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English as a Second Language
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617 - Buying Bathroom Supplies logo de English as a Second Language
En el Podcast  ESL Podcast  en  Idiomas
17:38 min | hace 1 año
Is your bathroom missing something? Find out what it might be in this episode. Slow dialogue: 1:14 Explanations: 2:57 Fast dialo gue: 15:49 Jan: We’re almost done. We just need to get some bathroom supplies for Kimberly. Tim: Okay, here are some towels, a bathmat and a bathroom scale. Don’t forget the cleaning supplies. She’ll need some rubber gloves, disinfectant, bowl cleaner, and a plunger. Jan: All right. We have all that. Where are you going? Tim: She’ll need a soap dish and a toothbrush holder. She’ll need a trashcan, too. Jan: Okay, I think we’re all done. Kimberly is moving into an apartment with college roommates, not starting her own bathroom supply store. Let’s not go overboard. Tim: I just need to get a couple more things. Jan: What? Tim: I’m buying her 10 packages of toilet paper and 20 boxes of Kleenex. She’ll be living on her own for the first time and she’ll need all that. Jan: Ten packages of toilet paper and 20 boxes of Kleenex?! She can shop for herself, you know. You don’t need to buy her a six-month supply. Tim: Clearly you don’t know college students. They’ll go through that in a week! Script by Dr. Lucy Tse
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English Cafe #259 logo de English as a Second Language
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36:07 min | hace 1 año
Topics: The Great Smoky Mountains National Park; Famous Songs: Oh! Susanna; whichever versus whatever; tar-and-feather; mutually exclusive Words: smoke old-growth forest salamander settler log cabin banjo true love still nonsensical dialect from memory whichever whatever tar-and-feather mutually exclusive
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616 - Having a Business Mentor logo de English as a Second Language
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20:51 min | hace 1 año
If you want to become successful in business, there’s no better place to start than talking to someone who has already achieved success. Learn more about mentoring in this episode. Slow dialogue: 1:16 Explanations: 3:15 Fast dialogue: 19:00 Alex: Where are you going? Kenya: I’m going to meet my business mentor. Alex: Your business mentor? What do you do with a business mentor? Kenya: Well, my mentor is like an advisor. We meet regularly and I get her feedback and guidance with my ideas on starting a business. Alex: Oh, so you’re her protégé? Kenya: No, I’m not. I simply go to her with my ideas and she helps me hash them out. She’s a successful entrepreneur and I’m there to learn from her experience. Alex: How did you get her to be your mentor? Were you already friends? Kenya: No, I contacted her out of the blue, actually. I’ve read about her company and her many successes, and I wrote her a letter telling her about me and what I hope to accomplish. She agreed to meet with me, and at that first meeting, we really clicked and now we meet once a month. Alex: That’s very generous of her. What does she get out of it? Kenya: I’m not sure, but I think she enjoys giving me pointers and sharing her expertise. I’m very appreciative and she says I remind her a lot of herself when she was my age. I take that as a huge compliment. Alex: You should. If you’re like her, you’ll be a multi-millionaire in no time flat. Script by Dr. Lucy Tse
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615 - Watching Daytime Talk Shows logo de English as a Second Language
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20:05 min | hace 1 año
If you have nothing to live for, then you must be watching a daytime talk show. Learn how to describe it all in English in this e pisode. Slow dialogue: 1:27 Explanations: 2:46 Fast dialogue: 18:32 Sally: Why are wasting your time on your day off watching these daytime talk shows? Jerry: I think they’re entertaining. Sally: You’ve got to be kidding. The only people who are booked as guests on those shows are losers or exhibitionists who want attention. Jerry: No, they’re not. These shows are all about human drama and tragedy, something we can all relate to. Sally: Give me a break! The people who appear on these shows want fame at any cost and the producers of the shows exploit them for ratings. They’re full of salacious details that nobody should talk about in public, and that I certainly don’t want to hear. Jerry: I completely disagree. If you get off your high horse for a minute, you may learn something. Sally: Like what? Jerry: Like how to get rid of an annoying wife and get away with it! Script by Dr. Lucy Tse
