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The word “course,” in this podcast, means one of several things eaten in order during a meal, usually soup or salad, an entrée, and dessert: “For the first course, we could choose between chicken-noodle soup and tomato soup.” The phrase “of course” is used when one is sharing information that is understood and will not be surprising: “Of course, we should buy tickets early just in case they sell out.” The phrase “par for the course” refers to something one would expect to happen, especially when it is a bad or unpleasant thing: “Melissa behaved terribly at the family reunion, which was par for the course, considering her bad feelings about most family members.” The phrase “in due course” means in the future at an appropriate time: “We’ll talk about the possibility of a raise in due course.” to whip up In this podcast, the phrase “to whip up” means to cook something quickly, especially when little effort is required: “We’re going to whip up a quick breakfast and then drive to the coast for the day.” The phrase “to whip” means to hit a person or animal’s back with a long piece of rope or leather, usually as a punishment: “Sherman thinks it’s wrong to make horses run faster by whipping them.” The phrase “to whip through (something)” means to do something very quickly: “How did you whip through the math problems so quickly?” Finally, the phrase “to whip around” means to turn very quickly: “We didn’t realize Jake was listening to our conversation until, all of a sudden, he whipped around and starting telling us his opinion.” 3 these materials on another website or distributing them in any way is prohibited. English as a Second Language Podcast www.eslpod.com ESL Podcast 677 – Feeding a Picky Eater
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اپیزود مرتبط با این کلمه: «Feeding a Picky Eater». دو دقیقه اول را همینجا گوش کن و متن همگام را دنبال کن. برای ادامه کامل، از دکمه پایین استفاده کن.
Welcome to English as a Second Language Podcast number 677: Feeding a Picky Eater.
This is English as a Second Language Podcast episode 677. I’m your host, Dr. Jeff McQuillan, coming to you from the Center for Educational Development in beautiful Los Angeles, California, on a beautiful sunny day here in Los Angeles. I’m not so sunny; I have allergies, I have problems that affect my nose and throat today. So if I sound stranger than usual – I mean I always sound a little strange, right? – now you know why.
Oh, by the way, we have a Learning Guide for this episode. You do not to want to miss it; you want to get it at our website at eslpod.com.
This episode is called “Feeding a Picky Eater.” It’s a dialogue between Jeremy and Keeley. Let’s get started.
Jeremy: It’s really nice of you to make dinner for me tonight.
Keeley: I’m glad to do it. You’re been so helpful to me, it’s only fair that I return the favor. I hope you’ve brought your appetite.
Jeremy: You bet.
Keeley: Great! Here’s the first course, a light soup. How do you like it?
Jeremy: It has an interesting flavor.
Keeley: You don’t care for it.
Jeremy: It’s just a little greasy for my taste.
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