Podcasts This Week (September 1, 2014)

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ON MONDAY
ESL Podcast 1030 – Adopting a Pet

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In “What Else Does it Mean,” learn the other meanings of “breed” and “stray.”
In the “Culture Note,” learn about “Organizations Protecting Animals.”
“In the United States, many organizations have formed to protect animals…” – READ MORE in the Learning Guide
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ON WEDNESDAY
English Cafe 466
Topics: Ask an American – Being a twin; to revoke versus to nullify versus to rescind; waste; bon voyage

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In “What Insiders Know,” you will read about “The Olsen Twins.”
“The Olsen twins are ‘arguably’ (many, but not all people, believe it is true) the most-recognized twins…”- READ MORE in the Learning Guide
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ON FRIDAY
ESL Podcast 1031 – Following a High-Profile Court Case

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 crack down” and “at the expense of.”
In the “Culture Note,” learn about “The People’s Court.”
“The People’s Court is an American ‘reality TV show’…”- READ MORE in the Learning Guide