In this episode, Matthew and Kristina talk about: 

• common small talk topics in business
• relationship building through small talk
• some topics you may want to avoid in a business setting

The extra mile (useful English vocabulary you'll hear in the podcast): 

• overlap = a common area of interest, responsibility, etc
• lighthearted = cheerful and carefree
• first impression = one's initial perception of someone or something

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In this episode, Matthew and Karyn talk about: 

• how common small talk is in the US
• places and situations where we engage in small talk
• how useful being able to engage in small talk is

The extra mile (useful English vocabulary you'll hear in the podcast): 

• to struggle with [something] = to find something difficult
• vital = essential
• nosy = always trying to find out private things about other people

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In this episode, Kristina, Karyn, and Matthew talk about: 

• what we like to do on vacation
• gardening
• outdoor activities 

The extra mile (useful English vocabulary you'll hear in the podcast): 

• to hustle = hurry; bustle
• right on [something] = exactly; precisely on a place 
• oppressive = (of weather) excessively hot and humid

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In this episode, Christina and Matthew talk about: 

• how important spending time outdoors is 
• the places they like to spend time outdoors
• animals they see in the wild

The extra mile (useful English vocabulary you'll hear in the podcast): 

• to make it a point to [do something] = to always do something or take particular care to do it
• elusive = difficult to find, catch, or achieve
• "knock on wood" = said in order to avoid bad luck, either when you mention good luck that you have had in the past or when you mention hopes you have for the future

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In this episode, Christina and Kristina talk about: 

• Kristina's garden
• different names some fruits and vegetables have in different countries
• troubleshooting in the garden 

The extra mile (useful English vocabulary you'll hear in the podcast): 

• out back = outside at the back of a house or building
• a green thumb = someone who has a natural talent for growing plants
• a pest =a destructive insect or other animal that attacks crops, food, livestock, etc

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In this episode, Christina and Trisha talk about: 

• how few vacation days most Americans get
• working on the weekend
• our vacation plans

The extra mile (useful English vocabulary you'll hear in the podcast): 

• to go under = when a company is unsuccessful and can no longer do business
• antisocial = not sociable; not wanting the company of others
• ambitious = having or showing a strong desire and determination to succeed

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In this episode, Christina, Matthew and Usher: 

• review the topics discussed in June in FFCC
• give some good tips for English learners
• debunk the myth that you need a certificate to prove your English level

The extra mile (useful English vocabulary you'll hear in the podcast): 

• to pop in/into [something] = to appear briefly 
• validation =  the feeling that other people approve of and accept you, or something that gives you this feeling
• willpower = strong determination that allows you to do something difficult

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In this episode, Christina and Karyn talk about: 

• the importance of using positive language 
• the kind of negative language that we often hear
• making an effort to make change

The extra mile (useful English vocabulary you'll hear in the podcast): 

• to be a part of [something] = to be included or involved in something
• to have an ear for [something] = to be good at hearing, repeating, and understanding music or language
• persistence = firm or obstinate continuance in a course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition

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In this episode, Christina introduces Karyn, the newest FFCC teacher! 

• Karyn will be running the Monday FFCC sessions. Come say hi!
• Karyn is from Atlanta, Georgia 
• Karyn has been teaching online for about 6 years

The extra mile (useful English vocabulary you'll hear in the podcast): 

• to get to know [someone] = to start to be familiar with someone or something
• to get into [something] = to start enjoying something, or to become enthusiastic about it
• to get a degree in [something] = an expression used to say we completed a course or graduated from a school. ex: I got my Master's degree in Psychology. 

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In this episode, Christina and Kristina talk about: 

• the importance of scheduling your English learning
• the importance of using any free time, even if it's just 3-5 minutes
• the importance of making studying easier by placing study materials in easy to reach/see places

The extra mile (useful English vocabulary you'll hear in the podcast): 

• to set up = to place something in position
• to sync = to synchronize
• to get the most out of [something] = to maximize the return

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