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Welcome to English as a Second Language Podcast number 335: Getting a Car Serviced.

This is English as a Second Language Podcast episode 335. 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 a dialogue between Sophia and her mechanic; she’s getting her car serviced. We’ll find out with that means, and learn some car vocabulary in this episode. Let’s get started.

Sophia: Is my car ready?

Mechanic: I’m finished with your oil change and I replaced the oil filter. I’ve also replaced the wiper blades in your windshield wipers. But I’ve had a good look under your hood, and your car needs a lot of work.

Sophia: Really?

Mechanic: Yes, you have some serious problems. I bet your engine is running really rough. Your transmission is leaking, your shocks need to be replaced, and you