Podcasts this Week (July 14, 2014)

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ON MONDAY
ESL Podcast 1016 – Doing Pro Bono Work

In the Learning Guide: Get a full transcript (written version of every word you hear), vocabulary list and sample sentences, and comprehension questions.
In “What Else Does it Mean,” learn the other meanings of “firm” and “to fall short.”
In the “Culture Note,” learn about “The Law Students in Action Project.”
“The Law Students in Action Project (LSAP) is an organized ‘effort’…” – READ MORE in the Learning Guide
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ON WEDNESDAY
English Cafe 459
Topics: The Scottsboro Boys Trial; The Grammy Awards; so versus too; to bash; to whip the crowd into a frenzy

In the Learning Guide:  Get a full transcript (written version of every word you hear).
In “What Insiders Know,” you will read about “The Latin Grammy Awards.”
“Each year, millions of Americans watch the Grammy awards on television….” – READ MORE in the Learning Guide
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ON FRIDAY
ESL Podcast 1017 – Driving an Off-Road Vehicle

In the Learning Guide: Get a full transcript (written version of every word you hear), vocabulary list and sample sentences, and comprehension questions.
In “What Else Does it Mean,” learn the other meanings of “to picture” and “baby.”
In the “Culture Note,” learn about “Mud Bogging.”
“‘Mud bogging,’ which is also known as ‘mud racing,’ ‘mud running,’ and simply ‘running,’ is a sport that…” – READ MORE in the Learning Guide