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In this Intermediate lesson from EnglishPod, hosts Marco and Erica dive into the practicalities of banking with a focus on opening a new bank account. The episode introduces key banking terms like "checking account" and "savings account," explaining their differences and uses. Through a dialogue set in a bank, listeners learn phrases and vocabulary associated with transactions, account balances, overdrafts, and debit cards. The lesson also covers polite ways to request actions in a banking context, enhancing fluency in customer service scenarios. Additionally, cultural differences in banking practices, such as the use of checks, are briefly discussed, encouraging listeners to share their own experiences on the EnglishPod website.
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In this Elementary lesson from EnglishPod, hosts Marco and Erica teach listeners how to cancel an appointment with grace and clarity. The episode features a dialogue between Samantha and Angela, where Angela attempts to reschedule a meeting due to an emergency. Key vocabulary like "reschedule," "inconvenience," and "postpone" is introduced, alongside useful phrases such as "what's up," "can't make it," and "this thing came up." The dialogue humorously reveals that Samantha, who also cancels the meeting, might have her own reasons for doing so, adding an entertaining twist. Marco and Erica share personal anecdotes about canceling appointments, making the lesson both educational and relatable.
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Join Marco, Erica, and special guest Daini from the EnglishPod team for an intermediate lesson on Chinese New Year. This episode dives into the cultural practices and excitement of the celebration, introducing vocabulary like "dumplings," "firecrackers," and "fireworks." They explore the traditional aspects of the festival, such as the giving of red envelopes (Hong Bao), the dragon dance, and playing Mahjong. The dialogue captures the enthusiasm of a child eagerly anticipating the festivities. Additionally, learn phrases to express excitement like "I'm so excited about," "I'm really looking forward to," "I can't wait," and "I bet." Discover how Chinese New Year is celebrated with loud, awe-inspiring firecrackers and fireworks, and share your own New Year traditions at englishpod.com.
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In Part II of "New Guy In Town" from EnglishPod, hosts Marco and Erica continue a suspenseful and slightly eerie narrative. This episode focuses on the theme of invitations, with characters discussing a dinner invitation from the mysterious newcomer, Armand. Key vocabulary includes "thoughtful," "give me the creeps," and "rope me into," alongside phrases like "come with an appetite," "get to know someone," and "why on earth." The dialogue leaves listeners on a cliffhanger with Armand's peculiar comments, prompting an interactive segment where listeners are invited to suggest what happens next in the story for a potential inclusion in Part Three.
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In this Advanced lesson from EnglishPod, hosts Marco and Erica delve into the topic of investing in emerging markets. They discuss the concept of emerging markets, using China as a prime example of rapid economic growth and increasing middle-class wealth. The dialogue features a conversation between a father and son, where the son, Johnny, seeks to borrow money to invest in these markets amidst economic uncertainty, viewing it as an opportunity to build his "nest egg." Terms like "turmoil," "proposed stimulus package," "aggregate demand," "inevitable," and the informal phrase "hit up" are explored, providing listeners with both business and conversational English. This episode challenges learners with business vocabulary and concepts, encouraging them to engage further by visiting the EnglishPod website for more clarification and interaction.
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In this sequel episode, EnglishPod hosts Marco and Erica continue the romantic narrative of "I'm Sorry, I Love You" with Part II. The dialogue centers around a date setup, where one character expresses relief over an injury not being as severe as feared and offers to make amends by taking the other out to dinner. Key language points include phrases and vocabulary for dating scenarios such as "relieved," "pick me up," and "ordinary," alongside expressions like "make it up to you," "my treat," and "a twist of fate." The episode also explores the nuances of these phrases through examples, offering listeners practical English for romantic and social interactions. Erica shares a personal story of a beneficial twist of fate, encouraging listeners to share their own experiences, making this episode both educational and engaging for English learners interested in romantic and conversational language.
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In this Elementary lesson from EnglishPod, hosts Marco and Erica explore the scenario of asking for time off at the office. The episode features a dialogue where Liv, an employee, requests unpaid leave from her boss, Mr. McKenna, to attend her sister's wedding overseas. They discuss crucial vocabulary like "vacation days," "overseas," "unpaid leave," and "notice." The lesson provides phrases for politely approaching your boss to ask for leave, such as "Do you have a second?" and "Would you be okay with that?" Additionally, the episode emphasizes the importance of using polite, indirect language in professional settings to make requests. This lesson is designed to help non-native English speakers feel more confident when discussing leave with their superiors.
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In this Upper Intermediate lesson, hosts Marco and Erica dive into the topic of the bird flu. They explore the concept of a potential global health crisis, discussing how the disease can spread from birds to humans and possibly among humans, leading to a massive outbreak. The episode focuses on business preparedness, introducing key vocabulary like "contingency plan," "pandemic," "critical," "outbreak," "forecast," and "vaccines." Through a dialogue set in a business meeting, listeners learn how companies might prepare for such an emergency by developing strategies to maintain critical business functions, reduce employee-customer contact, and manage employee health. The episode also highlights useful phrases for business meetings, enhancing fluency in professional English.
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Join Marco and Erica in this episode of EnglishPod as they dive into the language of dining out. They'll guide you through vocabulary essential for discussing food, restaurants, and making recommendations. Learn to use phrases like "check out," "bistro," "not all that crazy about," "tasty," and "in the mood for" in real-life dining scenarios. The dialogue explores the pitfalls of dining choices, including dealing with allergies and food poisoning, providing both humor and practical language learning. Whether you're suggesting a new eatery or describing your culinary preferences, this lesson has you covered with natural English expressions. Don't miss out on the fluency builders that will help you sound more like a native speaker when talking about food!
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Join Marco and Erica in this elementary EnglishPod lesson focused on "Making an Appointment." Learn essential vocabulary and phrases for scheduling appointments, whether it's for work, medical visits, or social plans. Key terms like "financial adviser," "available," "double check," "scheduled," and "booked solid" are introduced through a practical dialogue where Julianne tries to book a meeting with Ms. McNealy. This lesson provides you with the tools to confidently handle everyday appointment-making scenarios. Check out englishpod.com for more insights and to share your thoughts or questions.
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Welcome back to EnglishPod! In this intermediate lesson, Marco and Erica explore vocabulary related to describing jobs. They introduce useful phrases like "VP" for Vice-President and "Fortune 500 company." The episode features a dialogue where characters discuss their professions, highlighting words such as "implement," "policies," and "oversee." Listeners will learn natural phrases like "going on about" and "how's it going," perfect for everyday conversations about work. Tune in to enhance your job-related English vocabulary and join the discussion on our website!
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Join Erica and Marco on EnglishPod for an elementary lesson centered around a visit to the eye doctor. This episode introduces listeners to the language of vision problems with words like "struggle," "blurry," and "prescription." Through a humorous dialogue, they explore common eye conditions like being "far-sighted" versus "near-sighted," and expressions like having "20/20 vision" or being "blind as a bat." The lesson includes practical phrases like "what seems to be the problem?" and "head on over," which are useful in everyday situations. Listeners are also challenged to identify the technical term for color blindness.
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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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