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In this lesson you will learn irregular plural nouns such as:

foot - feet

goose - geese

louse - lice

man - men

mouse - mice

tooth - teeth

woman - women

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Irregular nouns about animals

one code - two cod

one fish - two fish

one sheep - two sheep

one shrimp - two shrimp

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In this lesson you will learn the following expressions:

get a lot of mileage of out of something: be able to use something for a long time.

Ex: Even after five years, the sweater looked great. She was happy she got a lot of mileage out of it.

road hog: a driver who takes up space in more than one lane one lane on a road.

Ex: She knew she would be late when she got stuck driving behind a road hog on the way to work.

get the show on the road: get started with something.

Ex:He spent the whole day packing for his trip, and now he just wanted to get the show on the road.

traffic jam: many cars stuck on a road without being able to move.

He didn't care about being stuck in the traffic jam; he was happy to listen to his new CD.

Lemon: a car( or other item) that continues to have problems even after it's been repaired many times. 

Ex: He was nervous about buying a used car from stranger. "With my luck," he said, "I'll get a lemon."

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In this Episode You will learn these conversational phrases:

Like : has many different meanings. 

For example: What do you like? 

Do you like ice cream? 

What do you like to do on the weekends?

I would like to....

Love: when it refers to a person or people, indicate deep affection. When love begins there is often a feeling of great excitement, called being in love.

Do you like ice cream? .... No, I love ice cream!

Would you like to dance? .... I'd love to!

What do you think of...?

Are you kidding me?

Are you kidding me? Is an expression that indicates that something is so true - or untrue- that it doesn't need to be said. 

Do you like to dance? Are you kidding me? I'd rather dance than eat!

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You will learn this dialogue:

State Trooper: Good morning, sir. I pulled you over because the speed lmit is 50 miles per hour. You were driving much faster than that. You were doing 70. 

Alan: I'm sorry, Officer. I didn't notice the sign, but I thought I was driving slower than that. 

State Trooper: I need to see your license and registration.

Alan: I don't have my license with me. I think I left it home.

State Trooper: You need to have license and registration with you in the car at all times, sir. I am going to issue you a ticket for speeding and another one for not having the proper documents. You can call the clerk's office to find out the amount of the fines.

Alan: Can I just pay you now?

State Trooper: Sir, police officers aren't allowed to take money. You have to call the clerk's office. You can go there to pay in person, or you can mail it in. 

Alan: This is my first speeding ticket.

State Trooper: Have a nice day, sir.

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In this episode you will learn phrases:

To be looking forward to something : the expression indicates the speaker is very happy about a future event.

"I'm looking forward to seeing you on Saturday."

Can't wait: 

"I can't wait to see you on Saturday."

To have in store for: indicates an unknown situation that someone present to someone else; it can be good or bad.

"Well, I'm going home, but I have no idea what my family will have in store for me.

To show up on someones doorstep: to visit someone without notice.

"I was just getting ready to go out when my cousin showed up on my doorstep.

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In this episode you will learn vocabulary related to dealing with police:

Allowed: permitted

Chat: a casual conversation

Cop: police officer

Fine: the amount of money you must pay for certain violations

Flashing: shining brightly on and off, very quickly

In person: going yourself to do something directly

Issue: give out

Moving violation: a motor vehicle law that’s broken while diving, such as speeding

Notice: see

Officer: the respectful title for a policeman or policewoman

Pull over: move the car to the side of the road

Registration: a document showing the owner of a car

Shoulder: space on the side of the road, usually marked by a line, where a car can park if there’s a problem

Speeding: going faster than the speed limit

State trooper: member of the state police force

Ticket: a document showing a road law you’ve broken; it requires payment of a fine.

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In this lesson you will learn how to apply these words and phrases:

hopefully - is a word inserted to indicate your wishes that something will happen. It can come in the middle of a verb phrase, before the subject, or at the end of a sentence

Ex:

I'll hopefully graduate in two years.

Hopefully, I'll graduate in two years.

I'll graduate in two years, hopefully

a couple of - means two: however, informally, it can mean more than that - but it does indicate a small number.

Ex:

I'll see you in a couple of hours.

It only costs a couple of dollars.

He'll be home in a couple of months.

The local scene - the local scene refers to the culture and range of entertainment offered in a particular area.

Ex:

I'm moving to Springfield next month. What's the local scene like there?

To show a good time - means to make sure he or she is entertained.

Ex:

If you come to visit in December, We'll show you a good time. All our friends have parties in December!

Thanks so much - a common way of expressing appreciation. Other ways to say this are thank you very much/thanks a lot/I really appreciate this.

Ex:

Thanks so much for fixing my tire. I really appreciate it.

Thank you very much for helping us. 

To be in good shape - to be fit financially, situationally, or physically.

Ex:

My sister's husband has a good job, so they're in good shape financially.

She has a good education and a lot of experience, so she's kin good shape for the job market.

She exercises every day to stay in shape.

In this episode you will learn the following dialogue:

Lia: Hello. I’d like to rent a car for the weekend.

Friendly Rent-A-Car: Do you have your driver's’ license with you?

Lia: Yes, I do.

Friendly Rent-A-Car: If you want an economy car, we have compact outside.

Lia: Is it a four-door?

Friendly Rent-A-Car: NO, it isn’t. It’s a two door, but it has a hatchback. And it has a sunroof!

Lia: Do you have anything bigger and faster?

Friendly Rent-A-Car: Well, we have a midsized convertible, but the compact is more economical

Lia: How about a big van? I have a large family.

Friendly Rent-A-Car: Sure, we have a van. It’s very roomy. It’s the biggest and most expensive of the three.

Lia: Well, I’d like the convertible for myself, but I guess I’ll take the van. Maybe next time...

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In this episode, you will learn to use these phrases:

Party animal - an informal expression used to characterize someone who spends a lot of time with friends for entertainment.

What do you do? - asks what ones job or occupation is. When you answer with form of to be, you give a general job title. Note that the article 'a' is always used when referring to onely one person but is never used when referring to more than one person.

awesome - an expression that is used a lot to say that you think something is really good.

nonstop schedule - describes the activities of a very busy person, whether it be because of work, school, family responsibilities, or even social life.

This episode will introduce vocabulary words about renting a car.

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bucks: dollars

compact: the smallest size car

convertible: a car with a special soft roof that folds completely down.

country: far from the city, an area of trees and farms.

damage: harm or injury to a person or to a car.

economy: having to do with saving money.

hatchback: a door at the back that lifts up and out for loading.

luxury: very special, with extra conveniences.

midsize: a medium-sized car, usually with four doors.

rent: pay money to use something for a limited time.

see the sights: visit attractions in a new place.

sunroof: a window in the roof of the car that can be opened. 

van: a very large vehicle that can carry up to 12 passengers.