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The word “manual,” in this podcast, means a small book that tells one how to do or use something: “According to the manual, this flashing yellow light means that we need to replace the batteries in the camera.” The phrase “manual labor” or “manual work” means physical work that is performed with one’s body or hands: “People who perform manual labor need to eat more than people who work in front of a computer all day.” Something that is “manual” can also be something that is done without using electricity or machines: “Have you ever driven a car with manual steering?” Finally, doing something “manually” can mean doing something without automation or without the help of a computer: “Did you make those calculations manually, or did you use a computer program?” to focus In this podcast, the verb “to focus” means to concentrate, or to put all of one’s attention into a particular thought, task, or action: “Lourdes works from home, but it’s hard for her to concentrate when her kids are playing and making a lot of noise in her office.” The verb “to focus” also means for a camera or binocular lens to make a picture sharper, making it easy for an object to be seen clearly: “How can I make the camera focus on a distant object?” One’s eyes can also “focus” on an object: “If it’s hard for you to focus on the blackboard, you might need to start wearing glasses.” Finally, the verb “to focus” can mean to point light in a particular direction: “Could you please focus the flashlight on this pipe while I try to fix it?” 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 663 – Having Problems Concentrating
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Welcome to English as a Second Language Podcast number 663: Having Problems Concentrating.
This is English as a Second Language Podcast episode 663. I’m your host, Dr. Jeff McQuillan, coming to you from the Center for Educational Development in beautiful Los Angeles, California.
If you go to our website at eslpod.com you can download a Learning Guide for this episode that will help you improve your English. You can also take a look at our ESL Podcast Store, which has some additional courses in English, and our ESL Podcast Blog.
This episode is called “Having Problems Concentrating.” “To concentrate” means to focus your attention on something. Let’s get started.
Vagner: Aren’t you supposed to be studying for the driver’s test?
Liesl: I’m supposed to be, but I keep getting distracted. Reading this manual is deadly.
Vagner: I know, but if you don’t study, you’ll never pass the test. Try to focus.
Liesl: I’ve tried to keep my mind on the rules of the road, but I’m having trouble concentrating. My mind keeps wandering and I’m almost ready to throw in the towel for today.
Vagner: No, you can’t do that. You have to buckle down
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