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🎧 Podcast 1 — Introduction

Intermission

Noun · /ˌɪn.təˈmɪʃ.ən/

Definition
A pause or break between the acts of a play or other performance; a period of temporary stopping; a respite.
Origin
From Latin intermissio (an interrupting, a pause), from intermittere (to intermit, to leave off for a time), from inter- (between) + mittere (to send, to let go). Used in English from the late 15th century.
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🎧 Podcast 2 — Daily Use

Intermission in Conversation

Two British speakers · Real everyday dialogue

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🌟 Podcast 3 — Prompt Engineering

Intermission — AI Prompts

5 copyable & speakable prompt cards · Google UK English voices

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