Podcasts This Week (August 20, 2012)

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ON MONDAY
ESL Podcast 818 – Placing a Drink Order

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In “What Else Does it Mean,” learn the other meanings of “tap” and “house.”
In the “Culture Note,” learn about “Milkshakes.”
“A “milkshake” is a “rich” (with a lot of calories), sweet, cold, and “thick” (a liquid that moves slowly) drink made by…” – READ MORE in the Learning Guide
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ON WEDNESDAY
English Cafe 360
Topics: Famous Americans – Ralph Nader; how to become an astronaut; with reference to versus with regard to versus according to; to confront versus to encounter; “In God We Trust”

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In “What Insiders Know,” you will read about the classic science fiction author “H.G. Wells.”
“H.G. Wells is known as one of the “Fathers of Science Fiction,” because his novels and essays “paved the way” (made opportunities available) for…” – READ MORE in the Learning Guide
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ON FRIDAY
ESL Podcast 819 – Athletes Behaving Badly

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In “What Else Does it Mean,” learn the other meanings of “to get up to” and “to get a hold of.”
In the “Culture Note,” learn about “Professional Athletes in Retirement.”
“In many sports, “athletes” (people who play a sport) “hit their peak” (reach their maximum level of performance) in their 20s or 30s. Professional athletes may have…” – READ MORE in the Learning Guide