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Ryan: Ah, here we are. What dya of the hotel?
Alex: Ah man. Just looking at it from the outside, this hotel is sweet. [Really?] You're the man. An outdoor swimming pool, an awesome of the beach [We're close, somewhere.], and free continental breakfasts [Yeah, I think it was in there.].
Ryan: Hmm. That's not our hotel. Uh, it's the one next door.
Alex: What? Wh. . .? That place? [Yeah.] You honestly that place? [Um-hum.] You've got to be joking. I mean, man, that place looks like it's been condemned for years. [Just a few.] Uh, please, please. Just tell me you're my leg.
Ryan: Nope!
Alex: This isn't happening to me. I mean how dya come such a dump?
Alex: Easy. My uncle's best friend's second cousin said his grandfather stayed here once during the War, I guess back in the 1940s, [Ah, man.] so I went online, found the place listed under accommodations [Oh.] in a search engine, and then the hotel.
Ryan: I'm speechless. Un . . . now . . . So, now that we've arrived at the five-star Palace Hotel (You mean, uh, the Purple Flamingo.) Ah . . wha . . . Well, what are you in the for this afternoon?
Ryan: Well, to be honest, I just want to take a in the green pool (if it's even open), lounge around until the evening, and then catch something on TV after that. I think it's black and white. What dya think?
Alex: Ah, man, that idea.

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Listen in English - Harry Potter - The Mirror

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From Harry Potter, Harry discovers the Mirror of Erised and sees what he wants most in life.

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Subject and Verb Agreement Quiz from The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation.

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"Identity Theft"

Level:

Topic:

Speakers:

Length:

intermediate

identity theft protection

man - woman

01:32

Pre-Listening Exercise

Identity theft is a rising problem, and as a result, there are some of the dangers of using the Internet when you shop for things like clothing, electronics, or other personal items?

Idioms

" steal someone's heart" = cause someone to fall in love
" James stole Maria's heart with his powerful romantic music on his guitar."

" five-finger discount" = shoplift or steal good from a store
" Brian said he got a five-finger discount on his shoes, but that was completely wrong. He should return them."

Listening Exercise

A. Listen to the recording and answer the questions.

Vocabulary Practice

Do the vocabulary quizzes with the words from the conversation for more practice:

Post-Listening Exercise

Which of these things would you do or not do on the Internet? Explain your ideas:

Buy a car

Rent a car

Make a reservation for a hotel room

Find someone to date and marry

Order a pizza

Pay government taxes

Purchase clothing

Online Investigation

Use the Internet to find out tips on these topics:

What are the warning signs of an Internet scam?

What things can you do to protect yourself from such danger?

What should you do if you become a victim of identity theft?

What Web site services exist to protect consumers from identity theft?

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Identity Theft - Randall's ESL Cyber Listening Lab

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Protecting yourself from identity theft. Listen and learn.

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Listen in English - Friends - Phoebe the Secretary (1)

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From Friends, Phoebe becomes Chandler's new secretary.

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Listen in English - Paul's African Adventure

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From Top Notch TV, Cheryl tells Mrs. Beatty about her trip to South Africa.

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1. How would your life be different without technology?
2. What recent invention do you think has been the most important?
3. What are the positive effects of technology?
4. What are the negative effects of technology?

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Accepting the role of technology in our lives | Akarsh Verma | TEDxYouth@BIS

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Amazon starts selling cashier-less technology

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While watching, write down 5 words you hear that you don't know the meaning of.

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Everest - Getting to the Top | National Geographic

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Vocabulary

tune out [exp] - stop listening, stop trying

no matter what [exp] - in every possible situation

be there for someone [exp] - to be a support for someone

bow [n] - [image]

hunt [v] - to follow and kill

it's no different [exp] - it's the same

comes out [verb] - survives

whatever you do [verb] [exp] - doing [verb] is the most important thing

starve [v] - die from a lack of food

Questions:

1. Prim believes Katniss can win the Hunger Games.
True
False

2. Katniss believes she can win the Hunger Games.
True
False

3. Katniss' dad is dead.
True
False

4. Katniss' mom stopped listening and trying when her dad died.
True
False

5. Katniss thinks her mom will tune out again this time.
True
False

6. Katniss has 1one sister and one brother.
True
False

7. Gale believes Katniss will win the Hunger Games.
True
False

8. Gale wants Katniss to use a knife to win the Hunger Games.
True
False

9. Katniss believes that hunting animals and hunting humans is basically the same thing.
True
False

10. Katniss is worried that her mother and sister are not going to have enough food.
True
False

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https://www.perfect-english-grammar.com/irregular-verbs-exercise-1.html

https://www.perfect-english-grammar.com/irregular-verbs-exercise-2.html

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New Friends - Randall's ESL Cyber Listening Lab

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Everyone needs new , long-lasting, friends. Listen and learn.

