Who is eslpod?
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This is English as a Second Language Podcast episode 998. I’m your host, Dr. Jeff McQuillan, coming to you from the Center for Educational Development in beautiful Los Angeles, California. Visit our website at ESLPod.com. Become a member of ESL Podcast and download the Learning Guide for this episode.
What is English as a second language podcast episode 998?
Welcome to English as a Second Language Podcast number 998 – Meeting a New Neighbor. This is English as a Second Language Podcast episode 998. I’m your host, Dr. Jeff McQuillan, coming to you from the Center for Educational Development in beautiful Los Angeles, California.
How can ESL Podcast help you learn English?
For many people around the world, learning English is very important. Unfortunately, there are very few useful, effective sources for learning English. Most people take English classes, which help them up to a certain point. ESL Podcast is designed to help you continue to improve your English. What’s so different about ESL Podcast?
Who is ESLPod.com?
ESL Podcast is run by a team of experienced English as a Second Language professors with over 30 years of high school, adult, and university ESL teaching experience. Dr. Jeff McQuillan is the host and guide for each lesson, providing language and cultural explanations. Dr.
Why are you doing this podcast?
For many people around the world, learning English is very important. Unfortunately, there are very few useful, effective sources for learning English. Most people take English classes, which help them up to a certain point. ESL Podcast is designed to help you continue to improve your English.
Complete Transcript (sample only)
Welcome to English as a Second Language Podcast number 998 – Meeting a New Neighbor.
Glossary (sample only)
neighbor – a person who lives nearby, usually on the same street or within a few blocks
Comprehension Questions (sample only)
1. What does Nancy mean when she says, “I can give you the scoop on the neighborhood”?
What Else Does It Mean? (sample only)
The phrase “to settle in,” in this podcast, means to begin to feel comfortable in a new place and familiar in a new area: “Jean-Michel grew up in the countryside, so it took him a long time to settle into his new apartment in the big city.” The phrase “to settle down with (someone)” means to marry and start a family with someone: “Shane traveled and partied a lot in his 20s, but now he’s ready to fall in love and settle down.” The phrase “to settle down” means to calm down and become quiet: “The kids are so noisy! How are we ever going to get them to settle down?” Finally, the phrase “to settle the tab” means to pay the amount owed, usually at a restaurant or bar: “Don’t forget to settle the tab before you leave the bar tonight.”.
Culture Note (sample only)
When people move into a neighborhood in the United States, they might expect to be “welcomed” (made to feel that others are glad to have one living nearby) or at least “greeted” (said hello to) by the other residents.