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The word “structured,” in this podcast, means with a lot of organization, form, and shape, without flexibility and without changing: “His presentation was so highly structured that nobody felt comfortable interrupting to ask questions.” Or, “At this preschool, the children are involved in structured activities all day long, with no time for free play.” A “structure” is also a building or something else made from many smaller parts: “Have you seen the new structure they’re building on the corner of Fourth Street and Madison Avenue?” Or, “Archeologists discovered some ancient stone structures buried beneath the earth.” Finally, “structure” can mean organization, especially when talking about how the parts of a poem, book, or film are tied together: “I really like the ideas in your essay, but they need better structure.” to miss out on (something) In this podcast, the phrase “to miss out on (something)” means to not be able to enjoy or participate in something, or to miss an opportunity: “Ulun missed out on his son’s soccer game because he had to stay at the office and work late.” The phrase “to not miss a trick” means for someone to seize or take advantage of every opportunity: “Cadence never misses a trick! I guess that’s why she was able to become wealthy at such a young age.” The phrase “to miss the boat” means to not be able to do something, usually because one has arrived too late or because one was born too late: “I missed the boat, because I thought the sale ended tomorrow, but it actually ended yesterday.” 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 558 – Being a Strict Parent
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Welcome to English as a Second Language Podcast number 558: Being a Strict Parent.
This is English as a Second Language Podcast episode 558. 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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This episode is called “Being a Strict Parent.” It’s a dialogue between Allison and Ola, and you’re going to learn about this particular parent and all of the rules that she wants her daughter to follow. Let’s get started.
Allison: I’m almost ready for my granddaughter’s visit. She’ll be here tomorrow and I want everything to be perfect.
Ola: What do you have planned?
Allison: I’m going to spoil her rotten. My daughter is very strict and doesn’t allow her to do anything that a normal 10-year-old wants to do.
Ola: Like what?
Allison: Well, her time is very structured
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