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168 episodios#166 Popular words in English added to the dictionary
Hi, everyone! I am Georgiana, your English teacher and founder of
SpeakEnglishPodcast.com [http://speakenglishpodcast.com/]. My mission is to help
you speak English fluently.
Today we are going to look at some trendy words. These words have been added to
the dictionary in the last decade.
And with a mini-story, you are going to improve your fluency. I'll tell you a
story while asking you many questions that you have to answer right away. It's
like talking to another person in English.
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Let's get started!
As I said today, we will look at some words added to the dictionary in the last
decade. These are trendy words, and I'm sure most of them sound familiar to you.
Let's start with the first word:
1. Jeggings
The word was introduced into the dictionary in 2015.
Jeggings are a blend of jeans and leggings.
When they first came out, I was fascinated by these pants. They are the most
comfortable thing ever in my opinion, and yet they look so much like jeans.
2. YouTuber
The term was introduced into the dictionary in 2016.
YouTube appeared in 2005 and since then, millions of people have been uploading
videos on the platform on a regular basis.
I started creating weekly videos in 2012, but it wasn't until 2016 that the word
was added to the dictionary.
According to the Oxford Dictionary, a YouTuber is a person who uploads,
produces, or appears in videos on YouTube.
3. LOL
The word was introduced into the dictionary in 2011.
Though this word is still popular, we have actually been using it for many
years.
So what's LOL? It's an abbreviation of laughing out loud or laugh out loud.
The word abbreviation means a shortened form of a word or phrase.
4. Facebook
The term was introduced into the dictionary in 2018.
Did you know that we have used Facebook so many times that the verb to facebook
has emerged?
So “to facebook” means to spend time using the social media website or app
Facebook.
5. Skype
The word was introduced into the dictionary in 2014.
Before other apps like Zoom or FaceTime existed, Skype was the most popular app
on the Internet for video calls.
According to the Oxford Dictionary, to skype means to have a spoken conversation
with (someone) over the Internet using Skype, typically also viewing by webcam.
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15 abr 2021 - 12 min
#165 Easter in the USA -ESL
Hi, everybody! I am Georgiana, your English teacher and founder of
SpeakEnglishPodcast.com [https://speakenglishpodcast.com/]. My mission is to
help you speak English fluently.
Today I'll talk about something more festive.
I'll talk aboutEaster
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and how Americans celebrate this holiday.
And with a fun mini-story, you'll improve your English fluency by answering many
questions in English.
Before we get started, I just wanted to say hi if you are new here.
And if you are a long-time listener, I want to thank you for supporting this
show by sharing it with your friends and family.
Ok, let’s start!
WheneverEaster
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everywhere I go, I see chocolate eggs and Easter bunny cakes.
But what do we celebrate on Easter?
Easter is a Christian holiday celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ from
the dead. The New Testament describes the resurrection occurring on the third
day after his burial following his crucifixion by the Romans on Calvary around
30 AD.
Americans spend this holiday with friends and family, and some attend special
services held in churches on Easter.
And while not all Americans observe the holiday from a spiritual point of view,
Easter is certainly one of the most celebrated holidays in the States.
And if there's one thing people love doing during the holidays, it's eating.
Let's take a look at the 3 most popular dishes at Easter.
Hot Cross Buns
These are typical Easter food. It is a sweet bread seasoned with nutmeg,
flavored with currants and apricots, and covered with a lemon glaze.
Stuffed Leg of Lamb
Americans also enjoy a stuffed leg of lamb. A delicious recipe, yet very easy to
make. With parsley, garlic, bacon, and red wine.
Honey Butter Ham
Another very representative dish for this holiday is the honey butter ham. This
recipe is simple and is prepared in the oven or a slow cooker.
And how about the colored eggs and the Easter Bunny tradition?
Typically, people start dying hard-boiled eggs in a variety of colors the night
before Easter Sunday. These eggs are left for the Easter Bunny on Saturday
night. The Bunny comes and hides them all over the house. So when the children
wake up on Easter Sunday, they get excited looking for the eggs and the Easter
baskets filled with goodies.
The idea of the Easter Bunny giving candy and eggs is said to have originated in
Germany during the Middle Ages. Pennsylvania Dutch settlers brought the rabbit
to the United States in the 18th century.
Another fun fact about the Easter holiday is that Easter and Halloween often
compete for the highest candy sales every year. In some years, Americans buy
more candy the week before Easter than the week before Halloween.
How interesting. Right?
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05 abr 2021 - 12 min
#164 Different Types of Doctors in English - part2
Hi, everybody! I am Georgiana, your English teacher and founder of
SpeakEnglishPodcast.com [http://speakenglishpodcast.com/]. My mission is to help
you speak English fluently.
This week we are going to continue talking about the different types of doctors
in English. And with a fun mini-story, you will effectively improve your English
fluency.
Before we get started, make sure you get the transcript on my website
SpeakEnglishPodcast.com/podcast
Ok, let's start!
Last week we started talking about the different types of doctors in English. We
saw that a general practitioner or family doctor treats common health problems.
We also learned that an optometrist is an eye doctor and that a dentist treats
teeth and gums' problems.
Now let's continue learning the different types of doctors in English.
1) When we have skin, hair, or nail-related problems, we visit a dermatologist.
If you have nasty red rashes on your body, quickly make an appointment with a
dermatologist. So a dermatologist is a doctor who treats problems related to
skin, nails, and hair.
Nowadays, more and more people choose to see a dermatologist whenever they have
a skin condition such as acne, sensitive skin, a rash, etc.
