to get (something) out of (someone)

Welcome to English as a Second Language Podcast number 443: Having a Slumber Party.

This is English as a Second Language Podcast episode 443. 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 “Having a Slumber Party.” It’s a conversation between Russ and Irene about a party that the girl, Irene, is going to have with her friends. It’s a particular kind of party that is very popular especially among young girls in the United States. Let’s get started.

Russ: Mom says you’re having a slumber party next Saturday.

Irene: I’m just having a few friends over for a sleepover and it’s none of your business.

Russ: Don’t be like that. How many people did you invite?

Irene: I’m not telling you anything. I know what you’re thinking. You want to pull pranks on us.

Russ: No, I don’t. I just want to know how many giggling