Taylor Teaches English

doctor: 医生 (yīshēng) teacher: 老师 (lǎoshī) nurse: 护士 (hùshì) farmer: 农民 (nóngmín) pilot: 飞行员 (fēixíngyuán) dentist: 牙医 (yáyī) singer: 歌手 (gēshǒu) actor: 演员 (yǎnyuán) artist: 艺术家 (yìshùjiā) chef: 厨师 (chúshī) What do you do for work? 你做什么工作？ I am a_____ 我是一个_____ Where do you work? 你在哪里工作？ I work at ____ 我在____工作 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/taylor1673/support

节目信息 A Family Reunion Lucy was very excited. She was going to visit her grandmother in the countryside for the weekend. She loved her grandmother's house. It was big and cozy, with a beautiful garden and a friendly dog. Lucy also liked to see her relatives who lived nearby. She had a lot of cousins, aunts and uncles who always came to visit when she was there. Lucy packed her bag and waited for her father to pick her up. Her mother and brother were already in the car. They drove for two hours, listening to music and chatting. Lucy looked out of the window and saw the green fields and hills. She felt happy and relaxed. They arrived at the grandmother's house and were greeted by a warm hug. Lucy ran inside and saw her sister, who had come from another city. She hugged her and they started to talk. They hadn't seen each other for a long time. They went upstairs to share a room. Later, they had a big dinner with the whole family. Lucy enjoyed the food and the conversation. She laughed at her uncle's jokes and listened to her aunt's stories. She felt proud of her cousin, who had won a prize at school. She played with her nephew, who was only three years old. After dinner, they all sat in the living room and watched a movie. Lucy snuggled with her grandmother on the sofa and felt very happy. She loved her family and she was glad to spend time with them. She thought it was the best weekend ever. Where did Lucy go for the weekend? a) to the city b) to the countryside c) to the beach d) to the mountains Answer: b) to the countryside Who did Lucy share a room with? a) her brother b) her sister c) her cousin d) her nephew Answer: b) her sister What did Lucy's cousin win at school? a) a prize b) a game c) a race d) a book Answer: a) a prize What did they do after dinner? a) they played cards b) they watched a movie c) they read a book d) they sang songs Answer: b) they watched a movie aunt: 阿姨 (āyí) brother: 兄弟 (xiōngdì) cousin: 堂兄弟姐妹 (táng xiōngdì jiěmèi) daughter: 女儿 (nǚ'ér) father: 父亲 (fùqīn) grandmother: 奶奶 (nǎinai) mother: 母亲 (mǔqīn) sister: 姐妹 (jiěmèi) son: 儿子 (érzi) uncle: 叔叔 (shūshu --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/taylor1673/support

My Family and Me Hello. My name is Tom and I am six years old. I want to tell you about my family. I have a father, a mother, a brother and a sister. We live in a small house in the city. My father's name is John. He is a teacher. He teaches math at a big school. He likes to read newspapers and watch TV. He is very smart and kind. My mother's name is Mary. She is a nurse. She works at a hospital. She helps sick people get better. She likes to cook and sing. She is very nice and caring. My brother's name is Sam. He is eight years old. He goes to the same school as me. He likes to play soccer with his friends. He is very good at it. He is very strong and brave. My sister's name is Lucy. She is four years old. She stays at home with my mother. She likes to draw pictures with crayons. She is very good at it. She is very cute and funny. I like to read books and play games. I have many books and games in my room. I also like to go to the park and play with my family. We are a happy family. We love each other very much. Word count: 150 A1 words: family, father, mother, brother, sister, teacher, nurse, school, hospital, soccer family: 家庭 (jiātíng) father: 父亲 (fùqīn) mother: 母亲 (mǔqīn) brother: 兄弟 (xiōngdì) sister: 姐妹 (jiěmèi) teacher: 老师 (lǎoshī) nurse: 护士 (hùshì) school: 学校 (xuéxiào) hospital: 医院 (yīyuàn) soccer: 足球 (zúqiú) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/taylor1673/support

