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684 - Asking for Information About a Coworker logo de English as a Second Language
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19:22 min | hace 9 meses
Do you want to know about the new man or woman at your work? Find out how to ask in this episode. Slow dialogue: 1:29 Explanatio ns: 3:13 Fast dialogue: 17:38 Amina: What’s the lowdown on the new guy? Earl: Which new guy? Amina: You know, the cute one. Fill me in. Is he single? Earl: I don’t know. I have no idea. Amina: You’re working with him side-by-side and you haven’t gleaned any personal information about him? Earl: We talk about work. It’s not my job to pry into his personal life. Amina: I need to get the scoop on Mr. Perfect and you’re my source. Earl: You don’t know anything about him, so how do you know he’s perfect? Maybe when you get to know him, you’ll find out he’s a selfish, self-centered jerk. Amina: Wait, catch me up on what’s going on here. Have other people asked you about him? Earl: Yeah, maybe about a dozen of the women in this office. They’ve been bombarding me with questions. Amina: Oh, sorry. I didn’t know. Earl: Yeah, I’m not the guy’s social secretary. You women have to satisfy your own curiosity elsewhere. Amina: Point taken, but do you know if he’s shown interest in any of the dozen women you’ve talked to? Earl: Ugh! Script by Dr. Lucy Tse
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683 - Using a Video-Sharing Website logo de English as a Second Language
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18:22 min | hace 9 meses
Now everyone can be famous for 15 minutes. Learn how in this episode. Slow dialogue: 0:58 Explanations: 2:48 Fast dialogue: 16:2 9 Melissa: You’re looking at the next overnight sensation. I’m uploading my video right now, and by this time tomorrow, I wouldn’t be surprised if it’s had over 100,000 views. It’s going to go viral. Frank: You and your amateur videos. Who is going to watch something with such low production value? Melissa: You’d be surprised. I have my own channel on YouGube, with over 5,000 subscribers. Frank: Are you sure that’s not because your username is AngelinaJolie? Melissa: No, it’s because people enjoy my videos, mark them as their favorites, and share them with their friends. Word of mouth – that’s why I’m so popular. Frank: But what about the comments on your videos? How many of those are positive and how many are negative? Melissa: I don’t read the comments. I assume they’re all positive, and my videos have never been flagged. Frank: All right, so is this another video of you dancing with your cat? Melissa: No, my cat and I are dancing and singing. That’s why we’re both going to be the next big thing. Frank: Right, I’ll get in line right now to buy tickets to your upcoming Vegas show. Script by Dr. Lucy Tse
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English Cafe #292 logo de English as a Second Language
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31:22 min | hace 9 meses
Topics: Buffalo Soldiers; Famous Songs: Oh My Darling, Clementine; to be concerned about/in/with; to erase versus to delete; “h ow do you say...” for written English Words: buffalo regiment park ranger prejudice to disband darling miner to drown to excavate alas dreadful to be concerned about to be concerned in to be concerned with to erase to delete
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682 - Minor Medical Injuries logo de English as a Second Language
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19:11 min | hace 9 meses
Ouch! If you often hurt yourself, you can learn how to describe all of your injuries in this episode. Slow dialogue: 1:12 Explan ations: 3:21 Fast dialogue: 17:12 Cherise: Rise and shine! Isn’t it a lovely day? I love getting back to nature. There’s nothing like going camping. How did you sleep? Evan: That was the most miserable night of my life! Cherise: Really? What happened? Evan: I woke up in the middle of the night and thought I heard a bear. I got up, stubbed my toe, and tripped. I have scratches all over my arms, not to mention these bruises on my legs. See? Cherise: Oh, don’t you know that there aren’t any bears this late in the year? Evan: How should I have known that? This was my first time camping. Cherise: All right. Why are you holding your neck like that? Evan: I couldn’t get comfortable at all sleeping on the ground. I woke up with a crick in my neck. Cherise: Stop moving around like that or you’ll really hurt yourself. Evan: Oh, I have a cramp in my shoulder! It hurts! Cherise: I told you not to twist around like that. Just let it work itself out. Evan: All of this had to happen to me after getting a stitch in my side and a charley horse hiking five miles yesterday. I’ve had it! I’m going back to civilization. Cherise: How are you getting there? Evan: What do you mean? I’m walking. Cherise: Without food or water? You’d better wait for me or you may end up bear bait after all! Script by Dr. Lucy Tse
