Podcasts this Week (October 24, 2016)

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ON MONDAY
ESL Podcast 1254 – Being Under a Corrupting Influence

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 act on” and “to monitor.”
In the “Culture Note,” learn about “Banned Movies.”
“Although the United States ‘prides itself on’ (is very proud of having or doing something) ‘freedom of speech’…”- READ MORE in the Learning Guide
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ON WEDNESDAY
English Cafe 578
Topics: Movies – The King and I; nation versus sovereign versus kingdom; to obstruct versus to hinder; fire and brimstone

In the Learning Guide:  Get a full transcript (written version of every word you hear).
In “What Insiders Know,” you will read about “Yul Brynner.”
“Yul Brynner was a famous actor. He was born in Russia in 1920, and he lived in China and France before…” – READ MORE in the Learning Guide
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ON FRIDAY
ESL Podcast 1255 – Talking About Gemstones

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 “polished” and “to a tee.”
In the “Culture Note,” learn about “The Gemological Institute of America.”
“The Gemological Institute of America is a nonprofit organization that conducts research and provides education about gemstones…” – READ MORE in the Learning Guide