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English as a Second Language
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657 - Checking Accounts and Writing Checks logo de English as a Second Language
En el Podcast  ESL Podcast  en  Idiomas
17:39 min | hace 1 año
Learn about writing checks and having a checking account at a bank in this episode. Slow dialogue: 1:04 Explanations: 3:20 Fast d ialogue: 15:32 Marianne: I don’t understand it. I got a notice from the bank that two of my checks bounced. I’ve never had an overdraft in my life. Jae: That doesn’t sound like you. You’re always so careful with your money. Marianne: I am! I don’t understand what happened. Jae: Let me take a look at your bank statement. Okay, here are your deposits and withdrawals from last month. Did you know that your bank charges you a fee just to have a checking account? Marianne: It does? I didn’t know that. Jae: It looks like you also have a minimum balance requirement. If you fall below that, you get charged a fee. Marianne: I do? Jae: If it’s like my checking account, you can avoid that by getting direct deposit for your paycheck. Did you also know that you get charged every time you use your ATM card to make a purchase? Marianne: I didn’t know that! Jae: Well, that’s what happened. Your bank is charging you fees for all of those things and after those fees were deducted, you were left with less money in your account than you thought. Marianne: That’s so sneaky! How could they do that? Jae: They count on you not reading the terms and conditions and not looking closely at your statements. Marianne: I’ve had it! I’m moving banks. I’m taking my business elsewhere. Jae: Oh, yeah? I know of a good bank. Marianne: You do? Jae: Sure, it’s called the Bank of Jae. No fees – ever. Marianne: Yes, but would I ever see my money again? Script by Dr. Lucy Tse
Género: Podcasting
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English Cafe #279 logo de English as a Second Language
En el Podcast  ESL Podcast  en  Idiomas
32:14 min | hace 1 año
Topics: Famous Authors: Harriet Beecher Stowe; Death Valley National Park; idiom versus slang; a chunk of rural wilderness; the r est of (something) Words: abolitionist slavery livelihood fugitive to prompt cabin stereotype to set aside valley arid harsh geological formation idiom slang chunk rural wilderness the rest of (something)
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656 - Ordering Business Stationery logo de English as a Second Language
En el Podcast  ESL Podcast  en  Idiomas
20:19 min | hace 1 año
If image is more important than substance, then today’s episode will give you all you need to be successful. Slow dialogue: 1:11 Explanations: 3:04 Fast dialogue: 18:26 Jermaine: How did the investor meeting go? Teresa: That meeting has been postponed until next week. One of the potential investors is out of town. Jermaine: In that case, can you help me with some of this work? Teresa: I would, but I’m busy ordering stationery right now. Jermaine: Stationery? You’re ordering stationery? Teresa: Yes, of course. For us to be taken seriously as a new company, we have to project a professional image. Having good stationery is part of that. Jermaine: I’m not sure... Teresa: Look, we can’t go to business meetings without good business cards, right? Jermaine: I guess so... Teresa: If we have any correspondence with our potential investors, we need letterhead and envelopes, right? Jermaine: I suppose... Teresa: Okay, so I’m ordering those things. In the process, I’m ordering some embossed greeting cards and some promotional postcards. We’ll also need some notepads and... Jermaine: Whoa! Aren’t you jumping the gun? Teresa: Why do you say that? Jermaine: First, we need to establish a company, and then we can start behaving like one. Teresa: That’s where you’re wrong. If you build it, they will come. Jermaine: You mean if we start behaving like a company, then the investors will come? Teresa: Precisely! Script by Dr. Lucy Tse
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655 - Staying in a Vacation Rental logo de English as a Second Language
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19:24 min | hace 1 año
