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European rail apps launch one-ticket tool for cross-border trips
Travel companies are testing easier booking tools so passengers can compare routes and buy one ticket across countries.
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cross-border — going between countries
compare — to look at differences
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Use the present continuous for changes happening now: Companies are testing new tools.
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Story 1 · Business · B2
Global coffee chains add quieter work zones for morning customers
Several large coffee chains are redesigning morning seating so remote workers can stay longer, take calls in small booths, and order breakfast more easily from phone apps. The report suggests this change could continue if readers respond well.
Useful words
- redesign — plan something again in a new way
- booth — a small partly closed space for sitting
- remote worker — someone who works away from the office
Cultural note
In many cities, cafés now act as informal offices in the early morning, especially for hybrid teams.
Grammar spotlight
Present continuous for change
Use the present continuous when a trend is developing now: Companies are trying shorter summer workweeks.
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Mina — Seoul
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Derya — Istanbul
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