CNN 10 | May 19, 2017 | 4 American detainees in North ...

source: Daily Listening    2017年5月18日
CNN 10 | May 19, 2017 | 4 American detainees in North Korea | Daily Listening hightlights: After reporting on four American detainees in North Korea, we're giving you a sense of what they may be experiencing and how previous detainees have been released. We provide a preview of the U.S. president's first trip abroad as leader. And we catch up with Myron Rolle, who has achieved success on the football field and in his chosen academic field.
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Soccer Idioms

source: Maple Leaf ESL   2015年12月7日
In this lesson, the following soccer-themed idioms are discussed: be on the ball, kick something off, watch from the sidelines, move the goalposts, take one's eye off the ball/keep one's eye on the ball, take sides, and be out of someone's league.
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PHRASAL VERB CRY

source: Rachel's English    2017年1月30日
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Alternative and Clean Energy - Talking About Renewable Energy Sources - ...

source: Twominute English    2013年6月21日
Alternative and clean energy are terms used for renewable sources of energy, such as solar energy and wind energy. They create no harmful effects to the environment unlike other energy sources, such as oil and coal. In this video you will learn how to talk about alternative and clean energy.
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0:07 In this lesson you will learn how to talk about alternative and clean energy.
0:18 Sometimes I’m afraid of these wind farms. Don’t you think those large fans will break if a hurricane comes?
0:24 Don’t think of crazy things like that! They’re way too heavy and strong to be blown over by a hurricane
0:32 I was just wondering. It seems we have no electricity problems now, though.
0:36 Thanks to renewable energy!
0:39 By the way, why is it called renewable energy?
0:42 Because this energy is created by natural sources, like the sun and the wind, which are not exhausted when they’re used.
0:51 They don’t produce any pollution either, right?
0:51 They don’t produce any pollution either, right?
0:54 Correct! That’s why they are also called “clean” energy.
1:04 Hans, what are you're doing on the roof?
1:06 I’m installing a solar-panel roof! Goodbye, power bills!
1:10 You mean you’ll put solar panels on your roof?
1:13 Yup! My roof tiles were old, anyway.
1:16 Great idea, but what about the rainy season?
1:19 That’ll be fine, I didn’t disconnect the power cables.
1:23 So, you’ll use both. Man, I should get a solar roof, too!
1:27 Of course you should, you’ll save money and help the environment!
1:36 Billy, have you noticed there’s something different about the city?
1:40 You're right! It feels a bit livelier than before.
1:44 What’s different?
1:45 I think it has something to do with the taxis!
1:48 Taxis?
1:50 The new Mayor ordered all the taxis and public transport to use clean fuels that do not produce much pollution.
1:57 Thanks to the Mayor, this city doesn’t stink of oil or smoke anymore!
2:07 The electricity bill is killing me! They’re going to raise the rates again!
2:13 I think it’s better to switch to alternative energies.
2:17 You mean solar energy?
2:19 For us, yes! But there are other types too, like nuclear power and wind power.
2:25 Yeah! I heard they are also extracting energy from the ocean and seas.
2:31 That’s right. They can even make energy from garbage!
2:35 Hmmm...That’ll really help us control pollution.
2:41 Sometimes I’m afraid of these wind farms.
2:47 It seems we have no electricity problems now, though.
2:54 They don’t produce any pollution either, right?
3:01 I’m installing a solar-panel roof!
3:08 Man, I should get a solar roof, too!
3:14 You’ll save money and help the environment!
3:22 I think it’s better to switch to alternative energies.
3:22 I think it’s better to switch to alternative energies.
3:30 But there are other types too, like nuclear power and wind power.
3:40 That’ll really help us control pollution.

Master Intonation - Learn American Pronunciation and Reduce Your Accent

source: JenniferESL    2017年4月20日
This is the final lesson in my intonation series! Review all the intonation patterns through two exercises. Test your comprehension and improve your mastery of intonation.
Watch Lesson 10: https://youtu.be/3MedvTj3t-w
Topic: Contrast and Emphasis
Index:
0:01 Can you understand what my intonation means?
1:48 Lesson title
1:58 Exercise 1: identify the pattern/ listen and repeat
7:55 Exercise 2: listen to the text/ repeat
9:08 Suggested practice
9:31 Lesson ending
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Business English 70 (Business life cycle: Introduction, growth, maturity, and decline)

source: TeacherPhilEnglish    2010年2月1日
Business life cycle: Introduction, growth, maturity, and decline.

Business English 69 (Product life cycle: Introduction, growth, maturity, and decline)

source: TeacherPhilEnglish    2010年2月1日
Product life cycle: Introduction, growth, maturity, and decline.

BBC News Review: World set to break global temperature record

source: BBC Learning English    2016年11月15日
A new world record is about to be broken. Join Sian and Catherine to discover the language from the headlines you can use in everyday life.
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Food idioms

source: Learn English with Papa Teach Me    2012年5月7日
English idioms to describe eating habits.
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How to Understand Native English Speakers

source: Oxford Online English       2016年11月25日
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Topics covered:
- How to use contractions to sound more natural in English.
- How to use weak forms to improve your listening and speaking in English.
- How to shorten questions to make your English sound more natural.
- How to use the context to improve your English listening.
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