#0961 - Learning to Dance, - Ang, mater, ESL Podcast McQuillan Jeff mp3+PDF

#0961 - Learning to Dance

#0961 - Learning to Dance, - Ang, mater, ESL Podcast McQuillan Jeff mp3+PDF

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//-->English as a Second Language Podcastwww.eslpod.comESL Podcast 961 – Learning to DanceGLOSSARYto take on– to agree to accept a challenge; to start to do something that is verydifficult* Are you sure you can take on another part-time job in addition to everythingelse you’re doing?to sell (oneself) short– to underestimate one’s abilities; to believe that onecannot do something when one actually can* Justin is trying to be humble during interviews, but he’s really selling himselfshort and employers don’t realize what a talented manager he is.to have two left feet– to be a very bad dancer; to be unable to use one’s bodygracefully or elegantly* Bjorn has always had two left feet on land, but he’s a natural swimmer.uncoordinated– not able to control the movements of one’s body in a graceful,purposeful way; not able to move one’s arms and legs as one would like to,especially not at the same time* Lionel is a fast runner and has a strong arm, but he’s too uncoordinated to beon the basketball team.sense of rhythm– one’s ability to feel the beats (regular strong points) of a songand move one’s body or play an instrument in accordance with them* Even as a preschooler, Adele had a great sense of rhythm and would play withher toys as if they were drums whenever she heard music.cut out for– prepared and qualified to do something; with the qualifications orcharacteristics needed to do something well* I like the idea of helping people, but I’m not cut out for being a doctor, because Ifeel sick whenever I see blood.to get ahead of (oneself)– to make plans or worry about what will happen in thefuture before one has dealt with what needs to be done right now; to focus on thefuture more than the present, especially when completing a task* Wendy wants to pick out colors for new carpet and paint, but she’s gettingahead of herself, because we still have to save enough money to buy a house.to loosen up– to relax and become less tense or stiff, especially in one’smuscles* A massage, a warm bath, and a glass of wine can help anyone loosen up at theend of a long week.1These materials are copyrighted by the Center for Educational Development (2013). Posting ofthese materials on another website or distributing them in any way is prohibited.English as a Second Language Podcastwww.eslpod.comESL Podcast 961 – Learning to Danceto sway– to gently and slowly move back and forth* I love the sound of the leaves when tree branches sway in the wind.to swing (one’s) hips– to purposefully move one’s hips (the side of one’s bodyabove the leg and below one’s waist), usually while dancing* When we were in Hawaii, we watched hula dancers who are very good atswinging their hips to make the grass skirts move.dance step– individual movements with one’s feet while dancing; how one issupposed to move one’s feet and body while dancing* The dance teacher is teaching the dancers some exciting new dance steps.dance routine– a memorized series of dance steps used to dance to aparticular piece of music as part of a performance; choreography* The elementary school students are learning a dance routine for the holidayperformance.down the line– later; in the future; eventually* Down the line, I’d like to become fluent in Mandarin, but for now, I’d be happyjust to be able to say “hello” and “good-bye”!pipe dream– a plan or dream that is impossible and cannot be achieved* Owning her own salon seems like a pipe dream, but Hanan keeps saving hermoney.nonsense– a word used to show that one does not believe what another personhas said, and that it has no meaning or logic* Did he really say that? That’s nonsense! Don’t believe a word of it.effortless– easy; without trying* Gustavo makes flying an airplane look effortless, but I know he’s had a lot ofhours of training.hippo– hippopotamus; a large, hairless animal with a big belly, very short legs,and a big head that spends most of its time in the water, often used to describepeople who are not graceful or elegant* Traci has always been slender, but she says she felt like a hippo while she waspregnant with twins.2These materials are copyrighted by the Center for Educational Development (2013). Posting ofthese materials on another website or distributing them in any way is prohibited.English as a Second Language Podcastwww.eslpod.comESL Podcast 961 – Learning to DanceCOMPREHENSION QUESTIONS1.a)b)c)2.a)b)c)What does Arthur mean when he says, “I have two left feet”?He isn’t a good dancer.He isn’t wearing the right kind of shoes.He was born with a birth defect.What will they be doing when they start swaying to the music?They’ll turn up the volume.They’ll choose a band they both like.They’ll start moving their bodies back and forth.