Podcasts This Week (December 1, 2014)

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ON MONDAY
ESL Podcast 1056 – Finding Emerging Markets

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 “gamble” and “to work up.”
In the “Culture Note,” learn about “Emerging Market Terminology.”
“Use of the ‘term’ (a word or phrase with a specific definition or meaning)…” – READ MORE in the Learning Guide
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ON WEDNESDAY
English Cafe 479
Topics: American Presidents – James K. Polk; beach versus shore versus coast; concept versus conception

In the Learning Guide:  Get a full transcript (written version of every word you hear).
In “What Insiders Know,” you will read about “The President’s Scholars Program.”
“In 1964, the U.S. government established the Presidential Scholars Program. The program was created to …”- READ MORE in the Learning Guide
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ON FRIDAY
ESL Podcast 1057 – Storing Food

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 go to waste” and “might as well.”
In the “Culture Note,” learn about “Home Canning.”
“In the past, ‘preserving food’ (preparing food so that it can be eaten much later)…”- READ MORE in the Learning Guide