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ON MONDAY
ESL Podcast 718 – Serving on a Jury
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 swear (one) in” and “exhibit.”
In the “Culture Note,” learn about “Getting a Summons for Jury Duty.”
““Jury duty” (the process of serving on a jury) is a responsibility for all U.S. citizens – some people argue it is a “privilege” (an honor) as well. Anyone can be selected for jury duty at any time, but they must be more than 18 years old…” – READ MORE in the Learning Guide
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ON WEDNESDAY
English Cafe 310
Topics: Famous Americans – Clara Barton; The California Gold Rush; problem versus issue versus concern; cordless versus wireless; brothers and sisters
In the Learning Guide: Get a full transcript (written version of every word you hear).
In “What Insiders Know,” you will read about “Gold-Related Frauds.”
“Gold fever makes some people “susceptible” (vulnerable; likely to be influenced or harmed by something) to “frauds.” A fraud is a trick or a deception that is done to gain money or something else valuable…” – READ MORE in the Learning Guide
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ON FRIDAY
ESL Podcast 719 – Eating Unhealthy Foods
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 “processed” and “greens.”
In the “Culture Note,” learn about “Health-Food and Diet Fads.”
“Many “fads” (ideas and behaviors that become very popular very quickly, and then are forgotten) are related to food and especially healthy eating…” – READ MORE in the Learning Guide
