#0225 – Feeling Homesick, - Ang, mater, ESL Podcast McQuillan Jeff mp3+PDF

#0225 – Feeling Homesick

#0225 – Feeling Homesick, - Ang, mater, ESL Podcast McQuillan Jeff mp3+PDF

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ESL Podcast 225 – Feeling Homesick
GLOSSARY
long face
– an expression of sadness on someone’s face; the look on a person’s
face when they are unhappy
* He had such a long face when he got home from work that we immediately
knew something was wrong.
homesick
– sad to be away from family, friends, and home; missing or longing to
be home
* Whenever Alexander looks at pictures of his family, he becomes homesick.
adjustment
– adaptation; change to fit into a new environment or place
* It was hard for Sheila’s daughter to make the adjustment to going to daycare
most of the day when Sheila went back to work full-time.
to cope
– to manage or to deal with a difficult situation
* She isn’t coping very well with her mother’s death. I wish I knew how to help
her.
to afford
– to be able to pay for something; to have enough money for something
* I would like to buy a new computer, but I can’t afford it right now.
to long for (something)
– to strongly want something; to have a strong wish for
something
* They have been studying very hard for final exams, and now that the exams are
over, they’re longing for summer vacation.
comforts of home
– things found in the home that make life more pleasant;
things that make you feel comfortable and happy at home
* After two weeks of hiking in the mountains, we were ready to enjoy the comforts
of home: a hot bath, good food, and a soft bed.
lonely
– sad to not be with other people; sad to be by oneself
* He feels very lonely when his wife has to travel for work.
to be depressed
– to be sad, sometimes without an explanation
* When people are depressed, they often stay in bed all day.
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nostalgic
– sad when remembering a past time or a place far away that is part of
a happy memory
* I felt nostalgic when I thought about how my brother and I used to play together
when we were children.
to see through rose-colored glasses
– to see something as being better than it
really is; to see only the good and not the bad
* Ever since they got married, they’re always so happy and optimistic! They’re
seeing the world through rose-colored glasses.
idyllic
– perfect; without problems; peaceful and beautiful
* We had an idyllic vacation in the Caribbean. The beaches were beautiful and
quiet, and we were able to forget about all of our problems.
to be bummed out
– to be disappointed, depressed, or sad
* Zachary was bummed out when he heard that he didn’t get the job in Peru.
on (one’s) own
– without other people; by oneself
* Do you live on your own or do you have a roommate?
misery loves company
– a saying that means that sad people like to be around
other sad people
* Julie and Zelda spend a lot of time together crying about their ex-boyfriends. I
guess misery loves company.
to be up for (something)
– to be willing to participate; to be willing to do
something
* Do you think you’ll be up for a movie tonight after work?
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COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS
1. Why does Luis feel homesick?
a) Being in his home makes him feel sick.
b) He doesn’t like any kind of holiday.
c) He misses being with his family.
2. What does Annie suggest to help Luis feel better?
a) To see things through rose-colored glasses.
b) To have a party with other friends.
c) To buy airfare to go back home.
______________
WHAT ELSE DOES IT MEAN?
adjustment
The word “adjustment,” in this podcast, means an adaptation or change to fit into
a new environment. For example, “Going to college was a major adjustment for
me because I had never lived away from home before.” As a verb, “to adjust”
can mean to adapt to a new situation: “It was difficult for him to adjust to his new
job.” An “adjustment” also means a small change to make something better:
“This chair needs a few adjustments to make it more comfortable.” When used
as a verb, “to adjust” can mean to change something to make it work better. For
example, “I need to adjust my watch because it’s five minutes fast.” Or, “Could
you please adjust the volume on the TV so that it isn’t so loud?”
to be up for (something)
In this podcast, the phrase “to be up
for
(something)” means to be willing to do
something: “I’m up for some ice cream. Would anyone like to join me?” The
phrase “to be up
to
(something)” has the same meaning: “If you’re up to it, let’s
go running at 5:30 tomorrow morning.” The phrase “to be up to (someone)”
means that that person is responsible or will make the decision. For example,
“It’s up to me to make sure that the children are ready for school each morning.”
Or, “It’s up to him to decide whether we’ll work on this project.” The phrase “to
be up
against
(something)” means to face problems: “She was up against many
problems, but her good attitude kept her from giving up.”
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CULTURE NOTE
Many U.S. citizens “live abroad” (live in other countries). Some live abroad for
work or school, and others live abroad because they want to learn about another
language or culture. Living in a foreign country is an exciting adventure, but
almost everyone feels homesick during some part of the experience.
When Americans living abroad feel homesick, they often wish that they could eat
“comfort foods” like their parents used to make for them when they were children.
Common comfort foods are hot soups, tuna “casseroles” (baked noodles with
vegetables and cheese), chocolate-chip cookies, and apple pie. The taste of
comfort foods can help these people remember their homes and happy
memories of their families.
Americans living abroad often meet with other “expats,” (short for “expatriates”;
people who are living away from their home country). Expats are different from
“immigrants” because expats are only in the country temporarily, while
immigrants usually commit to stay in the new country long term and adjust to life
permanently.
Expats sometimes get together to “recreate” (create again) the comforts of home.
In most capital cities there are clubs for the Americans who live there. These
clubs often organize special events, such as “bake sales” or sales of home-
baked bread and desserts that are similar to what they would eat in the U.S.
These clubs also help people celebrate American holidays together. For
example, many Americans living abroad celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday
together in late November. This helps them feel less homesick even though they
are far away from their families.
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Comprehension Questions Correct Answers: 1 – c; 2 – b
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COMPLETE TRANSCRIPT
Welcome to English as a Second Language Podcast number 225: Feeling
Homesick.
This is English as a Second Language Podcast episode 225. I'm your host, Dr.
Jeff McQuillan, coming to you from the Center for Educational Development in
beautiful Los Angeles, California.
Remember to visit our website at eslpod.com and download the Learning Guide
for this podcast.
Today's podcast is called “Feeling Homesick.” Let's get started.
[Start of story]
Annie: Why the long face?
Luis: I don’t know. I guess I’m feeling a little homesick.
Annie: I thought you got over that. I know the adjustment was hard when you
first got here, but I thought you were coping pretty well.
Luis: I was. It’s just that the holidays are coming up and I won’t be able to go
home because I can’t afford the airfare. I’m just longing for some of the comforts
of home, like my mom’s cooking and being around my family.
Annie: Yeah, it can get pretty lonely over the holidays. When I first got here, I’d
get depressed and nostalgic for anything that reminded me of home. But, you
know, I think I was just seeing things through rose-colored glasses.
Luis: What do you mean?
Annie: Well, things back home weren’t really that idyllic, but from this distance,
all I could think of was the good stuff and none of the bad.
Luis: I see what you mean, but I’m still bummed out.
Annie: I have an idea. Why don’t we put on our own little holiday celebration?
We can have it at my place and we can invite all of our friends who are on their
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