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Podcast #86 Prepositions with Adjectives (5)

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Podcast #85 The Word SALE

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Podcast #84 When Someone is Angry with You

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Podcast #83 Abbreviations and Acronyms

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Podcast #82 Saying Good Things About Yourself

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Podcast #81 The Adverb JUST

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Podcast #80 ESL Aloud Android App

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Podcast #79 Intelligence

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Podcast #78 Prepositions with Adjectives - Part 4

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Podcast #77 Telling People to Wait or Saying You're Late

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Podcast #76 Wordnet for REGULAR

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Podcast #75 Phrasal Verbs with GO - Part 2

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Podcast #74 Flying Is for the Birds

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Podcast #73 Phrasal Verbs with GO - Part 1

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Podcast #72 My Funniest Dream

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Podcast #71 Using the Contraction It's

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Podcast #70 Volunteering in the U.S

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Podcast #69 Phrasal Verbs with TALK

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Podcast #68 Abbreviations and Acronyms

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Podcast #67 The First Joke

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Podcast #66 Wordnet for MANAGE

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Podcast #65 Insomnia

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Podcast #64 The Word PRACTICE

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Podcast #63 Traveling Inexpensively

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Podcast #62 American Long o-Sound

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Podcast #61 Phrasal Verbs with LOOK

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Podcast #60 Planning a Trip

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Podcast 59 Asking for an Opinion using a Question Word

   

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Podcast #58 American short a-sound

Practice words and sentences rag  rag  back  back  ask  ask  dam  dam  man  man bag  hat  snack  pal  lamb  damp  branch  bank  chance  map  pass cash  has  have  am  racket  candy Can you help me? The dancer danced with a black fan.  The cats ran into the alley. I ordered a hamburger and a glass of apple juice. He trained to become an astronaut.  I lost all my ...

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Podcast #58 American Short a-Sound

Practice words and sentences rag  back  ask  dam  man  bag  hat  snack  pal  lamb  damp  branch  bank  chance  map  pass cash  has  have  am  racket  candy Can you help me? The dancer danced with a black fan.  The cats ran into the alley. I ordered a hamburger and a glass of apple juice. He trained to become an astronaut.  I lost all my money gambling.  The Atlas Mountains are ...

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Podcast #57 A Day in Los Angeles

I got up at seven thirty. Something woke me, maybe a helicopter. God knows, there are enough of them.  I made some hot cereal. Had that with a cup of decaffeinated coffee. I’m not supposed to have caffeine. I ate watching the news on TV. There was nothing really new. Terror attacks. Climate change. The economy. Went out for an hour’s walk. It was a nice sunny day with a light breeze.   Came home and checked my e-mail. Had a nice note from a friend in San Francisco. ...

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Podcast #57 A Day in Los Angeles

I got up at seven thirty. Something woke me, maybe a helicopter. God knows, there are enough of them.  I made some hot cereal. Had that with a cup of decaffeinated coffee. I’m not supposed to have caffeine. I ate watching the news on TV. There was nothing really new. Terror attacks. Climate change. The economy. Went out for an hour’s walk. It was a nice sunny day with a light breeze.   Came home and checked my e-mail. Had a nice note from a friend in San Francisco. ...

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Podcast #56 Prepositions Used with Adjectives (3)

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Podcast #56 Prepositions Used with Adjectives (3)

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Podcast #55 Picking Olives

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Podcast #55 Picking Olives

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Podcast #54 Tag Questions

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Podcast #54 Tag Questions

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Podcast #53 A Camping Trip

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Podcast #53 A Camping Trip

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Podcast #52 Phrasal verbs with GET

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Podcast #52 Phrasal verbs with GET

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Podcast #51 Fear of Flying

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Podcast #51 Fear of Flying

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Podcast #50 University Lectures and Classrooms

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Podcast #50 University Lectures and Classrooms

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Podcast #49 Spelling Clearly

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Podcast #49 Spelling Clearly

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Podcast #48 Two-part Verbs with BLOW

The wind blew away the leaves.The wind blew the leaves away.The leaves blew away.This new model DVD player will blowaway the competition.This new model DVD player will blowthe competition away.That video on YouTube will blow youaway.The song she sang at the auditionjust blew them away.She had her gun out, but he came ather, so she blew him away.The hurricane winds blew down theradio tower.The hurricane winds blew the radiotower down.Hundreds of trees were blown downin the cyclone.The steam ...

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Podcast #48 Two-part Verbs with BLOW

The wind blew away the leaves. The wind blew the leaves away. The leaves blew away. This new model DVD player will blow away the competition. This new model DVD player will blow the competition away. That video on YouTube will blow you away. The song she sang at the audition just blew them away. She had her gun out, but he came at her, so she blew him away. The hurricane winds blew down the radio tower. The hurricane winds blew the radio tower down. Hundreds of trees wer ...

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Podcast #47 Disagreeing

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Podcast #47 Disagreeing

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Podcast #46 Visit to Costa Rica

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Podcast #46 Visit to Costa Rica

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Podcast #45 Prepositions Used with Adjectives (2)

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Podcast #45 Prepositions Used with Adjectives (2)

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Podcast #45 Prepositions Used with Adjectives (2)

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Podcast #44 Prepositions with Adjectives

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Podcast #44 Prepositions with Adjectives

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Podcast #44 Prepositions with Adjectives

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Podcast #43 Looking for a Job

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Podcast #43 Looking for a Job

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Podcast #43 Looking for a Job

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Podcast #42 Two-part verbs with BRING

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Podcast #42 Two-part verbs with BRING

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Podcast #42 Two-part verbs with BRING

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Podcast #41 -- A Family

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Podcast #41 -- A Family

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Podcast #41 -- A Family

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Podcast #40 The 2008 Olympics

China was the host country for the 2008 Olympics. The effort made to prepare Beijing for the Olympics was massive. The cost was close to $50 billion. One big issue was air quality. Some factories had to stop operating. Automobile traffic came under strict controls. The efforts seem to have succeeded. The training for Olympic competition is rigorous. It is a years-long commitment made by the competitors and their families alike. For example, a teenage swimmer has to be driven to daily practi ...

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Podcast #40 The 2008 Olympics

China was the host country for the 2008 Olympics. The effort made to prepare Beijing for the Olympics was massive. The cost was close to $50 billion. One big issue was air quality. Some factories had to stop operating. Automobile traffic came under strict controls. The efforts seem to have succeeded. The training for Olympic competition is rigorous. It is a years-long commitment made by the competitors and their families alike. For example, a teenage swimmer has to be driven to daily practi ...

