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737 - Kitchen Appliances logo de English as a Second Language
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18:31 min | hace 3 meses
If you like to cook, you want to have the right equipment in your kitchen. Learn how to talk about kitchen appliances in this epi sode. Slow dialogue: 1:15 Explanations: 2:55 Fast dialogue: 16:42 Victoria: As you can see, this executive apartment is fully equipped. When you called and asked for the best available apartment, I thought of this one immediately. Just look at this kitchen! All of the appliances are top of the line. Justin: Do you mind if I take a closer look? I like to cook. Victoria: No problem. The refrigerator has a high capacity, with the freezer on the bottom. Justin: But there’s no ice maker. Victoria: No, that’s one of the few things it doesn’t have. Justin: Hmm…Is this range gas or electric? Victoria: It’s gas, and it has a broiler on the bottom, see? Justin: Is the stove self-cleaning? Victoria: I’m afraid not, but it’s stainless steel, as you can see. Justin: That’s too bad. Is the dishwasher new? Victoria: It’s not brand new, but it’s in very good condition. The microwave, toaster, and coffee maker also come with the apartment. What do you think? Do you think it’ll suit your needs? Justin: When I asked for your best, I expected the Cadillac of apartments. You’ve shown me a Pinto! Script by Dr. Lucy Tse
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English Cafe #319 logo de English as a Second Language
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31:10 min | hace 3 meses
Topics: T.S. Eliot; log and log in/log on; explanation versus interpretation; pronouncing consonant clusters Words: distinguishe d disillusionment New England to break from pedantic vulgar erudite to breed essay critic a product of (something) insane log to log in / to log on explanation interpretation
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736 - Following One’s Dream logo de English as a Second Language
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16:41 min | hace 3 meses
Find out how to follow your dreams and still have time for a coffee break on this episode. Slow dialogue: 1:22 Explanations: 2:53 Fast dialogue: 15:05 Cassandra: I’ve had it! I’m quitting and I’m not coming back. I was meant for greater things than working in this pathetic place. Life is passing me by. Lazlo: You can’t quit. You need the money and you have responsibilities, remember? Cassandra: I’ve sacrificed enough for security. I want to make a difference. I want to do big things. I want to have an impact on the world. Lazlo: That’s very admirable. Most people want to make a difference in the world, but don’t have the guts to try. Cassandra: You are so right! But I’m going to make it happen. I aspire to do great things and I won’t rest until I do. I want to follow my dream. Lazlo: What is your dream? Cassandra: Um, well, I’m not quite sure what I’m destined to do yet, but as soon as I figure out my true vocation, I’m following my heart. Lazlo: That’s great. Until then, lunch break is over. Could we get back to work? Script by Dr. Lucy Tse
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735 - Getting a Visa to Travel logo de English as a Second Language
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20:15 min | hace 3 meses
Traveling to another country sometimes requires getting a visa. Find out more in this episode. Slow dialogue: 1:17 Explanations: 3:52 Fast dialogue: 18:06 Yesenia: I have a great idea. Let’s plan a big party for your mother’s 70th birthday. We’ll invite all of your relatives from all over the world. Julian: I don’t think very many of them can afford to travel half way around the world for a party. Yesenia: I’ve already spoken with your rich brother and he’s already offered to pay for your family’s airfare and hotel. If we plan it, he’ll pay for it. Julian: Julio offered to do that? Well, if he’s on board than we can give it a shot. But here’s another hitch. My extended family lives in a lot of different countries and I’m not sure they’ll get visas to visit the U.S., especially on short notice. Yesenia: Let’s try, anyway. Your cousins in Canada don’t need a visa because most Canadian citizens don’t need one to cross the border. What about your uncle in Korea? Julian: He’s already in the U.S. on an exchange visitor visa until June. He should be able to come. Yesenia: What about your aunt in Greece? Julian: She won’t need a visa because Greece is one of the countries in the Visa Waiver Program. Yesenia: Do you think your nephews in South Africa will want to come? Julian: I’m not sure what the visa situation is there. We’ll have to check with the State Department. Yesenia: I’ll get on the horn first thing in the morning to see what I can find out. I might email them and ask them to check with the embassy or consulate there to be sure. This party is really shaping up. Julian: You seem to have it all under control. Yesenia: Haven’t you always said that party planning is my middle name? Script by Dr. Lucy Tse