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1. Flashcards
2. Match
3. Test

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Start studying Directions. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools.

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Vocabulary:
block
north
east
south
west
in front of
pickpocket

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Not Afraid to Ask for Directions | Brain Games

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Vocabulary:
mysterious
speck
silly
ingest
spit out

go straight
turn right
turn left
take the highway

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Learn/Practice English with MOVIES (Lesson #4) Title: Finding Nemo

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"Medical Advice"

Level:

Topic:

Speakers:

Length:

intermediate

medical advice

man - woman

01:35

Pre-Listening Exercise

What are some of the most common problems for which people go to a doctor when seeking medical advice and an examination? Do you ever look for medical advice or medication online?

Idioms

" keep fit" = stay in good healthy condition
" I like to go hiking to keep fit."

" shed pounds" = lose weight
" I suggest you shed a few pounds to improve your health."

Listening Exercise

A. Listen to the recording and answer the questions.

Vocabulary Practice

Do the vocabulary quizzes with the words from the conversation for more practice:

Post-Listening Exercise

What are your major concerns in visiting medical facilities, for example, a doctor's office or a hospital, in a foreign country? What differences have you noticed in the medical care, facilities, and attitudes of doctors and nurses towards patients in comparison with those in your own country? Share your opinions on the topic.

Online Investigation

Imagine that you have one of the illnesses or conditions below. Use the Internet to compare two companies or services that provide medical solutions or products to deal with the problem. Which company or doctor appears to provide the best solution in terms of product guarantee, price, and reputation? Are there products that appear to promise too much and seem questionable? Share your ideas.

a sore back or other muscles

bad breath

a stomachache

poor vision

hair loss

bad acne

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Medical Advice - Randall's ESL Cyber Listening Lab

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What things can parents do to strengthen the relationship with their children? Some people go hiking or do outdoor activities; other people watch movies or go to amusement parks. Discuss your ideas.

" get ahead" = become successful in your business or career
" Often, people give up time with their families to get ahead in life."

" control/hold the purse strings" = control the money in a family
" My wife is much better at managing our finances, so she controls the purse strings."

A. Listen to the recording and answer the questions.

Do the vocabulary quizzes with the words from the conversation for more practice:

Are there outdoor activities like hiking, biking, or camping that you enjoy doing with your family? What things can families do together to strengthen the family relationship? Discuss these topics with a partner and see if your families do similar activities.

Use the Internet to find five places where families can spend time together in your area or in a city or country where you want to visit. Answer these questions:

1. What are the names of these places?

2. What activities can you do there?

3. How much does it cost to visit these places?

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A Hiking Family - Randall's ESL Cyber Listening Lab

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What things can parents do to strengthen the relationship with their children? Some people go hiking or do outdoor activities; other people watch movies or go to amusement parks. Discuss your ideas. " get ahead" = become successful in your business or career" Often, people give up time with their families to get ahead in life."

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Travel on Sky Airlines - Randall's ESL Cyber Listening Lab

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Plane travel is the way to go for speed and convenience. Listen and learn.

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It's means 'it is'
Example, It's raining today.
Its is used to say someone possesses or owns something.
Example, The dog eats its food.

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Its vs. It's Quiz | The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation

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Its vs. It's Quiz from The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation.

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Answer the following questions:
1. What happened in the cafeteria?
2. Why did Flash want to fight Peter?
3. What did the other students think about Peter?
4. What do you think will happen next?

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Spider-Man Movie (2002) - Peter vs. Flash Scene (1/10) | Movieclips

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Remember: You're means 'you are'. For example, You're my friend.
Your is used to say someone possesses or owns something.
For example, Your book is red.

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Your vs. You're Quiz | The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation

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Your vs. You're Quiz from The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation.

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Answer the questions:
1. Why is Peter upset?
2. Why doesn't Peter stop the thief?

