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Here are some words and expressions that appear in the video:

red flag (idiom): a sign of danger, a warning signal
- It can be a red flag if your partner has three different phones and doesn't explain why.

do something on the spot (idiom): immediately, without delay
- I can't play the piano on the spot. Instead, I have to look at the music beforehand to get things right.

duty (noun): something that you are expected to do, an action that is required by your job
- You have to carry out your duties at the office if you want to keep your job.

Aubrey: In this video, Aubrey and I are going to be talking about our first jobs that we ever had. Aubrey, Let's talk about your first main job. What did you like? What did you dislike? And describe some of those duties that you did at work?

Randall: Yeah. So my first job was at a pizza restaurant. Honestly, I didn't know any better when I was applying. There were a lot of red flags, like they hired me on the spot. Maybe don't work for a place like that. Half the staff . . .

Aubrey: Now, what do you mean? Hiring you on the spot?

Aubrey: They hired me on the spot.

Randall: And why wouldn't that be a good idea?

Aubrey: Half the staff had quit, including the manager.

Randall: Okay. Okay, so that, that's a red flag. Okay.

Aubrey: Yes, yeah. So it was really hard at first, uh, but then they got a better management in, we got better crew in and I actually ended up enjoying it. I got to, you know, work with a lot of different types of people, um, as employees, right, than I would have normally interacted with working with customers, you know, And we would do fun stuff at work that we weren't supposed to like, you know, baking cookies in the oven, not supposed to do that.

Randall: So what were the . . .

Aubrey: But we did.

Aubrey: What were the what were the general duties that you had at the pizza restaurant?

Randall: Yeah. So I first started at the front, um, as doing customer service stuff. I think I was a customer service maniac, I think is what we called us. But, you know, I would take orders, you know, make sure everything got to the right person. Not super exciting. Um, and then I moved kind of into the back for a while where I, um, you know, actually made the pizzas and I got really fast at it, uh, really fast at making those pizzas. I was like, the fastest pizza cutter.

Aubrey: Well, thank you for sharing some reflections on your first job.

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First Job Experiences - Interview - Randall’s ESL Cyber Listening Lab

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Interviews “First Job Experiences” Back to Interviews Level High-intermediate Pre-Listening Question Besides making money, what are some of the lessons of life that we can learn by having a full-time or part-time job? Vocabulary and Expressions Here are some words and expressions that appear in the…

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Dogs or Cats? - Interview - Randall's ESL Cyber Listening Lab

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Here are some words and expressions that appear in the interview. benefit (verb): helpful or good point - There are many benefits to having a pet in your home. aloof (adjective): cool and distant- My sister might appear aloof, but she's just shy. Go talk to her.

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Conjunctions exercises: and - because - but - or - so . Free interactive grammar exercises to learn English online. Elementary and intermediate level esl.

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Dictation exercises - sentences 76-80: listen and write. The sentences are simple and easy to understand, with a focus on basic vocabulary and grammar.

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ESL-lab: Movie Times - intermediate level

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ESL-lab: Movie Times - intermediate level

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What points do you consider most when going out to see a movie (e.g., movie theme or content, ticket price, show times, theater seating and sound system, etc.)?

" go over like a lead balloon" = fail terribly
" I told the group that I wanted to watch a western movie, but the idea went over like a lead balloon."

" shake like a leaf" = be very scared
" She won't admit it, but she was shaking like a leaf during parts of that horror movie."

A. Listen to the recording and answer the questions.

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

Talk with a partner about your experience in going to a movie theater. Discuss the movie's plot, how much you paid for tickets, and the movie rating, if applicable, and why it deserved the rating. Search for a review of the movie in a newspaper or on the Internet and explain why you agree or disagree with the critic's opinion.

Checking movie reviews can be a useful way to help you decide on whether to watch a movie or not. Using the Internet, search for two Web sites that contain a review of a movie you want to see. Summarize what you learn about the movie including information about the plot, the main characters, the visual effects, and the acting.

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Movie Show Times - Randall's ESL Cyber Listening Lab

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What points do you consider most when going out to see a movie (e.g., movie theme or content, ticket price, show times, theater seating and sound system, etc.)? " go over like a lead balloon" = fail terribly" I told the group that I wanted to watch a western movie, but the idea went over like a lead balloon."

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ESL-lab: Medical Advice - intermediate level

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ESL-lab: Medical Advice - intermediate level

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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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Seeking medical advice is becoming easier and easier. Listen and learn.

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Improve your English vocabulary with our online exercises and activities. Suitable for beginners, elementary, intermediate, and advanced ESL learners.

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Exercise on Body Parts - 03 - English Vocabulary

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Exercise on Body Parts - 03 :: Learn English online - free exercises, explanations, games, teaching materials and plenty of information on English language. :: page 03

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Two friends meet after not seeing each other for a long time.

Listen to the mp3 file and put the correct question in the spaces below. Then listen again to check. Use your mouse to drag the questions into the empty boxes!

If the audio player above doesn't work, click here to download the audio file.

Where did Peter and Anna last see each other?
Where did Anna meet her husband?
How has Peter's beard changed?
How has Peter's hairstyle changed?
Why did Peter get his hair cut short?
Why did Peter get his beard cut short?
What color is Anna's new car?
What color were Peter's glasses?
Where is Peter going now?
Where did Peter use to work?
Why did Anna move into a new apartment?
Why did Anna sell her old car?
When are they meeting tonight?
When can Peter call Anna?

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Intermediate Listening | You've Changed! | esl-lounge Student

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You've Changed!. Two friends meet after not seeing each other for a long time.

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The Charity Show: Pre-intermediate level

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The Charity Show: Pre-intermediate level

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Two friends talk about how one can help the other with an upcoming charity show.

Listen to the mp3 file and choose true/false for each question. Then listen again to check.

If the audio player above doesn't work, click here to download the audio file.

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Pre-Intermediate Listening | The Charity Show | esl-lounge Student

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The Charity Show. Two friends talk about how one can help the other with an upcoming charity show.

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Mixed pronouns - page 01

1. Personal and possessive pronouns

2. I, me, my, mine - exercises

3. I, me, my, mine - write

4. We, us, our, ours - exercises

5. We, us, our, ours - write

6. They, them, their, theirs - exercises

7. They, them, their, theirs - write

8. He, him, his / she, her, hers / it, its

9. He, him, his, she, her, hers, it, its - write

10. Subject, object, possessive - test 1

11. Subject, object, possessive - test 2

12. Personal and possessive

13. Personal pronouns and possessives

14. Pronouns - grammar exercises

15. They / them / their / theirs

next page -

subject and object pronouns -

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Mixed pronouns exercises. English pronouns: personal, possessive, relative, indefinite, reflexive, demonstrative

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Opposites in English - Learning Online with our free exercises

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There is - there are: grammar exercises elementary level esl. There be + present tense. English grammar exercises online

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Verb tenses worksheets - printable exercises pdf - handouts for esl

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Verb tenses: worksheets esl, printable exercises pdf, handouts.Free resources to print and use in your classroom

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Some / any - grammar exercises - elementary level esl

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Grammar exercises: any, some. Determiners: a, an, some, or any exercises. Elementary level esl.