ON MONDAY
ESL Podcast 618 – Eating at a Casual Restaurant
In the Learning Guide: Get a full transcript (written version of every word you hear), vocabulary list and sample sentences, and comprehension questions.
In “What Else Does it Mean,” learn the other meanings of “it’s the (something) that counts” and “ahead of time.”
In the “Culture Note,” learn about “The American Diner.”
“Traditionally, a “diner” was a special kind of “prefabricated” (built with standard sizes; not customized) restaurant building. These were long, narrow buildings that could be moved down the road or pulled by trains, and they made it easy for restaurants to be opened very quickly…” – READ MORE in the Learning Guide
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ON WEDNESDAY
English Cafe 260
Topics: Famous Americans: Evel Knievel; Colonial Williamsburg; to devote versus to dedicate; the title “Dr.”; between now and then
In the Learning Guide: Get a full transcript (written version of every word you hear).
In “What Insiders Know,” you will read about “Frontier House.”
“In 2002, PBS began “airing” (showing on TV) a show called “Frontier House.” This reality show followed the lives of three families who agreed to live for five months as “homesteaders” in 1883. “Homesteaders” were people who agreed to move to…” – READ MORE in the Learning Guide
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ON FRIDAY
ESL Podcast 619 – Packing Clothes for a Trip
In the Learning Guide: Get a full transcript (written version of every word you hear), vocabulary list and sample sentences, and comprehension questions.
In “What Else Does it Mean,” learn the other meanings of “wrinkle” and “belt.”
In the “Culture Note,” learn about “Luggage Forwarding Services” for travelers.”
“Many travelers worry about what will happen if the airlines “lose their luggage” (misplace bags, so that suitcases don’t arrive when and where the traveler does). In the past, these people tried to pack less and “squeeze” (fit into a small space) all their things into a carry-on bag…” – READ MORE in the Learning Guide
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