2010年ESL之日常生活 21 Being Famous and Anonymous

21 Being Famous and Anonymous GLOSSARY getup an unusual outfit; strange clothing that one does not normally wear * Did you see the getup that Dan wore to the costume party? to stay under the radar to be unnoticed; to not draw attention to oneself * T

2010年ESL之日常生活 22 Wiring Money to Another Country

22 Wiring Money to Another Country GLOSSARY emergency an unexpected situation that requires immediate action or animmediate response because it is dangerous or will have other seriousconsequences or results * If you have a medical emergency, call 9-1

ESL之旅行 19 Traveling by Bus

19Traveling by Bus GLOSSARY in advance with anticipation; ahead of time; before something else happens* The dentist is always very busy, so we need to make our appointments at least four weeks in advance. terminal station; a large building where buse

ESL之旅行 18 Picking up a Rental Car

18Picking up a Rental Car GLOSSARY reservation an arrangement to have or do something at a future date and time; an arrangement so that something is held for ones own use at a future date or time* Have you made a reservation at a hotel for next Tuesd

ESL之旅行 16 Describing Distances and Giving Directions

16Describing Distances and Giving Directions GLOSSARY up the street on the same street one is currently on, but uphill or further along* The library is up the street from the Thai restaurant. corner the place where two streets meet each other* Our ho

2008年ESL之日常生活 22 Planning a Protest

22Planning a Protest GLOSSARY protest something that a person or a group of people do to show that they think something is wrong or unfair * The students want to have a protest against the war. hold on an expression used to mean wait a minute, or to

2008年ESL之旅行 02 Writing a Postcard

26 Renting an Apartment GLOSSARY apartment manager a person whose job is to take care of problems in an apartment building, collect the rent, and find peopleto live in the building * When our toilet stopped working, we called the apartment manager. v

2008年ESL之购物 03 Finding a Bargain

26 Renting an Apartment GLOSSARY apartment manager a person whose job is to take care of problems in an apartment building, collect the rent, and find peopleto live in the building * When our toilet stopped working, we called the apartment manager. v

2012年ESL之餐饮娱乐 02 Eating a Family Dinner

Eating a Family Dinner My roommate, Jim, invited me over to his house for a family meal. Im an only child, so Im not used to a big family dinner. I felt like a fish out of water. ... Jims mother: Sit down, everybody. Dinners ready. Phil: Thank you fo

2010年ESL之就医和人际交往 13 Having an Overbearing Father

13 Having an Overbearing Father GLOSSARY grown adult; grown-up; no longer a child * His aunt said to him: Youre a grown man! Shouldnt you act like it and get ajob, instead of letting your parents pay for everything? overbearing too strong, opinionate

ESL之人际交往 08 Making a Move on Someone

08Making a Move on Someone GLOSSARY cozy very comfortable and close* Betti spent a cozy evening at home, sitting on her favorite chair with a warmblanket, a good book, her cat, and a hot cup of tea. upset a negative feeling of unhappiness, sadness, a

ESL之人际交往 14 Being Affectionate in Public

14Being Affectionate in Public GLOSSARY couple a romantic pair; two people involved in a romantic relationship* Ingot and Stanislav make such a beautiful couple. I hope that they stay together! indecent inappropriate and offensive; immoral* Many peop

ESL人际交往 05 Stranger on an Airplane

05Stranger on an Airplane GLOSSARY window seat a seat on an airplane that is next to a window, not an aisle or amiddle seat between two seats* The views are better from a window seat, but I dont like to make everyonestand up when I need to go to the

ESL之人际交往 04 Characteristics of an Ideal Mate

04Characteristics of an Ideal Mate GLOSSARY to set up (someone) to help two people meet and begin dating each otherbecause one thinks that they will like each other* Her aunt always sets her up with men who are almost twice her age! type the ideal ch

2008年ESL之人际交往 16 Internet Dating

26 Renting an Apartment GLOSSARY apartment manager a person whose job is to take care of problems in an apartment building, collect the rent, and find peopleto live in the building * When our toilet stopped working, we called the apartment manager. v

2008年ESL之就医 17 Reading Food Labels

26 Renting an Apartment GLOSSARY apartment manager a person whose job is to take care of problems in an apartment building, collect the rent, and find peopleto live in the building * When our toilet stopped working, we called the apartment manager. v

2013年ESL之商务英语 16 Leasing Business Equipment

Leasing Business Equipment Olena: We need to keep pace with changing technology, but how are we going to raise capital to upgrade our equipment? Joel: Im not sure. Maybe we can find a supplier who will extend credit to us. We can pay in installments.

2013年ESL之就医和人际交往 14 Types of Families

Types of Families Patricia: Okay, were nearly done setting up for the neighborhood party. I got some nametags with father, mother, and kids printed on them, with a space for people to write their names. Itll be easier for people to introduce themselv

ESL Podcast 929 – Trying to Locate Someone

Carmen: Hi, Im looking for Waldo. I was told that he comes in here from time to time. Have you seen him? Antonio: Waldo? I havent seen him in a while. He comes in sometimes, but its pretty hit-and-miss. Carmen: I cant seem to pin him down. Every time

ESL Podcast 909 – Buying Electronic Books

Kindo: Whats that? Nookie: Its my new e-book reader. Im just downloading some new books onto it. Kindo: I havent bought one yet. Im old school. I still prefer a printed book. Nookie: But if you havent tried it yet, how do you know you wouldnt like it