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Fifty-nine new emojis were approved in 2019 and the main theme is individuality. Emojis that allow you to express a disability include a hearing aid, a person with a guide dog, and a prosthetic leg. You can also show people holding hands (in a variety of skin tones and genders). Eastern culture is represented with a Hindu temple, a sari, and even an auto-rickshaw. And what would we do without the yawning face or the flamingo? Plus, learn the English phrase “hop on.” Read the full transcript of this episode at http://www.plainenglish.com/131     Transcripts are always free and available now! ¿Hablas español? Você fala português? Parles-tu français? 你会说中文吗？日本語を話せますか？ The episode transcripts include instant translations from English to Spanish, Portuguese, French, Chinese and Japanese. Hover over or tap a highlighted word for the translation. Connect with Jeff on Twitter (@PlainEnglishPod) and Facebook (PlainEnglishPod). Or e-mail jeff@plainenglish.com If you like the program, please leave a review or rating whe