One of Australia’s most famous murder cases began with a quiet family lunch... and ended with three tragic deaths.

In today’s episode, we explore the case of Erin Patterson, the woman who served her guests a fatal mushroom meal.

Why did this lunch turn deadly? What evidence helped the jury decide? Let’s find out together.

VOCABULARY

1. in-laws (n)

2. pull out (phr v)

3. tamper with evidence (v phr)

4. forage (v)

5. tight-knit (adj)

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NEWS ARTICLE on this story

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Oasis, the 90s band, are back! And their world tour is making headlines across five continents.

Using the news as inspiration, I introduce key expressions you'll be able to use again and again when talking about concerts and live events. Plus, I share a personal Oasis memory!

VOCABULARY

1. kick off (phr v)

2. sold out (phr adj)

3. take to the stage (idiom)

4. stage presence (n phr)

5. backing singer (n phr)

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NEWS ARTICLE on this story

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c5ypq1pv650o

Improve your English with real news stories with me, Karen.

This week, take a trip to Venice for the wedding of Amazon's Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez. In this episode, you’ll hear what happened, why some people didn’t like it, and learn useful English words/phrases to describe events and behaviour.

I’ll explain their meanings, and give you pronunciation tips.

VOCABULARY

1. staged (adj)

2. go off without a hitch (phr)

3. backlash (n)

4. beam (v)

5. tacky (adj)

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NEWS ARTICLE on this story

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cdx5g4vjz07o