Let's start with the word mom, mom. Let's start with Mom and Dad. Mom.  Dad. Mom. This is my mom. This is my mom. Dad. Dad. This is my dad, this is my dad.  Older brother. Older brother. Younger brother.  This is my older brother,  this is my younger brother, this is my older sister. Older sister. This is my older sister. Younger sister. In English we do not usually say 哥哥弟弟. Oftentimes, we will say this is my brother, this is my sister. 哥哥 or older brother，弟弟 younger brother. We can also say how many siblings, how many brothers and sisters we have. I have three sisters and two brothers,  two older sisters or three older sisters. I have three sisters, and two brothers. In English we say grandma.Grandma. For grandfather, our father's father, or our mother's father - Grandpa or grandfather.  This is my grandpa. 妈妈 (māma) - mom 爸爸 (bàba) - dad 哥哥 (gēge) - older brother 弟弟 (dìdi) - younger brother 姐姐 (jiějie) - older sister 妹妹 (mèimei) - younger sister 奶奶 (nǎinai) - grandma (father's mother) 外婆 (wàipó) - grandma (mother's mother) 爷爷 (yéye) - grandpa (father's father) 外公 (wàigōng) - grandpa (mother's father) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/taylor1673/support

*Hello**, my **name** is Anna. I am from Germany. I am a teacher. I teach English at a language school. I like my job very much. I enjoy meeting new people and learning about different cultures. Today is the first day of a new course. I have 10 students in my class. They are from different countries: China, Brazil, France, India and Turkey. They all want to improve their English skills. I introduce myself to the class and write my name on the board. Then I ask each student to say their name and where they are from. They take turns to speak. I listen carefully and repeat their names. "**Nice** to **meet** **you**," I say to each student with a smile. "Welcome to the English course. I hope you will have fun and learn a lot." 生词 hello: 你好 (nǐ hǎo) name: 名字 (míng zì) nice: 好 (hǎo) meet: 认识 (rèn shi) you: 你 (nǐ) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/taylor1673/support

你会学习怎么说你住在哪，你是哪国人。 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/taylor1673/support

EP3. 怎么说 早上好，中午好，下午好，再见，下次见。 "Good morning, good afternoon noon, good evening". "Bye bye, see you later, see you next time, and good night" --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/taylor1673/support

你会学习怎么给自己的介绍。学习怎么说你的名字和你从哪来。you will learn a self introduction: how to say your name and where you are from. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/taylor1673/support

你会学习怎么说你好 “hello" ， 还有三个办法回复： I'm good, I'm fine, I'm well. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/taylor1673/support

grip: grasp on an object. kind of stuff: things of a similar type. lots of: a lot of, many. pay as you go: a plan where you pay only for what you use. schedule: make an appointment. stay in shape: maintain a healthy body through diet and exercise. stuff: things. throw in: add something for free. treadmills: exercise machines. whole bunch of, lots of: many. work out: exercise. workout: an exercise sessoin. dialogue ______________________________________________________ Larry: Hi, Fitness World gym. Larry speaking. How can I help you? Lia: yes, I'd like some information on your gym memberships, please. Larry: sure. We have two different types of member: You can pay as you go, where you pay $5 every time you want to use the facilities and $5 for every class you attend. Then there's the monthly plan where you pay a flat rate of $45 per month. With the monthly plan, you can come in as often as you want and go to as many classes as you want. Both plans require an annual fee. Lia: sounds good. What equipment do you ahve? Larry: All the usual stuff. We have a cardio room with treadmills, ellipticals, all that kind of stuff; a weight room with all sorts of weight machines and free weights. Lia: What classes can I take? We have yoga, pilates, aerobics...there's a hole bunch of them. Check out our website for information on the class schedules. Lia: is there a pool? Alan: No, but we do have a sauna, cafe, and babysitting facilities. Lia: Thats great! What about the hours? Larry: We're open every day from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. Would you like me to scedule a tour for you? Lia: Hey great. Can you throw in a free day pass too? Larry: Sure. Drop in anytime, and I'll give you day pass. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/taylor1673/support

All sorts of : a variety annual fee: a yearly fee in addition to other fees. cardio: activities to aimed to keep the heart strong. check out: look at. do your own thing: do something independently, without a group. drop in: come in, visit. ellipticals: exercise machines. fine print: the small words in a contract that usually contain all the exceptions to the deal. flat rate: a payment plan where one fee includes all activities. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/taylor1673/support

In this lesson you will learn: Fancy running into you here: when you can't imagine seeing someone. It is usually said when you see people in places where you normally don't see them. For ages: it means for a very long time. Ex: I haven't seen you in ages. Before you know it: means very quickly. Ex: Before you know it you will be finished with college. As soon as: indicates something will happen at the same time that something else happens. Ex: as soon as I graduate high school, I will look for a job. Used to: indicates a custom or habit. Ex: I'm used to eating fast food every day. Used to: indicates an action that was a habit in the past, but is not a habit anymore. Ex: I used to go to Mcdonalds every day after school. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/taylor1673/support