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English Cafe #318 logo de English as a Second Language
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31:05 min | hace 3 meses
Topics: Famous Americans: Warren Buffet; The Chicken Soup book series; few versus little; only so many; to be due Words: share partnership sage to endorse philanthropy inspirational chicken soup soul to nourish compilation motivational speaker few little only so many to be due
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734 - Believing in Scary Things logo de English as a Second Language
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17:55 min | hace 3 meses
Do you believe in ghosts? Listen to this episodes and find out if there is something scary waiting for you today. Slow dialogue: 1:23 Explanations: 3:05 Fast dialogue: 16:08 Ella: No matter what you say, I am not going out tonight. It’s Halloween and evil things are lurking everywhere. Jimmy: Come on, it’s Halloween! It’s the holiday when kids get dressed up and ask for candy. There is nothing evil or creepy about this day. If you’re scared stiff, it’s your own doing. Ella: Don’t kid yourself. This is the day when ghosts, witches, zombies, and vampires come out and have a field day. I’ve got goosebumps just thinking about it. Jimmy: Do you mean you actually believe in all of that stuff? You are too old to be so gullible. I’m going out. Ella: Look! Hurry up and close that door! There’s a black cat. Oh my God. If you walk out that door, the next time I see you, it might be in a graveyard. Jimmy: You’re crazy and I’m leaving. Ella: If you have to go, take these with you. Jimmy: What are they? Ella: It’s a cross and some garlic. You’ll thank me later. Jimmy: Ugh! Script by Dr. Lucy Tse
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733 - Voting in an Election logo de English as a Second Language
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18:34 min | hace 4 meses
Vote early and vote often in this episode that’s all about elections. Slow dialogue: 1:18 Explanations: 3:27 Fast dialogue: 16: 37 Khaled: Are you going to the polling place or are you voting by absentee ballot again? Bernice: I always vote with an absentee ballot so I can vote in the comfort of my own home and in my own time. In fact, I’ve already mailed in my ballot. Khaled: Good for you. Which candidate did you vote for in the governor’s race? Bernice: I didn’t vote for either of the bozos that are running. I voted for a write-in candidate. Khaled: A write-in candidate? There isn’t a snowball’s chance in hell that a write-in candidate is going to win this election. Bernice: That may be so, but I have to vote with my conscience, and I can’t bring myself to vote for either of those people. Have you voted? Khaled: Not yet. I’m going to vote at the polls on Election Day. I want more time to think about whom to vote for and to read up on the ballot measures. There are a lot of them this time. Bernice: Yeah, but the governor’s race is the only thing I care about. I can’t stand the thought of having either of those bozos as the next governor. Khaled: Just out of curiosity, who did you write in as a candidate? Bernice: You. Khaled: Me?! You’re crazy. I don’t want to be governor. Bernice: It was either you or me, and I’d rather not be a candidate and have to be in the company of those bozos. Script by Dr. Lucy Tse
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English Cafe #317 logo de English as a Second Language
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29:00 min | hace 4 meses
Topics: Movie: Mr. Smith Goes to Washington; Detroit and the Rust Belt; to knead versus to mash; the infinitive versus gerund fo rm of a verb (to look for versus looking for); bona fide Words: to name a replacement naive to manipulate to propose a bill dam corrupt to turn against to faint Rust Belt rust racial tension labor to knead to mash to look for/looking for bona fide
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732 - Preferring Different Work Styles logo de English as a Second Language
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17:24 min | hace 4 meses