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English Cafe #291 logo de English as a Second Language
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32:30 min | hace 9 meses
Topics: Ask an American: Artists as ambassadors; log versus timber versus lumber; to bump into Words: concept narrative partner to realize spiteful collaboration like-minded creative to sponsor vision to engage propaganda lasting log timber lumber to bump into
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681 - Disagreeing about Religion logo de English as a Second Language
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18:03 min | hace 9 meses
Talking about someone’s religion can sometimes cause controversy. Learn what not to say in this episode. Slow dialogue: 0:59 Explanations: 2:32 Fast dialogue: 16:26 Jim: You know that religion is a taboo subject, especially with Paul. Why were you baiting him all through dinner? Tammy: I wasn’t baiting him. We have very different views on spirituality and I wanted to discuss the subject with him. Jim: You were making disparaging remarks about his faith and some of the things he holds most sacred. I think you were trying to be provocative. Tammy: I may have said a few things that were provocative, but I don’t understand how people can believe in superstitions. Jim: There you go again! People’s religious beliefs shouldn’t be called superstitions. Tammy: I’m just calling it like I see it. I didn’t know you were such a fundamentalist. Jim: I’m not a fundamentalist. In fact, I’m an atheist, or at least an agnostic, but I still try to show respect for other people’s beliefs. Tammy: Beliefs are made to be challenged. If you can’t defend your beliefs, you shouldn’t have them. Jim: Ladies and gentlemen, behold the voice of tolerance. Script by Dr. Lucy Tse
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680 - Recognizing an Unsung Hero logo de English as a Second Language
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17:38 min | hace 10 meses
Sometimes the most important people in a project are the ones you never see or hear about. Learn about them in this episode. Slo w dialogue: 1:00 Explanations: 2:25 Fast dialogue: 15:42 Fumi: You may have everyone else fooled, but I know the real reason for the success of this project. Issac: What? Fumi: You. You’ve been working behind the scenes to bolster the people who weren’t up to the task. Without you, this project would have been sunk months ago. Issac: That’s nonsense. Fumi: No, it’s not. I know you don’t like the limelight, but you were the linchpin of this operation. Without you, we’d all have egg on our faces today. Issac: You’re giving me way too much credit. I don’t want to hear another word about it. Fumi: I’m not surprised at your reaction. Most unsung heroes like to keep a low profile. Issac: What?! I’m nothing of the kind! Fumi: Yes, you are. You’re far too modest. And soon, I won’t be the only one who thinks so! Issac: What are you proposing to do? Fumi: Don’t worry. I’m not planning a ticker-tape parade, but it’s time your contributions are recognized for what they are around here! Script by Dr. Lucy Tse
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679 - Getting a Makeover logo de English as a Second Language
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17:09 min | hace 10 meses
Are you feeling like you need a new look? Then you need a makeover! Learn how to get one on this episode. Slow dialogue: 1:08 E xplanations: 2:40 Fast dialogue: 15:32 Kurt: Come with me. Ellie: Where are you taking me? Kurt: I’m giving you a makeover and you have no say about it. Ellie: A makeover?! I don’t need a makeover. Kurt: Yes, you do. I’m your best friend and this is an intervention. You’re so busy these days that you’ve let yourself go. Ellie: I haven’t let myself go. I just don’t spend as much time as I used to primping and getting dolled up, that’s all. Kurt: On that we agree. Your clothes are frumpy and your hairstyle is 10 years out-of-date. Come on. I’m taking you to get a new look. It’ll be a complete transformation. Ellie: Okay, I admit that my appearance needs a little updating, but I’m not giving you free rein on what changes to make. Kurt: I’m willing to let you have some say in that – if you’ll come quietly. Ellie: And if I don’t? Kurt: You’re getting this makeover one way or another, even if I have to drag you kicking and screaming! Script by Dr. Lucy Tse