In this episode you will learn: hogging: keeping most of something for yourself junk food: food that tastes great but isn't good for you. major league: professional baseball; also an idiom meaning "really important". nachos: a snack of crispy tortilla chips, melted cheese, and salsa. organized sports: local teams that meet on a regular basis. pickup game: an unscheduled, informal game that happens when people just start playing at a park or other place. pigging out: eating greedily. pretzels: a popular salty snack, sometimes soft, sometimes crunchy, in a twisted shape. pro: professional sports player. shoot hoops: play basketball. sign-ups: when people join a local team. stadium: an arena, or place where a game is played. touchdown: scoring six points in football. various: different. watching ones weight: be careful about diet and avoid gaining extra pounds. Dialogue--------------------------------- Lia: Wow, look at that guy. He can really move! Alan: What's the big deal? I can do that! Lia: Ha! you want me to believe that you can run like a football player? Alan: you don't think I can? Of course I can! Okay, maybe I can't. But I sure could run when I was in high school. I was a star o f the school track team. Lia: wow, you remember all the way back to high school? Well, let's watch the pros. Woo hoo! touchdown! Jack: I don't know about anyone here running, but both of you sure can eat. You're hogging al the snacks. If you guys don't stop pigging out, there won't be any left for the next half. Pass the nachos. Lia: here, dig in. Alan: Not me! I guess that's a hint that I should watch my weight, haha! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/taylor1673/support

In this lesson you will learn: Big deal: something important. catch a game: watch a game. competitively: playing to win. concession stand: place to buy snacks at a game. couch potato: someone who prefers to relax watch TV. dig in: eat and enjoy! he can really move: an expression of admiration at someone's ability to run. heck: another exclamation: just for fun. hint: a gentle suggestions. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/taylor1673/support

In this lesson you will learn to make plural nouns with Latin based words. Alumnus - alumni focus - foci stimulus - stimuli cactus -cacti addendum - addenda curriculum - curricula gymnasium - gymnasia --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/taylor1673/support

You will learn: Chew the fat: have a casual conversation. Ex: After the meeting, Tom and Susan stayed a few minutes to chew the fat. In a nutshell: a summary. Ex: The park ranger gave a very long report about the dangers of forest fires. In a nutshell: Be careful with your campfires! A piece of cake: easy! Ex: Shela was happy about her driving est. She expected it to be tricky, but it was a piece of cake. take it with a grain of salt: don't believe it completely. Ex: Because the study was done by a company that wants to sell the product, people should take the results with a grain of salt. Butter someone up: say nice things to someone to win his or her favor. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/taylor1673/support

Here is the dinner conversation. Mike: Miss, Excuse me, but my glass has a smudge on it. Server: I'm terribly sorry sir. I'll get you a clean one right away. Mike: Miss, I'm still waiting for a clean glass, and we still haven't received our salads. We've been waiting a long time for our food. Server: I am so sorry! We're a little busier than usual tonight, and we're short-staffed. I'll bring it immediately. I'll also bring more water. Server: Here you are, sir, and I've brought you another glass of wine, on the house. The manager would also like to give you a dessert of your choice, also compliments of the house. We're so sorry for the mix-up. Sorry you had to wait. Mike: Thank you very much. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/taylor1673/support

In this episode you will learn to use words and phrases, such as: Come on: a way to say that someone is exaggerating a little bit. Ex: A: I have to lose twenty pounds. B: Come on, you're not that overweight! Wonder: expresses an unanswered question or doubt. Ex: Where is Ellie? I wonder where Ellie is. No wonder: indicates that something is obvious. Ex: He's smart, energetic, well educated, and charming. No wonder you like! Quite the character: means to be unusual in some way. Ex: He's really quiet and never talks to anybody, yet the girls all like him. He must be quite the character! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/taylor1673/support

In this lesson you will learn: mix up: a mistake. on the house: free. place setting: dishes, glasses, and silverware on the table. server: waiter or waitress. short-staffed: not enough people working. smudge: a dirty mark. spotless: perfectly clean. top priority: most important. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/taylor1673/support