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English Cafe #258 logo de English as a Second Language
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33:52 min | hace 1 año
Topics: Singing in the Rain; the Federal Reserve; among versus between; of no use Words: musical silent film talking picture le ading lady to dub exclusive branch board of directors turbulent to stave off criticism accountability among between of no use
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614 - Experiencing an Earthquake logo de English as a Second Language
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21:15 min | hace 1 año
Do you feel the earth move under your feet? You may be experiencing an earthquake. Learn how to talk about it in English before i t’s too late. Slow dialogue: 1:28 Explanations: 3:34 Fast dialogue: 19:24 Jamal: Did you feel that? Keisha: Was that an earthquake? Jamal: Yes, I think so. Turn on the news. Newscaster: “Reports are coming in about an earthquake that occurred at 4:35 p.m. in the downtown area. We spoke with a seismologist at the Earthquake Center and learned that the earthquake had a magnitude of 3.2 on the Richter scale. The epicenter was near downtown, along one of the major faults, and the seismologist warns that there will be some aftershocks.” Keisha: Phew! I’m glad the earthquake wasn’t a high-intensity one. I wish they could predict more accurately when those earthquakes are going to happen. Jamal: Yeah, me, too. I’ve looked around the house and don’t see any damage, though. I guess our house won’t be declared a disaster area. Keisha: Don’t be too sure. Considering the mess you’ve made in kitchen, it could easily be called a disaster area. Jamal: In that case, will you be sending aid? I think I’m too tired to do the dishes. Keisha: You won’t be getting any aid from me. If you’re hoping for a relief effort, you’d better ask the UN. Script by Dr. Lucy Tse
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613 - Being a First-Time Parent logo de English as a Second Language
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21:14 min | hace 1 año
Having your first child can be hard on parents. Learn how to talk about all the things you have to do in English on this episode. Slow dialogue: 1:35 Explanations: 3:28 Fast dialogue: 19:21 Zuly: Hello. Ricardo: Hi, Zuly. How are you? Zuly: Oh, Ricardo, it’s you. I’m doing okay. How are you? Ricardo: I wanted to call and congratulate you on the birth of your new baby. Zuly: Thanks a lot. Carla was born three weeks ago, and she was 8 pounds, 3 ounces. Ricardo: That’s great! How does it feel to be a first-time parent? Zuly: It’s really overwhelming taking care of a newborn. I’m learning everything from scratch, everything from how to breastfeed and bottle-feed, to burping her, to putting her to bed, to using a car seat and a stroller. Ricardo: You sound overwhelmed. I remember when Adam, our first child, was born. There were the feedings in the middle of the night, and all of those diapers! Zuly: Exactly. I’m exhausted all the time. In fact, I find myself dozing off at all hours of the day. Ricardo: I really sympathize with you, but these days will pass quickly, and then you’ll have such great memories. Have you had much sleep? Zuly: Zzzzzzzz! Ricardo: Zuly? Zuly? Script by Dr. Lucy Tse
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English Cafe #257 logo de English as a Second Language
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35:26 min | hace 1 año
Topics: Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus; New York Fashion Week; predict versus forecast; foretell versus remind versus recall; polite phrases used before meals Words: circus acrobat clown ringmaster clean reach collection what’s in/out star-studded invitation-only to sponsor runway to predict to forecast to foretell to remind to recall
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612 - Introducing a Speaker logo de English as a Second Language
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18:26 min | hace 1 año
