Botswana diamond, Python hunt in Florida, Conditionals, Smoky Mountains

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Ashley Thompson and Mario Ritter Jr. host today's Learning English show. 00:55 First: Miners in Botswana recently unearthed what officials say is the second-largest diamond in mining history. The 2,492-carat gem is the biggest diamond to be discovered since 1905. The diamond weighs around a half-kilogram. John Russell reports on the valuable find. 05:43 Next: In the United States, invasive Burmese pythons are threatening Florida’s native snakes and mammals. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) estimates tens of thousands live in South Florida. Anna Matteo reports about the Florida Python Challenge, a hunt to capture the snakes. https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/florida-s-snake-hunters/7758874.html 13:36 Then: Everyday Grammar. Jonathan Evans tells about conditionals. We use conditionals to show that something is true only when something else is true. Conditionals offer endless possibilities for creative and imaginative expression. https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/if-you-learn-conditionals-you-ll-be-glad-you-did-/3173342.html 20:14 Finally: The LE program America's National Parks. Ashley Thompson and Caty Weaver visit a park that stretches across two southern US states. Welcome to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Tennessee and North Carolina. https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/americas-national-parks-great-smoky-mountains/3329159.html Ashley and Mario close the show. --------- Learning English is Voice of America’s multimedia source of news and in

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