Saving the Everglades, Microcredentials, Usual and unusual

On today’s podcast, Caty Weaver and Mario Ritter, Jr. host the show. Mario tells listeners what they are going to hear.
(1:03) First, Jill Robbins reports on efforts aimed at protecting the huge wetland in South Florida known as the Everglades. The U.S. and Florida governments are spending billions of dollars to restore and protect the area, which also includes a national park. learningenglish.voanews.com/a/florida-and-the-fede…
(7:50) Then, John Russell offers some tips on learning new skills with microcredentials. These are professional certifications that center on particular learning outcomes in a narrow field of study. (13:07) After the report, John joins Mario in the studio to discuss how Microcredentials can be a valuable tool for people seeking  skilled, specialized positions. learningenglish.voanews.com/a/learn-new-skills-wit…
(15:40) After that, Jill and Andrew Smith present the Lesson of the Day. Today, the two examine Lesson 13 of Let's Learn English, Level 1. They present ideas for effectively using the terms "usual and unusual." learningenglish.voanews.com/a/lets-learn-english-l…

Then, Caty and Mario sign off.
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