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How much should I tip while traveling? That’s one of many normal questions to ask before vacation. But some questions you may not think to ask include: Is it okay to wear shoes in someone’s house on vacation? Can I give someone a thumbs up in another country? Is it rude to finish all the food on my plate in another country? Do I need to cover my mouth when I laugh while on vacation? What do I do if I need to blow my nose in public while abroad? While you wouldn’t even think of these as offensive behaviors, there are many things Americans do that are rude in other countries. WatchMojo takes a look at the Top 10 American Customs That May Be Offensive In Other Countries so you can avoid looking like you have bad manners while on vacation.

Introductory class to understand the level of English

In this class we will discuss appearances and adjectives (Com and Super)

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-things in my classroom -review of letters A, B, C, D

Class in GLOW marathone 2 about Machu Picchu

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BOB DOUGHTY: I'm Bob Doughty. SHIRLEY GRIFFITH: And I'm Shirley Griffith with EXPLORATIONS in VOA Special English. Today we travel around the world exploring the history of chocolate. Its story begins with a plant whose scientific name, Theobroma cacao, means "food of the gods." For centuries, people have been enjoying the rich flavor of chocolate, a product made from this plant. Join us as we tell about the history of chocolate and how it is produced. We will also meet Jane Morris, a chocolate maker in Washington, DC. (MUSIC) BOB DOUGHTY: Most people today think of chocolate as something sweet to eat or drink than can be easily found in stores around the world. It might surprise you that chocolate was once highly treasured. SHIRLEY GRIFFITH: Historians believe the Maya people of Central America first learned to farm cacao plants around two thousand years ago. The Maya took the cacao trees from the rainforests and grew them in their gardens. They cooked the cacao seeds, then crushed them into a soft paste. They mixed the paste with water and flavorful spices to make an unsweetened chocolate drink. The Maya poured the chocolate drink back and forth between two containers so that the liquid had a layer of bubbles, or foam. Cacao and chocolate were an important part of Maya culture. There are often images of cacao plants on Maya buildings and art objects. Ruling families drank chocolate at special ceremonies. And, even poorer members of society could enjoy the drink once in a while.