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Welcome to English as a Second Language Podcast number 758: Showing Off a New Purchase.

This is English as a Second Language Podcast episode 758. 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 “Showing Off a New Purchase.” It’s a dialogue about a man who’s just bought a new car and wants everyone to know about it. Let’s get started.

Monica: Wow, check you out! When did you buy a new car?

Kevin: This isn’t just any new car. It’s a Ferrari.

Monica: I can see that. It must have set you back a few.

Kevin: Yeah, but it was worth it. You should see the looks I get riding around in this baby. My brother is green with envy.

Monica: Then you’ve been showing it off around town.

Kevin: No, I’ve just been showing it off to a few friends and family members. There’s no sense owning a fine machine like this