English Cafe #228 2010-02-10
Topics: Patriotic songs; Carnegie Hall; grande versus venti (at Starbucks); troop versus troops; (something) is ghostwritten
Words:
patriotic
to bless
prayer
national anthem
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Robert's Castle 2010-02-08
Robert Fidler's castle – but no planning permission!
We have a saying in English that an Englishman's home is his castle. What exactly does it mean? Some people say that it means ...
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Robert's Castle 2010-02-08
Robert Fidler's castle – but no planning permission!
We have a saying in English that an Englishman's home is his castle. What exactly does it mean? Some people say that it means ...
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New Zealander of the Year Awards 2010-02-08
Last week, four New Zealanders won awards for this year. Each of them volunteered their time and skills to help others.
It is hard to say only one thing about each of these people ...
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554 - An Emergency Airplane Landing 2010-02-08
Bad news: There may be a plane crash in this episode. Worse news: You’ll be able to understand what’s going to happen after listening to it.
Slow dialogue: 1:10
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Some Crops Can Help Farmers Prepare for Disasters 2010-02-08
AGRICULTURE REPORT: Farmers may not be able to prevent natural disasters, but they can at least try their best to reduce losses. For example, they can plant crops that are more likely to ...
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About Seat Belts and Kevlar 2010-02-08
SCIENCE IN THE NEWS: I'm Shirley Griffith. BOB DOUGHTY: And I'm Bob Doughty. Today we tell about two recent inventions that have helped to save lives. We will also tell about the people who ...
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Valentine's Day Offers a Chance to 'Refocus on What Love Is All About' 2010-02-08
THIS IS AMERICA: These are important days for makers of sweets and sellers of flowers. For owners of fine restaurants and publishers of greeting cards. For salespeople at clothing stores. ...
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Increasing Food Security in Dry Areas of the Middle East 2010-02-08
DEVELOPMENT REPORT: Agricultural experts have launched a land and water management project in the Middle East. The project seeks to increase food security in dry areas.
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Chinese car company adopts panda 2010-02-07
Sean Banville's News Written for ESL Students
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Tempers over Super Bowl abortion ad 2010-02-07
Sean Banville's News Written for ESL Students
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Waitangi Day 2010-02-06
Today is Waitangi Day. It is 170 years since the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi. This was a treaty between Queen Victoria of England and Maori chiefs in New Zealand. The Queen promised ...
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Spontaneous Talks 2010-02-06
This recording features Corina from Romania. In this interview we looked at the skill of making a spontaneous talk. The transcript for the most recent podcast, comprehension questions and a ...
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Short Story: A Jury of Her Peers (By Susan Glaspell) 2010-02-06
AMERICAN STORIES: The transcript is at http://skyel.net/zh-hans/node/5724 (Rerun from 2008)
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Some People's Names Have Special Meanings in American Expressions 2010-02-06
WORDS AND THEIR STORIES: a cup of Joe, an average Joe, did not know Jack, John Q. Public, Jeez Louise, for Pete's sake, be a doubting Thomas, Joe Blow, a plain Jane, No way, Jose, did not ...
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Arthur Ashe, 1943-1993: Tennis Champion and Civil Rights Activist 2010-02-06
PEOPLE IN AMERICA: Today we tell about the life of tennis champion Arthur Ashe. He was an athlete and a social activist who died before he was fifty.
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Newswords: Coup 04 Feb 10 2010-02-05
BBC Journalist Clare Arthurs talks about the word 'coup' and related expressions and how they are used in news contexts.
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US Military Officer, Admiral Mike Mullen, Says to Let Gays Serve Openly 2010-02-05
IN THE NEWS: Last week President Obama again called for ending a ban against people in the military who are openly homosexual.
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The Top 10 News Stories of 2009 2010-01-01
IN THE NEWS: At the end of each year, editors and news directors of the Associated Press in the United States vote for the top ten news stories of the year.
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Christmas 2009 in America: A Joyful Season in Not So Joyful Times 2009-12-21
THIS IS AMERICA: Our program, our subject is Christmas in America. This Friday, millions of American Christians will celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, their lord. Many families will sing ...
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