Do you like to work with others or by yourself? Find out about different work styles in this episode. Slow dialogue: 1:40 Explan ations: 3:31 Fast dialogue: 15:39 Hugo: How do you like working with Leo? Is it working out? Melissa: No, it’s not. Our work styles completely clash and we butt heads at every turn. Hugo: Really? I thought you were partnered up because you complemented each other’s strengths. Melissa: Yeah, but that doesn’t mean we can work well together. I’m collaborative and like to talk things out. Leo likes to go solo. He goes off on his own and comes back with a finished product, without consulting with me at all. Hugo: Yeah, I’ve worked with Leo before and he likes having autonomy, but he has to realize that the point of collaboration is that the sum is greater than the parts. Two people pooling ideas will make the product better. Melissa: That’s the idea, anyway. Hey, I have a better idea. What do you think of you and me teaming up? We’re both collaborative. We’d make a great team. Hugo: Yeah, but we also have the same skills. That’s why you’re working with Leo and I’m working with Lamar, remember? Melissa: Yeah, I remember. I’m starting to think that collaboration is overrated. Script by Dr. Lucy Tse
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731 - Hints and Innuendo logo de English as a Second Language
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17:09 min | hace 4 meses
I love eating chocolate. Did you know that Christmas is coming up soon? Yeah, I LOVE chocolate. If you don’t get the hint, li sten to this episode. (Did I mention Christmas will soon be here?) Slow dialogue: 1:09 Explanations: 3:07 Fast dialogue: 15:12 Roberta: You know, my birthday is coming up. John: Yeah, I know. What are you getting at? Roberta: Nothing. I was just thinking that it’s kind of an important birthday, a major birthday. John: Yes, I know. Spit it out. What are you driving at? Roberta: I was just thinking that some people might not know what to get me for such an important birthday, since some people don’t like to put a lot of thought into presents. John: What are you implying? Are you insinuating that I don’t get you good presents for your birthdays? Roberta: No, of course not. I just don’t want you to have to rack your brain to think of the perfect gift, that’s all. John: Just tell me. What should I get you for your very important birthday? Roberta: What? Just blurt it out? I can’t do that. I can give you a hint, but since you love me so much, I’m sure you can read my mind. John: That’s where you’re wrong. If I had a nickel for every time a woman thought I should be able to read her mind, I’d be the richest man in the world! I don’t have an inkling of what you have on your mind. Roberta: All right, I’ll make it more than a hint. I’ll give you three clues. John: Great. That’ll make things crystal clear. Script by Dr. Lucy Tse
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English Cafe #316 logo de English as a Second Language
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35:04 min | hace 4 meses
Topics: Ask an American: Libraries Using Ad Campaigns to Improve Image and Funding; making introductions; stack versus stock Wor ds: to light up to click deficit geek mental synapse to get (one’s) geek on billboard poster reaction hip to hit to introduce stack stock
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730 - Waiting For Exam Results logo de English as a Second Language
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20:39 min | hace 4 meses
Are you waiting to hear if you passed an exam or test? Find out how to describe your misery in this episode. Slow dialogue: 1:21 Explanations: 3:46 Fast dialogue: 18:30 Joel: Did it come? Susanne: No, it’s not in today’s mail. Why do I bother, anyway? I know it’s a foregone conclusion. I’ve failed. Joel: That’s bull! I know you passed. You’re just on tenterhooks waiting around for the results to arrive and you’re psyching yourself out. Susanne: No, I’m not. Joel: Don’t you remember that when you came home after taking the exam, you thought you had aced it? Susanne: I did, but that was before I started thinking about all of the questions I got wrong. Then, I thought it was a toss up whether I passed or not. Now that I’ve had even more time to think about it, I’m sure I biffed it. Joel: See what I mean? You’ve been psyching yourself out for weeks. You studied really hard and I have no doubt that you passed with flying colors. All right, you’re not going to hear today, so let’s get your mind off of the exam, okay? Susanne: All right. How? Joel: You can help me study for the exam. I’m taking it at the next administration. I have no intention of bombing it or even squeaking by by the skin of my teeth – like some people. Susanne: Very funny. Okay, so maybe I'm psyching myself out – a little bit. Okay, I’m game. Where do we begin? Joel: With all of the ones you thought you got wrong. Susanne: What?! Joel: There’s no sense wasting all that worrying. And if you did fail it, you’ll need to get ready to take it again. Susanne: Gee, thanks! Script by Dr. Lucy Tse
