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ON MONDAY
ESL Podcast 704 – Reselling Products for Profit

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 sell out” and “premium.”
In the “Culture Note,” learn about “Efforts to Stop Ticket Scalping.”
“Scalping tickets can be a good way to make extra money, but many people argue it is unfair and should be stopped. They believe ticket scalping “prevents” (doesn’t allow) people to attend events…” – READ MORE in the Learning Guide
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ON WEDNESDAY
English Cafe 303
Topics:Jaws; The Presidential Medal of Freedom, the Congressional Gold Star, and the Medal of Honor; to go in versus to go into versus to get in versus to get into; overwhelming; off-kilter

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In “What Insiders Know,” you will read about the “Connections Between the Movie Jaws and the Novel Moby-Dick.”
“Screenwriters” (writers of scripts for television shows and films), like writers of books and stories, often “draw” (get; take) influences from other “literary works”… – READ MORE in the Learning Guide
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ON FRIDAY
ESL Podcast 705 – An Exclusive Guest List

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 “draft” and “to buff up.”
In the “Culture Note,” learn about “Famous Gatecrashers.”
“Probably the most “infamous” (famous for doing something bad or wrong) gatecrashers “in recent history” (in the past few years) are Michaele and Tareq Salahi. They are a married couple from the state of Virginia…” – READ MORE in the Learning Guide

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ON MONDAY
ESL Podcast 702 – Finding Other Singles

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 cruise for” and “all right.”
In the “Culture Note,” learn about “Other Uses of the Word ‘Single.'”
“When people refer to “singles,” they’re usually talking about unmarried people, or people who are not involved in a romantic relationship. But in different “contexts” (situations), the same word can have very different meanings…” – READ MORE in the Learning Guide
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ON WEDNESDAY
English Cafe 302
Topics: Famous Americans:  Thomas Edison; Liberia; symposium versus workshop versus seminar; to account for; “Let us never negotiate out of fear, but let us never fear to negotiate.”

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In “What Insiders Know,” you will read about “Thomas Edison’s Unusual Inventions.”
“Thomas Edison was a “prolific” (producing a lot) inventor who had nearly 1,000 patents in the U.S., and another approximately 500 in other countries.  Many of his inventions are well known today, and affect the daily lives of people all over the world.  However, some of his other inventions have not received as much “notice” (attention)…” – READ MORE in the Learning Guide
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ON FRIDAY
ESL Podcast 703 – Attending an Auction

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 “lot” and “paddle.”
In the “Culture Note,” learn about “Common Types of Auctions.”
“The most common types of auctions in the United States are “English auctions,” where bidders can see who the other bidders are, and they start with a low price, “working up” (increasing the amount of the bids) until only one person is…” – READ MORE in the Learning Guide

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ON MONDAY
ESL Podcast 700 – Starting a New Workweek

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 “rough” and “to sit back.”
In the “Culture Note,” learn about “Popular Phrases Used to Talk About Workweeks and Weekends.”
“Americans look forward to the weekend and on Fridays you’ll often hear them say, “TGIF,” which means “Thank goodness it’s Friday,” or “Thank God it’s Friday.” They’re looking forward to…” … – READ MORE in the Learning Guide
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ON WEDNESDAY
English Cafe 301
Topics: Ask an American: The value of church services; outbreak versus break out; to pull off versus to pull over versus to pull in; to act silly

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In “What Insiders Know,” you will read about “Gospel Music.”
“Gospel music” is written to “express” (show; demonstrate) Christian beliefs and values. Most gospel music is written for “worship” (showing God one’s love), “praising God”… – READ MORE in the Learning Guide
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ON FRIDAY
ESL Podcast 701 – Improving Your Looks

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 “agent” and “to stamp out.”
In the “Culture Note,” learn about “Yiddish Words Used in American English.”
“The “Yiddish” language is spoken by many older Jewish people, especially in Eastern Europe. Many Yiddish words are also used by American English speakers. Some of them are real Yiddish words, but others have been “made up”…” – READ MORE in the Learning Guide

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ON MONDAY
ESL Podcast 698 – Making Racially-Offensive Remarks