In this lesson you will learn Hardly ever: almost never ex: you hardly ever call me anymore. Are you mad at me? At least: the situation could be worse. It's so cold outside today! well at least it isn't raining. What about....?: a way to ask the same question about a different topic. I mean: precedes further explanation of the previous information. Ex: ex keeps her house really clean. I mean, she dusts every day! In the first place: used to present the first example of why you do or don't like something. Then: can introduce a logical conclusion to something. Ex: I've got my tickets, and my bags are packed. Then you're already to go. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/taylor1673/support

In this episode you will learn: Absolutely : completely apologize: say you are sorry for something backstroke: you guessed it.... a swimming move done your back! bad day: a day when you seem to have a lot of problems. beef about: complain correct: fix, to make something right immediately: at once; right away legitimate complaint: a good reason fro mentioning a problem lovely: very nice mention: say --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/taylor1673/support

In this episode you will learn Server: Hi. Welcome to the Farkel Family Restaurant. I'll be your server today. You're just in time for our early-bird special, so you can choose from that menu or from the regular menu. Can I start you off with some appetizers and something to drink? Alan: I think I may have a beer. What do you have on draft? Server: We have Statler Lite and Orange Cow on tap. Alan: What's your house wine? Server: The house red is a Napa Valley cabernet, and the house white is a chardonnay from Mendoza, Argentina. Alan: I'll have a glass of cabernet. Server: And for you, ma'am? Lia: I'm driving so I'll just have an OJ. Server: Would you like an appetizers? Alan: No, I think we'll just have the entree. I'll have the filet mignon. Server: Sure. How would you like it? Alan: I'd like it rare. And hold the mushrooms. Server: And for you, ma'am? Lia: I'll have the seafood combination with rice. Server: The dinner comes with a vegetable. What would you like? Alan: I'll have broccoli and a side salad. Lia: And I'll have some sauteed onions with seafood. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/taylor1673/support

In this episode you will learn: Will: Usually in contraction form 'll - is often used to make an offer to do something. Ex: I'll go to the store with you. Well: indicates what you plan to say next may need some explanation. Ex: Are you okay? - Well, yes, bu I was upset at the time, and I really didn't mean everything I said. Dude: an informal, friendly way of calling a male friend or acquaintance instead of use his name. Ex: Dude, what time are we leaving tomorrow? Basically: indicates a summarized or generalized opinion. Ex: Basically, he's the worst teacher in the whole school. Actually: indicates that the speaker is telling the truth, even if it is surprising. Ex: Are you moving? - Actually, I am! Really: is a way of asking if what was said was the truth. Ex: I'm not going to study tonight. - Really? I though you had a test tomorrow. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/taylor1673/support

In this episode you will learn to use: man : introduces something that the speaker feels strongly about( can be said to or by a male or female) Ex. Man, this course is really hard! Get along(with someone): means to live, work, or play with someone without problems or arguments. Ex. He's very easygoing. He gets along with everybody. hang out: means to do something socially with one or more other people. Ex, We're going to hang out at Jess's house this afternoon. We'll probably just listen to mustic. Grab a bit: means to get something to eat quickly. ex. We're in a hurry to get there, so we'll just grab a bit to eat at a fast-food place. Roomie: an informal name for a person who shares a bedroom or home with you. Ex. How do you like your new roomie? Scholarship: a prize or an award that provides money that enables someone to attend a private school or university. Ex. I'm hoping to get a scholarship so I can go away to college next year. Little League: an organization that teaches baseball to children. Ex. He just loves baseball. He's been playing it ever since he was in Little League. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/taylor1673/support

In this lesson you will learn Party - the people who are joining you for dinner. restaurant week - a week when fancy restaurants offer a special menu at lower cost. sauteed - fried quickly in an open pan. seafood - various types of fish server - also called a waiter or waitress side salad - a small salad served with or before the entree sit-down restaurant - a nicer restaurant with tables and waiters who will serve you splurge - spend a little extra money for a special treat upscale - a little fancier, more special windshield - the large front window of a car --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/taylor1673/support

In this episode you will learn: appetizer: a small dish of food served before the main meal. breaking the bank: costing too much for your budget. check in: let the staff know that you would like a table. dinner out: eating anywhere but home. early-bird special: a lower-cost menu, usually offered before 6 p.m. entree: the main meal. filet mignon: a very tender cut of steak. flashing: going on and off very quickly free: available; can also mean at no cost. gadget: a cool little device that has some special use. hold: don't include something hostess station: usually at the front of the restaurant, where the staff will take your name. how would you like it?: how would you like your meat cooked? just in time: arrived right before it's too late. Napa Valley: a famous wine region in California. OJ: Orange Juice On draft, on top: puplled from a keg, rather than served in a bottle. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/taylor1673/support

