Join Erica and Marco on EnglishPod for an elementary lesson centered around a visit to the eye doctor. This episode introduces listeners to the language of vision problems with words like "struggle," "blurry," and "prescription." Through a humorous dialogue, they explore common eye conditions like being "far-sighted" versus "near-sighted," and expressions like having "20/20 vision" or being "blind as a bat." The lesson includes practical phrases like "what seems to be the problem?" and "head on over," which are useful in everyday situations. Listeners are also challenged to identify the technical term for color blindness. 

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Join Marco and Erica on EnglishPod for a fiery lesson on protests surrounding government bailouts. This episode dives into the language of dissent with key terms like "bankrupt" and "bailout," set against the backdrop of a live news report from Washington, D.C., where citizens protest against a proposed financial rescue of the auto industry. The dialogue captures the outrage and sense of injustice felt by the protesters. Marco and Erica explore expressions of anger and disagreement, including phrases like "injustice," "outrage," and "have the nerve to," alongside a grammar breakdown of the present perfect tense to express actions from the past that continue into the present. They debate the ethics and implications of bailouts, encouraging listeners to share their thoughts on englishpod.com, where more resources on this current event are available.

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Join Marco and Erica on EnglishPod for a delightful lesson on the language of weddings. While they humorously clarify they're not the ones tying the knot, they introduce listeners to essential wedding vocabulary like "groom," "bride," "bridesmaid," "flower girl," and "ring bearer." The episode explores cultural nuances of Anglo weddings, including phrases like "it's about time" and the peculiar spelling and pronunciation of "aisle." They clarify common mistakes with the word "marry," emphasizing the correct usage as "get married." Through a dialogue, we witness a wedding scene, learning terms like "gorgeous" for describing beauty, and discussing roles like the maid of honor and best man in the ceremony. 

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Welcome to EnglishPod with hosts Erica and Marco, diving into an elementary lesson about being in a hurry and giving directions in a car. In this episode, you'll listen to a dialogue where two friends are in a rush to get to the library, showcasing phrases like "step on it," "speed up," and "having a fit" to describe urgency and frustration. They explore terms like "cut through" and "shortcut" for navigating quickly, and teach practical expressions for giving directions such as "make a left" or "make a right." This lesson is perfect for understanding how to communicate effectively when you're on the move or need to guide someone through traffic. Join us at englishpod.com for more learning tools to enhance your English skills!

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Marco and Erica welcome listeners to an engaging intermediate English lesson on love and the art of apologizing. This episode features a dialogue where a bicycle accident leads to an unexpected reunion and a romantic twist, teaching phrases like "knock over" and "explode." Listeners learn key vocabulary from the dialogue, including "familiar," "place," and "coincidence," which are all explored through examples and personal anecdotes. The "language takeaway" segment dives into expressions for apologies, enhancing fluency with phrases like "I feel terrible" and "it was an accident." The episode also touches on the concept of love at first sight, sharing diverse perspectives on first impressions and romantic encounters. Join in to learn useful language, share your own stories, and even guess the romantic songs featured in the dialogue.

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Join Marco and Erica in this elementary English lesson from EnglishPod, exploring the challenging world of money, specifically focusing on debt and recession. In this episode, they discuss being "in debt," explaining what it means to owe money and introducing key vocabulary like "recession" - a time when the economy struggles, and "broke" - when you have no money left. The dialogue humorously portrays a man seeking help from the mob due to financial hardship, highlighting terms like "loan" and "mortgage." They also break down phrases for natural conversation, such as "What can I do for you?" and "I'm really sorry to trouble you," offering insights into financial culture differences between North America and Europe. This lesson aims to equip learners with both language and financial literacy to navigate economic downturns.

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Welcome to EnglishPod with hosts Erica and Marco, diving into an intermediate lesson about how companies manage their finances. This episode focuses on a business meeting where participants discuss the company's profit and loss statement. Key terms introduced include "expenses," "expenditures," and phrases like "through the roof" and "off the charts" to describe high costs. Listeners will learn about the nuances between expenses and expenditures, and get insights into business vocabulary like "go over" for reviewing documents, and phrases like "I'll look into it" and "I'll take care of it" for promising action. The dialogue humorously reveals extravagant spending, sparking a conversation about the perks of being a company executive and encouraging listeners to share their own spending habits on the EnglishPod community site.

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Join Marco and Erica in this intermediate English lesson from EnglishPod, where they dive into the practical language of cleaning the house. Learn essential vocabulary like "such a mess" and "chores," and phrases to navigate real-life situations such as asking for help or avoiding work. They discuss terms like "tidy up," "spotless," and cultural differences in naming shopping centers ("mall" vs. "shopping centre"). The dialogue features humor with an explosion metaphor for cleaning mishaps, and the hosts explore how household chores are shared more equally today, with a special mention of househusbands. This episode is packed with useful language examples and fluency builders to enhance your everyday English communication.

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In this upper-intermediate episode of EnglishPod, Marco and Erica dive into the art of gossip, providing listeners with practical English phrases for sharing and discussing news about others. The lesson introduces key vocabulary like "weird," "housewarming gift," and phrases such as "I've got a bad feeling about him," "kicked me out," "creeped me out," and "scared the heck out of me." 

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Welcome back to EnglishPod's intermediate lesson focused on business English, specifically sales strategies. In this episode, hosts Marco and Erica dive into a vocabulary preview, introducing terms like "drive sales" and "promotion." They analyze a dialogue where a manager and team discuss various sales tactics in a meeting, showcasing phrases like "match the competitors," "in the market," and "it'll never fly." The lesson includes a fluency builder segment where they teach more natural ways to express common ideas, such as saying "he'll be here any minute" instead of "I'll be here soon." The episode also touches on leadership styles, contrasting the aggressive management in the dialogue with more positive, encouraging approaches. 

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