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Join Marco and Erica on EnglishPod for a fiery lesson on protests surrounding government bailouts. This episode dives into the language of dissent with key terms like "bankrupt" and "bailout," set against the backdrop of a live news report from Washington, D.C., where citizens protest against a proposed financial rescue of the auto industry. The dialogue captures the outrage and sense of injustice felt by the protesters. Marco and Erica explore expressions of anger and disagreement, including phrases like "injustice," "outrage," and "have the nerve to," alongside a grammar breakdown of the present perfect tense to express actions from the past that continue into the present. They debate the ethics and implications of bailouts, encouraging listeners to share their thoughts on englishpod.com, where more resources on this current event are available.
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Join Marco and Erica on EnglishPod for a delightful lesson on the language of weddings. While they humorously clarify they're not the ones tying the knot, they introduce listeners to essential wedding vocabulary like "groom," "bride," "bridesmaid," "flower girl," and "ring bearer." The episode explores cultural nuances of Anglo weddings, including phrases like "it's about time" and the peculiar spelling and pronunciation of "aisle." They clarify common mistakes with the word "marry," emphasizing the correct usage as "get married." Through a dialogue, we witness a wedding scene, learning terms like "gorgeous" for describing beauty, and discussing roles like the maid of honor and best man in the ceremony.
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Welcome to EnglishPod with hosts Erica and Marco, diving into an elementary lesson about being in a hurry and giving directions in a car. In this episode, you'll listen to a dialogue where two friends are in a rush to get to the library, showcasing phrases like "step on it," "speed up," and "having a fit" to describe urgency and frustration. They explore terms like "cut through" and "shortcut" for navigating quickly, and teach practical expressions for giving directions such as "make a left" or "make a right." This lesson is perfect for understanding how to communicate effectively when you're on the move or need to guide someone through traffic. Join us at englishpod.com for more learning tools to enhance your English skills!
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Marco and Erica welcome listeners to an engaging intermediate English lesson on love and the art of apologizing. This episode features a dialogue where a bicycle accident leads to an unexpected reunion and a romantic twist, teaching phrases like "knock over" and "explode." Listeners learn key vocabulary from the dialogue, including "familiar," "place," and "coincidence," which are all explored through examples and personal anecdotes. The "language takeaway" segment dives into expressions for apologies, enhancing fluency with phrases like "I feel terrible" and "it was an accident." The episode also touches on the concept of love at first sight, sharing diverse perspectives on first impressions and romantic encounters. Join in to learn useful language, share your own stories, and even guess the romantic songs featured in the dialogue.
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Join Marco and Erica in this elementary English lesson from EnglishPod, exploring the challenging world of money, specifically focusing on debt and recession. In this episode, they discuss being "in debt," explaining what it means to owe money and introducing key vocabulary like "recession" - a time when the economy struggles, and "broke" - when you have no money left. The dialogue humorously portrays a man seeking help from the mob due to financial hardship, highlighting terms like "loan" and "mortgage." They also break down phrases for natural conversation, such as "What can I do for you?" and "I'm really sorry to trouble you," offering insights into financial culture differences between North America and Europe. This lesson aims to equip learners with both language and financial literacy to navigate economic downturns.
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Welcome to EnglishPod with hosts Erica and Marco, diving into an intermediate lesson about how companies manage their finances. This episode focuses on a business meeting where participants discuss the company's profit and loss statement. Key terms introduced include "expenses," "expenditures," and phrases like "through the roof" and "off the charts" to describe high costs. Listeners will learn about the nuances between expenses and expenditures, and get insights into business vocabulary like "go over" for reviewing documents, and phrases like "I'll look into it" and "I'll take care of it" for promising action. The dialogue humorously reveals extravagant spending, sparking a conversation about the perks of being a company executive and encouraging listeners to share their own spending habits on the EnglishPod community site.
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Join Marco and Erica in this intermediate English lesson from EnglishPod, where they dive into the practical language of cleaning the house. Learn essential vocabulary like "such a mess" and "chores," and phrases to navigate real-life situations such as asking for help or avoiding work. They discuss terms like "tidy up," "spotless," and cultural differences in naming shopping centers ("mall" vs. "shopping centre"). The dialogue features humor with an explosion metaphor for cleaning mishaps, and the hosts explore how household chores are shared more equally today, with a special mention of househusbands. This episode is packed with useful language examples and fluency builders to enhance your everyday English communication.
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In this upper-intermediate episode of EnglishPod, Marco and Erica dive into the art of gossip, providing listeners with practical English phrases for sharing and discussing news about others. The lesson introduces key vocabulary like "weird," "housewarming gift," and phrases such as "I've got a bad feeling about him," "kicked me out," "creeped me out," and "scared the heck out of me."
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Welcome back to EnglishPod's intermediate lesson focused on business English, specifically sales strategies. In this episode, hosts Marco and Erica dive into a vocabulary preview, introducing terms like "drive sales" and "promotion." They analyze a dialogue where a manager and team discuss various sales tactics in a meeting, showcasing phrases like "match the competitors," "in the market," and "it'll never fly." The lesson includes a fluency builder segment where they teach more natural ways to express common ideas, such as saying "he'll be here any minute" instead of "I'll be here soon." The episode also touches on leadership styles, contrasting the aggressive management in the dialogue with more positive, encouraging approaches.