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Spider-Man Movie (2002) - Uncle Ben's Death Scene (4/10) | Movieclips

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The security system for this website has been triggered. Completing the challenge below proves you are a human and gives you temporary access.

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Answer the questions:
1. What choice does Spiderman have to make?
2. What does Green Goblin do?
3. What happens to MJ (Mary Jane)?

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Spider-Man Movie (2002) - Bridge Rescue Scene (7/10) | Movieclips

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Vocabulary:

the time has come [exp] - it's time

courageous [adj] - full of courage, no fear

the honor of [exp] - the privilege of

representing [v] - speaking or acting for the whole group

annual [adj] - every year

tribute [n] - gift (i.e. human sacrifice)

turn of events [exp] - sudden change

I bet my hat [exp] - I'm sure

a big hand [exp] - clapping

Questions:

1. How many people get selected for the Hunger Games?

2. Who gets selected for the Hunger Games?

3. What adjective does Effie use to describe them?

4. How does Effie feel about participation in the Hunger Games?

5. Who will the participants be representing?

6. Who is selected first for the Hunger Games?

7. What happens after the first selection?

8. Why is this situation unique?

9. What is the relationship between Katniss and Prim?

10. Is Effie surprised that they are sisters?

11. What is the last thing Effie says?

12. What does this mean?

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Start studying LCG2 Week 4 Day 5. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools.

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Start studying LCG2 Vocabulary Week 1 Review 2a. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools.

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Learning about the culture is another important part of travel and sightseeing. What customs should visitors be aware of when visiting a home in your country? What should and shouldn't people do? What are the expected customs and behaviors in this situation?

" put your best foot forward" = give a good impression
" You can put your best foot forward and impress the people of that country by learning about the culture and speaking their language."

" jump at the chance" = do some form of service in return for something in return
" I wanted my dad to pay for the movie tickets, so I jumped at the chance to do some extra work to pay for them."

A. Listen to the recording and answer the questions.

Do the vocabulary quizzes with the words from the conversation for more practice:

Discuss the do's and don'ts that visitors should be aware of when visiting your country. Topics could include eating manners, dress, attendance at weddings and funerals, dating, giving and receiving gifts, etc. Share an experience where you or someone you know unintentionally did something inappropriate in another culture.

Choose one of these places below. Then, use the Internet to find the information to these questions:
Spain, Thailand, Mexico, Japan, New Zealand, Germany

1. What is the best way to travel there?

2. How much does it cost to get there?

3. Where are some of the best places to stay?

4. How much do they cost?

5. What are two places that are interesting to visit?

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Vacation Plans - Randall's ESL Cyber Listening Lab

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"Bus Trip"

Level:

Topic:

Speakers:

Length:

intermediate

bus travel

man and woman

02:14

Pre-Listening Exercise

What are the advantages and disadvantages of traveling by bus on a trip over flying or driving?

Idioms

" hit the road" = start to travel
" It's getting late. Let's hit the road before it gets dark. I don't like driving at night."

" off the beaten path" = an area that people usually don't visit
" When the bus stops in the next city, I want to take you to a restaurant off the beaten path. The food is great."

Listening Exercise

A. Listen to the recording and answer the questions.

Vocabulary Practice

Do the vocabulary quizzes with the words from the conversation for more practice:

Post-Listening Exercise

How do most people travel on vacation within your country? Are there reasons why people choose one form of transportation over another? What is the best way to travel if you want to meet new people?

Online Investigation

Imagine you want to travel from Los Angeles to New York,and you are interested in seeing as much of the country as possible. Which form of transportation would be best for you: plane, bus, rental car, or train? Use the Internet to collect information on cost, convenience, possible routes, and time, for each of these methods from these Web sites or others you might know:

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Bus Trip - Randall's ESL Cyber Listening Lab

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Traveling by bus can be a fun way to see places on a vacation. Listen to this conversation on the topic of travel.

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1. Why can't they travel Business Class?
2. Why is the man going to New York and Boston?
3. When 'travel' is a noun, is it countable or uncountable?
4. What does 'commute' mean?
5. What can you say to someone who is traveling somewhere?
6. What is the difference between 'journey' and 'trip'?

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Travel, Trip and Journey: Learn English with Simple English videos - ESL

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Your Guide to San Francisco | National Geographic

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What One Woman Learned Trying to Run Across California | National Geographic

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2018 NBA Celebrity Game Highlights | Presented by Ruffles