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 get carried away” and “to catch up.”
In the “Culture Note,” learn about “Unacceptable Racial Slurs.”
“Languages change over time, and some terms that were “once” (in the past) “acceptable” (okay to use) are no longer acceptable. This is especially true for terms used to refer to “minority groups”…” – READ MORE in the Learning Guide
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ON WEDNESDAY
English Cafe 300
Topics: American Presidents: Theodore Roosevelt; The Folk Tales of Uncle Remus; drug versus pill versus tablet; pronouncing ½; engagement versus commitment

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In “What Insiders Know,” you will read about “The Origins of Teddy Bears.”
“Few children today grow up without playing with or owning a “teddy bear,” a soft toy in the shape of a “bear,” a large white, brown, or black animal.  “Teddy bears” are actually named after President Theodore Roosevelt…” – READ MORE in the Learning Guide
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ON FRIDAY
ESL Podcast 699 – Dealing With the Paparazzi

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 stake out” and “to call off.”
In the “Culture Note,” learn about “Anti-Paparazzi Laws.”
“Paparazzi can make a lot of money by selling photos of “top” (extremely popular) “celebrities” (very famous people, especially musicians or actors), but sometimes these “financial incentives” (money one receives for doing something) make them “go over the top”…” – READ MORE in the Learning Guide

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ON MONDAY
ESL Podcast 696 – Investing Your Money

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 “return” and “fixed.”
In the “Culture Note,” learn about “Licensed Financial Advisors.”
“Choosing the best type of investment can be very “complex” (difficult or confusing, with many factors), so many people “turn to” (seek guidance or advice from) “licensed” (with an official certificate recognizing a certain level of knowledge and experience) “investment advisors”…” – READ MORE in the Learning Guide
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ON WEDNESDAY
English Cafe 299
Topics: McCarthyism and the House Committee on Un-American Activities; Famous Songs: Dixie; to overrate versus to overestimate; that versus so; the stakes are too high

In the Learning Guide:  Get a full transcript (written version of every word you hear).
In “What Insiders Know,” you will read about The Crucible by Arthur Miller.
“Arthur Miller (1915-2005) is considered one of the greatest “contemporary” (belonging to the present; living in the present period of time) American “playwrights” (person whose job is to write plays)…” – READ MORE in the Learning Guide
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ON FRIDAY
ESL Podcast 697 – Eating a School Lunch

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 “gross” and “to split.”
In the “Culture Note,” learn about “The Head Start Program.”
“The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services manages the “Head Start Program” to help low-income children and their families become ready for school. It focuses on education, health, nutrition, and “parent involvement”…” – READ MORE in the Learning Guide

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ON MONDAY
ESL Podcast 694 – Going to the Emergency Room

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 “stitch” and “critical.”
In the “Culture Note,” learn about “How to Get Treated in an Emergency Room.”
“Emergency rooms are designed to provide “immediate” (very quick and responsive) treatment for “life-threatening” (risking death) injuries and illnesses, such as “heart attacks” (a condition where one’s heart stops beating) and “severe” (very serious and dangerous) car accidents…” – READ MORE in the Learning Guide
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ON WEDNESDAY
English Cafe 298
Topics: Famous Americans: Jesse Owens; National Science Foundation; plea versus appeal versus petition; somewhat versus somehow; Is that all?

In the Learning Guide:  Get a full transcript (written version of every word you hear).
In “What Insiders Know,” you will read about “Sponsoring Athletes.”
“Being a top athlete requires a lot of work and “determination” (having a firm purpose and not stopping until one reaches a goal).  “Devoting” (giving completely) one’s time to “train” (learn and practice) and the costs of playing some sports require that…” – READ MORE in the Learning Guide
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ON FRIDAY
ESL Podcast 695 – Being Late for an Event

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 settle for” and “very.”
In the “Culture Note,” learn about “Etiquette for Arriving Late to a Performance.”
“In the United States, “punctuality” (one’s ability to arrive to places on time as expected) is very important in most situations. “Arriving late” (coming later than expected) is generally considered to be “rude” (impolite) and disrespectful…”
– READ MORE in the Learning Guide