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Welcome to English as a Second Language Podcast number 149 – Watching Sports on TV.

This is English as a Second Language Podcast episode 149. I'm your host, Dr. Jeff McQuillan, coming to you from the Center for Educational Development in beautiful Los Angeles, California.

On this podcast, we’re going to watch a little sports on TV. Let's go.

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Laura: Oh, I didn't think I’d make it home in time for the game.

Jun: What game?

Laura: The playoffs! Turn on the TV. I hope it's still in the first quarter. It is! Who's winning? What's the score?

Jun: I don't know. You know I don't watch sports. Whoa! That was a great shot. Did you see that?

Laura: No, what happened? Maybe they'll show it again on instant replay. I wonder who the coach put in for the starting lineup.

Jun: Geez. I think there's a player down on the court.

Laura: It looks like he's walking off the court. He can't be hurt too badly.

Jun: Look! They're putting your favorite player in. Oh, what a play!

Laura: Wait