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Podcast #40 The 2008 Olympics

China was the host country for the 2008 Olympics. The effort made to prepare Beijing for the Olympics was massive. The cost was close to $50 billion. One big issue was air quality. Some factories had to stop operating. Automobile traffic came under strict controls. The efforts seem to have succeeded. The training for Olympic competition is rigorous. It is a years-long commitment made by the competitors and their families alike. For example, a teenage swimmer has to be driven to daily practi ...

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Podcast #39 Global Warming and Automobiles

There is no doubt that the earth is getting warmer. It is beyond question that the earth is becoming warmer.   The reasons for this are complex. The causes of this are complicated.   Magnetic energy and geothermal energy play a part. Magnetic and geothermal energy figure into the equation.   The earth went through climate changes before man ever existed. The earth underwent climatic changes before the advent of the human species. &n ...

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Podcast #39 Global Warming and Automobiles

There is no doubt that the earth is getting warmer. It is beyond question that the earth is becoming warmer.   The reasons for this are complex. The causes of this are complicated.   Magnetic energy and geothermal energy play a part. Magnetic and geothermal energy figure into the equation.   The earth went through climate changes before man ever existed. The earth underwent climatic changes before the advent of the human species. &n ...

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Podcast #39 Global Warming and Automobiles

There is no doubt that the earth is getting warmer. It is beyond question that the earth is becoming warmer.   The reasons for this are complex. The causes of this are complicated.   Magnetic energy and geothermal energy play a part. Magnetic and geothermal energy figure into the equation.   The earth went through climate changes before man ever existed. The earth underwent climatic changes before the advent of the human species. &n ...

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Podcast #38 Two-part verbs with TAKE

For an explanation about two-part verbs, see www.esl-aloud.com take after Her behavior is  like her mother's. She takes after her mother. take apart The mechanic disassembled the motor. The mechanic took apart the motor. The mechanic took the motor apart take back I retract what I said about Mr. Foster. I take back what I said about Mr. Foster. Did you return the car to the dealer? Did you take back the car to the dealer? Did you t ...

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Podcast #38 Two-part verbs with TAKE

For an explanation about two-part verbs, see www.esl-aloud.com take after Her behavior is  like her mother's. She takes after her mother. take apart The mechanic disassembled the motor. The mechanic took apart the motor. The mechanic took the motor apart take back I retract what I said about Mr. Foster. I take back what I said about Mr. Foster. Did you return the car to the dealer? Did you take back the car to the dealer? Did you t ...

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Podcast #38 Two-part verbs with TAKE

For an explanation about two-part verbs, see www.esl-aloud.com take after Her behavior is  like her mother's. She takes after her mother. take apart The mechanic disassembled the motor. The mechanic took apart the motor. The mechanic took the motor apart take back I retract what I said about Mr. Foster. I take back what I said about Mr. Foster. Did you return the car to the dealer? Did you take back the car to the dealer? Did you t ...

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Podcast #37 Theme Parks

My house is less than two hours from several theme parks. Where I live is no more than two hours from several theme parks.   The most famous of these is Disneyland. Disneyland is the best known of these.   I have to admit I've never gone there. I hate to say it, but I've never been there.   It strikes me as being one big ad for the Disney corporation. To my mind, it is a massive ad for the Disney organization.   Don't get m ...

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Podcast #37 Theme Parks

My house is less than two hours from several theme parks. Where I live is no more than two hours from several theme parks.   The most famous of these is Disneyland. Disneyland is the best known of these.   I have to admit I've never gone there. I hate to say it, but I've never been there.   It strikes me as being one big ad for the Disney corporation. To my mind, it is a massive ad for the Disney organization.   Don't get m ...

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Podcast #37 Theme Parks

My house is less than two hours from several theme parks. Where I live is no more than two hours from several theme parks.   The most famous of these is Disneyland. Disneyland is the best known of these.   I have to admit I've never gone there. I hate to say it, but I've never been there.   It strikes me as being one big ad for the Disney corporation. To my mind, it is a massive ad for the Disney organization.   Don't get m ...

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Podcast #36 Two-part verbs with BREAK

Croatia separated from Yugoslavia in 1991. Croatia broke away from Yugoslavia in 1991. The automobile racer left the pack behind him. The automobile racer broke away from the pack.   The ice cream making machine stopped working. The ice cream making machine broke down.   She lost control of herself and started crying. She broke down and started to cry.   We can divide this project into three phases. We can break down this pro ...

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Podcast #36 Two-part verbs with BREAK

Croatia separated from Yugoslavia in 1991. Croatia broke away from Yugoslavia in 1991. The automobile racer left the pack behind him. The automobile racer broke away from the pack.   The ice cream making machine stopped working. The ice cream making machine broke down.   She lost control of herself and started crying. She broke down and started to cry.   We can divide this project into three phases. We can break d ...

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Podcast #36 Two-part verbs with BREAK

Croatia separated from Yugoslavia in 1991. Croatia broke away from Yugoslavia in 1991. The automobile racer left the pack behind him. The automobile racer broke away from the pack.   The ice cream making machine stopped working. The ice cream making machine broke down.   She lost control of herself and started crying. She broke down and started to cry.   We can divide this project into three phases. We can break d ...

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Podcast #35 Making Friends in Santa Monica

Two older women went on trial last month. Two women in their seventies stood trial last month.   Here is their story. Here is what happened.   They made friends with a homeless man. They befriended a homeless man.   They helped him find a place to live. They helped him with finding a place to live.   They gave him money for rent and food. They contributed toward his rent and food costs.   The man considered the women to ...

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Podcast #35 Making Friends in Santa Monica

Two older women went on trial last month. Two women in their seventies stood trial last month.   Here is their story. Here is what happened.   They made friends with a homeless man. They befriended a homeless man.   They helped him find a place to live. They helped him with finding a place to live.   They gave him money for rent and food. They contributed toward his rent and food costs.   The man considered the women to ...

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Podcast #35 Making Friends in Santa Monica

Two older women went on trial last month. Two women in their seventies stood trial last month.   Here is their story. Here is what happened.   They made friends with a homeless man. They befriended a homeless man.   They helped him find a place to live. They helped him with finding a place to live.   They gave him money for rent and food. They contributed toward his rent and food costs.   The man considered the women to ...

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Podcast #34 The Verb TO FALL

  I love to see the autumn leaves coming down from the trees. I love to see the autumn leaves falling from the trees.   She spoke more softly when she described the accident. Her voice fell when she described the accident.   Last week the value of my stocks went down quite a bit. Last week my stocks fell sharply.   Has the baby gone to sleep yet? Has the baby fallen asleep yet?   As the airplane climbed, I could ...

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Podcast #34 The Verb TO FALL

  I love to see the autumn leaves coming down from the trees. I love to see the autumn leaves falling from the trees.   She spoke more softly when she described the accident. Her voice fell when she described the accident.   Last week the value of my stocks went down quite a bit. Last week my stocks fell sharply.   Has the baby gone to sleep yet? Has the baby fallen asleep yet?   As the airplane climbed, I could ...

