ON MONDAY
ESL Podcast 612 – Introducing a Speaker
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 “honor” and “to address.”
In the “Culture Note,” learn about “How to Liven Up a Speech.”
“Good “public speakers” (people who give speeches) know not only what they’re talking about and how to present it clearly, but also how to “capture” (get; catch) their audience’s attention and keep the listeners interested throughout the speech, no matter how long it is. Public speakers use many different “techniques”…” – READ MORE in the Learning Guide
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ON WEDNESDAY
English Cafe 257
Topics: Ringling Brothers & the Barnum and Bailey’s Circus; New York Fashion Week; predict versus forecast; foretell versus remind versus recall; polite phrase used before meals
In the Learning Guide: Get a full transcript (written version of every word you hear).
In “What Insiders Know,” you will read about “Clown College.”
“One of the major “attractions” (qualities making others pay attention) of any circus is the clowns. These funny performers “liven up” (make more fun and cheerful) any performance under the “big top” (tent inside which circuses perform). Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus has their own Clown College…” – READ MORE in the Learning Guide
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ON FRIDAY
ESL Podcast 613 – Being a First-Time Parent
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 “scratch” and “feeding.”
In the “Culture Note,” learn about “Sources of Information for New Parents.”
“First-time parents are “eager” (wanting to do something) to learn how to take care of their children. Even before the baby is born, many “expectant” (pregnant; expecting a baby) parents look for information by reading books and informational websites. One popular “book series”…” – READ MORE in the Learning Guide
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Hi Jeff..
I can`t stop laughing=)) I cerainly didn`t doze off this time..
Thanks!
Øyvor
Hi! Jeff.
You reminded me when my first son was newborn.
At that time we must wake up at midnight to feed milk to my son.
It was hard,but it was fun. To feel his development make us happy.
And all newborn is very cute.
Thank you for good story.