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The word “present,” in this podcast, means a gift or something that is given to someone else: “I need to buy a present for Annie, because tomorrow is her birthday.” The word “present” also means something that is current or happening now, not in the past or future: “Considering the present economy, I think we should wait a few years to buy a house.” As a verb, “to present (someone)” means to introduce someone to another person: “Yessenia, I’d like to present my mother, Irma.” Or, “Ladies and Gentlemen, I’d like to present our speaker for today, Dr. Jeff McQuillan.” The verb “to present (someone) with (something)” means to give something to someone, especially an award or honor: “The soldier was presented with a medal of honor for his bravery in the war.” to hand it to In this podcast, the phrase “to hand it to (someone)” means to say or recognize that someone does something well: “You have to hand it to Bea that she’s the best soccer player on the team.” “To give a hand to (someone)” means to applaud or clap your hands together to make noise to show someone that you like what they have done: “Please give a hand to the musicians.” “To lend (someone) a hand” means to help someone with something: “Can you please lend me a hand with these boxes? They’re very heavy.” “To lay or get (one’s) hands on (something)” means to find or get something: “As soon as I get my hands on some money, I’m going to buy that new pair of shoes.” 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 239 – A Birthday Party
پادکست مرتبط
اپیزود مرتبط با این کلمه: «A Birthday Party». 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 239: A Birthday Party.
This is English as a Second Language Podcast episode 239. 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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Our episode is called “A Birthday Party.” Here we go!
My sister called me at the last minute to help her with my nephew’s birthday party. She was feeling really sick and couldn’t get out of bed. I’d never given a children’s party before, but how hard could it be? Well, I found out.
First, I had to go to the party supply store to get a few things. I couldn’t believe all of the stuff people could buy for children’s parties. There was an aisle with all kinds of party invitations and another one with party favors, streamers, and other decorations. Fortunately, my sister had already bought most of the things we needed earlier in the week.
پیشنمایش ۲ دقیقهای تمام شد. برای ادامه، وارد صفحه کامل پادکست شو.