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ESL Podcast 1186 Being in a Severe Storm Shana: Hey, did you hear that? Theres a severe storm coming. Lets hope for the best. Aecio: Yeah, I hope it doesnt leave a lot of damage. We havent recovered from the aftermath of the last big storm. Shana: No
ESL Podcast 1171 Cancelling a Service Diana: Youve reached customer service for Bully Services. How may I help you today? Phillip: Id like to cancel my service. Diana: Why do you want to cancel? Phillip: Im switching to another company with cheaper s
04 Trying to Remember GLOSSARY to hurry up to rush; to do something more quickly than usual * Hurry up! We need to run to the bus stop or well miss the bus! combination the series of numbers, usually three sets of two digits, needed toopen a door, li
10 Listening to a Political Speech GLOSSARY to talk out of both sides of (ones) mouth to say different things to differentpeople; to present different opinions about a single thing when speaking withdifferent people * Libby often talks out of both si
11 Ending a Business Relationship GLOSSARY to break the news to tell someone something he or she does not want to hear;to share bad news with someone * The hardest part of being a doctor is having to break the news to the familywhen the patient has p
04Working in a Bad Economy GLOSSARY economy the financial system where things are made, bought, andsold in a particular country or region * How much of Floridas economy depends on tourism? to take its toll to have a negative or bad influence on someo
18 Working Without Supervision GLOSSARY to oversee to monitor and supervise; to carefully watch how other people aredoing their work, making sure everything is running smoothly * The regional sales manager will be responsible for overseeing all of th
03 Having Problems Concentrating GLOSSARY drivers test a written and driving exam that one must pass before one canreceive a drivers license * For the drivers test, youll need to know the maximum speed limit in residentialareas and on freeways. distr
Talking About Movies Martin: What did you think of that movie? Joanna: It was okay, but Im not really into big-budget movies with a lot of special effects and big-name stars. Martin: Oh, youre a film snob. I bet you only watch indie films made on a s
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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