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English Cafe #290 logo de English as a Second Language
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35:29 min | hace 10 meses
Topics: Charles Manson and the Tate murders; air marshals; to reach versus to arrive; to go off; to be out of (one’s) league W ords: troubled armed robbery following conspiracy death sentence cult air marshal undercover to disarm in pairs background investigation to bump to reach to arrive to go off to be out of (one’s) league
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678 - Reporting Damaged Luggage logo de English as a Second Language
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18:32 min | hace 10 meses
One of the risks of traveling is that your suitcases can get damaged. Find out what to do when that happens in this episode. Slo w dialogue: 1:08 Explanations: 3:02 Fast dialogue: 16:42 I picked up my luggage off of the baggage carousel and noticed that the handle was broken and some of my clothes were falling out of the open zipper. The bag looked like it had been mishandled, but could someone have tampered with it, too? I went to the baggage claim office to report what I found. Clerk: Next. How can I help you? Jordan: I retrieved my bag and found that it’s been damaged. Clerk: What’s the problem? Jordan: The handle is broken and I think someone has gone through my bag. Clerk: That was probably security. They may have searched your luggage. Jordan: Yes, but my camera is missing and everything is in disarray. I’m not sure if other things are missing. Clerk: Why don’t you make a more thorough inspection over there and then you can file a claim for anything that’s missing or broken. Jordan: Will I be compensated for the damage to my luggage and for my missing camera? Clerk: I really can’t say. Jordan: How long will it take for someone to contact me? Clerk: I really can’t say. Next! ... I knew a blow off when I heard it, but I looked through my bag anyway and filled out the forms. Who knows? Miracles do happen, don’t they? Script by Dr. Lucy Tse
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677 - Feeding a Picky Eater logo de English as a Second Language
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16:18 min | hace 10 meses
Are you difficult to please when it comes to food? Don’t come to my house! Instead, listen to this episode to learn how to tal k about yourself as an eater. Slow dialogue: 1:24 Explanations: 2:44 Fast dialogue: 14:34 Jeremy: It’s really nice of you to make dinner for me tonight. Keeley: I’m glad to do it. You’re been so helpful to me, it’s only fair that I return the favor. I hope you’ve brought your appetite. Jeremy: You bet. Keeley: Great! Here’s the first course, a light soup. How do you like it? Jeremy: It has an interesting flavor. Keeley: You don’t care for it. Jeremy: It’s just a little greasy for my taste. Keeley: Sorry about that. Why don’t you try this dish? It’s an old family recipe. What’s wrong? Jeremy: Oh, nothing. I just don’t think it’s agreeing with me. Maybe it’s an acquired taste. Keeley: Okay, maybe I can whip up something else for you... Jeremy: I don’t want to put you to all that trouble. Sorry to be so fussy. Keeley: No, no trouble at all. ... I like cooking, but with such a picky eater like Jeremy, I might be cooking into next Tuesday! Script by Dr. Lucy Tse
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English Cafe #289 logo de English as a Second Language
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29:42 min | hace 10 meses
Topics: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest; Joshua Tree National Park; to the extent that versus in light of versus in the face of; I’m going versus I’m going to; adverb placement - accidentally Words: cuckoo asylum to fake to serve (one's) sentence to antagonize ward deinstitutionalization desert species geological feature to rock climb to the extent that in light of in the face of I’m going I’m going to accidentally
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676 - Selecting a Health Insurance Plan logo de English as a Second Language
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21:12 min | hace 10 meses
