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The phrase “it’s a shame,” in this podcast, is used to show disappointment: “It’s a shame that you didn’t get to see Angelina Jolie when she was in our restaurant last night.” The word “shame” usually means feelings of sadness, guilt, or embarrassment because one has done something wrong: “The boy put his head down in shame when his parents asked him why he had stolen the candy.” The phrase “shame on (someone)” means that someone should feel shame for something that he or she has done: “Shame on you for not calling your mother more often.” The phrase “to put (someone) to shame” means to make it clear that one is much better at doing something than another person is: “Maribel put her teammates to shame when she won at least 50 points in every basketball game last spring.” to catch up In this podcast, the phrase “to catch up” means to share information with another person about what has happened since the last time that the two people spoke to each other: “It’s great to see you! Let’s have lunch together tomorrow so we can catch up.” The phrase “to catch up on (something)” means to spend extra time doing something because one is behind schedule: “I don’t know how I’m going to catch up on all these projects after being away for week.” The phrase “to catch up with (someone)” means to move more quickly so that one can reach a person who is further ahead: “Please start walking to the library and I’ll catch up with you as soon as I finish this phone call.” 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 279 – Saying Goodbye
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Welcome to English as a Second Language Podcast number 279: Saying Goodbye.
This is English as a Second Language Podcast episode 279. I'm your host, Dr. Jeff McQuillan, coming to you from the Center for Educational Development in beautiful Los Angeles, California.
In this episode, we are going to learn how to say goodbye to someone that you know. Let's get started.
Mina: I’d better be going. See you later.
Oliver: It might be awhile before we run into each other again.
Mina: Why is that?
Oliver: I’m going to Puerto Rico for three months starting next Tuesday. I got a job there for the summer.
Mina: I didn’t know that. That’s great! I’ve never been to Puerto Rico, but I’ve heard it’s nice. Have a good trip. It’s a shame we didn’t have more time to catch up. Is your girlfriend going with you?
Oliver: Yeah, she is. She got a job there, too, so we won’t have to be apart for three months.
Mina: That’s good. It’s too bad I won’t get to see her before you two leave. Give her my best.
Oliver: I will. Oh, I’d better get going or I’ll be late.
Mina: It was good seeing you.
Oliver: You, too. Stay in touch.
Mina: I will. Let’s get together when you get back from Puerto Rico.
Oliver: I’d like that. Bye.
Mina: Bye.
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