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Podcast #34 The Verb TO FALL

  I love to see the autumn leaves coming down from the trees. I love to see the autumn leaves falling from the trees.   She spoke more softly when she described the accident. Her voice fell when she described the accident.   Last week the value of my stocks went down quite a bit. Last week my stocks fell sharply.   Has the baby gone to sleep yet? Has the baby fallen asleep yet?   As the airplane climbed, I could ...

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Podcast #33 Introduction to Two-Part Verbs

To read the content of this podcast, go to www.esl-aloud.com and click Two-Part Verbs at the top of the screen.

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Podcast #33 Introduction to Two-Part Verbs

To read the content of this podcast, go to www.esl-aloud.com and click Two-Part Verbs at the top of the screen.

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Podcast #33 Introduction to Two-Part Verbs

To read the content of this podcast, go to www.esl-aloud.com and click Two-Part Verbs at the top of the screen.

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Podcast #32 Reading

I try to do some reading every day. I try to get in some reading every day.   Iâm talking about reading a book. Iâm referring to reading a book.   Reading makes me feel like my brain is working. Reading gives me the feeling that my brain is on the job.   No two people experience a book exactly the same way. No two people have exactly the same experience with a book.   The reader and the writer are sort of partners. The reader and ...

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Podcast #32 Reading

I try to do some reading every day. I try to get in some reading every day.   Im talking about reading a book. Im referring to reading a book.   Reading makes me feel like my brain is working. Reading gives me the feeling that my brain is on the job.   No two people experience a book exactly the same way. No two people have exactly the same experience with a book.   The reader and the writer are sort of partners. The reader and wr ...

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Podcast #32 Reading

I try to do some reading every day. I try to get in some reading every day.   I’m talking about reading a book. I’m referring to reading a book.   Reading makes me feel like my brain is working. Reading gives me the feeling that my brain is on the job.   No two people experience a book exactly the same way. No two people have exactly the same experience with a book.   The reader and the writer are sort of partners. The reader an ...

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Podcast #31 The Rain in Los Angeles

After going through this podcast, you can get further practice with the same sentences in a free online program. For all the details, go to www.esl-aloud.com Today was a rainy day in Los Angeles. Today it was rainy in Los Angeles.   Last year we got under three inches of rain. Last year we had less than three inches of rain.   That makes rain a pretty unusual event. So rain is a pretty uncommon occurrence.   LA is actually ...

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Podcast #31 The Rain in Los Angeles

After going through this podcast, you can get further practice with the same sentences in a free online program. For all the details, go to www.esl-aloud.com Today was a rainy day in Los Angeles. Today it was rainy in Los Angeles.   Last year we got under three inches of rain. Last year we had less than three inches of rain.   That makes rain a pretty unusual event. So rain is a pretty uncommon occurrence.   LA is actually ...

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Podcast #31 The Rain in Los Angeles

After going through this podcast, you can get further practice with the same sentences in a free online program. For all the details, go to www.esl-aloud.com Today was a rainy day in Los Angeles. Today it was rainy in Los Angeles.   Last year we got under three inches of rain. Last year we had less than three inches of rain.   That makes rain a pretty unusual event. So rain is a pretty uncommon occurrence.   LA is actually ...

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Special Notice: New Flashcard Program

Beginning with Podcast #30, you will be able to get further practice with the sentences using a free flashcard program.For complete details, go to: www.esl-aloud.com

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Special Notice: New Flashcard Program

Beginning with Podcast #30, you will be able to get further practice with the sentences using a free flashcard program.For complete details, go to: www.esl-aloud.com

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Podcast #30 The verb GET

What did you get for your birthday? I have to get some fish for dinner. He only got $50 for the work he did. He became nervous about the driving test. He got nervous about the driving test.   She became sleepy. She got sleepy.   If you want to become rich, you have to work hard. If you want to get rich, you have to work hard.   I always become hungry around 6 o'clock. I ...

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Podcast #30 The verb GET

What did you get for your birthday? I have to get some fish for dinner. He only got $50 for the work he did. He became nervous about the driving test. He got nervous about the driving test.   She became sleepy. She got sleepy.   If you want to become rich, you have to work hard. If you want to get rich, you have to work hard.   I always become hungry around 6 o'clock. I ...

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Podcast #30 The verb GET

What did you get for your birthday? I have to get some fish for dinner. He only got $50 for the work he did. He became nervous about the driving test. He got nervous about the driving test.   She became sleepy. She got sleepy.   If you want to become rich, you have to work hard. If you want to get rich, you have to work hard.   I always become hungry around 6 o'clock. I ...

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Podcast #29 A Bank Robbery

A bank robber walked into a bank. A bank robber entered a bank.   He looked around. He took a look around.   He saw there weren't many customers. He saw the place was pretty empty.   He walked up to a teller. He went to a teller's window.   The robber gave the teller a piece of paper. The robber handed the teller a slip of paper.   The teller read what was on the paper. The teller read w ...

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Podcast #29 A Bank Robbery

A bank robber walked into a bank. A bank robber entered a bank.   He looked around. He took a look around.   He saw there weren't many customers. He saw the place was pretty empty.   He walked up to a teller. He went to a teller's window.   The robber gave the teller a piece of paper. The robber handed the teller a slip of paper.   The teller read what was on the paper. The teller read what was written ...

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Podcast #29 A Bank Robbery

A bank robber walked into a bank. A bank robber entered a bank.   He looked around. He took a look around.   He saw there weren't many customers. He saw the place was pretty empty.   He walked up to a teller. He went to a teller's window.   The robber gave the teller a piece of paper. The robber handed the teller a slip of paper.   The teller read what was on the paper. The teller read w ...

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Podcast #28 Borrowing Money

Directions In this lesson you will hear two dialogs about borrowing money and paying interest. The second dialog contains all of the ideas in the first dialog but uses different words. After you hear each dialog, it will be repeated three times with a pause after each sentence so you can repeat it.  Dialog 1 A:  I took out a loan for $1500 (fifteen hundred dollars). B:  What rate of interest are you paying? A:  I got it for 8 % (8 percent ...

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Podcast #28 Borrowing Money

Directions In this lesson you will hear two dialogs about borrowing money and paying interest. The second dialog contains all of the ideas in the first dialog but uses different words. After you hear each dialog, it will be repeated three times with a pause after each sentence so you can repeat it.  Dialog 1 A:  I took out a loan for $1500 (fifteen hundred dollars). B:  What rate of interest are you paying? A:  I got it for 8 % (8 percent ...