You don’t always need to stay in a hotel when you go on vacation. Learn about renting someone else’s house instead in this ep isode. Slow dialogue: 1:25 Explanations: 3:04 Fast dialogue: 17:36 George: I’m kind of nervous staying in a vacation rental for the first time. Marnie: Don’t worry. Before I booked this unit, I checked it out thoroughly. It’s pet-friendly and kid-friendly, and it sleeps six, so it’ll be perfect for the whole family. George: But there won’t be the same amenities or services as a hotel. Marnie: We won’t need any of those. Just think, we’ll have the run of the place and there are no adjoining units. The proximity to town is great and I got a last-minute price that’s even lower than their low season rate. George: Everything sounds good, but… Marnie: It’ll be our home away from home. Units this close to the beach are scarce, and this one is really affordable. George: A little too affordable, if you ask me. You said that it’s just $60 a night? Marnie: That’s right. George: Are there any taxes or cleaning fees? Marnie: I didn’t ask about that. George: Do they require a refundable deposit? Marnie: I didn’t check that either. George: Then maybe it’s too good to be true. Before we get too excited, let’s go read the fine print. Script by Dr. Lucy Tse
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English Cafe #278 logo de English as a Second Language
En el Podcast  ESL Podcast  en  Idiomas
31:31 min | hace 1 año
Topics: The English-Only Movement; Famous Songs: “The Yellow Rose of Texas”; kinda; to drink the Kool-Aid Words: movement to date back to to assimilate cohesive blow symbolic folk song mulatto to seduce soldier to break (one’s) heart to march kinda to drink the Kool-Aid
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654 - Talking About Sound and Volume logo de English as a Second Language
En el Podcast  ESL Podcast  en  BSO y Clásica
16:02 min | hace 1 año
Turn up your MP3 player so you can learn how to talk about sound and volume in English. Slow dialogue: 1:00 Explanations: 2:33 Fa st dialogue: 14:24 Delilah: Could you turn that down? Josh: What? Delilah: Could you turn your music down? Josh: Oh, sure. Is there a problem? Delilah: No, there’s no problem. I was just trying to do some reading and the ear-splitting music coming from your room made it hard to concentrate. Josh: Sorry. I didn’t think it was that loud. I didn’t turn it up, I swear. The volume control is in the same place it always is, not one decibel higher. Delilah: That may be true, but those high-pitched squeals coming out of your speakers are really grating. And what was that banging sound? Josh: Oh, I was just using this hammer to fix my chair. I’m done. Delilah: And what was that thumping noise? Josh: Thumping noise? Oh, I was lifting weights and dropping them back down on the floor. Delilah: I see. If you could please keep the volume to a moderate level, I would appreciate it. Josh: No problem. I’ll be as quiet as a mouse – as I always am. Script by Dr. Lucy Tse
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653 - Reading Product Reviews logo de English as a Second Language
En el Podcast  ESL Podcast  en  Idiomas
16:20 min | hace 1 año
Try it before you buy it – or, if you can’t try it, at least read what other people think about that new TV you want to buy. Learn all about product reviews in this episode. Slow dialogue: 1:23 Explanations: 2:57 Fast dialogue: 14:36 Dominic: Do you want some help with that box? Andrea: Sure, thanks. Dominic: What is it? Andrea: It’s a new TV. My old one has been on the fritz for a week and I needed a new one. Dominic: Is this a highly-rated model? Andrea: Highly-rated? I just went to the electronics store and bought it. It was on sale. Dominic: You mean you didn’t read up on it before you bought it? You didn’t look at the reviews? Andrea: No, I never do that. I think that’s a waste of time. I go with my gut. Dominic: But if you read the reviews, you’ll know which product gives you the best value, which is the most reliable and durable, and which company has good customer support. Nobody wants to buy something that’s defective or poorly designed. Don’t you care about those things? Andrea: Maybe, but who has time to do that? Instead, I go to the store and see which one I like overall. If it’s on sale, that’s all the better. That’s worked for me so far. Dominic: Is that how you bought your old TV? Andrea: Yeah. Dominic: Enough said. Script by Dr. Lucy Tse
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English Cafe #277 logo de English as a Second Language
En el Podcast  ESL Podcast  en  Idiomas
32:38 min | hace 1 año
Topics: Famous Americans: John Dewey; the X Games; phrases used to talk about people’s jobs; for the lack of; be that as it may Words: reform progressive education theoretical posthumously medal extreme sport parachute to snowmobile steep to flip spectator sponsor for lack of be that as it may
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652 - Outdoor Advertising logo de English as a Second Language
En el Podcast  ESL Podcast  en  Idiomas
19:18 min | hace 1 año
