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Welcome to English as a Second Language Podcast number 596: Applying for Unemployment Benefits.

This is English as a Second Language Podcast episode 596. 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 “Applying for Unemployment Benefits.” In many countries, if you lost your job, you can get money from the government until you find a new job. Let’s get started.

Agency Employee: Hello, state unemployment agency.

George: Hello, I’d like to apply for unemployment benefits.

Agency Employee: Okay, give me your address and I’ll send you an application.

George: How much