Most Americans have the opportunity to change their health insurance plans once a year. Learn more in this episode. Slow dialog ue: 0.52 Explanations: 2.22 Fast dialogue: 19.35 Mikhail: What’s all this? Carol: It’s open enrollment at my company and I’m thinking of switching health plans. I have an HMO right now and I’m thinking of switching to a PPO. That way, I can see doctors outside of my current network and still be covered. Mikhail: I’m so glad I don’t have to worry about things like that. I’m still a dependent on my mother’s plan, at least for another year. Carol: Lucky you. Look at all of this literature! How am I supposed to make heads or tails of this to compare one plan with another? Mikhail: Wow, yeah, that’s really confusing. Carol: Tell me about it. I want to know if these new plans have coverage for my pre-existing conditions and prescription drugs, and if not, what the out-of-pocket costs would be. Mikhail: Don’t look at me. Carol: And how am I supposed to figure out what my copay and deductible would be? Mikhail: You’re on your own on this one. It’s all Greek to me! Script by Dr. Lucy Tse
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675 - Having Furniture Delivered logo de English as a Second Language
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19:15 min | hace 10 meses
If you don’t have a big car or truck, you sometimes need the store to bring the things you bought to your house. Learn all abou t furniture delivery in this episode. Slow dialogue: 1:21 Explanations: 3:20 Fast dialogue: 17:18 I was waiting patiently for the furniture store to deliver my new bed. I was given a window of 1:00 to 4:00. At 4:50, the delivery truck pulled up in front of my house. ... Zuly: Hello. Danny: Hi! We’re from Reliable Furniture. We’re here to deliver your new bed. Zuly: I thought you’d never get here. The new bed should go in the bedroom. Follow me. You’ll haul away the old bed, right? Danny: We will for an extra charge. Zuly: I thought that was included in the price of the new bed. Danny: Let me check the paperwork. Oh, I guess it is. We’ll take away the old bed and bring in the new one. Zuly: Okay, this way. You can bring the bed right in here. Danny: Okay, here you are. We’re all done. Zuly: Aren’t you guys going to remove the bubble wrap, assemble the pieces, and set up the bed? Danny: We can, but it’ll cost extra. Zuly: I’m sure that’s included in the price of the new bed. Danny: Let me check...Okay, I guess we’ll set it up. We’re just running a little late, that’s all. We got a late start from the warehouse this morning and it’s already past quitting time. ... I wasn’t too happy, to say the least, but I was at their mercy and didn’t say anything. But as soon as they’re finished, I’ll be ready to give them a piece of my mind! Script by Dr. Lucy Tse
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English Cafe #288 logo de English as a Second Language
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33:34 min | hace 10 meses
Topics: Prohibition; Famous Americans: Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.; I’m sorry versus I apologize; green thumb; elbow grease; to b e screwed Words: Prohibition temperance to ban underground to bootleg moonshine speakeasy legal realism to defer to dissent pithy to step down to be sorry to apologize green thumb elbow grease to be screwed
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674 - Threatening Other Countries logo de English as a Second Language
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17:22 min | hace 10 meses
Will Canada and the United States soon be at war against each other? Find out in this episode. Slow dialogue: 1:13 Explanations: 2:39 Fast dialogue: 15:47 Tania: Did you see the news today? Canada has been doing military exercises near the Canada-U.S. border. I think they’re trying to send us a message. Emilio: They’re just saber-rattling. They think we’re amassing weapons near the border and they’re posturing. Tania: I don’t think they’re just posturing. Emilio: Canada is no real threat. No one in the government wants to bear the responsibility of violating Canada’s treaty with us. Tania: How can you say that? All of this military aggression makes me nervous. If Canada decides to attack, we would have no choice but to retaliate. Things could escalate very quickly. Emilio: That’s why I’m well prepared. Tania: Well prepared? How? Emilio: Haven’t you seen me building my underground bunker? I’ll be safe there if Canada, or anyone else, strikes. Tania: An underground bunker? Emilio: Yes, and if you ask nicely, I’ll save a place for you. Script by Dr. Lucy Tse