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Podcast #28 Borrowing Money

Directions In this lesson you will hear two dialogs about borrowing money and paying interest. The second dialog contains all of the ideas in the first dialog but uses different words. After you hear each dialog, it will be repeated three times with a pause after each sentence so you can repeat it.  Dialog 1 A:  I took out a loan for $1500 (fifteen hundred dollars). B:  What rate of interest are you paying? A:  I got it for 8 % (8 percent ...

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Podcast #27 Job Application

Spoken directions: In this podcast you will first hear a short monolog about a job application and references. References are people who can describe what kind of person you are or what kind of work you have done. After listening to the monolog, you will hear it again, one sentence at a time. Repeat each sentence.  We will do the whole monolog this way three times, so that the language can really plant itself in your brain. The idea is that it will still be there when you want to use i ...

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Podcast #27 Job Application

Spoken directions: In this podcast you will first hear a short monolog about a job application and references. References are people who can describe what kind of person you are or what kind of work you have done. After listening to the monolog, you will hear it again, one sentence at a time. Repeat each sentence.  We will do the whole monolog this way three times, so that the language can really plant itself in your brain. The idea is that it will still be there when you want to use i ...

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Podcast #27 Job Application

Spoken directions: In this podcast you will first hear a short monolog about a job application and references. References are people who can describe what kind of person you are or what kind of work you have done. After listening to the monolog, you will hear it again, one sentence at a time. Repeat each sentence.  We will do the whole monolog this way three times, so that the language can really plant itself in your brain. The idea is that it will still be there when you want to use i ...

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Podcast #26 Las Vegas

Las Vegas is one of the most ridiculous places anywhere. It is a make-believe world for adults. People go there determined to have a good time. There is more than one definition of a good time. Gambling is naturally the big attraction. For some people gambling is an addiction. They are just unable to stop. The ads for Las Vegas show everyone laughing as they win money. The reality is unsmiling people who are losing money. The entertainment is first-class. There are many excellent rest ...

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Podcast #26 Las Vegas

Las Vegas is one of the most ridiculous places anywhere. It is a make-believe world for adults. People go there determined to have a good time. There is more than one definition of a good time. Gambling is naturally the big attraction. For some people gambling is an addiction. They are just unable to stop. The ads for Las Vegas show everyone laughing as they win money. The reality is unsmiling people who are losing money. The entertainment is first-class. There are many excellent rest ...

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Podcast #26 Las Vegas

Las Vegas is one of the most ridiculous places anywhere. It is a make-believe world for adults. People go there determined to have a good time. There is more than one definition of a good time. Gambling is naturally the big attraction. For some people gambling is an addiction. They are just unable to stop. The ads for Las Vegas show everyone laughing as they win money. The reality is unsmiling people who are losing money. The entertainment is first-class. There are many excellent rest ...

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Podcast #25 My Trip to Canada

Three weeks ago my wife and I went on a trip to Canada. We rented a house in a town named Canmore, in the province of Alberta. Canmore is located just outside Banff National Park. We were in the Rocky Mountains of Canada. The house was spacious. Five members of our family were with us there. So there were seven of us altogether. My grandson got the largest room. We could see mountains through the living room window. Wild rabbits ate the grass on the back lawn. The trash cans were all design ...

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Podcast #25 My Trip to Canada

Three weeks ago my wife and I went on a trip to Canada. We rented a house in a town named Canmore, in the province of Alberta. Canmore is located just outside Banff National Park. We were in the Rocky Mountains of Canada. The house was spacious. Five members of our family were with us there. So there were seven of us altogether. My grandson got the largest room. We could see mountains through the living room window. Wild rabbits ate the grass on the back lawn. The trash cans were all design ...

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Podcast #25 My Trip to Canada

Three weeks ago my wife and I went on a trip to Canada. We rented a house in a town named Canmore, in the province of Alberta. Canmore is located just outside Banff National Park. We were in the Rocky Mountains of Canada. The house was spacious. Five members of our family were with us there. So there were seven of us altogether. My grandson got the largest room. We could see mountains through the living room window. Wild rabbits ate the grass on the back lawn. The trash cans were all design ...

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Podcast #24 Sarah is Number One

This lesson is a kind of experiment. You should do this lesson before and/or after watching the May 1 video podcast of a program called The Daily English Lesson. The video podcast is the creation of Sarah. Sarah is from New Zealand. She lives and works in Japan, where she teaches English.  Here is the link to the May 1 edition of The Daily English Show: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dfzPshMpF1Y   Sarah achieved her dream. Sarah reached one of her highest goals.   She was vot ...

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Podcast #24 Sarah is Number One

This lesson is a kind of experiment. You should do this lesson before and/or after watching the May 1 video podcast of a program called The Daily English Lesson. The video podcast is the creation of Sarah. Sarah is from New Zealand. She lives and works in Japan, where she teaches English.  Here is the link to the May 1 edition of The Daily English Show: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dfzPshMpF1Y   Sarah achieved her dream. Sarah reached one of her highest goals.   She was vot ...

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Podcast #24 Sarah is Number One

This lesson is a kind of experiment. You should do this lesson before and/or after watching the May 1 video podcast of a program called The Daily English Lesson. The video podcast is the creation of Sarah. Sarah is from New Zealand. She lives and works in Japan, where she teaches English.  Here is the link to the May 1 edition of The Daily English Show: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dfzPshMpF1Y   Sarah achieved her dream. Sarah reached one of her highest goals.   She was vot ...

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Podcast #23 SOME and ANY

I went to the beach with some friends. I bought some tea. She sang some songs in Russian.   Do you have any black markers? Haven't any packages arrived for me? Are there any ripe tomatoes in the garden?   We don't have any instructions yet. They couldn't find any wood to make a fire. Please don't send me any more emails.   Would you like some cookies? Is there some way I can get a ticket to the football game?   Is there any more coffee in the pot? Is there some more coff ...

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Podcast #23 SOME and ANY

I went to the beach with some friends. I bought some tea. She sang some songs in Russian.   Do you have any black markers? Haven't any packages arrived for me? Are there any ripe tomatoes in the garden?   We don't have any instructions yet. They couldn't find any wood to make a fire. Please don't send me any more emails.   Would you like some cookies? Is there some way I can get a ticket to the football game?   Is there any more coffee in the pot? Is there some more coff ...

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Podcast #23 SOME and ANY

I went to the beach with some friends. I bought some tea. She sang some songs in Russian.   Do you have any black markers? Haven't any packages arrived for me? Are there any ripe tomatoes in the garden?   We don't have any instructions yet. They couldn't find any wood to make a fire. Please don't send me any more emails.   Would you like some cookies? Is there some way I can get a ticket to the football game?   Is there any more coffee in the pot? Is there some more coff ...