In this episode you will learn: Finally: indicates relief that something long awaited has happened. It goes after a conjugated verb. Ex: I've been looking for my keys all day, and I've finally found them. So: has many different uses. In the example conversation it introduces information that both people already know. Ex: So this is your new car. Will you take me for a ride? Even if: can introduce a fact that seems a little hard to believe. Ex: I'm going to finish this paper even if I have to work on it all night. Plus: adds additional information that reinforces an opinion or argument. Ex: I like him. He's really nice. Plus, he's good-looking. To be honest with you: introduces a statement that you think a person might not want to hear. Ex: Thank you for inviting me to the movies, but to be honest with you, I'm not really a big fan of horror movies. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/taylor1673/support

In this lesson you will learn a dialogue about ordering fast food worker: Can I take your order please? Lia: Hmmmm. A burger sounds good. I think i'll have a mega-burger with cheese, extra pickles, no mayo. Worker: Anything to drink with that? Lia: I'd like a coke. Extra large. Worker: Anything else? Lia: Yes, a kids meals with chocolate milk and chicken nuggets. Worker: would you like fries with that? Lia: Hmmmm. The fries smell great, but do you have fruit instead? Worker: sure. You can have an apple or fruit cup. Kid: mom, you know I like a fruit cup, but I'd like to have ht e apple. But only if they put a pie around it! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/taylor1673/support

https://www.facebook.com/Taylor-Teaches-English-1557312141234703 In this episode you will learn: Up for: to want to do something stand: to tolerate or accept a situation or person big fan: indicates you really something going away present: a gift customarily given to someone who is leaving for an extended period, perhaps to go go college, to move to another area, or to work in a another place. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/taylor1673/support

https://www.facebook.com/Taylor-Teaches-English-1557312141234703 In this lesson you will learn these words: bad rap - an unfair or bad opinion. cashier - the person who takes the money when you buy something. chicken nuggets - small pieces of chicken, covered in a batter and deep fried. conscious of - aware of, thinking about. drive - thru - a lane outside a restaurant you drive through to get your food.. ethnic cuisine - cooking styles from different cultures exhausted - really tired. to fix the food to order - prepare exactly as you would like it. fruit cup - a serving of mixed fruits. gourmet - very special food, often expensive. health conscious - concerned about things that are good for your health. hop into - get into. in the mood - wanting to do something. just what the doctor ordered - something what will be perfect for what you need kids - children mayo - short for mayonnaise, which is a white spread made from eggs and oil. picky eaters - people who don't like many different kids of food. pie - a pastry treat, usually prepared with fruit. post - show clearly. takeout - You buy the food and take it home. thru - short way to write through vegetarian - without meat products whole grains - grains like oat, and wheat. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/taylor1673/support

https://www.facebook.com/Taylor-Teaches-English-1557312141234703 In this lesson you will learn irregular plural nouns such as: foot - feet goose - geese louse - lice man - men mouse - mice tooth - teeth woman - women _______ Irregular nouns about animals one code - two cod one fish - two fish one sheep - two sheep one shrimp - two shrimp --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/taylor1673/support

https://www.facebook.com/Taylor-Teaches-English-1557312141234703 In this lesson you will learn the following expressions: get a lot of mileage of out of something: be able to use something for a long time. Ex: Even after five years, the sweater looked great. She was happy she got a lot of mileage out of it. road hog: a driver who takes up space in more than one lane one lane on a road. Ex: She knew she would be late when she got stuck driving behind a road hog on the way to work. get the show on the road: get started with something. Ex:He spent the whole day packing for his trip, and now he just wanted to get the show on the road. traffic jam: many cars stuck on a road without being able to move. He didn't care about being stuck in the traffic jam; he was happy to listen to his new CD. Lemon: a car( or other item) that continues to have problems even after it's been repaired many times. Ex: He was nervous about buying a used car from stranger. "With my luck," he said, "I'll get a lemon." --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/taylor1673/support

