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

发表于:2018-12-04 / 阅读(107) / 评论(0) 分类 2016年ESL之日常生活

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

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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

发表于:2018-12-17 / 阅读(83) / 评论(0) 分类 2011年ESL之日常生活

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

发表于:2018-12-17 / 阅读(94) / 评论(0) 分类 2011年ESL之日常生活

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

发表于:2018-12-18 / 阅读(98) / 评论(0) 分类 2011年ESL之商务英语

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

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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

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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

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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

发表于:2018-12-26 / 阅读(113) / 评论(0) 分类 2012年ESL之餐饮娱乐

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

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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

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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

发表于:2018-12-26 / 阅读(112) / 评论(0) 分类 2007年ESL之就医和人际交往

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

发表于:2018-12-27 / 阅读(92) / 评论(0) 分类 2013年ESL之商务英语

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

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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

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