Podcasts this Week (November 14, 2016)

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ON MONDAY
ESL Podcast 1260 – Transport and Shipping Mishaps

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 “delivery” and “port.”
In the “Culture Note,” learn about “Nautical Terms used in Daily Conversation.”
“Many ‘nautical’ (related to boats, sailing, and the ocean) ‘terms’ (words) have ‘worked their way into’ (become a part of)…” – READ MORE in the Learning Guide
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ON WEDNESDAY
English Cafe 581
Topics: The John Peter Zenger Trial; tone versus hue versus tint versus shade; wherewithal; pronouncing saw, sew, sow, and sue

In the Learning Guide:  Get a full transcript (written version of every word you hear).
In “What Insiders Know,” you will read about “All-points Bulletins.”
“An ‘all-points bulletin,’ also known as an ‘APB,’ is an announcement sent to all the ‘personnel’ (employees; staff members)…” – READ MORE in the Learning Guide
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ON FRIDAY
ESL Podcast 1261 – Reading About Research on Health

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 put (someone) on” and “ray.”
In the “Culture Note,” learn about “Junk Science.”
“The ‘term’ (word or phrase) ‘junk science’ is used to show ‘criticism’ (dislike or anger with someone or something)…” – READ MORE in the Learning Guide

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