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Podcast #22 The indefinite use of THEY

I talked with my parents last night. They are not very happy. She bought three chairs. They were very expensive. Look at those mountains.  They are so beautiful.   They say it's going to rain tonight. They eat a lot of fish in Japan. They don't let you bring food into the theater.   There was a fire at the university. They had a fire at the university.   Smoking is not allowed in that restaurant. They don't allow smoking in that restaurant.   I have heard that airfa ...

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Podcast #22 The indefinite use of THEY

I talked with my parents last night. They are not very happy. She bought three chairs. They were very expensive. Look at those mountains.  They are so beautiful.   They say it's going to rain tonight. They eat a lot of fish in Japan. They don't let you bring food into the theater.   There was a fire at the university. They had a fire at the university.   Smoking is not allowed in that restaurant. They don't allow smoking in that restaurant.   I have heard that airfa ...

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Podcast #22 The indefinite use of THEY

I talked with my parents last night. They are not very happy. She bought three chairs. They were very expensive. Look at those mountains.  They are so beautiful.   They say it's going to rain tonight. They eat a lot of fish in Japan. They don't let you bring food into the theater.   There was a fire at the university. They had a fire at the university.   Smoking is not allowed in that restaurant. They don't allow smoking in that restaurant.   I have heard that airfa ...

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Podcast #21 Question Word Followed by TO + Verb

He forgot how to start the engine. I didn't know where to go. We couldn't decide whether to sell the car. He explained what to do. She asked who to see about the problem. I told her when to come.   Question words that are used in the pattern: who   what   where   when   how   whether    Most common verbs used in the pattern: know   understand  remember  forget   wonder  decide  ask& ...

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Podcast #21 Question Word Followed by TO + Verb

He forgot how to start the engine. I didn't know where to go. We couldn't decide whether to sell the car. He explained what to do. She asked who to see about the problem. I told her when to come.   Question words that are used in the pattern: who   what   where   when   how   whether    Most common verbs used in the pattern: know   understand  remember  forget   wonder  decide  ask& ...

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Podcast #21 Question Word Followed by TO + Verb

He forgot how to start the engine. I didn't know where to go. We couldn't decide whether to sell the car. He explained what to do. She asked who to see about the problem. I told her when to come.   Question words that are used in the pattern: who   what   where   when   how   whether    Most common verbs used in the pattern: know   understand  remember  forget   wonder  decide  ask& ...

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Podcast #20 Reflexive Pronouns with -SELF and -SELVES

I                       myself you  (singular)   yourself you (plural)       yourselves he                     himself she                   herse ...

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Podcast #20 Reflexive Pronouns with -SELF and -SELVES

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Podcast #20 Reflexive Pronouns with -SELF and -SELVES

I                       myself you  (singular)   yourself you (plural)       yourselves he                     himself she                   herse ...

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Podcast #19 The many meanings of GO

The teacher was very angry. The car was moving very fast. I like to sing very much.   She is walking to the store. She is going to the store.   John is driving to the supermarket. John is going to the supermarket   They are traveling to Canada next year. They are going to Canada next year.   She will wash her dog on Monday. She is going to wash her dog on Monday.   He is becoming mentally ill. He is going crazy.   We walked on the sand without shoes. We went ba ...

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Podcast #19 The many meanings of GO

The teacher was very angry. The car was moving very fast. I like to sing very much.   She is walking to the store. She is going to the store.   John is driving to the supermarket. John is going to the supermarket   They are traveling to Canada next year. They are going to Canada next year.   She will wash her dog on Monday. She is going to wash her dog on Monday.   He is becoming mentally ill. He is going crazy.   We walked on the sand without shoes. We went ba ...

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Podcast #19 The many meanings of GO

The teacher was very angry. The car was moving very fast. I like to sing very much.   She is walking to the store. She is going to the store.   John is driving to the supermarket. John is going to the supermarket   They are traveling to Canada next year. They are going to Canada next year.   She will wash her dog on Monday. She is going to wash her dog on Monday.   He is becoming mentally ill. He is going crazy.   We walked on the sand without shoes. We went ba ...

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Podcast #18 The -ING Verb Form Used as a Noun

I like bread. I like swimming. Robert was tired of Italian food. Dorothy was tired of eating in restaurants. I like to read in the morning. I like reading in the morning. It is easy to buy books over the Internet. Buying books over the Internet is easy. I think it is a bad idea to go to that girl's house. I think going to that girl's house is a bad idea. After I finished my assignment, I took a little walk. After finishing my assignment, I took a little walk. I hate to shop for clothes. I h ...

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Podcast #18 The -ING Verb Form Used as a Noun

I like bread. I like swimming. Robert was tired of Italian food. Dorothy was tired of eating in restaurants. I like to read in the morning. I like reading in the morning. It is easy to buy books over the Internet. Buying books over the Internet is easy. I think it is a bad idea to go to that girl's house. I think going to that girl's house is a bad idea. After I finished my assignment, I took a little walk. After finishing my assignment, I took a little walk. I hate to shop for clothes. I h ...

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Podcast #18 The -ING Verb Form Used as a Noun

I like bread. I like swimming. Robert was tired of Italian food. Dorothy was tired of eating in restaurants. I like to read in the morning. I like reading in the morning. It is easy to buy books over the Internet. Buying books over the Internet is easy. I think it is a bad idea to go to that girl's house. I think going to that girl's house is a bad idea. After I finished my assignment, I took a little walk. After finishing my assignment, I took a little walk. I hate to shop for clothes. I h ...

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Podcast #17 Answering questions that begin with IS, ARE, DO or DOES

Is he working very hard?  Yes he is. Is he working very hard?  No, he isn't. Is he working very hard?  No, he's not.   Are the police going to close off the road? Yes, they are. Are the police going to close off the road? No, they aren't. Are the police going to close off the road? No, they're not.            Are you taking a long vacation this year? Yes, I am. Are you taking a long vacation this year? No, I'm not.   ...

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Podcast #17 Answering questions that begin with IS, ARE, DO or DOES

Is he working very hard?  Yes he is. Is he working very hard?  No, he isn't. Is he working very hard?  No, he's not.   Are the police going to close off the road? Yes, they are. Are the police going to close off the road? No, they aren't. Are the police going to close off the road? No, they're not.            Are you taking a long vacation this year? Yes, I am. Are you taking a long vacation this year? No, I'm not.   ...

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Podcast #17 Answering questions that begin with IS, ARE, DO or DOES

Is he working very hard?  Yes he is. Is he working very hard?  No, he isn't. Is he working very hard?  No, he's not.   Are the police going to close off the road? Yes, they are. Are the police going to close off the road? No, they aren't. Are the police going to close off the road? No, they're not.            Are you taking a long vacation this year? Yes, I am. Are you taking a long vacation this year? No, I'm not.   ...

