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sick
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In this podcast, the word “sick” means ill or not feeling well: “Are you sick, or do you just have allergies?” The phrase “to be out sick” means to not be at work because one is sick: “I was out sick most of last week.” The phrase “to call in sick” means to call one’s boss to say that one will be unable to work because one is sick: “I’m sorry, but I have to call in sick today.” The phrase “sick and tired” means very frustrated with something and not wanting to have or do it anymore: “I’m sick and tired of hearing the kids complain and cry at bedtime!” Sometimes the word “sick” means gross, icky, or unpleasant: “Did you really eat a worm? That’s sick!” Finally, the informal phrase “that’s sick” means that something is very good and impressive: “Did you see Hank’s new paintings? They’re sick!” 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 919 – Visiting Childcare Centers
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Welcome to English as a Second Language Podcast number 919 – Visiting Child Care Centers.
This is English as a Second Language Podcast episode 919 – or backwards: 919.
This episode, like all of our episodes, has a Learning Guide. You can find that 8- to 10-page guide on our website at ESLPod.com. You can download that guide if you become a member of ESL Podcast, which I hope you will.
This episode is a dialogue between Adam and Noelle about trying to find a place where they can put their young child while the two of them work. Let's get started.
Adam: What’s that?
Noelle: It’s a list of questions I’m going to ask at the childcare center when we visit today. I want to be prepared.
Adam: We already know that it’s licensed and has a good reputation. What other questions are you going to ask?
Noelle: Lots. For instance, I want to know what the ratio is of children to each childcare worker and what their staff turnover rate is.
Adam: Okay, I guess those are important questions.
Noelle: And I want to know what their policies are
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