The world needs more advertising, don’t you think? No? Well, find out about it anyway in this episode. Slow dialogue: 1:06 Ex planations: 2:54 Fast dialogue: 17:19 Kam: Okay, the purpose of our meeting today is to listen to some ideas for our new advertising campaign. Gina, take it away. Gina: Thanks, Kam. I’m going to talk today about outdoor advertising. I know that it’s a new area for us and it hasn’t been on our radar in the past, but I know it’ll work well for our new campaign. Kam: Can we talk specifics? Gina: Sure. There are several types of outdoor advertising. One is the billboard, both the traditional kind and the digital ones. Advertising on ones in high-traffic areas will give us a lot of exposure. To get even more exposure all over town, we can use mobile advertising. Kam: You mean advertise on buses? Gina: Yes, more and more, products are being advertised on buses and cars. These wraps can also be put on the side of buildings and other structures. There really are a lot of outdoor advertising options, from bench ads to skywriting. Kam: That’s all very interesting, but which of these methods do you recommend? Gina: I think we should use all of them – blanket the city with our new ads. Kam: All of them? Gina: Yes, all of them. You know what they say: “Go big or go home.” Script by Dr. Lucy Tse
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651 - Psychological Disorders logo de English as a Second Language
En el Podcast  ESL Podcast  en  Idiomas
18:22 min | hace 1 año
No one needs therapy more than a psychologist...I mean, a psychologist's patient. Learn how to talk about common psychological di sorders in English in this episode. Slow dialogue: 1:17 Explanations: 3:42 Fast dialogue: 16:05 Brett: Hi, Dr. Mollie. Could I speak to you for a few minutes? Dr. Mollie: Certainly. Have a seat. Brett: I’m really enjoying your psychology class and I was wondering if I could ask you a few questions. Dr. Mollie: Sure, go ahead. Brett: Well, I have a friend who is nervous all the time, especially around other people. Could he have a serious problem? Dr. Mollie: It’s hard to say without knowing your friend, but he may have an anxiety disorder or some type of phobia. Brett: I was afraid of that. Well, I have another friend who has mood swings all the time and washes his hands 50 times a day. Dr. Mollie: Again, I don’t know your friend so it’s hard to make a diagnosis, but he may have a bipolar disorder and may also be obsessive-compulsive. Brett: That sounds really serious. Well, I have another friend who doesn’t eat and sits around all day playing with fire. That’s bad, isn’t it? Dr. Mollie: It could be. Your friend may have an eating disorder and his interest in fire may indicate that he has pyromania, but it’s very hard to say. Brett: Did I mention that he likes to steal things, too? Dr. Mollie: People who feel compelled to steal may have kleptomania. Who are all of these friends you’re talking about? Do I know them? Brett: No, definitely not. Dr. Mollie: Hmm, would your “friends” like to make an appointment with a therapist? It sounds like it may be a good idea. Brett: No, no. My “friends” wouldn’t like that. He has a real fear of doctors. Script by Dr. Lucy Tse
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English Cafe #276 logo de English as a Second Language
En el Podcast  ESL Podcast  en  Idiomas
33:08 min | hace 1 año
Topics: Ask an American: Commuting; start versus begin versus start off versus start on; a place to live versus a place to live i n; might-have-been Words: congestion central public transportation to switch over to gradually rush hour peak in excess air pollution fuel emissions pollutant air quality to start to begin to start off to start on a place to live (in) might-have-been
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650 - Buying Television and Movie Programs logo de English as a Second Language
En el Podcast  ESL Podcast  en  Idiomas
18:40 min | hace 1 año
Why go to the movie theater when you can watch it all in your own home? Find out how in this episode. Slow dialogue: 1:15 Explan ations: 3:07 Fast dialogue: 16:50 Cameron: What did you get for Christmas? James: I got a box set of my favorite TV show of all time, the McQ Files. It contains all five seasons of the show, deleted scenes, and outtakes. I can’t wait to watch it all! Cameron: Didn’t you see the entire series when it was shown on TV? James: I did, but the bonus features make it a must-have for a big fan like me. Cameron: I just don’t see why people spend good money buying shows they’ve already seen. James: Hey, wait a second. Didn’t you run out and buy the Podinator trilogy box set when it went on sale last month? Cameron: Uh, yeah, but that’s different. Those are movies, not TV shows. The Podinator box set had the director’s cut and commentary, not to mention never-before-released scenes. James: Hadn’t you seen all three movies when they were shown in the theaters? Cameron: Yes, but… James: And don’t you own all three movies on video already? Cameron: Well, maybe I do but… James: Then I don’t see why you needed to buy the box set. I think it’s best that you give it to me. Cameron: Touché. Script by Dr. Lucy Tse