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729 - Being Blunt and Stubborn logo de English as a Second Language
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19:25 min | hace 4 meses
Say what you mean and mean what you say. Find out about how to talk about blunt people in this episode. Slow dialog: 1:15 Explan ations: 2:56 Fast dialog: 17:43 Simone: So, what did you think of Bruce? Isn’t he great? Dirk: Well, he’s certainly direct and forthright with his opinions. I don’t think I’ve ever met anyone who speaks his mind the way he does. Simone: Yeah, isn’t that great? I’ve never liked a guy who straddles the fence or has namby-pamby opinions. I’ve always liked guys with strong opinions. Dirk: Well, there’s strong and there’s pigheadedness*. Don’t you think? Simone: What?! You think Bruce is pigheaded, just because he doesn’t budge when other people try to sway him? I think that’s an admirable trait. Dirk: I think being blunt can be admirable under the right circumstances, but being stubborn as a mule can make it hard on other people, don’t you think? Simone: No, I don’t. Other people can pull their punches if they want to, but a man who’ll speak up about what he believes in and stand by it is a real man to me. Dirk: I can see why you two make a perfect couple. I hope never to be on the wrong side of an argument with either one of you. Script by Dr. Lucy Tse
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English Cafe #315 logo de English as a Second Language
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32:40 min | hace 4 meses
Topics: American Presidents: John F. Kennedy; Great Britain versus Britain versus England versus United Kingdom; hot shot Words: to become embroiled to ram war hero convalescence stillborn retrospect close inaugural address to depose abrupt assassination fondly Great Britain Britain England United Kingdom hotshot
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728 - Describing One's Skill Level logo de English as a Second Language
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16:45 min | hace 4 meses
Are you terrible at writing descriptions? Me, too! Learn how to describe my low skill level in this episode. Slow dialog: 1:21 E xplanations: 3:15 Fast dialog: 14:58 Elaine: Welcome to your first day as an intern in our company office. Let me show you around. This is the main office area with a cubicle for each employee. Are you pretty good with computers? Tony: Actually, my computer knowledge is pretty basic. The only thing I’m adept at is videogames. I’m not up to snuff on actually doing work on one. Elaine: Okay, well you should be proficient by the end of your internship. Over there is where we keep the photocopier and fax machine. Have you used them before? Tony: I’m an expert on the copier. I can use it with one hand tied behind my back. I’m particularly good at photocopying body parts. Elaine: Uh, great. Tony: But the fax...I’ve only used one once and I never quite mastered it. Elaine: I’m sure you’ll get the hang of it pretty quickly. And this is the break room. You have your standard refrigerator and vending machines. Tony: Hey, I’m really good with vending machines. That’s one machine I know inside and out. Elaine: How could I have guessed that the one thing you really excel at is working the vending machine? Script by Dr. Lucy Tse
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727 - Home Architectural Styles logo de English as a Second Language
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21:24 min | hace 4 meses
Sometimes bigger is not always better when it comes to houses. Learn about different architectural styles in this episode. Slow dialogue: 1:19 Explanations: 3:03 Fast dialogue: 19:45 Ralph: I just talked to our new real estate agent and she’s going to show us some houses tomorrow. I told her that the bigger the better and that we’re looking for a large Cape Cod or Georgian-style house. Nina: You did? I’ve been thinking that we’d try to find something more modest, a bungalow or a cottage. Ralph: What?! You think I’m going to live in a house that’s a step up from a mobile home? No way. We’ve come into some money and we’re going to buy a big house – maybe a colonial or a Greek revival. Nina: If you want something bigger than a bungalow, how about a split-level modern house or maybe a ranch-style house? Ralph: You’re still thinking too small. The sky’s the limit. We can afford something big, something really big. Nina: That’s what the nouveau riche would do. Ralph: So what? Our money is new and we have a lot of it, and I want a big house. We’re not being ostentatious. If anyone criticizes us for that, I’d say, “Deal with it!” Script by Dr. Lucy Tse
