English As A Second Language Podcast
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- Published: Nov 13, 09Slow dialogue: 1:16Explanations: 3:08Fast dialogue: 14:49 Lourdes: Do you see those teenagers over there? They’re making trouble again.Nick: Those kids are just messing around. When they get bored, they’ll pipe down and go home. Lourdes: They’re really getting on my nerves, playing loud music and making all that noise. They’re a disgrace.Nick: Get away from that window before they see you. If they see that they can’t get a rise out of us, they’ll move along. What are you d
- Published: Nov 11, 09Topics: American Cities: Houston; how to become a police officer; incredible versus unbelievable; to rule the roost; to sort outWords:to be named afteroilfieldcultural offeringurban sprawllot sizelow/high urban densityforensicsride-alongendurancedrug testbackground checkpolice academyincredibleunbelievableto rule the roostto sort out
- Published: Nov 9, 09Slow dialogue: 1:25 Explanations: 4:19Fast dialogue: 16:09Renaldo: Hello, may I speak to Simone Otto? Simone: This is Simone. May I ask who’s calling?Renaldo: This is Renaldo Garcia at Cinetect. You interviewed for a position with me last week.Simone: Oh, yes, of course. How are you?Renaldo: I’m doing well. The reason I’m calling is that I was very impressed with you last week, and I’d like to offer you the job. Simone: Thank you very much. I’m delighted to hear it.
- Published: Nov 6, 09Slow dialogue: 1:13Explanations: 2:32Fast dialogue: 16:11 Justin: What are you ogling at?Katrina: I’m watching those guys working across the street. Justin: Those construction workers? Katrina: Yeah, those prime examples of manhood. There’s not a flabby gut in the bunch. Justin: I’m pretty sure they wouldn’t appreciate you watching them as though they were pieces of meat. Hasn’t anyone ever told you not to objectify the opposite sex?Katrina: What? I’m not objectifying
- Published: Nov 4, 09Topics: Psychological pricing; daytime soap operas; target versus objective versus purpose; the silent “b”: slumber versus plumber; there, thereWords:whole numberto make changeto round up/downchainsoap operalongest-runningbizarre plot twist cloneto come back from the deadof all timecomatargetobjectivepurposeslumberplumberthere, there
- Published: Nov 2, 09Slow dialogue: 1:17Explanations: 3:18Fast dialogue: 13:12 Gabby: Another birthday! I’m going to stop celebrating. What’s there to celebrate – getting old and decrepit? Cherif: Are you kidding me? We’re in the prime of our lives. Who’s decrepit? I’m not.Gabby: If I’m in my prime, then why do I feel so middle age?Cherif: It’s a matter of perspective. It’s true that we’re not spring chickens anymore, but who wants all of the angst of youth? Not me. I like living
- Published: Oct 30, 09Slow dialogue: 1:12Explanations: 2:52Fast dialogue: 14:02Maya: What are those?Jorge: They’re pictures from our ski trip last weekend. Maya: Is there any reason you’re staring at the ones with Jessica in them? I think you’ve got a crush on her.Jorge: I’m not 10 years old. I don’t get crushes. Maya: Then, I think you’re falling head over heels for her.Jorge: Don’t be ridiculous. I’ve only just met her. Maya: I knew it was love at first sight when I introduced you at Y
- Published: Oct 28, 09Topics: Famous Americans: Janis Joplin; compulsory education and truancy laws; to bask; to brace; to palm off; to follow one’s hunch(es)Words:bluesto catch the attention oflead singersolo artist to struggle withto relapsecompulsoryto play hookyto skip schooltruancydetentionmandateto baskto palm offto follow one’s hunch(es)
- Published: Oct 26, 09Slow dialogue: 1:22Explanations: 3:04Fast dialogue: 15:06Akiko: How did your presentation go over this morning at the meeting? Gerry: It was a complete flop!Akiko: I don’t believe it. You spent weeks working on that presentation. Gerry: It wasn’t the presentation that bombed. It was my big idea. Leona called it a retread of what I presented last year, and she was not in the least impressed. Akiko: Ouch, that’s pretty harsh. What did the others say?Gerry: Overall, the respons
- Published: Oct 23, 09Slow dialogue: 1:21Explanations: 3:33Fast dialogue: 13:44Lorenzo: Have you bought a new television yet?Katia: No, I’m still looking at consumer reviews and weighing my options. I’m not sure yet what size I want or what features I need. I’m keeping my options open for now. Lorenzo: I thought your old TV stopped working three weeks ago. You still haven’t made up your mind about buying a new one?Katia: Oh, I’ve decided to buy a new one. It’s which one I’m going to buy that
- Published: Oct 21, 09Topics: Ask an American: Bartering; waiting versus awaiting; use of the infinitive; answering “yes” to a negative questionWords:marketingproduceto establishbrandin turndownagricultureto barterquaintcharminginitiativeto waitto await
- Published: Oct 19, 09Slow dialogue: 1:21Explanations: 2:59Fast dialogue: 15:01Lorelai: I just finished reading a book about how to get the most out of life. Starting today, I’m going to live life to its fullest.Luke: Oh no, not another one of your fads. Weren’t you eating only blue- and red-colored foods a couple of months ago? Lorelai: This is not a fad! I’m changing my lifestyle so I’ll be able to live a happier and more fulfilling life. Luke: And didn’t you go through a phase where you spoke
- Published: Oct 16, 09Slow dialogue: 1:34Explanations: 3:32Fast dialogue: 16:31Blaire: Do you have any idea what he’s saying?Antonio: It’s Greek to me. You’re supposed to be the one who’s fluent. Can’t you make out what he’s saying?Blaire: I never said I was fluent. I said I could get by in the language. There’s a big difference.Antonio: Why don’t you try saying something to him? Blaire: What should I say? Antonio: How about, “I don’t have a good command of the language. Could you pl
- Published: Oct 14, 09Topics: U.S. government reparations; TV home shopping networks/shows; neither do I versus so do I versus either I; to talk with versus to talk to; to put the cart before the horse (to put the horse before the cart)Words:reparationsto make up for (something)descentto disburseheirslavehosttestimonialinteractive voice responseimpulse buyto regretto flip through the channelsneither do Iso do Ieither Ito talk withto talk toto put the cart before the horse (to put the horse before the cart)
- Published: Oct 12, 09Slow dialogue: 1:29Explanations: 3:32Fast dialogue: 15:09Receptionist: So the meeting is set for 2:00 on Thursday. Do you know how to get to our offices?Asha: No, I don’t. Could you give me directions?Receptionist: Certainly. We’re located on Main Street. The cross street is Udall. If you’re taking the freeway, the best exit to take is Udall East. Once you’re on Udall, head east for about two miles and when you reach the bend, veer right. If you veer left, you’ll run into a
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