CNN 10 | May 12, 2017


source: Daily Listening     2017年5月11日
CNN 10 | May 12, 2017 | Daily Listening hightlights: Nuclear waste, social media, and tennis are three of the subjects covered this Friday. You'll learn about the history of a nuclear disposal facility in Washington. You'll see how North Korean officials, who tightly control all media, are taking notice of social media. And you'll witness how empowering a sport has been for a woman with autism.
Today’s broadcast of CNN 10 is on May 12, 2017.
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CNN 10 | May 11, 2017


source: Daily Listening     2017年5月10日
CNN 10 | May 11, 2017 | Daily Listening hightlights: With U.S. leaders considering sending more troops to Afghanistan, we're looking at how the southern Asian country has consistently posed challenges for American presidents. Afterward, gear up for a virtual field trip: We're taking you to the Philippines for a trip to an island within an island within an island. And our show wraps with a look at a vice presidential pet and our all-time pun record.
Today’s broadcast of CNN 10 is on May 11, 2017.
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Food Idioms, Part 2


source: Maple Leaf ESL    2016年4月5日
In this lesson, we look at the following food-related idioms: butterfingers, icing on the cake, cup of tea, cry over spilt milk, eat something up, in a nutshell, and go bananas.
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When You're Pulled Over


source: Twominute English    2013年6月16日
This can happen to any of us if we are not careful. The right thing to do in this situation is to be polite and co-operative. The worst you can get this way is a ticket!
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0:06 In this lesson we will learn vocabulary used when you’re pulled over by the police.
0:17 Good afternoon.
0:19 Good afternoon, sir. What seems to be the problem?
0:22 Sir, do you know why I pulled you over?
0:25 Err…I guess so…was I speeding?
0:28 Yes, you were doing 50 miles per hour in a 20-mile per hour zone.
0:32 Yes, sir. I’m very late for an important meeting.
0:35 Your license and registration, please.
0:37 Certainly. Here you are.
0:40 Mr. Andrews, your license expired six months ago. Is the address correct?
0:45 Yes, sir. I’ve been traveling a lot on business and haven’t had time to renew it.
0:49 Well, Mr. Andrews, I’ll only give you a ticket for speeding, but make sure you take care of that expired license.
0:56 Of course. I’ll take care of it this week…
1:05 Good morning. May I see your driver’s license please? And your registration.
1:11 Did I do anything wrong, officer?
1:13 You did not stop completely at the stop sign back there, Ma’am.
1:17 But I’m in such a hurry! I really need to get to the hospital as soon as possible!
1:22 What happened?
1:24 My son’s had an accident! They called from school and told me he was taken to the hospital!
1:29 All right, Ma’am. I’m escorting you to the hospital. Follow me. Here are your license and registration.
1:36 Thank you very much, officer. Please, let’s go.
1:39 He’ll be Ok, Ma’am. You just follow me and drive carefully.
1:50 Do you know why I pulled you over?
1:53 No. I have no idea.
1:56 One of your taillights is broken. Can I see your license and registration, please?
2:01 A broken taillight? I just picked the car up from the mechanic!
2:05 Well, you should go back and have him fix it.
2:08 Thanks for letting me know.
2:10 Mr. Bruck, your driver’s license is expired…
2:14 Excuse me? When?
2:17 It expired one month ago.
2:19 Oh, no! What will happen now?
2:22 Well, I’m letting you go with a warning this time, but make sure you renew your license today.
2:31 You were doing 50 miles per hour in a 20-mile per hour zone.
2:41 Your license expired six months ago. Is the address correct?
2:50 I’ve been traveling a lot on business and haven’t had time to renew it.
2:59 One of your taillights is broken. Can I see your license and registration, please?
3:11 You did not stop completely at the stop sign back there, Ma’am.
3:22 All right, Ma’am. I’m escorting you to the hospital. Follow me. Here are your license and registration.
3:36 Your driver’s license is expired…
3:43 I’m letting you go with a warning this time, but make sure you renew your license today.

"I don't understand the accents of native English speakers..."


source: EnglishAnyone    2017年4月26日
In this video, you'll learn how to develop your English listening skills so you can understand the different accents of native English speakers and get fluent in English faster. :)
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STRESS: 2- and 3-syllable Words (pronunciation with Rachel)

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source: Rachel's English    2013年8月6日

Business English 60 (quality control, benchmark)


source: TeacherPhilEnglish    2010年1月31日
Quality, quality control, benchmark, benchmarking.

Business English 59 (market share)


source: TeacherPhilEnglish     2010年1月31日
Market share, gain market share and lose market share.

Ball Idioms


source: BBC Learning English    2009年10月15日
Three idiomatic phrases connected with balls:
Keep your eye on the ball;
Its a whole new ball game;
On the ball

BBC News Review: Trump to withdraw from TPP partnership


source: BBC Learning English    2016年11月22日
Donald Trump has announced his plans to end an agreement. Join Sian and Catherine to discover the language from the headlines you can use in everyday life. Learn more here http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/...

World Cup and Football vocabulary


source: Learn English with Papa Teach Me    2014年7月3日
It's World Cup season! Everyone's excited! Learn the vocabulary you need to be able to discuss football in English!

American Slang vs. British Slang


source: Oxford Online English     2016年9月9日
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Have you ever listened to a song or watched a TV show and found a word that you hadn’t seen before? And then you went to check your dictionary and you still couldn’t find the meaning? These are probably slang words. 'Slang' means informal, conversational vocabulary. Slang is usually specific to a particular group or place. For example, people in different cities and towns might use different slang words.
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Sharing: Talking about Different Beers


source: Shaw English Online    2014年1月30日
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Bill talks about beer! He teaches the difference between light and dark beer. An interesting video to learn about beer and improve your English listening.
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English Puns


source: Shaw English Online    2014年1月28日
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This video is a little advanced but fun to watch. English puns are very funny and good to learn.
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