______________WHAT ELSE DOES IT MEAN?to swayThe verb “to sway,” in this podcast, means to gently and slowly move back andforth: “The sign above the main door makes a horrible squeaking sound when itsways in the wind.” The verb “to sway” can also mean to persuade someone orto make someone change his or her opinion: “We are trying to sway lawmakersto give more money to maintaining parks.” The phrase “to hold sway” means tohave power or control, especially to influence other people: “Obese peoplestruggle to change their lives so that food no longer holds sway over them.”Finally, the phrase “to be under (one’s) sway “means to be under someone’sinfluence: “It’s alarming to see how much Maggie is under the sway of her newboyfriend.”down the lineIn this podcast, the phrase “down the line” means later, or in the future: “What doyou think you’ll be doing 10 years down the line?” The phrase “to toe the line”means to do what other people think one should do, even if one does not agreewith it: “Do managers encourage people to express their opinions, or do they justwant workers to toe the line without complaining?” The phrase “to drop a line”means to communicate with someone, especially to send an email or a letter:“Please drop us a line to let us know you’ve arrived safely.” Finally, the phrase“don’t give me that line” is a rude way to say that one does not believe whatanother person has said: “Don’t give me that line about being sick again. You’rejust lazy and don’t want to go to the office.”3These materials are copyrighted by the Center for Educational Development (2013). Posting ofthese materials on another website or distributing them in any way is prohibited.English as a Second Language Podcastwww.eslpod.comESL Podcast 961 – Learning to DanceCULTURE NOTETelevision Dance ShowsIn recent years, dance shows have become increasingly popular on AmericanTV. “Dancing with the Stars” is probably the most popular show. It “pairs”(matches; puts in groups of two) professional dancers with “celebrities” (famousactors, musicians, athletes, or other entertainers). Then they have to “compete”(see who can do best) against other pairs in performing certain types of danceseach week. A “panel of judges” (a group of evaluators) comment on theirperformance, and the “audience” (group of people watching something) vote onwhich “couple” (pair; group of two people) they like best.Another show, called “So You Think You Can Dance,” “features” (shows)professional dancers who compete to “determine” (find out) who is the bestdancer. They perform highly “technical” (requiring great skill) dances that areextremely challenging. This show also has a panel of judges, and the audiencemembers vote for their favorite dancers.“American’s Best Dance Crew” is a dance show based on the “hip hop” style.Like the other shows, it is a competition among the dancers, but they are alwaysperforming a single style of dance. Each show features a different “artist’s”(musician’s) music.Other TV shows add dance into a more traditional show with a “plot” (story line).For example, “Glee” is a show where the characters often “break into song”(begin singing) with “elaborate” (detailed) “choreography” (design for dancing;organized moves for dancing). And a Disney show called “Shake It Up,” doessomething similar for younger audiences: the characters often begin dancing aspart of the larger show.______________Comprehension Questions Correct Answers: 1 – a; 2 – c4These materials are copyrighted by the Center for Educational Development (2013). Posting ofthese materials on another website or distributing them in any way is prohibited.English as a Second Language Podcastwww.eslpod.comESL Podcast 961 – Learning to DanceCOMPLETE TRANSCRIPTWelcome to English as a Second Language Podcast number 961 – Learning toDance.This is English as a Second Language Podcast episode 961. I'm your host, Dr.Jeff McQuillan, coming to you from the Center for Educational Development inbeautiful Los Angeles, California.Our website is ESLPod.com. Go there and download a Learning Guide for thisepisode. You can also like us on Facebook at facebook.com/eslpod, and you canfollow us on Twitter @eslpod. And if you haven't already, please go into iTunesand write a review for us. We would really appreciate it. You can write it in yourown language. You don't have to write it in English. Any and all reviews would bevery much appreciated by Lucy, me, and the rest of ESL Podcast team.This episode is a dialogue between Arthur and Martha about learning how todance. Let's get started.[start of dialogue]Arthur: You know that you’ve taken on an impossible task, right?Martha: Teaching you to dance? I’m sure you’re selling yourself short.Arthur: No, really, I have two left feet. I’m completely uncoordinated and have nosense of rhythm. I’m just not cut out for dancing.Martha: Let’s not get ahead of ourselves. We’ll just start by loosening up andswaying to the music. You don’t even need to swing your hips yet.Arthur: That’s good, because I don’t think I can learn even the simplest dancesteps.Martha: Not only will I teach you some useful dance steps, we’ll put together adance routine down the line.Arthur: That seems like a pipe dream to me.Martha: Nonsense. Before long, dancing to you will be as effortless as breathing.Arthur: But until then, I’ll look and feel like a dancing hippo!5These materials are copyrighted by the Center for Educational Development (2013). Posting ofthese materials on another website or distributing them in any way is prohibited. [ Pobierz całość w formacie PDF ]

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