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ON MONDAY
ESL Podcast 746 – Traveling Over the Holidays

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In “What Else Does it Mean,” learn the other meanings of “at all costs” and “to think (something) out.”
In the “Culture Note,” learn about “Airport Lounges” in American airports.
“An ‘airport lounge’ is a special room or ‘suite’ (group of rooms) in an airport that only certain people have access to. Most lounges are owned by the airlines, and ‘frequent fliers’…”  – READ MORE in the Learning Guide
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ON WEDNESDAY
English Cafe 324
Topics:  Stephen Foster and his songs; “ish” suffix; California casual; “If it be your will”

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In “What Insiders Know,” you will read about “Horseracing and the Daily Racing Form.”
“The song ‘Camptown Races’ mentioned in this English Cafe has long been ‘associated’ (connected) with horseracing. In fact, some racetracks’…” – READ MORE in the Learning Guide
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ON FRIDAY
ESL Podcast 747 – Visiting a Ranch

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 look the part” and “bit.”
In the “Culture Note,” learn about “Cowgirls in the Old West.”
“When people think about the ‘Old West’ (the lifestyle in the Western United States in the late 1800s), they often ‘picture’ (imagine; see images in their mind of) cowboys, but cowgirls…” – READ MORE in the Learning Guide

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ON MONDAY
ESL Podcast 744 – Dealing With a Mistake

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 “on (someone’s) end” and “to screw up.”
In the “Culture Note,” learn about “How Companies Place Business Orders.”
“Large companies can ‘place’ (make) orders and pay for their purchases in many ways. One of the most common is a ‘purchase order’…”  – READ MORE in the Learning Guide
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ON WEDNESDAY
English Cafe 323
Topics: American Presidents – John Adams; the Boy/Girl Scouts; What time is it? versus What is the time?; to rock; for all intents and purposes

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In “What Insiders Know,” you will read about “Presidents Related to Other Presidents.”
“In American politics, it is not uncommon to find ‘legacies,’ or people who hold the same position as their father or mother, or some other older relative. As in any other ‘profession’…” – READ MORE in the Learning Guide
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ON FRIDAY
ESL Podcast 745 – Welcoming a Houseguest

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In “What Else Does it Mean,” learn the other meanings of “to talk to (oneself)” and “to hog.”
In the “Culture Note,” learn about “Houseguest Etiquette.”
“Americans often invite other people to stay in their homes, especially friends or relatives who are visiting from far away. Although there aren’t any written rules, it is important for those visitors to be aware of houseguest ‘etiquette’…” – READ MORE in the Learning Guide

“What did you say?” “Could you repeat that?”

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ON MONDAY
ESL Podcast 742 – Admiring Someone from Afar

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In “What Else Does it Mean,” learn the other meanings of “to have nothing on (someone)” and “to eat it up.”
In the “Culture Note,” learn about “Toll-Free Phone Numbers in the U.S.”
“Many business want new customers to be able to call them to place orders or to ask questions without having to pay for the “long distance” (not local) call. For that reason, these businesses have “toll-free”…” – READ MORE in the Learning Guide
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ON WEDNESDAY
English Cafe 322
Topics:  No-Tuition Colleges; the Sacco-Vanzetti Trial; crazy versus mad versus psycho versus mentally ill; using –ed words as adjectives; lo and behold

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In “What Insiders Know,” you will read about “Paying College and University Expenses.”
“While some college and university students are “supported by” (have their expenses paid for by) their parents, many other students “struggle” (try to overcome difficulties) to pay for tuition and other expenses…” – READ MORE in the Learning Guide
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ON FRIDAY
ESL Podcast 743 – Writing a Story

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 “character” and “period.”
In the “Culture Note,” learn about “The Use of the Second-Person Point of View in Writing.”
“Whether you read novels or newspapers, most of the written materials we read “on a daily basis” (every day) is written in the first person or third person. In American school, students are usually taught to write “expository”…”  – READ MORE in the Learning Guide

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ON MONDAY
ESL Podcast 740 – Corporate Gift-Giving

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 “junior” and “to stick to.”
In the “Culture Note,” learn about “Advice for Giving Corporate Gifts.”
“Many companies give gifts to their “clients” (customers) and “vendors” (suppliers) to maintain a good business relationship, show “appreciation” (gratitude and respect), and thank…” – READ MORE in the Learning Guide
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ON WEDNESDAY
English Cafe 321
Topics: Ask an American: National Jukebox; using “to” with to give and to send; a dime a dozen and other money idioms; complimenting doctors and nurses

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In “What Insiders Know,” you will read about “Jukeboxes.”
“The first jukeboxes were created in the 1890s, and were able to play only one song. In the late 1920s, technology improved so that the jukeboxes were able to…” – READ MORE in the Learning Guide
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ON FRIDAY
ESL Podcast 741 – Playing in a Tournament

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 “title” and “clash.”
In the “Culture Note,” learn about “Types of Tournaments.”
“In this episode, we discussed two types of tournaments: double-elimination tournaments and round-robin tournaments. But there are several other common types in U.S. sports…” – READ MORE in the Learning Guide

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ON MONDAY
ESL Podcast 738 – Talking to a Mechanic

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 “trunk” and “shot.”
In the “Culture Note,” learn about “Roadside Assistance Programs.”
““Roadside assistance programs” or “emergency roadside assistance programs” provide “assistance” (help) to drivers when they have problems while they are driving…” – READ MORE in the Learning Guide
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ON WEDNESDAY
English Cafe 320
Topics:  American Cities:  Columbus, Ohio; Wallis Simpson and King Edward VIII; limit versus limitation; for X person to undercut set targets; to sponge off (someone)

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In “What Insiders Know,” you will read about “The Columbus Day Controversy.”
“The United States “celebrates” (recognizes and honors) Christopher Columbus’s arrival to the Americas on October 12, 1492 with an official holiday each year.  It is celebrated on the second Monday each October…” – READ MORE in the Learning Guide
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ON FRIDAY
ESL Podcast 739 – Performing an Intervention

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 “cornered” and “to cut back.”
In the “Culture Note,” learn about “Drinking Over the Holidays.”
“Some American holidays are “associated with” (connected to) “excessive” (too much) “drinking” (consumption of alcohol). This is especially true for “New Year’s Eve”…” – READ MORE in the Learning Guide