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🎧 Podcast 1 — Introduction

Influenza

Noun · /ˌɪn.flu.ˈen.zə/

Definition
A highly contagious viral infection of the respiratory tract, characterised by fever, severe aching, and catarrh; commonly known as flu.
Origin
From Italian influenza (influence, epidemic), from Medieval Latin influentia (a flowing in), believed to be caused by celestial influence. Used in English from the early 18th century.
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🎧 Podcast 2 — Daily Use

Influenza in Conversation

Two British speakers · Real everyday dialogue

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🌟 Podcast 3 — Prompt Engineering

Influenza — AI Prompts

5 copyable & speakable prompt cards · Google UK English voices

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