Introducing someone who is giving a speech is always easier than actually giving the talk. Learn how to do it in English in this episode. Slow dialogue: 1:37 Explanations: 3:07 Fast dialogue: 16:53 Ladies and Gentlemen, may I have your attention, please? It is my great honor to introduce our guest speaker today. Our speaker is actually a person who needs no introduction, since she is well known in our field as one of its great innovators. Edwina Litton has been called a revolutionary thinker by those in our field. That’s because she has strived to bring attention to those issues that we believe are so important. Dr. Litton holds four advanced degrees and has an honorary doctorate from Harward University. In her much-anticipated speech today, she will address what she sees as the future of our field. Without further ado, please join me in welcoming Dr. Edwina Litton. Script by Dr. Lucy Tse
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611 - Having an Overbearing Father logo de English as a Second Language
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20:10 min | hace 1 año
Parents want to protect their children, even when they grow older. Sometimes the children, however, don’t want the protection. Learn more in this episode. Slow dialogue: 1:39 Explanations: 3:29 Fast dialogue: 18:18 Dad: Where are you going? Eva: Out. Dad: Out where? Eva: Dad, I’m nearly a grown woman. You don’t need be so overbearing. You give me the third degree every time I leave the house. Dad: As long as you live under my roof, you’ll live by my rules. Now, where are you going? Eva: I’m going over to Damien’s house to hang out. I’ll be home before curfew. Dad: I don’t like that guy, Damien. He’s not good enough for you. He’s a troublemaker. Mark my words: That kid is going nowhere fast. Is this a date? Eva: No, Dad, we’re just going to watch a movie. Dad: Alone? With no supervision? What is this world coming to? Eva: Dad, we’re not kids anymore. We’re both 17. Dad: That’s exactly the right age to get into the most trouble. Eva: What are you doing? Dad: I’m putting on my coat. Eva: Why? Dad: You and Damien need a chaperon. Eva: No way, Dad! I’m not going over to Damien’s with you tagging along as our chaperon. That would be humiliating. Dad: Good, then you’ll stay home. So, what movie should we watch tonight? Eva: Huh! Script by Dr. Lucy Tse
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English Cafe #256 logo de English as a Second Language
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34:59 min | hace 1 año
Topics: Ask an American: Chocolate; dispute versus disagreement versus conflict; using “times” in comparing amounts; use of i nfinitive “to” phrases as adjective, adverb, or noun Words: comfort food to melt in (one’s) mouth sensation hot off the presses to tend to refrigeration prevalent to secure delectable treat delicacy to speak to (something) soul there’s nothing better dispute disagreement conflict times
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610 - Preparing to Travel logo de English as a Second Language
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19:54 min | hace 1 año
There are lots of things you must do before you are ready to travel. Learn how to talk about them in English in this episode. Sl ow dialogue: 1:29 Explanations: 3:50 Fast dialogue: 17:54 Shannon: It looks like you’re ready for your trip. You must be psyched. Ignacio: Yeah, I am. I’m almost ready. I’ve gone to the post office and filled out a form so they’ll hold my mail while I’m gone. Shannon: I could pick up your mail for you. Ignacio: Thanks, but it’ll just be easier this way. I’ve also called the newspaper office to have my newspaper delivery suspended. Tomorrow I’ll arrange for my bank to automatically pay my bills so I won’t have my utilities cut off or accrue any late fees. Shannon: I could pay your bills for you. I don’t mind. Ignacio: It’s nice of you to offer, but I’ve got it covered. This morning, I took my plants over to my neighbor’s house. He agreed to water them for me while I’m gone. Shannon: I could have come over and watered your plants. That wouldn’t have been a problem at all. Ignacio: Thanks for being willing to do that. As always, you’re so helpful. Shannon: Oh, I try my best... Ignacio: I was wondering if I could ask just one favor from you. Shannon: Of course you can. Just name it! Ignacio: You know my dog, Rex... Shannon: Oh, no... Ignacio: I could board him at a kennel, but he’s had bad luck at kennels. Could you look after him while I’m gone? Shannon: No way! Ignacio: Why? Shannon: Why don’t you ask the people who worked at those kennels where Rex has been? I’m willing to pitch in, but I’m no sucker! Script by Dr. Lucy Tse
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609 - Types of Car and Vehicles logo de English as a Second Language