https://www.facebook.com/Taylor-Teaches-English-1557312141234703 In this Episode You will learn these conversational phrases: Like : has many different meanings. For example: What do you like? Do you like ice cream? What do you like to do on the weekends? I would like to.... Love: when it refers to a person or people, indicate deep affection. When love begins there is often a feeling of great excitement, called being in love. Do you like ice cream? .... No, I love ice cream! Would you like to dance? .... I'd love to! What do you think of...? Are you kidding me? Are you kidding me? Is an expression that indicates that something is so true - or untrue- that it doesn't need to be said. Do you like to dance? Are you kidding me? I'd rather dance than eat! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/taylor1673/support

https://www.facebook.com/Taylor-Teaches-English-1557312141234703 You will learn this dialogue: State Trooper: Good morning, sir. I pulled you over because the speed lmit is 50 miles per hour. You were driving much faster than that. You were doing 70. Alan: I'm sorry, Officer. I didn't notice the sign, but I thought I was driving slower than that. State Trooper: I need to see your license and registration. Alan: I don't have my license with me. I think I left it home. State Trooper: You need to have license and registration with you in the car at all times, sir. I am going to issue you a ticket for speeding and another one for not having the proper documents. You can call the clerk's office to find out the amount of the fines. Alan: Can I just pay you now? State Trooper: Sir, police officers aren't allowed to take money. You have to call the clerk's office. You can go there to pay in person, or you can mail it in. Alan: This is my first speeding ticket. State Trooper: Have a nice day, sir. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/taylor1673/support

https://www.facebook.com/Taylor-Teaches-English-1557312141234703 In this episode you will learn phrases: To be looking forward to something : the expression indicates the speaker is very happy about a future event. "I'm looking forward to seeing you on Saturday." Can't wait: "I can't wait to see you on Saturday." To have in store for: indicates an unknown situation that someone present to someone else; it can be good or bad. "Well, I'm going home, but I have no idea what my family will have in store for me. To show up on someones doorstep: to visit someone without notice. "I was just getting ready to go out when my cousin showed up on my doorstep. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/taylor1673/support

https://www.facebook.com/Taylor-Teaches-English-1557312141234703 In this episode you will learn vocabulary related to dealing with police: Allowed: permitted Chat: a casual conversation Cop: police officer Fine: the amount of money you must pay for certain violations Flashing: shining brightly on and off, very quickly In person: going yourself to do something directly Issue: give out Moving violation: a motor vehicle law that’s broken while diving, such as speeding Notice: see Officer: the respectful title for a policeman or policewoman Pull over: move the car to the side of the road Registration: a document showing the owner of a car Shoulder: space on the side of the road, usually marked by a line, where a car can park if there’s a problem Speeding: going faster than the speed limit State trooper: member of the state police force Ticket: a document showing a road law you’ve broken; it requires payment of a fine. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/taylor1673/support

https://www.facebook.com/Taylor-Teaches-English-1557312141234703 In this lesson you will learn how to apply these words and phrases: hopefully - is a word inserted to indicate your wishes that something will happen. It can come in the middle of a verb phrase, before the subject, or at the end of a sentence Ex: I'll hopefully graduate in two years. Hopefully, I'll graduate in two years. I'll graduate in two years, hopefully a couple of - means two: however, informally, it can mean more than that - but it does indicate a small number. Ex: I'll see you in a couple of hours. It only costs a couple of dollars. He'll be home in a couple of months. The local scene - the local scene refers to the culture and range of entertainment offered in a particular area. Ex: I'm moving to Springfield next month. What's the local scene like there? To show a good time - means to make sure he or she is entertained. Ex: If you come to visit in December, We'll show you a good time. All our friends have parties in December! Thanks so much - a common way of expressing appreciation. Other ways to say this are thank you very much/thanks a lot/I really appreciate this. Ex: Thanks so much for fixing my tire. I really appreciate it. Thank you very much for helping us. To be in good shape - to be fit financially, situationally, or physically. Ex: My sister's husband has a good job, so they're in good shape financially. She has a good education and a lot of experience, so she's kin good shape for the job market. She exercises every day to stay in shape. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/taylor1673/support