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English Cafe #314 logo de English as a Second Language
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32:21 min | hace 4 meses
Topics: Famous Songs: “Kumbaya”; Crater Lake National Park; free time versus spare time; at the end versus in the end; bookin g versus reservation Words: spiritual to pass down campfire calming effect to sway crater volcano lodge rim trail indigenous picturesque impassable free time spare time at the end in the end booking reservation
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726 - Taking the Driving Test logo de English as a Second Language
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20:12 min | hace 4 meses
Learning to drive can be scary – for you, and the teacher. Learn about taking a driving test in this episode. Slow dialogue: 1 :12 Explanations: 3:27 Fast dialogue: 18:12 Cesar: I just took the driving test. See this? That’s my new license. May: You have to give me the play-by-play. I’m taking the test next week and I’m freaking out. Cesar: There’s nothing to worry about. It was easy. May: I’m not worried about the written test. It’s the driving test I’m worried about. I haven’t had a lot of practice. What did you have to do? Cesar: Well, we got into the car and I fastened my seat belt. The examiner had me drive around the block, checking to see that I stopped at the stop signs and traffic signals. May: That sounds okay. Did you have to drive on the freeway? Cesar: Yeah, I went on the onramp and merged into traffic. She had me change lanes and accelerate to pass another driver. Just don’t forget to signal and don’t go over the speed limit. May: Did you have to parallel park? That’s what I’m most worried about. Cesar: Yeah, I parallel parked, but it was easy. Why are you so worried about the test? May: I told you. I haven’t had very much practice. Cesar: Exactly how many times have you been behind the wheel? May: Well, a few times...maybe two times, and that was around a parking lot. Cesar: Wow, you’d better get more practice if you’re going to take the test next week. May: Could you...? Cesar: Uh, sorry, but I’ve got someplace to be. Script by Dr. Lucy Tse
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725 - Childhood Illnesses and Diseases logo de English as a Second Language
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17:42 min | hace 4 meses
Kids come down with all sorts of illnesses. Learn how to talk about some of them in this episode. Slow dialogue: 1:19 Explanatio ns: 3:05 Fast dialogue: 15:55 Rebecca: You look exhausted! Another tough day at the daycare center? Puneet: Yeah, it was. This is a record year for the kids getting sick. The chicken pox is going around. Last year, it was the measles. The year before that, it was the mumps. This year, it’s the chicken pox. Rebecca: You sent the kids home, right? Puneet: Yeah, but today, a couple of the kids looked like they have pink eye, and I had to call their parents to let them know. Rebecca: What happened to simple nosebleeds and earaches? Puneet: Oh, we have kids with those, too, but it’s the contagious diseases that really take its toll. I’m not sure, but I think one of the little kids has strep throat, and a couple of the really little kids have croup. I wish there were a way to immunize all of them from every illness and disease out there. Rebecca: Are you sure you’re working in a daycare center? Puneet: Yeah, why? Rebecca: Because it just sounds like you’re working at the Center for Disease Control. Tomorrow, I suggest wearing a gas mask to work. Script by Dr. Lucy Tse
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English Cafe #313 logo de English as a Second Language
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29:19 min | hace 5 meses
Topics: Salem Witch Trials; National Endowment for the Arts; in fact versus as a matter of fact; even versus even though; to look at Words: witch supernatural trial fit to afflict outcast to hang mass hysteria endowment grant subjective to abolish in fact as a matter of fact even even though to look at
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