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649 - Disliking a Sibling’s Boyfriend or Girlfriend logo de English as a Second Language
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19:23 min | hace 1 año
I never liked my brother’s girlfriend. Find out why in this episode. (And, no, I won’t say which of my eight brothers I’m talking about!) Slow dialogue: 1:22 Explanations: 3:16 Fast dialogue: 17:28 Georgia: So I thought Carla was nice. Andy: You did? I didn’t get that impression at all. I don’t know what Brian sees in her. Georgia: Really? I thought she was really trying to make a good impression. Andy: Yeah, she was trying too hard. She laughed too loudly at my jokes and complimented you too much on your cooking. Georgia: Maybe she was a little too eager, but that just shows that she really likes our brother. What’s wrong with that? Andy: Nothing is wrong with that, but did you see how clingy she was? She wouldn’t leave Brian’s side for a minute, spoke for him, and finished his sentences. I just found that really annoying. Georgia: Brian didn’t seem to mind and that’s what really counts. Maybe he likes having an attentive girlfriend. Andy: There’s attentive and there’s smothering. She just seemed really possessive, that’s all. Georgia: Methinks the gentleman doth protest too much. Andy: What do you mean by that? Georgia: I think you might like Carla a little too much for your own good. Shame on you, being interested in your own brother’s girlfriend. Andy: Are you crazy?! Didn’t I just tell you that I didn’t like her at all? Georgia: Yes, but you said it with such passion! Script by Dr. Lucy Tse
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English Cafe #275 logo de English as a Second Language
En el Podcast  ESL Podcast  en  Idiomas
33:25 min | hace 1 año
Topics: American Presidents: George Washington; SeaWorld; power versus force; The Hurt Locker and Inglorious Basterds; How bad ca n it get? Words: colonel to resign to boycott unanimously to set precedent hatchet dentures sea ride roller coaster attraction in captivity power force hurt locker inglorious bastard How bad can it get?
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648 - Working on Commission logo de English as a Second Language
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17:43 min | hace 1 año
Dennis thinks he is a great salesman. Find out if you are buying what he’s selling in this episode. Slow dialogue: 1:17 Explan ations: 3:00 Fast dialogue: 16:04 Dennis: I just got a new sales job and I’m going to be making a bundle. Irene: What kind of job is it? Dennis: I’ll be working strictly on commission. The more I sell, the more I earn. It’s a great opportunity for someone with my talents in sales. Irene: I know you’re great at sales and I’m sure you’ll do well, but you can’t coast in a job based on commissions. You’ll have work really, really hard. Dennis: I’m not worried. For me, selling is second nature. I’ll barely have to lift a finger and the profits will come rolling in. Irene: But isn’t your paycheck going to be in flux all the time? You’ll never know what your take-home pay will be. Dennis: There’s no cap on how much I can earn, so the sky’s the limit. Irene: That’s not exactly what I meant. Some weeks, it may be hard to live on what you earn, don’t you think? Dennis: What? Do I hear a hint of uncertainty in your voice? Irene: No, it’s just that... Dennis: Put your mind at ease. I could sell ice to Alaskans! Script by Dr. Lucy Tse
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647 - Using a Smartphone logo de English as a Second Language
En el Podcast  ESL Podcast  en  Idiomas
17:48 min | hace 1 año
