Learning to smile again: BBC News Review

People in Japan have been taking lessons on how to smile again. The law’s now changed so you don't have to wear a mask any more. But many people have complained they've forgotten how to smile. 'Smile coaches' have been helping people to get used to smiling again.
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Key words and phrases
🔎 grin - a big smile
- Why have you got that grin on your face? What's made you so happy?
- After the teacher caught her, she had a sheepish grin on her face.

🔎 ditches - throws away
- No-one liked the plan, so we ditched it!
- My old laptop was terrible, so I ditched it for a new one.

🔎 life after - a future without
- Life after college is going to be hard. You need to study.
- I thought life after teaching would be hard – but I find work much easier now.

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✔️ 5:00 - Language summary

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