Podcasts This Week (June 7, 2010)

ON MONDAY
ESL Podcast 588 – Hiring Business Consultants

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 call the shots” and “to contract.”
In the “Culture Note,” read about “Advice for Hiring Consultants.”
“Companies can “benefit” (receive advantages) in many ways when they hire consultants, but they have to make sure they hire consultants in the right way…” – READ MORE in the Learning Guide
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ON WEDNESDAY
English Cafe 245
The Grand Canyon; Famous Americans: Georgia O’Keefe; shanty versus apartment versus tenement; alert the media; now what?

In the Learning Guide: Get a full transcript (written version of every word you hear).
In “What Insiders Know,” you will read about “Sedona, Arizona.”
“After visiting the Grand Canyon, many visitors choose to visit other interesting places nearby. Some choose to drive about six hours west to the exciting city of Las Vegas, Nevada, for some “gambling”…”
– READ MORE in the Learning Guide
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ON FRIDAY
ESL Podcast 589 – Having Skin Problems

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 start out” and “mole.”
In the “Culture Note,” learn about “Common Types of Skin Products.”
“People use many different “beauty products” (products designed to make one more beautiful) to treat skin “blemishes” (unwanted, unattractive marks) and improve the “condition” (state; health) of their skin…”- READ MORE in the Learning Guide
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