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Podcast #16 Maggie the Complainer

Some people are never satisfied. They just have to find fault. Here is a little story about a person like that. Her name is Maggie. Maggie is always complaining. If she sits near a window in a restaurant, it's too cold. If she is in the center of the restaurant, it's too noisy. Close to the kitchen there's too much activity. If the table is away from the kitchen, the food comes too cold. And so on, and so on, and so on. One time Maggie went to a wedding. Afterward she told her friend that ...

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Podcast #16 Maggie the Complainer

Some people are never satisfied. They just have to find fault. Here is a little story about a person like that. Her name is Maggie. Maggie is always complaining. If she sits near a window in a restaurant, it's too cold. If she is in the center of the restaurant, it's too noisy. Close to the kitchen there's too much activity. If the table is away from the kitchen, the food comes too cold. And so on, and so on, and so on. One time Maggie went to a wedding. Afterward she told her friend that ...

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Podcast #16 Maggie the Complainer

Some people are never satisfied. They just have to find fault. Here is a little story about a person like that. Her name is Maggie. Maggie is always complaining. If she sits near a window in a restaurant, it's too cold. If she is in the center of the restaurant, it's too noisy. Close to the kitchen there's too much activity. If the table is away from the kitchen, the food comes too cold. And so on, and so on, and so on. One time Maggie went to a wedding. Afterward she told her friend that ...

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Podcast #15 Lesson 1 on 2-Part Verbs

She put on her coat. She put her coat on. She put on her coat after she paid the bill.   Don't put me on. She didn't feel like putting out a lot of effort.   She placed the coat on her body. She put on her coat. She put her coat on.   He added the numbers and got a total. He added up the numbers He added the numbers up.   She raised four children all by herself. She brought up four children all by herself. She brought five children up all by herself.   He ...

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Podcast #15 Lesson 1 on 2-Part Verbs

She put on her coat. She put her coat on. She put on her coat after she paid the bill.   Don't put me on. She didn't feel like putting out a lot of effort.   She placed the coat on her body. She put on her coat. She put her coat on.   He added the numbers and got a total. He added up the numbers He added the numbers up.   She raised four children all by herself. She brought up four children all by herself. She brought five children up all by herself.   He ...

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Podcast #15 Lesson 1 on 2-Part Verbs

She put on her coat. She put her coat on. She put on her coat after she paid the bill.   Don't put me on. She didn't feel like putting out a lot of effort.   She placed the coat on her body. She put on her coat. She put her coat on.   He added the numbers and got a total. He added up the numbers He added the numbers up.   She raised four children all by herself. She brought up four children all by herself. She brought five children up all by herself.   He ...

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Podcast #14 Movies Through the Mail

I have a subscription with a company called Netflix. They send me movies on DVD through the mail. I can have three movies out at one time. As soon as Netflix receives a movie back from me, they send out another one. Netflix has a catalog with about 50,000 films and TV shows. At their Internet site you have several ways of finding films. You can search by the title of a film, by director or by actor. In fact, you can put in any name. If that person had a part in making a film, the film will ...

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Podcast #14 Movies Through the Mail

I have a subscription with a company called Netflix. They send me movies on DVD through the mail. I can have three movies out at one time. As soon as Netflix receives a movie back from me, they send out another one. Netflix has a catalog with about 50,000 films and TV shows. At their Internet site you have several ways of finding films. You can search by the title of a film, by director or by actor. In fact, you can put in any name. If that person had a part in making a film, the film will ...

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Podcast #14 Movies Through the Mail

I have a subscription with a company called Netflix. They send me movies on DVD through the mail. I can have three movies out at one time. As soon as Netflix receives a movie back from me, they send out another one. Netflix has a catalog with about 50,000 films and TV shows. At their Internet site you have several ways of finding films. You can search by the title of a film, by director or by actor. In fact, you can put in any name. If that person had a part in making a film, the film will ...

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Podcast #13 Eating in a Restaurant

I like to eat in a restaurant once a week. It gives me a chance to try different types of foods.  Also it gives me a break from cooking. Last Friday I went with a friend to an Italian restaurant. We didn't have to make a reservation. We were seated immediately. There were many choices on the menu. The prices were reasonable.  We ordered a red wine from California. We decided not to get an appetizer. We ordered our main courses. The food came in just a little while. It was del ...

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Podcast #13 Eating in a Restaurant

I like to eat in a restaurant once a week. It gives me a chance to try different types of foods.  Also it gives me a break from cooking. Last Friday I went with a friend to an Italian restaurant. We didn't have to make a reservation. We were seated immediately. There were many choices on the menu. The prices were reasonable.  We ordered a red wine from California. We decided not to get an appetizer. We ordered our main courses. The food came in just a little while. It was del ...

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Podcast #13 Eating in a Restaurant

I like to eat in a restaurant once a week. It gives me a chance to try different types of foods.  Also it gives me a break from cooking. Last Friday I went with a friend to an Italian restaurant. We didn't have to make a reservation. We were seated immediately. There were many choices on the menu. The prices were reasonable.  We ordered a red wine from California. We decided not to get an appetizer. We ordered our main courses. The food came in just a little while. It was del ...

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Podcast #12 Working Out at the Gym

I went to the gym for a workout today. I try to go there at least three times a week. The best time to hit the gym is mid-morning or mid-afternoon. Most people are working at those times, so the gym is pretty empty. People go to the gym for different reasons. Some people want to lose weight. Other people want to build up their muscles. Most people who go want to improve their health. I'm in that category. I spend half my time on a treadmill. The idea is get my heart working hard. The o ...

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Podcast #12 Working Out at the Gym

I went to the gym for a workout today. I try to go there at least three times a week. The best time to hit the gym is mid-morning or mid-afternoon. Most people are working at those times, so the gym is pretty empty. People go to the gym for different reasons. Some people want to lose weight. Other people want to build up their muscles. Most people who go want to improve their health. I'm in that category. I spend half my time on a treadmill. The idea is get my heart working hard. The o ...

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Podcast #12 Working Out at the Gym

I went to the gym for a workout today. I try to go there at least three times a week. The best time to hit the gym is mid-morning or mid-afternoon. Most people are working at those times, so the gym is pretty empty. People go to the gym for different reasons. Some people want to lose weight. Other people want to build up their muscles. Most people who go want to improve their health. I'm in that category. I spend half my time on a treadmill. The idea is get my heart working hard. The o ...

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Podcast #11 Not Just a Simple Question!

Sentences Can you help me clean the house? Can't you help me clean the house?   Is $40 a high price for a belt? Isn't $40 a high price for a belt?   Shouldn't we call and make a reservation? Wouldn't you like to come in the house for a while? Won't you be coming to the family party? Isn't that Robert's wife?   Wouldn't you like to see a movie tonight? Doesn't she have a sister in New York? Shouldn't you write to your mother? Can't you be a little less ...

