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The word “player,” in this podcast, means a man who dates a lot of women, often at the same time. For example, “If I had known he was a player, I never would have agreed to go on a date with him.” A “player” is also a person who plays a sport or a game: “Basketball players are usually very tall.” A “player” can also be someone who plays a musical instrument: “The piano player knew all of our favorite songs.” A “player” is also a business or a person who is a leader in business or politics: “Microsoft is a key player in the computer industry.” Finally, a “player” is an electronic machine that plays music or video, such as a record player or a DVD player: “He bought a new CD player for his car after the old one was stolen.” to go for In this podcast, the phrasal verb “to go for” means to select something or to choose something: “I’m so thirsty! I could really go for a large glass of water.” “To go for it” means to try to be successful at something, usually something that may be difficult: “People have always told me that I’m too short to be a professional dancer, but my teacher convinced me to go for it.” Another similar phrasal verb “to go into (something)” means to join an organization, especially if it’s related to one’s career: “He went into the army when he was 18 years old, and now he’s a captain.” The phrasal verb “to go on about (something)” means to talk about something for a long time, usually while complaining or boring the listener: “Denzel was so boring at the party! He just went on and on about his job and he didn’t let anyone else talk.” 3 these materials on another website or distributing them in any way is prohibited. English as a Second Language Podcast ESL Podcast 233 – Asking for a Date www.eslpod.com
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Welcome to English as a Second Language Podcast number 233: Asking for a Date.
This is English as a Second Language Podcast episode 233. I'm your host, Dr. Jeff McQuillan, coming to you from the Center for Educational Development in beautiful Los Angeles, California.
Remember to visit our website at eslpod.com. You can find there a complete Learning Guide for this episode. This is a ten page - eight to ten page guide that includes all of the vocabulary words, definitions, sample sentences for each of the vocabulary words we talk about, cultural notes, additional information about some words we don't talk about on the podcast and a complete transcript of this episode.
Our episode is called “Asking for a Date.” Let's go!
I admit it. I’m a player. I work in an office where there are a lot of attractive women. Take Debra, for example. I heard that she just broke up with her boyfriend last week so I decided to ask her out.
Liam: Hi, Debra. How’s it going?
Debra: Okay, I guess. How about you?
Liam: I’m doing okay. You know, I’m going to an art show this Saturday. Would you like to come with me?
Debra: Geez, I’m pretty busy this weekend.
Liam:
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