CNN 10 with subtitles | January 27, 2017 | Fridays are AWESOME | Daily Listening

source: Daily Listening    2017年1月26日
CNN 10 | January 27, 2017 | Fridays are AWESOME | Daily Listening hightlights: One foreign leader arrives in the U.S. while another cancels his trip; one holiday triggers the world's largest annual human migration; and one record-holding mountain is suspected to have shrunk after an earthquake struck. Travel the world with us this Friday on CNN 10!
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English Pronunciation: How to say words ending in -OUGH & -AUGH

source: English Lessons with Adam    2017年1月25日
Learn how to say these difficult words correctly in English! Does "cough" rhyme with "off" or with "cow"? How about "drought", "laugh", and "through"? How would you pronounce these words? I understand these may confuse you, because the pronunciations are different depending on the word. In this lesson, we will look at the different sounds of words with the endings "-ough" and "-augh". This lesson will improve your speaking and listening skills, so be sure to watch and complete the quiz at http://www.engvid.com/english-pronunc...

Visual Vocabulary - To Sit on the Fence

source: EnglishAnyone    2016年12月9日
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Today’s expression is “to sit on the fence.” This is a very common idiom meaning to be unsure about a choice.
Imagine you’re sitting on a brick wall between two fields, and must decide which field to plant your garden in. One field gets more sunlight, but the other has more nutrients. Both look good, so you remain stuck on the wall unable to choose.
In life, we’re often confronted with hard choices, and when we can’t decide, we say we’re “on the fence” about the issue.

# “To sit on the fence” is an idiom you can use in both professional and casual situations:
A: Which muffin should I get? Apple or blueberry? They both look so good!
B: I know! I’m on the fence, too. I don’t know if I should get the cherry or pumpkin pie!

A: The boss is sitting on the fence about the merger.
B: Hope he makes a decision about whether to do it or not soon.

A: Are you on the fence about which college to go to?
B: Yep. Both of them look so great!

A: Those who spend all their time sitting on the fence can’t become great leaders.
B: Yeah, you have to be able to make decisions quickly.

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Making Excuses - Saying you can't do something in English

source: Twominute English   2013年1月17日
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0:07 In this lesson, we are going to learn the phrases that we can use when we have to make an excuse because we are unable to do something.
0:19 Hey, what’s up?
0:21 Nothing much, busy as usual with work.
0:24 I am planning to go to the beach this Saturday. Would you join in?
0:29 Wow! I wish I could. But I am going outside the city on Saturday for a meeting so I can’t make it.
0:36 Oh that’s sad to hear Lizzie. It will really be fun.
0:40 I know but I am stuck with work. I will join you guys some other time.
0:50 Excuse me professor. I have a problem and I need to leave the class early.
0:55 What could be more important than School Elizabeth?
0:58 I need to go to the airport to pick a relative.
1:03 And how do you intend to make up for the missed class?
1:06 I will get the notes from my friends, and I will study them at home.
1:10 Alright, but remember there’s a test this Tuesday which will have questions from today’s lesson.
1:16 Thanks professor. I’ll make sure I cover what I miss.
1:20 Okay, I will excuse you today.
1:27 Mike, you were supposed to bring me the financial report 2 days ago. Where is it?
1:32 I am just about to finish it John. Just need another hour.
1:37 Hey! I needed it yesterday! What took so long?
1:40 I am sorry, but I wasn’t in yesterday because I was ill.
1:45 Oh really? I didn’t know that. Well I hope you’re feeling better and you can finish this report now.
1:51 It’s ready. I just need to check a couple of things. I will be down in your office in about an hour.
1:59 Thank you Mike. I need the report to make a presentation tomorrow.
2:02 No problems. It will be ready.
2:09 Hey, Where were you last night John! We waited for you so long at the party.
2:15 I am sorry I couldn’t make it to the party. I had to stay late at the office.
2:19 But I told you about the party 5 days ago!
2:22 Yeah I know, but I had a presentation the next day and I needed to prepare.
2:27 You could have called John.
2:29 Yes, I am sorry. I was just buried in work.
2:33 Hmmm.. Okay. Well don’t do this again.
2:41 Hey! I needed it yesterday! What took so long?
2:47 I will get the notes from my friends, and I will study them at home.
2:56 I am sorry I couldn’t make it to the party. I had to stay late at the office.
3:04 But I am going outside the city on Saturday for a meeting so I can’t make it.
3:15 I have a problem and I need to leave the class early.