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17:55 min | hace 1 año
Looking to buy a new car? Find out what different types of cars are called in English in this episode. Slow dialogue: 1:10 Expla nations: 2:46 Fast dialogue: 16:15 Robert: Hi, I’m Robert. What are you in the market for today? Mary: I want to buy a new car, but I’m not sure what I want. Robert: Well, you’ve come to the right place. We have a very large selection of cars and trucks – just about any type of vehicle you can think of. Why don’t I show you around? Mary: Okay, that would be great. Robert: Over here, we have some nice compacts and mid-size cars. We have 2-door or 4-door sedans, coupes, and hatchbacks. We even have this beautiful convertible sports car. What do you think? Mary: It’s very nice, but I want something a little bigger for my family. Robert: Okay, no sweat. Walk this way and you’ll see our station wagons, mini-vans, and SUVs. These seat anywhere from six to 10 people. We even have pickups. Mary: I’m not sure if any of these will fit my family? Robert: How many children do you have? Mary: Eleven. Robert: Eleven? In that case, you might want to buy two! Script by Dr. Lucy Tse
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English Cafe #255 logo de English as a Second Language
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33:10 min | hace 1 año
Topics: Famous Authors: Laura Ingalls Wilder; college secret societies; no one versus nobody versus anybody; Do you feel as thoug h...?; rent versus lease Words: pioneer homesteader deed to draw on (one’s) experiences prairie drought rerun skull to tap (someone) old-boy network rumor to deny no one nobody anybody Do you feel as though...? rent lease
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608 - Formatting Text logo de English as a Second Language
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22:08 min | hace 1 año
Learn how to format your documents in this episode. Slow dialogue: 1:30 Explanations: 3:20 Fast dialogue: 20:11 Chad: Okay, thi s report is finally finished. Pamela: Oh, not quite. I’m still working on the formatting. Chad: We used the standard formatting for this type of report. I don’t think we should play around with the text. Pamela: Standard is boring. I want our report to be special. I’m putting a nice border on the cover, adding some shading, and centering some of the text. Chad: No, I really think that’s a bad idea. All of the text should be flush left, and nobody else puts shading in their reports. It cuts down on readability. Pamela: Readability is secondary to presentation. Look, I’m just putting some of the titles in caps and underlining them, adding some bullets, and putting some of the important sections in bold or italics. This will all make each page look more professional. Chad: I don’t think it’s going to have your intended effect. Pamela: Really? Chad: Yes, instead of thinking we’re being professional, they’ll think we’ve gone off our rocker. Pamela: Don’t be so stodgy. Hey, I think adding some clip art would really jazz things up, don’t you? Chad: Oh, God! Script by Dr. Lucy Tse
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607 - Being Pestered on the Phone logo de English as a Second Language
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21:16 min | hace 1 año
Getting too many phone calls? Learn how to fix the problem in this episode. Slow dialogue: 1:35 Explanations: 3:24 Fast dialogue : 19:19 Gisele: Our phone has been ringing off the hook all weekend. What’s the deal? Nobu: I think it’s Jeanine. Gisele: Jeanine…Jeanine…Is that the woman you’ve been going out with? Nobu: Yeah, it’s her. I tried to let her down easy, but she’s not taking the hint. Gisele: I see. That’s why you’ve been screening calls. Why don’t you just talk to her and tell her that you don’t think you’re right for each other, take the direct approach? Nobu: I figure if I don’t take her calls for a few more days, she’ll get the message. Gisele: Are you sure? There are 14 new voicemail messages. How many of those do you think are from Jeanine? Nobu: All of them. I let calls go to voicemail if I see her phone number on caller ID. I guess I should listen to those messages – sooner or later. Gisele: Yeah, that’s probably a good idea. Nobu: I was thinking of taking the phone off the hook for the rest of day. What do you think? Gisele: You do that and she’ll be on your doorstep to make sure nothing bad has happened to you. Listen, you don’t want to be honest with her, but you want her to stop pestering you, right? In that case, you only have one option. Nobu: What? Gisele: Tell her you’re moving to Timbuktu! Script by Dr. Lucy Tse
