ESL ALOUD
Guided Practice in Speaking English
Category Grammar and Usage
Podcast #69 Phrasal Verbs with TALK
talk about: Talk about is not considered to be a true phrasal verb, but it looks like one, so we will start with it. When you talk about something you are verbally sharing your thoughts or observations about a topic. He talked about his childhood. We can talk about that later. Did you talk with [...] Read More
Podcast #68 Abbreviations and Acronyms
I went down to AAA to pick up some maps. I dropped in at AAA to get some maps She has been going to AA meetings for over ten years. She’s been attending AA meetings for more than a decade. HP is severely lowering the prices on their laptop computers. HP is aggressively discounting their [...] Read More
Podcast #66 Wordnet for MANAGE
He manages a large restaurant. I used to manage a dentist’s office. She manages the city’s water supply. Managing a McDonalds can be quite stressful. Have you ever managed a bakery? He managed a soccer team for five years. She manages a database of two million subscribers. They completely mismanaged the budget. He felt they [...] Read More
Podcast #64 Wordnet for PRACTICE
He practices piano every day. The tennis player was practicing his serve. The choir will not be practicing this week. You need to practice parallel parking. You’re studying the flute? How often do you practice? I love playing the violin but I hate to practice. How can I make my flute practice more effective? Soccer [...] Read More
Podcast #62 American Long o-Sound
hope folks joke o o o wrote stove close toad I told him to go. told go Don’t call me at home. don’t home Does he know how to row a boat? know row boat November can be quite cold. November cold Stay close to Tony. close Tony I’m broke, so I need a loan. [...] Read More
Podcast #61 Phrasal Verbs with LOOK
look after He looks after the children while his wife works. I will look after your garden when you are on vacation. Her husband died and she has no one to look after her. We should all look after our own mental and physical health. look around She looked around the store but did not [...] Read More
Podcast #59 Asking for an Opinion using a Question Word
How do you think the story will end? When do you think the teacher will arrive? How do you think the economy got so bad? Where do you think we should rent a car? Why do you think the earth is getting warmer? When do you think the teacher will arrive? Where do you think [...] Read More
Podcast #58 American Short a-Sound
rag back ask dam man bag hat snack pal lamb damp branch bank chance map pass cash has have am racket candy Can you help me? The dancer danced with a black fan. The cats ran into the alley. I ordered a hamburger and a glass of apple juice. He trained to become an astronaut. [...] Read More
Podcast #56 Prepositions Used with Adjectives (3)
I am delighted with the progress we have made. I am delighted by the progress we have made. The senator was delighted with the outcome of the election. The senator was delighted by the outcome of the election. The coach is delighted with his team’s performance. The coach is delighted by his team’s performance. I [...] Read More
Podcast #54 Tag Questions
Mr. Grace is coming tomorrow, isn’t he? Mr. Grace isn’t coming tomorrow, is he? Mrs. Grace is coming tomorrow, isn’t she? You are coming tomorrow, aren’t you? His sister loves chocolate, doesn’t she? Your friends all play tennis, don’t they? They came here from Mexico, didn’t they? You are over 21, aren’t you? You aren’t [...] Read More
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