Podcasts This Week (June 11, 2012)

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ON MONDAY
ESL Podcast 798 – Being Cautious or Thrill-Seeking

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 wrap (one’s) head around” and “in the least.”
In the “Culture Note,” learn about “Activities for Adrenaline Junkies.”
“Adrenaline junkies choose to participate in a lot of activities that other people might “find” (think are; perceive as) “crazy” (insane; without logic), all in their search for…” – READ MORE in the Learning Guide

ON WEDNESDAY
English Cafe 350

Topics: Famous Americans – Thelonious Monk; the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (food stamps); pen name; tingling versus stabbing versus burning; gringo

In the Learning Guide:  Get a full transcript (written version of every word you hear).
In “What Insiders Know,” you will read about “Legendary Jazz Clubs.”
“One of the most famous jazz clubs of all time is The Cotton Club. The Cotton Club was opened in the Harlem neighborhood of New York City in the 1920s…” – READ MORE in the Learning Guide

ON FRIDAY
ESL Podcast 799 – Dealing With the Heat

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 sweat” and “to drop.”
In the “Culture Note,” learn about “Historic Heat Waves.”
“The United States has experienced many heat waves, many of which were “deadly” (killed many people). One of the most…” – READ MORE in the Learning Guide

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