Podcasts this Week (October 24, 2016)

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ON MONDAY
ESL Podcast 1254 – Being Under a Corrupting Influence

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 act on” and “to monitor.”
In the “Culture Note,” learn about “Banned Movies.”
“Although the United States ‘prides itself on’ (is very proud of having or doing something) ‘freedom of speech’…”- READ MORE in the Learning Guide

ON WEDNESDAY
English Cafe 578

Topics: Movies – The King and I; nation versus sovereign versus kingdom; to obstruct versus to hinder; fire and brimstone

In the Learning Guide:  Get a full transcript (written version of every word you hear).
In “What Insiders Know,” you will read about “Yul Brynner.”
“Yul Brynner was a famous actor. He was born in Russia in 1920, and he lived in China and France before…” – READ MORE in the Learning Guide

ON FRIDAY
ESL Podcast 1255 – Talking About Gemstones

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 “polished” and “to a tee.”
In the “Culture Note,” learn about “The Gemological Institute of America.”
“The Gemological Institute of America is a nonprofit organization that conducts research and provides education about gemstones…” – READ MORE in the Learning Guide

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4 Responses to Podcasts this Week (October 24, 2016)

  1. Aecio Flavio Perim says:

    ESL Podcast 1254 – Being Under a Corrupting Influence contains new topics on daily life. It brought me new words and expressions to enrich my English skills. All due to Jeff and Lucy, our teachers.
    From Brazil
    Me

  2. Tania says:

    Hi,
    I have just read “The Doctor” by Mary Roberts Rinehart, English Cafe 564.
    It’s about a young doctor’s life with his passion for his work.
    I liked it.
    Some Mary Roberts Rinehart quotes to share with you. May I?

    “Every crucial experience can be regarded either as a setback , or the start of a wonderful new adventure,
    it depends on your perspective! You have the responsability to decide if you will see it as a bad setback
    or a good start!”

  3. Tania says:

    Hi,

    “Suspicion is like the rain. It falls on the just and on the unjust.”

    Mary Roberts Rinehart quote

    Thank you for revealing us this new American author to me.

    Best wishes,

    Tania

  4. Aecio Flavio Perim says:

    Tania, rain is for all the people. It is fair.
    From Brazil
    Me

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