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Podcast #11 Not Just a Simple Question!

Sentences Can you help me clean the house? Can't you help me clean the house?   Is $40 a high price for a belt? Isn't $40 a high price for a belt?   Shouldn't we call and make a reservation? Wouldn't you like to come in the house for a while? Won't you be coming to the family party? Isn't that Robert's wife?   Wouldn't you like to see a movie tonight? Doesn't she have a sister in New York? Shouldn't you write to your mother? Can't you be a little less ...

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Podcast #11 Not Just a Simple Question!

Sentences Can you help me clean the house? Can't you help me clean the house?   Is $40 a high price for a belt? Isn't $40 a high price for a belt?   Shouldn't we call and make a reservation? Wouldn't you like to come in the house for a while? Won't you be coming to the family party? Isn't that Robert's wife?   Wouldn't you like to see a movie tonight? Doesn't she have a sister in New York? Shouldn't you write to your mother? Can't you be a little less ...

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Podcast #10 Asking Questions

Question words: Who, What, Why, When, Where, How Patterns:  Question word + is/are/am/was/were Question word + helping verb (do-does-did, have-has-had, may-must-might, can-could, will-would, shall-should) Examples: When can you come over for dinner? Why does he talk so loudly? Who is that man over there? Where should I plan to meet you? How will he pay for the car? What might you tell her?   am, are, is, was, were do, does, did have, has, had may, must, might can, could will, wou ...

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Podcast #10 Asking Questions

Question words: Who, What, Why, When, Where, How Patterns:  Question word + is/are/am/was/were Question word + helping verb (do-does-did, have-has-had, may-must-might, can-could, will-would, shall-should) Examples: When can you come over for dinner? Why does he talk so loudly? Who is that man over there? Where should I plan to meet you? How will he pay for the car? What might you tell her?   am, are, is, was, were do, does, did have, has, had may, must, might can, could will, wou ...

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Podcast #10 Asking Questions

Question words: Who, What, Why, When, Where, How Patterns:  Question word + is/are/am/was/were Question word + helping verb (do-does-did, have-has-had, may-must-might, can-could, will-would, shall-should) Examples: When can you come over for dinner? Why does he talk so loudly? Who is that man over there? Where should I plan to meet you? How will he pay for the car? What might you tell her?   am, are, is, was, were do, does, did have, has, had may, must, might can, could will, wou ...

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Podcast #9 Retirement

In the old days, you were employed by one company your whole working life. In return for your loyalty, the company paid you a pension when you retired at age 65. The combination of the company pension, social security payments from the government, and personal savings enabled many to have a reasonably comfortable retirement. Those days are gone for the majority of workers. Today, companies have switched from fixed benefit programs to fixed contribution programs. In a fixed contribution pla ...

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Podcast #9 Retirement

In the old days, you were employed by one company your whole working life. In return for your loyalty, the company paid you a pension when you retired at age 65. The combination of the company pension, social security payments from the government, and personal savings enabled many to have a reasonably comfortable retirement. Those days are gone for the majority of workers. Today, companies have switched from fixed benefit programs to fixed contribution programs. In a fixed contribution pla ...

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Podcast #9 Retirement

In the old days, you were employed by one company your whole working life. In return for your loyalty, the company paid you a pension when you retired at age 65. The combination of the company pension, social security payments from the government, and personal savings enabled many to have a reasonably comfortable retirement. Those days are gone for the majority of workers. Today, companies have switched from fixed benefit programs to fixed contribution programs. In a fixed contribution pla ...

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Podcast #8 A Bad Trip Home

Last week my wife and I flew from Los Angeles to New York City for a wedding. Everything went well except for the flight home. We got to the airport in plenty of time. We got boarding passes and checked our bags with no trouble. The security lines weren't  bad. We had enough time for a relaxing meal in a fairly nice restaurant. The plane started boarding at 3:30 for the 4 o'clock flight. The plane was packed. Right at 4 o'clock the captain's voice came over the lou ...

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Podcast #8 A Bad Trip Home

Last week my wife and I flew from Los Angeles to New York City for a wedding. Everything went well except for the flight home. We got to the airport in plenty of time. We got boarding passes and checked our bags with no trouble. The security lines weren't  bad. We had enough time for a relaxing meal in a fairly nice restaurant. The plane started boarding at 3:30 for the 4 o'clock flight. The plane was packed. Right at 4 o'clock the captain's voice came over the lou ...

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Podcast #8 A Bad Trip Home

Last week my wife and I flew from Los Angeles to New York City for a wedding. Everything went well except for the flight home. We got to the airport in plenty of time. We got boarding passes and checked our bags with no trouble. The security lines weren't  bad. We had enough time for a relaxing meal in a fairly nice restaurant. The plane started boarding at 3:30 for the 4 o'clock flight. The plane was packed. Right at 4 o'clock the captain's voice came over the lou ...

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Podcast #7 A Day at the Beach

I went with my two children to the beach last week. It was not too crowded there. I was able to park right by the beach. We set up our umbrella and opened our chairs. The sun was extremely strong. The kids ran straight into the water. I watched them from the beach.  The waves were not too rough. I had told the kids not to stay in too long. Of course, I had to wave to them to come out. We got lunch at a cafe right on the beach. Then the three of us read for a while. After that we took a ...

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Podcast #7 A Day at the Beach

I went with my two children to the beach last week. It was not too crowded there. I was able to park right by the beach. We set up our umbrella and opened our chairs. The sun was extremely strong. The kids ran straight into the water. I watched them from the beach.  The waves were not too rough. I had told the kids not to stay in too long. Of course, I had to wave to them to come out. We got lunch at a cafe right on the beach. Then the three of us read for a while. After that we took a ...

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Podcast #7 A Day at the Beach

I went with my two children to the beach last week. It was not too crowded there. I was able to park right by the beach. We set up our umbrella and opened our chairs. The sun was extremely strong. The kids ran straight into the water. I watched them from the beach.  The waves were not too rough. I had told the kids not to stay in too long. Of course, I had to wave to them to come out. We got lunch at a cafe right on the beach. Then the three of us read for a while. After that we took a ...

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Podcast #6 Could've Would've Should've

I could've run another mile. I would've given my friend a ride home. I should've listened to my father.   Last Saturday my friend called and asked me to help him cut down a tree. I should've told him I wasn't feeling well. He would've understood. He could've called someone else to help.   I should've told him I wasn't feeling well. I should've said I was feeling a little sick. I should've said I was under the weather.   He would've understood. He would've been understanding. ...

