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ESL Podcast 784 – Socializing With Clients

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In “What Else Does it Mean,” learn the other meanings of “to win over” and “a few too many.”
In the “Culture Note,” learn about “Common Sites for Business Socializing.”
“‘Socializing’ (interacting with other people in social situations) is an important part of modern business, and business socializing can ‘take place’ (happen) almost anywhere…” – READ MORE in the Learning Guide
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ON WEDNESDAY
English Cafe 343
Topics: Famous Americans – Mary Tyler Moore; Famous Songs: Dem Bones; to straighten up versus to straighten out; (you’re) tripping; to get/fall into the groove

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In “What Insiders Know,” you will read about “Nicknames for Doctors.”
“Americans like to give each other “nicknames” (a familiar name that someone is known by other than their real name), so it’s not surprising that the most common…” – READ MORE in the Learning Guide
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ON FRIDAY
ESL Podcast 785 – Consulting a Pharmacist

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 “rash” and “monitor.”
In the “Culture Note,” learn about “How to Become a Pharmacist.”
“In the United States, it takes many years of study to become a pharmacist. While still in high school, “aspiring” (wanting to have or do something) pharmacists…” – READ MORE in the Learning Guide

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ON MONDAY
ESL Podcast 782 – Expressing Bitter Feelings

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In “What Else Does it Mean,” learn the other meanings of “bitter” and “absolute.”
In the “Culture Note,” learn about “Classic Break-up Songs.”
“A lot of “pop music” (popular songs) is about romantic love and relationships, but some are about breaking up. Some people believe that listening to…” – READ MORE in the Learning Guide
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ON WEDNESDAY
English Cafe 342
Topics: Movie – Apocalypse Now; getting your child into a private school, K-12; relating to versus related to; down with (the king); to qualify

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In “What Insiders Know,” you will read about “Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad.”
“In today’s episode of the English Cafe, we talked about the movie Apocalypse Now.  The film was based, “in part” (some but not all), on a “novella” (short novel; short book)…” – READ MORE in the Learning Guide
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ON FRIDAY
ESL Podcast 783 – Different Political Philosophies

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In “What Else Does it Mean,” learn the other meanings of “to get back on (one’s) feet” and “to pass the buck.”
In the “Culture Note,” learn about “Common Terms Used When Talking About Capitalism.”
“Capitalists believe most businesses should be owned by individuals and government interference should be…”  – READ MORE in the Learning Guide

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ESL Podcast 780 – Being Sued

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In “What Else Does it Mean,” learn the other meanings of “rundown” and “to lay off.”
In the “Culture Note,” learn about the “LSAT.”
“The “LSAT” is the “Law School Admission Test,” or the “standardized exam” (a test taken by people in many different places and at many different times…” – READ MORE in the Learning Guide
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ON WEDNESDAY
English Cafe 341
Topics: Ask an American: Historic court case on gender equal rights; incident versus accident; to throw good money after bad; adding shm- before another word

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In “What Insiders Know,” you will read about “Gender-Bending Roles in Movies.”
“A “gender bender” is someone who “defies” (confronts; does the opposite of what is expected) “gender roles,” or expectations of how men and women should…” – READ MORE in the Learning Guide

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ON FRIDAY
ESL Podcast 781 – Filming a TV Show or Movie

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 “crew” and “production.”
In the “Culture Note,” learn about “Famous Filming Locations.”
“Many American movies and TV shows are filmed in Hollywood, but there are a lot of “sites” (locations; places) across the country that are famous because…” – READ MORE in the Learning Guide

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ON MONDAY

ESL Podcast 778 – Getting Your Pocket Picked

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 bump” and “to stall.”
In the “Culture Note,” learn about “Police Reports.”
“In the United States, each “municipality” (city) has different “procedures” (ways to do things) for filing police reports. In general…” – READ MORE in the Learning Guide
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ON WEDNESDAY
English Cafe 340
Topics: Rodney King Trial and the 1992 Riots; Dick Tracy detective stories; third world; from versus out of; to pull (oneself) together versus to get a hold of (oneself)

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In “What Insiders Know,” you will read about “The Watts Towers.”
“The Watts Towers were “designated” (officially given the status of) a National Historic “Landmark” (site or place that has historic importance) in 1990…”
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ON FRIDAY
ESL Podcast 779 – Giving CPR

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 “arrest” and “still.”
In the “Culture Note,” learn about “CPR Certification.”
“In the United States, many jobs require CPR certification. The certification needs to be renewed “periodically” (every few months or years), usually by taking…” – READ MORE in the Learning Guide

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ON MONDAY
ESL Podcast 776 – Getting Praise and Recognition

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 “praise” and “in the dust.”
In the “Culture Note,” learn about “Employee Recognition.”
“Many American employers have special “employee recognition” or “employee appreciation” programs in which they try to recognize their best employees for their contributions to the company…”
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ON WEDNESDAY

English Cafe 339
Topics: American Presidents: Herbert Hoover; knock-knock jokes; awful versus terrible versus terrific; initials in nicknames; that ship has sailed

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In “What Insiders Know,” you will read about “The Hoover Vacuum Company.”
“A few American companies produce products that have become “synonymous” (very closely associated with) with the name of the company that made it.  For example, in the U.S., the small soft pieces of thin paper…” – READ MORE in the Learning Guide
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ON FRIDAY
ESL Podcast 777 – Supplies for Outdoor Recreation

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 “bug” and “spared.”
In the “Culture Note,” learn about “Outdoor Recreational Activities.”
“Americans enjoy many types of outdoor recreation activities in addition to the hiking and camping described in today’s episode. “Backpacking” refers to…” – READ MORE in the Learning Guide

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ON MONDAY
ESL Podcast 774 – Describing Height and Build

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 “pounds” and “short.”
In the “Culture Note,” learn about “Ideal Body Weight.”
“Many people know they are overweight or “obese” (extremely overweight), but they don’t know how much weight they need to lose to reach their “ideal body weight,” or the number of pounds…” – READ MORE in the Learning Guide
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ON WEDNESDAY
English Cafe 338
Topics: Famous Americans – Ansel Adams; Ben & Jerry’s; to find out versus to figure out versus to seek; “too” constructions; dummy versus idiot

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In “What Insiders Know,” you will read about the “Ice Cream Sundae.”
“Americans love ice cream and several ice cream desserts have a long tradition in the United States. Perhaps the most popular and common one, “aside from” (except) the ice cream cone, is the ice cream sundae…” – READ MORE in the Learning Guide
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ON FRIDAY
ESL Podcast 775 – Making Repairs on the Outside of a House

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 “crack” and “fence.”
In the “Culture Note,” learn about “Maintenance of a Home’s Exterior.”
“City “ordinances” (laws; rules) determine who is responsible for maintaining the sidewalk in front of the house. In many cases, the homeowners are responsible…” – READ MORE in the Learning Guide