All the cool kids are getting smartphones. Find out if you should get one, too, by listening to this episode. Slow dialogue: 1:2 5 Explanations: 2:52 Fast dialogue: 16:11 Hitomi: What are you unboxing? Jason: This is my new smartphone. It has every feature under the sun! Hitomi: Every feature? Jason: It has a high quality camera and video camera, and it’s a videophone. It has a great GPS program, too. The touch-screen and the keyboard are easy to use and everything is so intuitive. Even a child could use it. Hitomi: Yeah, but a child couldn’t afford the expensive price tag, right? Jason: True enough, but it has a removable SIM card and is Bluetooth compatible. I can even use it as an e-book reader, and download apps for just about anything I want to do. No child’s toy could do all of those things. Hitomi: Yes, that’s true, but I have just one question. Jason: What? Hitomi: Can you make a telephone call on it? Jason: A telephone call? You mean a regular phone call? Yes, I think so. Script by Dr. Lucy Tse
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English Cafe #274 logo de English as a Second Language
En el Podcast  ESL Podcast  en  Idiomas
31:08 min | hace 1 año
Topics: Famous Authors: Emily Dickinson; the Lindbergh Kidnapping; sure versus of course versus certainly; either; Imma be Words : poet to rhyme prolific recluse eccentric ahead of (one’s) time to kidnap ransom sensational fingerprint to be sentenced to death to confess sure of course certainly either Imma be
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646 - War-Related Disabilities logo de English as a Second Language
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17:51 min | hace 1 año
Learn to talk about disabilities and serious medical injuries in English in this episode. Slow dialogue: 1:26 Explanations: 3:12 Fast dialogue: 15:59 Elena: How do you like your new job at the Veteran’s Hospital? Wieland: I like it a lot. It’s really rewarding. Elena: What do you do there, exactly? Wieland: My job is to help returning vets who have been physically injured adjust to living with their medical disabilities. Elena: You mean people who have lost limbs? Wieland: Yes, some of the vets have had one or more limbs amputated. But that’s only one of the many disabilities we see at the hospital. For instance, this week I’m working with a vet who suffered serious hearing loss and a woman who has developed a visual impairment. Elena: It sounds like a very hard job. Wieland: It can be, but it’s also inspiring sometimes. I’ve seen people who are paralyzed – paraplegics and quadriplegics – overcome their disabilities and lead full and happy lives. With the help of wheelchairs, prosthetic limbs, seeing-eye dogs, and modified cars, a lot of people with disabilities can learn to be independent. That’s part of my job. Elena: Then you’re just the person I need to help my brother. Wieland: Is he disabled? Elena: Yes, he has a serious case of paralysis, cause by extreme laziness. Is there any help for him? Script by Dr. Lucy Tse
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645 - Shaving Your Face logo de English as a Second Language
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18:51 min | hace 1 año
Shaving is one of the things most men have to do every day. Find out how to talk about it in English in this episode. Slow dialo gue: 1:09 Explanations: 3:25 Fast dialogue: 16:53 I forgot to set my alarm last night and I woke up later than usual. I was tempted to skip my morning shave, but I hate having long stubble all day. I like to be clean-shaven every day. I’m the kind of guy who gets a five-o’clock shadow early in the afternoon, so if I skipped my morning shave, I’d look like I was growing a beard by the end of the day. I went into the bathroom and picked up my shaving cream. I lathered up my face and checked to see that my razor was sharp and that I didn’t need to replace the razor blades. There’s nothing worse than trying to shave with a dull razor. I tried using an electric razor for a while, but I could never get a close enough shave. I tried to focus on shaving my neck, chin, and cheeks. I was in too much of a hurry, though, and nicked myself on the neck. I hate it when that happens! I knew I was in too much of a hurry, but I was going to be really late. Oh, I did it again! This time I nicked myself on the chin. “Okay,” I said to myself, “slow down. You’d rather be a little late to work than to end up with a face full of potholes, right?” Script by Dr. Lucy Tse
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English Cafe #273 logo de English as a Second Language
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32:24 min | hace 1 año
Topics: It's a Wonderful Life; Cape Cod; backward versus backwards; to agree with versus to agree to versus to agree on; howdy W ords: unselfishness fraud to take (one's) anger out on (someone) to commit suicide guardian angel inspirational cape year-round bed and breakfast vineyard to swell sign language backward / backwards to agree with to agree to to agree on howdy
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