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Mar 2023
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#245 The court of law in the USA -part 2

Georgiana, founder of SpeakEnglishPodcast.com
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Today, let's keep talking about words related to trials. And to help you improve your English fluency, I have created a fun mini-story. As usual, I will ask you many simple questions you must answer quickly. It's just like having a conversation with someone in real life.

  • Expert witness
  • Witness
  • Cross-examination
  • Judge

The judge is the most influential person in the courtroom. They preside over the trial and pass sentences. 

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