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Welcome to English as a Second Language Podcast number 361: Feeling Lonely.

This is English as a Second Language Podcast episode 361. I’m your host, Dr. Jeff McQuillan, coming to you from the Center for Educational Development in beautiful Los Angeles, California.

Our website is eslpod.com – that’s www.eslpod.com. If you go there, you can download a Learning Guide for this episode that contains all of the information you need to help you improve your English even faster, including all of the vocabulary, definitions, cultural notes, comprehension questions, and a complete transcript of everything we say on this episode.

This episode is called “Feeling Lonely.” “To be lonely” is to be sad because you are by yourself; you are alone, there is no one else with you. Let’s get started.

Moving to a new city can be a lonely experience. When I first moved to Los Angeles, I didn’t know anyone and it was hard to strike up new friendships. I’m a pretty sociable person, but it’s still hard meeting new people and even harder to make lasting friendships.

I’ve never been a lone wolf,