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The phrase “fixed income,” in this podcast, means a certain amount of money received regularly, when that amount does not change: “The increase in the cost of gas can be a major problem for people living on a fixed income.” The word “fixed” means steady or unchanging: “Do the taxi drivers charge a fixed fee, or is the price based on how long the ride takes?” A “fixed” dog or cat is a pet that has been neutered or spayed, which involves a surgery so that the animal can no longer reproduce (make and give birth to babies): “The city is trying to control the population of stray dogs by making sure they are all fixed.” Finally, the phrase “to be fixed for (something)” means to have enough of something or to have a certain amount of something: “We’re fixed for food, but please bring some drinks to share.” to put down stakes In this podcast, the phrase “to put down stakes” means to claim a piece of land as one’s new home, or to select a new place to live: “They put down stakes here almost 20 years ago, and now their home is worth four times what they paid for it.” The phrase “to pull up stakes” means to give up and leave: “They tried for years to make the business successful, but eventually they realized that it was time to pull up stakes and try something else.” The phrase “to have a stake in (something)” means to have a connection to something and be affected by its outcome: “Our shareholders have a stake in the board’s decisions.” Finally, the phrase “at stake” means at risk, or something that might be destroyed or lost if certain events happen: “Follow the doctor’s advice. Your health is at stake!” 3 these materials on another website or distributing them in any way is prohibited. www.easytalk.ir English as a Second Language Podcast www.eslpod.com ESL Podcast 980 – Retiring Abroad
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Welcome to English as a Second Language Podcast number 980 – Retiring Abroad.
This is English as a Second Language Podcast episode 980. I’m your host, Dr. Jeff McQuillan, coming to you from the Center for Educational Development in beautiful Los Angeles, California.
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This episode is a dialogue between Wanda and George about living in another country after you retire. Let’s get started.
Wanda: I just heard the news. You’re moving to McQuillanland?
George: I am. I’ve decided to retire abroad.
Wanda: Why?
George: It makes a lot of sense for people with a fixed income. Social Security will only go so far here, but the cost of living is much lower in other countries, including McQuillanland. I can live
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