Latest Episodes for this Channel
Wed May 21 2008
Topics: Monster truck shows and races; blue jeans and Levi Strauss, to be up against the wall, liability versus responsibility, pronouncing “eit...
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Topics: Monster truck shows and races; blue jeans and Levi Strauss, to be up against the wall, liability versus responsibility, pronouncing “either” Words: monster pickup truck
destructive to crush track obstacle freestyle to root blue jeans (or jeans) denim ranch Gold Rush miner durable to be up against the wall responsibility liability
Topics: Monster truck shows and races; blue jeans and Levi Strauss, to be up against the wall, liability versus responsibility, pronouncing “either” Words: monster pickup truck
destructive to crush track obstacle freestyle to root blue jeans (or jeans) denim ranch Gold Rush miner durable to be up against the wall responsibility liability
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Mon May 19 2008
Slow dialogue: 1:27 Explanations: 3:30 Fast dialogue: 15:43 Rafael: They’re playing Pomp and Circumstance and the graduates are filing in. Do yo...
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Slow dialogue: 1:27 Explanations: 3:30 Fast dialogue: 15:43 Rafael: They’re playing Pomp and Circumstance and the graduates are filing in. Do you see your daughter? I don’t see my son.
April: No, we’re too far from the field and everybody is wearing a cap and gown. It’s hard to see who’s who. Rafael: Oh, there’s the dean and I think that’s the
commencement...
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Slow dialogue: 1:27 Explanations: 3:30 Fast dialogue: 15:43 Rafael: They’re playing Pomp and Circumstance and the graduates are filing in. Do you see your daughter? I don’t see my son.
April: No, we’re too far from the field and everybody is wearing a cap and gown. It’s hard to see who’s who. Rafael: Oh, there’s the dean and I think that’s the
commencement speaker behind her. You must be really proud of your daughter. I know I would be if my son were valedictorian. April: I’m very proud of her, but your son is graduating cum laude,
with honors. Those are great accomplishments. Rafael: It’s a proud day for both of us. I just hope that the graduates will keep this a dignified ceremony. I don’t want to see any
shenanigans. April: What do you mean? Rafael: Last year when my other son graduated, a group of rowdy students started singing an offensive song as the graduates went up to get their diplomas. April:
Hey, what’s that over there? Rafael: Where? Oh, that’s a beach ball! How dare they throw a beach ball around while the dean is speaking! April: Don’t look now. Those students are
doing something strange with their tassels. Rafael: Shame on them! Shame on every one of them! Script by Dr. Lucy Tse
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Fri May 16 2008
Slow dialogue: 1:16 Explanations: 3:17 Fast dialogue: 12:03 Order clerk: Hello, Torino’s Restaurant. Nancy: Hello, I’d like to place a del...
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Slow dialogue: 1:16 Explanations: 3:17 Fast dialogue: 12:03 Order clerk: Hello, Torino’s Restaurant. Nancy: Hello, I’d like to place a delivery order. Order clerk: Can I have your address
and the major cross streets, please? Nancy: It’s 1212 Main Street, and the nearest cross streets are Speedway and Highland. Order clerk: Okay, it looks like you’re in our delivery area.
Wh...
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Slow dialogue: 1:16 Explanations: 3:17 Fast dialogue: 12:03 Order clerk: Hello, Torino’s Restaurant. Nancy: Hello, I’d like to place a delivery order. Order clerk: Can I have your address
and the major cross streets, please? Nancy: It’s 1212 Main Street, and the nearest cross streets are Speedway and Highland. Order clerk: Okay, it looks like you’re in our delivery area.
What would you like to order? Nancy: I’d like an order of spaghetti. Does that come with any sides? Order clerk: You have a choice of soup or salad. Nancy: I’ll have the salad. Order
clerk: Is that all? We have a $15 minimum for delivery orders. Nancy: In that case, I’ll also take an appetizer sampler plate. Order clerk: Okay, that’s one order of spaghetti and an
appetizer sampler plate. You’re still $3 short. Would you like a drink or some dessert? Nancy: I’ll take an iced tea. Order clerk: All right, but you’re still a dollar short. Nancy:
What can I get for a dollar? Order clerk: There’s nothing on the menu for a dollar, ma’am. Nancy: And you won’t deliver my $14 order? Order clerk: That’s our policy,
ma’am. Nancy: All right, you win. Give me an order of bread. How long will that take? Order clerk: You should get your food in about an hour. Nancy: An hour?!? Order clerk: Yes, ma’am.
You’ve ordered a lot of food and it takes time for us to prepare it. Script by Dr. Lucy Tse
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Wed May 14 2008
Topics: Ask an American: Bluegrass music; résumé versus curriculum vitae, the number 0 versus the letter O, one over the other Words: to...
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Topics: Ask an American: Bluegrass music; résumé versus curriculum vitae, the number 0 versus the letter O, one over the other Words: to bring over to pass down something to flatten
bridge basically roots origins melody acoustic fiddle banjo bass résumé curriculum vitae
Topics: Ask an American: Bluegrass music; résumé versus curriculum vitae, the number 0 versus the letter O, one over the other Words: to bring over to pass down something to flatten
bridge basically roots origins melody acoustic fiddle banjo bass résumé curriculum vitae
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Mon May 12 2008
Slow dialogue: 1:20 Explanations: 4:28 Fast dialogue: 15:36 Wanda: I can’t take it anymore. I try to put up with Robert, but I’ve had enou...
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Slow dialogue: 1:20 Explanations: 4:28 Fast dialogue: 15:36 Wanda: I can’t take it anymore. I try to put up with Robert, but I’ve had enough! Dana: I’m not surprised. That guy is a
big bully and it’s time somebody stood up to him. What has he done now? Wanda: This was the last straw. We’re both managers and we’re supposed to work together, but Robert looks for
e...
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Slow dialogue: 1:20 Explanations: 4:28 Fast dialogue: 15:36 Wanda: I can’t take it anymore. I try to put up with Robert, but I’ve had enough! Dana: I’m not surprised. That guy is a
big bully and it’s time somebody stood up to him. What has he done now? Wanda: This was the last straw. We’re both managers and we’re supposed to work together, but Robert looks for
every opportunity to put me down in front of our employees. This morning, I presented an idea about upgrading our computer equipment and he jumped down my throat. Dana: What did he do? Wanda: He said
that the idea was stupid and that he couldn’t understand how anyone could propose it. He said this in front of everybody. I was too stunned to respond, so I just stood there. Dana: That’s
totally inappropriate and unprofessional. Wanda: He’s arrogant to everybody, but especially to me. He always says he’s just being honest when he makes a biting remark, but I’m
realizing that that’s just his excuse to be rude. He treats everyone with contempt. I really don’t know what to do. Dana: I know people like Robert. They’re so insecure that they
have to belittle everyone else to make themselves feel better. They have really poor social skills and don’t know how to have a conversation or to disagree without being a jerk. Wanda: That may
be, but what should I do about him? Dana: There’s only one way to handle a bully. Wanda: How? Dana: You have to call his bluff. If he criticizes your plan, ask him to back it up with evidence
or a specific reason. If you disagree with him, keep your cool, but tell him why. Most bullies back down when someone stands up to them. Wanda: Okay, it’s worth a try. I’ve been trying to
keep calm and maintain a professional atmosphere in the office, so I haven’t confronted him, but I will if you think it’ll help. Dana: I do. And if that doesn’t work, tell him to
act his age, not his shoe size! Script by Dr. Lucy Tse
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