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673 - Walking or Running as Exercise logo de English as a Second Language
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17:49 min | hace 10 meses
Exercise does the body good. Learn all about walking and running in this episode. Slow dialogue: 1:13 Explanations: 2:52 Fast di alogue: 16:08 Reina: Okay, I’m ready to walk my way to better fitness! Lars: I’m glad you’re so enthusiastic about starting to exercise. Reina: I’m totally psyched! Check out my new tennis shoes. Lars: They’re brand new? You haven’t broken them in yet? I hope you don’t get blisters. Reina: Stop worrying. Let’s go, I’m ready to work up a sweat! Lars: Wait. There are a few things you need to know before we start. It’s a good idea to stretch and to warm up to avoid injuries. Reina: I stretched already and as soon as we get started, I’ll warm up slowly. Let’s go! Lars: All right, here we go, nice and slow. Reina: Come on! How are we supposed to increase our heart rate if we walk this slowly? Pick up the pace! Lars: I don’t want to get shin splints. It’s important that we start slowly and maintain a low-impact workout. Reina: Forget it! I’ll race you. The last one to the park buys lunch. Ready, set, go! Lars: Wait! Script by Dr. Lucy Tse
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English Cafe #287 logo de English as a Second Language
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33:04 min | hace 10 meses
Topics: Famous Authors: Edgar Allen Poe; women’s colleges; business versus commerce versus trade; thank goodness; to be keen on Words: tale macabre to lament narrator knock raven nevermore descent into madness calculated model co-educational to question the relevancy business commerce trade thank goodness to be keen on
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672 - Asking for More Time logo de English as a Second Language
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18:46 min | hace 10 meses
Are you late finishing your project at work? Did you not have time to complete your homework at school? No problem! You can ask for more time after listening to this episode. Slow dialogue: 1:13 Explanations: 2:33 Fast dialogue: 17:13 Dan: Hello. Marcia: Hi, Dan. What’s the status on the project? We’re still on schedule, right? Dan: Uh, well, I’ve been meaning to call you about that. We’ve had a slight delay. Marcia: What do you mean by “slight”? Are you saying that you won’t be able to meet the deadline? Dan: Not exactly. I’m only asking that you grant us a short extension. Marcia: How short? Dan: A week or two, tops. We hit a minor snag, but we should have everything up and running in no time. Marcia: If the project has come to a grinding halt, then it doesn’t sound like a minor snag. We’re running on a tight schedule and we don’t have a lot of time to spare. Dan: I know that all too well. Marcia: Good, then I don’t have to spell it out for you. Dan: No, you don’t. My head is on the chopping block and the clock is ticking. Script by Dr. Lucy Tse
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671 - Vacationing on an Island logo de English as a Second Language
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18:07 min | hace 11 meses
Thinking about your next vacation? Consider going to an island for some rest and relaxation. Learn all about it in this episode. Slow dialogue: 1:04 Explanations: 2:39 Fast dialogue: 16:20 Mohsen: I need to get off this island. I’m getting island fever. Ella: We’ve only been here two days. Give it a chance. We’re here to enjoy a slower pace of life, remember? Mohsen: When you said we were going on an island vacation, I didn’t know we’d be so isolated. There isn’t a living soul within five miles! Ella: This isn’t isolated; it’s secluded. We have privacy and serenity. Isn’t that what we wanted? Mohsen: I wanted a vacation with all of the creature comforts. Ella: That’s what we have, don’t you think? We’re staying in a very nice house. Mohsen: Yes, but what about the creature comforts? I have no Internet access and no cell phone service. This is what I call roughing it. Ella: We agreed that we both needed a little time away to unwind. The whole point of this vacation is for us to relax. Mohsen: I’m cut off from civilization and I have no access to email and my favorite websites. What could be more stressful than this?! Script by Dr. Lucy Tse
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