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English Cafe #254 logo de English as a Second Language
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34:01 min | hace 1 año
Topics: Famous Americans: Scott Joplin; American Cities: Memphis; picture versus image versus photo; a versus an Words: composer ragtime talent to be well-received largely posthumous lumber mule these days cargo to be associated with barbecue picture image photo
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606 - Reading a Bus Schedule logo de English as a Second Language
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21:22 min | hace 1 año
Learn how to read a bus schedule in English on this episode. Slow dialogue: 1:18 Explanations: 3:59 Fast dialogue: 18:56 This wa s my first visit to McQuillanville. I wanted to avoid driving, so I decided to take the bus around the city. However, I was having some trouble figuring out the bus schedule. Louisa: Excuse me, could you help me read this bus schedule? Curt: I can try. Where do you want to go? Louisa: I want to go downtown, but I’m not sure which bus to take. Curt: Let me see that bus schedule. Here’s a listing of the route numbers on the back of this schedule. Look for a bus that goes downtown. Louisa: Oh, I see. That’s great. Tomorrow, I want to arrive at the Podcast Museum at 10 a.m. when it opens. Which bus will I have to take? Curt: Let me look at this bus schedule. That’s simple. All you have to do is find the stop closest to the museum, then look down the column to find the arrival time of 10 a.m. or before, and work backwards to see what time that bus passes the stop at your starting point. Got it? Louisa: I think so, but I don’t think there’s a bus that goes directly from here to downtown. Curt: In that case, it says on the schedule that you’ll need to get a transfer from the driver of the first bus so you can ride for free on the second bus. Just take the additional time into account. Mornings are peak times, and according to this schedule, the buses run more frequently to accommodate commuters, so it shouldn’t take you a lot longer. It also says here that you’ll need to have a bus pass or exact change for the fare when you board. Louisa: Thanks a lot for all the help. Do you know how much the fare is? Curt: I have no idea. I’ve never ridden the bus before in McQuillanville. Louisa: Then how do you know so much about riding the bus? Curt: I can read. Script by Dr. Lucy Tse
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605 - Talking About Astronomy logo de English as a Second Language
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15:02 min | hace 1 año
Keep reaching for the stars in this episode, while keeping your feet on the ground. Slow dialogue: 1:23 Explanations: 2:52 Fast d ialogue: 13:24 Dad: What are you working on, honey? Mariko: It’s a project for school about the Earth and its place in the universe. I have to write a report and build a model of what scientists can see with a telescope in space. Dad: I can help you with that. I was always good in science, especially astronomy. Mariko: Okay, Dad. If I need help, I’ll ask you. Dad: Is that the report you’re writing right now? Mariko: Yes. Dad: Make sure you include all of the planets in the solar system. Mariko: I plan to, Dad. Dad: Don’t forget to talk about the Big Bang. Oh yeah, and talk about traveling through space and how many light years it would take. Are you going to include stars, asteroids, and other galaxies in your model? Mariko: No, the teacher didn’t say we had to. Dad: Yes, but including some of those would set your project apart from the others, don’t you think? Mariko: Sure, Dad. Dad: It would be out of this world! Mariko: Right, Dad. Script by Dr. Lucy Tse
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English Cafe #253 logo de English as a Second Language
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30:41 min | hace 1 año
Topics: Chinatown; famous songs: "Home on the Range"; that way versus in that way versus in such a way; neither here nor there; s uffer versus suffer from Words: to be inspired by (something conspiracy corruption to reveal to flee warrant for (someone’s) arrest range antelope seldom discouraging to idealize state song that way in that way in such a way neither here nor there to suffer to suffer from
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