Podcasts This Week (April 23, 2012)

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ON MONDAY
ESL Podcast 784 – Socializing With Clients

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 “to win over” and “a few too many.”
In the “Culture Note,” learn about “Common Sites for Business Socializing.”
“‘Socializing’ (interacting with other people in social situations) is an important part of modern business, and business socializing can ‘take place’ (happen) almost anywhere…” – READ MORE in the Learning Guide

ON WEDNESDAY
English Cafe 343

Topics: Famous Americans – Mary Tyler Moore; Famous Songs: Dem Bones; to straighten up versus to straighten out; (you’re) tripping; to get/fall into the groove

In the Learning Guide:  Get a full transcript (written version of every word you hear).
In “What Insiders Know,” you will read about “Nicknames for Doctors.”
“Americans like to give each other “nicknames” (a familiar name that someone is known by other than their real name), so it’s not surprising that the most common…” – READ MORE in the Learning Guide

ON FRIDAY
ESL Podcast 785 – Consulting a Pharmacist

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 “rash” and “monitor.”
In the “Culture Note,” learn about “How to Become a Pharmacist.”
“In the United States, it takes many years of study to become a pharmacist. While still in high school, “aspiring” (wanting to have or do something) pharmacists…” – READ MORE in the Learning Guide

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