Current Events 7: The Academy Awards 2021

<p>On the 7th episode of Current Events, Al goes over the winners and news from the 93rd Academy Awards. Also known as the "Oscar Awards" this event is held annually to recognize the best movies from the previous year.</p> <p>So which movie won the biggest prize, the Best Picture Award? Who won the awards for Best Actor and Best Actress? We'll take a look at all of the major winners on this episode of Current Events!</p> <p>Here are the key vocabulary:<br /> to recap<br /> the Oscars<br /> word of mouth<br /> "Nomadland"<br /> Chloe Zhao<br /> Best Picture<br /> itinerant<br /> Frances McDormand<br /> Best Adapted Screenplay<br /> dementia<br /> predatory<br /> Best Original Screenplay<br /> amphitheater<br /> portrayal<br /> Best Supporting Actor/Actress<br /> posthumous</p> <p><a title="Current Events 7" href="https://chtbl.com/track/23977G/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/alsensei/current-events-7.mp3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Download MP3</a> (19MB) Right Click-&gt;Save Link As</p> <p>Article used in this episode:</p> <p>VOA News:<br /> <a href="https://www.voanews.com/arts-culture/nomadland-wins-top-prize-oscars">'Nomadland' Wins Top Prize at Oscars</a></p> <p>If you have a question or comment, please leave it in the "Comment" section below!</p> <p>On the English 2.0 Podcast, I help you express yourself more naturally and smoothly. We go beyond the words and phrases and talk about how to make your English sound more natural, proper mindset, and success principles.</p> <p>Level up your Learning<br /> Level up your Life</p> <p>Do you have a question or comment?<br /> Please email me at: al AT alsensei DOT com</p>