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Welcome to English as a Second Language Podcast number 1,302 – Complaining about Parents.

This is English as a Second Language Podcast episode 1,302. I’m your host, Dr. Jeff McQuillan, coming to you from the Center for Educational Development in beautiful Los Angeles, California.

This episode is a dialogue between Winnie and Finn, who are both complaining about their parents. Let’s get started.

Winnie: I can’t believe it. My dad is so clueless.

Finn: What did he do now?

Winnie: He gave me permission to go to Gabi’s party, but I have to be home by 11 p.m. because of my curfew.

Finn: At least he’s letting you go. My mom is so overprotective that she won’t let me go to any parties.

Winnie: Unbelievable! Do your parents get on your case all the time like mine do?

Finn: Yeah! My mom is always nagging me to do my homework and then complains that I spend too much time by