Podcasts This Week (December 3, 2012)

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ON MONDAY
ESL Podcast 848 – An Unscrupulous Partner

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 turn on (someone)” and “co-”
In the “Culture Note,” learn about “Cross-Promotions.”
“A “cross-promotion” is a type of marketing where two products are…” – READ MORE in the Learning Guide
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ON WEDNESDAY
English Cafe 375
Topics: The Lone Ranger; the Liberty Bell; uprising versus revolution versus rebellion; given; revenge versus vengeance

In the Learning Guide: Get a full transcript (written version of every word you hear).
In “What Insiders Know,” you will read about “Masked Superheroes.”
“Many “superheroes” (men, women, or creatures who fight crime, often with supernatural powers) in..”. – READ MORE in the Learning Guide
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ON FRIDAY
ESL Podcast 849 – Bargaining With Store Owners

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 talk (someone) down” and “steal.”
In the “Culture Note,” learn about “Negotiating Prices”
“In the United States, most stores “post” (put up a sign with) the prices of the goods and services they are selling…” – READ MORE in the Learning Guide