NEW Lessons this Week (December 12, 2016)

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ON MONDAY
Daily English 1268 – Conducting Employee Background Checks

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 be burned” and “character reference.”
In the “Culture Note,” learn about “Ban the Box Laws.”
“Many companies require that ‘job applicants’ (people who are asking for a job)…” – READ MORE in the Learning Guide
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ON WEDNESDAY
Cultural English 585
Topics: American Authors – Truman Capote; to be understaffed versus to be stretched thin versus to be on the brink of; don’t mention it versus you’re welcome versus my pleasure; bees knees

In the Learning Guide:  Get a full transcript (written version of every word you hear).
In “What Insiders Know,” you will read about “The O. Henry Award.”
“Almost every year since 1918, the O. Henry Award has been ‘bestowed’ (given with a lot of honor)…” – READ MORE in the Learning Guide
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ON FRIDAY
Daily English 1269 – Problems with the Heating System

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 heat” and “fan.”
In the “Culture Note,” learn about “Energy-saving Tips for Heating the Home.”
“Heating expenses ‘account for’ (makes up; totals) a ‘significant’ (worth noting; not small) percentage of a typical household’s ‘budget’…” – READ MORE in the Learning Guide

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