English at University: 8 - Learn phrases about asking for help finding a book

source: BBC Learning English    2016年11月7日
New student Mary is settling into university life but still hasn't visited the most important place you'll need to go to, to help you with your studies. It's a great place for a bookworm like Mary – it's the library.
Learn more here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/...

TRANSCRIPT
Narrator
Hello and welcome to English at University - the series that teaches some English phrases to help you through your first year of study abroad.
New student Mary is settling into university life but still hasn't visited the most important place you'll need to go to, to help you with your studies. It's a great place for a bookworm like Mary – it's the library. So Mary, have you got your library card with you?

Mary
Yes, I've got it thanks.

Narrator
And your reading list – the list of books you need to read for this year's course?

Mary
I've got it here… I just need to find the books now. Ah, here I am now – The Library.

Sharon
Next…

Mary
Sharon! Do you work here as well?

Sharon
Yes, we tend to double up round here. It's the funding cuts – the university's not got that much money – anyway dear, I suppose you're looking for some books?

Mary
Yes, that's right. Where can I find books about business please?

Sharon
Down there, turn left, then right, then to the end… under 'B'… B for biology…

Mary
and 'Business'. Thanks.
Oh no… oh dear… none of the books I need are here!

Narrator
Oh dear Mary. A bibliophile like you – someone who loves reading - needs to get to the library early if you want to get the books you need - but don't worry, I'm sure you can reserve them.

Mary
Reserve them? But what do I say?

Narrator
Go and ask Sharon to check if she has your books in stock – and if not ask if she can reserve them for you – and see if she can put them by for you… that means keep them for a period of time until you can collect them…

Mary
OK, I'll do just that. Thanks.

Sharon
Next! Oh it's you again… any luck?

Mary
No, I'm afraid not. I can't find anything. Please could you check if you have any of these in stock.

Sharon
No… no… no. Sorry, no. It looks like a DANIEL SMYTHE has them all out at the moment.

Mary
Oh dear. Well, perhaps you could reserve them for me please?

Sharon
Of course dear.

Mary
OK. So could you put them by for me when they come in please?

Sharon
Certainly dear. We'll send you an email when they're back in.

Mary
…and when do you think they will be available?

Sharon
Let's have a look… three weeks' time.

Mary
Three weeks? That's too late! I need them for my studies.

Narrator
Don't panic Mary, I'm sure we'll find a solution. But well done for trying to get hold of those important course text books. You've managed to ask for help and at least reserve the books you need, using these useful phrases…

Please could you check if you have any of these books in stock?

Could reserve them for me please?

Could you put them by for me when they come in please?

When do you think they will be available?

You can practise these phrases, pick up a few more plus learn some top tips about studying in the UK on our website at bbclearningenglish.com. Now, Mary's back in her room. Before she can hit the books – I mean study hard - she needs to get hold of some text books for the next lecture so what's she going to do?

Abi
Oh hi Mary. Something on your mind?

Mary
Yes, all the text books I need have been taken out of the library.

Abi
Oh never mind, there's never time to read those boring books anyway… but hold on… I think I did buy some of them when I was in the first year… let's have a look… there, how about this one?

Mary
'Mind Your Own Business'! – yes, that's one of them – it looks almost new. Thanks Abi!

Abi
Don't mention it. I don't think I ever read it. You can keep it. Now come on, it's time to eat.

Let's Learn English Lesson 40 Pronunciation Practice

source: VOA Learning English    2017年1月5日
In this video, learn about using stress to emphasize words in a sentence.

Let's Learn English Lesson 40: The Woods Are Alive

source: VOA Learning English    2016年12月30日
Anna wants to try something new in the new year. She wants to be an actor on the stage. How will she do in her audition? See the whole lesson at http://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/...
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Let's Learn English Lesson 40 Speaking Practice

source: VOA Learning English    2016年12月29日
In this video, learn how to say the new words. Then learn about asking for and giving feedback. See all of Lesson 40 at http://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/...
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Dining etiquette rules - 4 things to avoid at the dinner table - personality development video

source: Skillopedia - Skills for the real world    2016年2月15日
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1) When at the dinner table with people around there are certain things that you need to avoid. Things that can be a little offensive and that you need to avoid are
- Do not chew with your mouth open
- Never speak with a full mouth
- So not try to reach out for something that's not close to you, ask someone to pass it to you.
- Toothpicks should be used in private not as you walk out of the restaurant or dig your teeth in front of the people you eat with.
2) Be courteous and let others speak before you
3) Continue eating
4) Compliment