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ON MONDAY
ESL Podcast 1092 – Keeping a Meeting on Track
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 “up in the air” and “to forge ahead.”
In the “Culture Note,” learn about “Town Meetings.”
“A “town meeting” is a “public” (with anyone allowed to attend and participate) meeting…” – READ MORE in the Learning Guide
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ON WEDNESDAY
English Cafe 497
Topics: American Presidents – James A. Garfield; to resign/draw/abandon match; gorgeous versus magnificent; nail in (someone’s) coffin
In the Learning Guide: Get a full transcript (written version of every word you hear).
In “What Insiders Know,” you will read about “Classic Comic Strip: Garfield.”
“One of the most ‘recognizable’ (known by many people) comic strip characters is Garfield created by Jim Davis…” – READ MORE in the Learning Guide
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ON FRIDAY
ESL Podcast 1093 – Having a Picnic
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 make do” and “dish.”
In the “Culture Note,” learn about “Typical Picnic Foods.”
“During the warm summer months, many Americans enjoy having picnics in ‘the great outdoors’ …”- READ MORE in the Learning Guide
Hi! We all are happy, especially Dan, Emiliano and Peter as Lili came back among us.
Thank you , dear Lili.
We missed your nice words, your good knowledge of Asian world.
Best wishes,
Tania
Hi! Thank you for the explanation of the difference between mass-media and social media.
We use the same phrase of “mass-media”.
Hi! I remember of The Muppets Show on TV.
It was a very enjoyable show. Of course, I liked Miss Piggy and Carmit the frog most of all.
I have never known to translate the word “featured”.
Thank you for your explanation using the example
“The Muppets show featured Muppets such as Miss Piggy, Carmit the frog.”