to cheer (someone) up

Welcome to English as a Second Language Podcast number 325: Describing People’s Moods.

This is English as a Second Language Podcast episode 325. 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 “Describing People’s Moods,” the way people act or behave toward one another. It’s a dialogue between Brett and Molly talking about different people’s moods. Let’s get started.

Brett: Do you know what kind of mood Mom is in?

Molly: Not really. Why?

Brett: I really need a raise in my allowance and I’m waiting for the right time to ask. She’ll be more likely to say “yes” if she’s not feeling too grouchy.

Molly: I wouldn’t count on this being a good time. She looked a little upset after getting off the phone with Aunt Teri.

Brett: