a ball of nerves

Welcome to English as a Second Language Podcast number 317: Setting the Table.

This is English as a Second Language Podcast episode 317. 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 “Setting the Table.” It’s a dialogue about what you put on a table – a dinner table – so you can eat. Let’s get started.

William: This is a very special dinner. It’s not everyday that I have my bosses over for dinner. It has to be perfect.

Martha: I know. Why do you think I took out our best china? Instead of worrying, why don’t you help me set the table?

William: Right. I should make myself useful.