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ESLPod_1089_WE_1852 Unconventional Marriages The word "convention," in this podcast, means a standard, commonly accepted way of doing things: "By convention, most pre-school teachers are women, but gradually, it's becoming more acceptable for men to be pre-school teachers, too." A "convention" is often a very large meeting attended by many people: "The city is hosting a national writer's convention next month." Or, "Each year, the company sends a few representatives to the convention to learn more about what is happening in the industry." When talking about government, a "convention" is an official agreement between two countries: "What does the convention on human rights say about children's right to education?" Finally, the "Constitutional Convention" was the meeting in 1787 that led to the creation of the U.S. Constitution, the most powerful legal document in the country.

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ESLPod 1089 convention Relationships + Family

Id	ESLPod_1089_WE_1852
Episode Id	ESLPod 1089
Episode Title	Unconventional Marriages
Phrase	convention
Text	The word "convention," in this podcast, means a standard, commonly accepted way of doing things: "By convention, most pre-school teachers are women, but gradually, it's becoming more acceptable for men to be pre-school teachers, too." A "convention" is often a very large meeting attended by many people: "The city is hosting a national writer's convention next month." Or, "Each year, the company sends a few representatives to the convention to learn more about what is happening in the industry." When talking about government, a "convention" is an official agreement between two countries: "What does the convention on human rights say about children's right to education?" Finally, the "Constitutional Convention" was the meeting in 1787 that led to the creation of the U.S. Constitution, the most powerful legal document in the country.
Topics	Relationships + Family

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