How can you tell?

Welcome to English is a Second Language Podcast number 1,111 – Symptoms of Depression.

This is English as a Second Language Podcast episode 1,111. I’m your host, Dr. Jeff McQuillan, coming to you from the Center for Educational Development in beautiful Los Angeles, California.

Visit our website at ESLPod.com. Take a look at our ESL Podcast Courses in Business and Daily English. You can also like us on Facebook at facebook.com/eslpod. And why not follow us on Twitter at @eslpod.

This episode is a dialogue between Emily and Shivan about symptoms or signs of depression. Let’s get started.

Emily: I think Jackson is depressed.

Shivan: How can you tell?

Emily: Well, he’s been suffering from a loss of appetite and is generally lethargic.

Shivan: Have you noticed any other symptoms?

Emily: He seems to have trouble concentrating and has insomnia.

Shivan: Um, really?

Emily: Yes, and I’m afraid he’s having