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· 0:49 · With Emma

Words from the news, explained in easy English. From: India braces for a severe cyclone on its east coast.

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Vocabulary in this episode
bulletin

You’ll hear words from the bulletin about a cyclone approaching India’s east coast.

A bulletin is a short official news report or update.

cyclone

You’ll hear words from the bulletin about a cyclone approaching India’s east coast.

A cyclone is a powerful storm with very strong winds.

approaching

You’ll hear words from the bulletin about a cyclone approaching India’s east coast.

Here, “approaching” means moving closer to the east coast.

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