It is always better to trust a specialist and not to experiment on our skin.
2) If you have children, you should take them to a pediatrician. A
pediatrician's office is always very colorful and a very child-friendly
environment. Therefore, pediatricians are physicians who take care of infants,
toddlers, children, and teenagers.
3) What if you have a broken heart? Do you make an appointment to see a
cardiologist? Unfortunately, a cardiologist can't fix your broken heart. But
they will cure any cardiovascular disease. A cardiologist is a heart doctor.
4) And if you have an accident, you must see an orthopedic surgeon. An
orthopedic surgeon deals with the skeletal system. Any broken leg or broken bone
or anything that's wrong with your skeletal system, an orthopedic surgeon is
going to fix it for you.
As people get older, they have many problems in their knees or their hands or
even arthritis. So all of these things are taken care of by an orthopedic
surgeon.
5) If you are a woman, you need to see a doctor who focuses on the female
reproductive organs from time to time. We call this type of doctor a
gynecologist.
There is also the obstetrician who works in a particular area of gynecology that
focuses on childbirth.
6) What if you are a man? Do you also go to see a gynecologist?
No. No. Only women go to a gynecologist.
Men should see a urologist. A urologist is a doctor who deals with urinary
tract infections or urinary problems. A urologist deals with the male
reproductive system or male reproductive organs.
So if you have any problems with the urinary tract or the male reproductive
system, you see a urologist.
7) There is another type of doctor called a neurologist. A neurologist is
a doctor who studies and treats diseases of the nerves.
While the doctor who performs surgery on the human brain is called a
neurosurgeon.
So a neurologist is a doctor who deals with any nerve-related problem. But if
you have brain surgery, you go to a neurosurgeon.
Well, these are the types of doctors or physicians we have here. There are a
large number of doctors, so I've picked the most common ones.
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31 mar 2021 - 14 min
#163 Different Types of Doctors in English
Hi, everybody! I am Georgiana, your English teacher and founder of
SpeakEnglishPodcast.com [https://speakenglishpodcast.com/]. My mission is to
help you speak English fluently.
This episode is going to be interesting because we will talk about doctors in
English. And I'll tell you about a surgery I had last week.
You'll also improve your English grammar without memorizing any boring rules.
Before I get started, remember to get the transcript atSpeakEnglishPodcast.com
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This way, you listen and read at the same time if you find it necessary.
Let's start.
Today I would like to tell you a bit about my experience of having to undergo
surgery for the first time.
Although you probably didn’t notice my absence last week, I was in the hospital
for a few days after having gallbladder surgery.
I always had difficulty eating some foods, and I didn't know why. Finally, after
many tests, the doctor told me he had good news and bad news. I wanted to know
good news first. The good news was that he had found the cause of my digestive
problems. I had gallstones in my gallbladder. And the bad news was that I had to
have my gallbladder removed altogether.
But I was looking forward to the surgery. And since I wanted to avoid getting
overly nervous before the procedure, I decided to concentrate on work. I doubled
my workload before the surgery so that you wouldn't miss any of my weekly
episodes.
And on the day of the surgical procedure, I packed a suitcase with all the
things I thought I needed while in the hospital. It is always wise to be
prepared. But in the end, I didn't need much of it because I spent most of the
time sleeping.
Now I’m happy to be back home.
The intervention was a success, and I feel great, I was even able to start
working on a new episode.
But enough about me, let's talk about the different types of doctors in English.
Let's start with the general practitioner. What’s a general practitioner?
If you have a health problem, you usually go to a general practitioner. For
example, if you have a cold or a stomach ache, you see a general practitioner.
We also call this type of physician a family doctor.
What if you have a terrible toothache? Do you go to your family doctor? Of
course not. In that case, you should make an appointment with a reputable
dentist as soon as possible.
I know many of you don’t like going to the dentist, but I have a visit every six
months, and that helps to prevent major complications.
So a dentist is a doctor who treats problems related to teeth and gums.
Well, what if you have a problem with your vision? What do you do? If you have a
problem with your eyesight, an eye infection, or anything related to your eyes,
you should see an optometrist. An optometrist is an eye doctor.
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25 mar 2021 - 10 min
#162 Learning English with Riddles part #2 ESL
Hi, everybody! I am Georgiana, your English teacher and founder of
SpeakEnglishPodcast.com [http://speakenglishpodcast.com/]. My mission is to help
you speak English fluently.
Today we are going to learn English in a fun way.
You will learn new English vocabulary through fun riddles.
I will introduce you to some popular riddles and ask you to guess the correct
answer. If you don't know what a riddle is, don't worry because I'll explain it
to you.
And with a point of view lesson, you will learn grammar without memorizing any
boring rules.
Many of you send me messages telling me that you listen to my podcast in the
car, walking, or doing other things. That's great because you are incorporating
learning into your lifestyle, not the other way around. That way, you spend more
time listening and learning. The idea is always to accumulate many hours of
listening for you to internalize the language.
By the way, it would make me very happy if you shared my website with your
friends. Tell them to go to SpeakEnglishPodcast.com and subscribe to my free
mini-course.
All right. In today's episode, you will improve your English in a fun way with
some fun riddles. You'll have to guess the answer to each riddle. Are you up for
it? Don't worry; they're not complicated.
Come on, it's gonna be fun :)
But first, what's a riddle?
A riddle is a type of poem that works like a puzzle.
They describe something and sometimes use words with double meanings.
First, I'll tell you a riddle, and then I'll wait 10 seconds to give you time to
answer. But don't worry. If you need more time, you can pause the audio.
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16 mar 2021 - 11 min
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