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Welcome to EnglishPod! In this episode, hosts Marco and Erica dive into the world of real English as spoken in movies and TV shows, focusing on the scenario of watching a movie in a theater. They introduce key phrases like "inconsiderate," "keep it down," "not such a big deal," "switch it off," and "can't hear a thing." The dialogue revolves around common cinema etiquette issues, such as dealing with noisy people and phones ringing during a movie. The hosts provide cultural insights from Canada, Ecuador, and Switzerland regarding movie-watching habits. Listeners will learn polite and potentially sarcastic ways to ask others to be quiet, emphasizing the importance of tone in communication.
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In this episode, hosts Marco and Erica dive into real-life English used in movies and TV shows, focusing on common phrases and behaviors at the cinema. They introduce key vocabulary like "inconsiderate," "keep it down," "not such a big deal," "switch it off," and "can't hear a thing." Through dialogues and examples, they explore how these phrases are used in context, particularly addressing the annoyance of phones ringing during movies. They discuss cultural differences in movie-watching habits from Canada, Ecuador, and Switzerland, emphasizing polite and sometimes sarcastic uses of "do you mind."
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Welcome to EnglishPod, where Marco and Erica dive into real, everyday English. In this episode, we explore the world of computer viruses. We learn key vocabulary like "virus" and "froze", and phrases such as "infected file" and "not up to date." Through a dialogue between two characters dealing with a problematic computer, listeners get to hear practical language used in tech-related situations. We also cover useful phrases like "I'll be right up" and "it turns out that" to enhance your English fluency. Whether you're a tech enthusiast or just need to know how to talk about computer issues, this episode equips you with the language you need.
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Join Marco and Erica on EnglishPod as they dive into the world of travel, specifically focusing on the quintessential road trip. In this episode, listeners learn real-life English used in everyday situations like preparing for a journey. The dialogue features a couple ensuring they're set for their trip, discussing essentials like "munchies," "fill up the tank," and "pit stop." Key phrases such as "we’ve got all our bases covered" and "let’s get going" are explored to enhance fluency. Erica shares her experiences with family road trips to Northern Canada, while Marco talks about road trips with friends to Las Vegas. This lesson is packed with practical vocabulary and phrases to get you ready for your next adventure.
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Welcome to EnglishPod with hosts Marco and Amira, where today's lesson tackles the universal annoyance of cutting in line or jumping the queue. We explore a dialogue where impatience in New York leads to a confrontation over line etiquette. Key vocabulary includes "unbelievable," "there’s no way," "cut in line," and "sue me," providing insights into expressing frustration and rudeness in English. Special guest Sarah from England shares her perspective on queueing, highlighting cultural differences between American and British norms. This episode humorously navigates through scenarios of line cutting, teaching you phrases and cultural nuances.
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Welcome to EnglishPod where hosts Marco and Amira delve into a dialogue about requesting an assistant in the workplace. In this episode, we follow Tony, who, facing an understaffed office, suggests hiring an intern to his boss. They explore key phrases such as "resources," "understaffed," "the timing is just not right," "weight off my shoulders," "give me a hand," and "keep our costs down." The conversation takes a humorous turn when Tony expects a female intern but meets Adam instead, highlighting potential biases in expectations. Marco and Amira discuss the role of interns, sharing personal insights on how internships can lead to valuable experience or employment.
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Join Marco and Amira on EnglishPod as they explore the nuances of hotel check-ins with a focus on a hotel situation where a guest, Anthony Roberts, unexpectedly receives a complimentary upgrade to the presidential suite due to a mix-up and the hotel being overbooked. This episode teaches you essential phrases like "I have a reservation under the name," "there seems to be a mix-up," and what it means when a hotel is "overbooked." They also discuss the concept of a "complementary upgrade," sharing personal stories of being upgraded to first class on flights or trains. This lesson is perfect for travelers or anyone interested in understanding common hotel interactions in English.
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Welcome to EnglishPod, where Marco and Erica teach you how to communicate when you're sick. In this episode, we explore key phrases and vocabulary for calling in sick to work. We dive into terms like "quite ill," "flu," "headache," "sore throat," "running nose," "slightly feverish," and "recover." Through a dialogue featuring Julie calling her boss, we learn phrases like "I'm coming down with," "calling in sick," and "take the day off." Erica and Marco share amusing anecdotes about calling in sick, including the concept of "personal days" in Canada. This lesson is essential for anyone looking to express illness professionally or perhaps just needing a day off.
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In this episode, hosts Marco and Amira dive into a dialogue set in a restaurant, focusing on the interaction between a waiter named Fabio and an impatient customer. They explore common English phrases like "I'm still working on it," "coke and fries," "complimentary glass of wine," "I'll go with," and "grab." The episode highlights the importance of politeness and context in dining situations, explaining how the customer's casual attitude clashes with the restaurant's more formal setting. Marco and Amira provide practical examples of each phrase, making it easier for English learners to understand and use these expressions in daily life.
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