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Podcast #6 Could've Would've Should've

I could've run another mile. I would've given my friend a ride home. I should've listened to my father.   Last Saturday my friend called and asked me to help him cut down a tree. I should've told him I wasn't feeling well. He would've understood. He could've called someone else to help.   I should've told him I wasn't feeling well. I should've said I was feeling a little sick. I should've said I was under the weather.   He would've understood. He would've been understanding. ...

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Podcast #6 Could've Would've Should've

I could've run another mile. I would've given my friend a ride home. I should've listened to my father.   Last Saturday my friend called and asked me to help him cut down a tree. I should've told him I wasn't feeling well. He would've understood. He could've called someone else to help.   I should've told him I wasn't feeling well. I should've said I was feeling a little sick. I should've said I was under the weather.   He would've understood. He would've been understanding. ...

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Podcast #5 Changing Jobs

Susan heard about a new opening in her company. Susan heard about a position opening up in her company. Susan heard about a job opening where she works.   She read the job description. She read through the job description. She went over the job description.   She thought the job sounded good. The open position appealed to her. She liked what she read about the position.   Her experience was quite suitable. The job seemed to be a good fit for her experience. Her expe ...

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Podcast #5 Changing Jobs

Susan heard about a new opening in her company. Susan heard about a position opening up in her company. Susan heard about a job opening where she works.   She read the job description. She read through the job description. She went over the job description.   She thought the job sounded good. The open position appealed to her. She liked what she read about the position.   Her experience was quite suitable. The job seemed to be a good fit for her experience. Her expe ...

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Podcast #5 Changing Jobs

Susan heard about a new opening in her company. Susan heard about a position opening up in her company. Susan heard about a job opening where she works.   She read the job description. She read through the job description. She went over the job description.   She thought the job sounded good. The open position appealed to her. She liked what she read about the position.   Her experience was quite suitable. The job seemed to be a good fit for her experience. Her expe ...

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Podcast #4 My Sad Friend

I dropped in on my friend Gregory. He was feeling pretty down. I asked him," What is it that's bothering you?" He said, "It's hard to describe. I can't seem to get anything done." I said, "Do you think you should see someone about this?" He answered, "I'll give it some thought." I dropped in on my friend Gregory. I paid a visit to my friend Gregory. I went over to my friend Gregory's. He was feeling pretty down. He was quite dow ...

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Podcast #4 My Sad Friend

I dropped in on my friend Gregory. He was feeling pretty down. I asked him," What is it that's bothering you?" He said, "It's hard to describe. I can't seem to get anything done." I said, "Do you think you should see someone about this?" He answered, "I'll give it some thought." I dropped in on my friend Gregory. I paid a visit to my friend Gregory. I went over to my friend Gregory's. He was feeling pretty down. He was quite dow ...

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Podcast #4 My Sad Friend

I dropped in on my friend Gregory. He was feeling pretty down. I asked him," What is it that's bothering you?" He said, "It's hard to describe. I can't seem to get anything done." I said, "Do you think you should see someone about this?" He answered, "I'll give it some thought." I dropped in on my friend Gregory. I paid a visit to my friend Gregory. I went over to my friend Gregory's. He was feeling pretty down. He was quite dow ...

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Podcast #3 Expressing Obligation

You must arrive here no later than 5 o'clock. You have to arrive here no later than 5 o'clock. You have got to arrive here no later than 5 o'clock. You must be careful what you say around children. You have to be careful what you say around children. You have got to be careful what you say around children. The contract must be signed by a witness. The contract has to be signed by a witness. The contract has got to be signed by a witness. Laura has to pick up her son at sch ...

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Podcast #3 Expressing Obligation

You must arrive here no later than 5 o'clock. You have to arrive here no later than 5 o'clock. You have got to arrive here no later than 5 o'clock. You must be careful what you say around children. You have to be careful what you say around children. You have got to be careful what you say around children. The contract must be signed by a witness. The contract has to be signed by a witness. The contract has got to be signed by a witness. Laura has to pick up her son at sch ...

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Podcast #3 Expressing Obligation

You must arrive here no later than 5 o'clock. You have to arrive here no later than 5 o'clock. You have got to arrive here no later than 5 o'clock. You must be careful what you say around children. You have to be careful what you say around children. You have got to be careful what you say around children. The contract must be signed by a witness. The contract has to be signed by a witness. The contract has got to be signed by a witness. Laura has to pick up her son at sch ...

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Podcast #2 Talking About Movies

The action is non-stop. That movie is action from beginning to end. The action never lets up. The special effects are very well done. The special effects are out of this world. The special effects blew my mind. The movie really has something to say.The movie gives you something to think about. The movie really opens your eyes. It was hysterically funny. It was a riot. It was one laugh after the other. It didn't appeal to me at all. It didn't speak to me at all. It didn't grab me at all. I j ...

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Podcast #2 Talking About Movies

The action is non-stop. That movie is action from beginning to end. The action never lets up. The special effects are very well done. The special effects are out of this world. The special effects blew my mind. The movie really has something to say.The movie gives you something to think about. The movie really opens your eyes. It was hysterically funny. It was a riot. It was one laugh after the other. It didn't appeal to me at all. It didn't speak to me at all. It didn't grab me at all. I j ...

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Podcast #2 Talking About Movies

The action is non-stop. That movie is action from beginning to end. The action never lets up. The special effects are very well done. The special effects are out of this world. The special effects blew my mind. The movie really has something to say.The movie gives you something to think about. The movie really opens your eyes. It was hysterically funny. It was a riot. It was one laugh after the other. It didn't appeal to me at all. It didn't speak to me at all. It didn't grab me at all. I j ...

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Podcast #1 In the Supermarket

ESL-Aloud is a podcast program aimed at people who already know some English and who wish to expand that knowledge through listening and speaking. The sentences shown below are the ones included in this podcast. You may want to have them in view while you are listening to the podcast. Or you may want to print them out for when you are away from a computer. Different people have different learning styles, so you have to decide when it is best to see the sentences and when it is best to p ...

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Podcast #1 In the Supermarket

ESL-Aloud is a podcast program aimed at people who already know some English and who wish to expand that knowledge through listening and speaking. The sentences shown below are the ones included in this podcast. You may want to have them in view while you are listening to the podcast. Or you may want to print them out for when you are away from a computer. Different people have different learning styles, so you have to decide when it is best to see the sentences and when it is best to p ...

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Podcast #1 In the Supermarket

ESL-Aloud is a podcast program aimed at people who already know some English and who wish to expand that knowledge through listening and speaking. The sentences shown below are the ones included in this podcast. You may want to have them in view while you are listening to the podcast. Or you may want to print them out for when you are away from a computer. Different people have different learning styles, so you have to decide when it is best to see the sentences and when it is best to p ...

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