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Welcome to English as a Second Language Podcast number 1,297 – Types of Neighborhoods.

This is English as a Second Language Podcast episode 1,297. I’m your host, Dr. Jeff McQuillan, coming to you from the Center for Educational Development in beautiful Los Angeles, California.

This episode is a dialogue between Shari and Ron about different kinds of neighborhoods, or sections in a city, and what we call them. Let’s get started.

Shari: Okay, ready to see more homes? I’ve lined up several for you to view this afternoon.

Ron: Yes, I’m ready. It’s hard finding just the right type of neighborhood to move to.

Shari: Yes, it’s been difficult, hasn’t it? How long have I been showing you homes?

Ron: About three months.

Shari: That’s right. First we looked at homes in planned and gated communities and in the bedroom communities around the city, as you requested.

Ron: That’s right. At first, I thought I wanted a quiet place to live in my retirement.