation. Connect with Jeff on Twitter (<a href= "http://www.twitter.com/plainenglishpod">@PlainEnglishPod</a>) and Facebook (<a href= "http://www.facebook.com/plainenglishpod">PlainEnglishPod</a>). Or e-mail <a href= "mailto:jeff@plainenglish.com">jeff@plainenglish.com</a> 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 <a href= "http://www.plainenglish.com/mail">http://www.plainenglish.com/mail</a>  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.

Canada is mourning the loss of 16 people in a tragic bus crash that killed junior hockey players, coaches, and staff on their way to a playoff game. Ten of those killed were players between the ages of 16 and 21. Across Canada, people paid tribute by placing hockey sticks outside their homes and businesses. In the second half of the show, we discuss the English phrase “come to grips.” Read the full transcript of this episode at <a href= "http://www.plainenglish.com/39">http://www.plainenglish.com/39</a>  Transcripts are always free and available now! ¿Hablas español? Você fala português? Parles-tu français? 你会说中文吗？ The episode transcripts include instant translations from English to Spanish, Portuguese, French and Chinese. Hover over or tap a highlighted word for the translation. Connect with Jeff on Twitter (<a href= "http://www.twitter.com/plainenglishpod">@PlainEnglishPod</a>) and Facebook (<a href= "http://www.facebook.com/plainenglishpod">PlainEnglishPod</a>). Or e-mail <a href= "mailto:jeff@plainenglish.com">jeff@plainenglish.com</a> 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 <a href= "http://www.plainenglish.com/mail">http://www.plainenglish.com/mail</a>  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.Mentioned in this episode:Ready to improve your listening?Ready to listen fast? Improve your listening with the fast version of this and every episode. The full-speed version is a fresh recording and it sounds just like someone speaking to a native speaker (with no AI or computer manipulation!) You can even listen on a podcast app

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