In this episode you will learn the following dialogue: Lia: Hello. I’d like to rent a car for the weekend. Friendly Rent-A-Car: Do you have your driver's’ license with you? Lia: Yes, I do. Friendly Rent-A-Car: If you want an economy car, we have compact outside. Lia: Is it a four-door? Friendly Rent-A-Car: NO, it isn’t. It’s a two door, but it has a hatchback. And it has a sunroof! Lia: Do you have anything bigger and faster? Friendly Rent-A-Car: Well, we have a midsized convertible, but the compact is more economical Lia: How about a big van? I have a large family. Friendly Rent-A-Car: Sure, we have a van. It’s very roomy. It’s the biggest and most expensive of the three. Lia: Well, I’d like the convertible for myself, but I guess I’ll take the van. Maybe next time... --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/taylor1673/support

https://www.facebook.com/Taylor-Teaches-English-1557312141234703 In this episode, you will learn to use these phrases: Party animal - an informal expression used to characterize someone who spends a lot of time with friends for entertainment. What do you do? - asks what ones job or occupation is. When you answer with form of to be, you give a general job title. Note that the article 'a' is always used when referring to onely one person but is never used when referring to more than one person. awesome - an expression that is used a lot to say that you think something is really good. nonstop schedule - describes the activities of a very busy person, whether it be because of work, school, family responsibilities, or even social life. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/taylor1673/support

This episode will introduce vocabulary words about renting a car. facebook - Taylor Teaches English bucks: dollars compact: the smallest size car convertible: a car with a special soft roof that folds completely down. country: far from the city, an area of trees and farms. damage: harm or injury to a person or to a car. economy: having to do with saving money. hatchback: a door at the back that lifts up and out for loading. luxury: very special, with extra conveniences. midsize: a medium-sized car, usually with four doors. rent: pay money to use something for a limited time. see the sights: visit attractions in a new place. sunroof: a window in the roof of the car that can be opened. van: a very large vehicle that can carry up to 12 passengers. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/taylor1673/support

In this episode we will review the following phrases: Glad/happy to meet you As a matter of fact just I can assure you that.../you can be sure(that).../I promise you that --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/taylor1673/support

This episode will review a dialogue about getting a drivers license. Lia: Hi. I’d like to get a New Jersey drivers license DMV Worker: Do you want to renew a New Jersey license or apply for a new one? Lia: I don’t have a New Jersey license, but I have my license from my country DMV Worker: You can’t use that here. Do you have an application? Lia: No, I don’t DMV Worker: You’ll need to fill out an application. Do you have the required picture ID? Lia: Yes, I do and have my passport. Do I need anything else? DMV Worker: You can check this list of required documents. If you have all the paperwork,you just need to take a vision test and the written test. When that person is finished, you can go to booth number 9 and have your picture taken. Lia: Yikes! Can I skip the picture? I’m having a bad hair day! DMV Worker: Sorry. Our state requires a photo-license. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/taylor1673/support

You will learn vocabulary about driving and getting a license: apply - to fill out documents asking for something bad hair days - times you just don't look at your best bad news - unpleasant situation booth - a small space with a table and, sometimes, a computer chilly - a little bit cold convenient - easy fed up - tired of something frustrating - annoying, making you angry or upset hanging around - just waiting paperwork - forms and documents that must be filled out renew - bring your old license up to date required - necessary skip - to omit, leave out stuck with - required to keep vision test - a simple eye test --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/taylor1673/support

In this episode you will learn idioms like: Off track: Off the subject lose track: forget or lose one-track mind: thinking of only one thing miss the boat: miss an opportunity in the same boat: in the same situation --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/taylor1673/support

You will learn how to use the following words within in a dialogue. Car Service: Little Apple Car Service. This is Larry speaking. Lia: Hi. I need a car to take me to the airport at 5:30 p.m. tomorrow. Car Service: Do you need to be there at 5:30, or is that when you want us to pick you up? Lia: I need to be at the airport at 5:30 or I’ll miss my flight. Car Service: That’s right in the middle of rush hour. Traffic will be a nightmare at that time. I’ll have a car get you at 4 p.m. What’s your address? arrange: make a plan for something cab: taxi cabbie: taxi driver dispatch: send fare:the cost of the tirp hail a cab: signal that you want a taxi in advanced: before the time nightmare: a very bad situation pick up: get, collect rat: how the fare is calculated rush hour: the very busy traffic times(morning and evenings) when most people are traveling to and from work --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/taylor1673/support

You will learn how to use: arrange: make a plan for something cab: taxi cabbie: taxi driver dispatch: send fare:the cost of the tirp hail a cab: signal that you want a taxi in advanced: before the time nightmare: a very bad situation pick up: get, collect rat: how the fare is calculated rush hour: the very busy traffic times(morning and evenings) when most people are traveling to and from work --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/taylor1673/support

Review vocabulary from lesson 18 about travelling on the subway. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/taylor1673/support

You will learn the definitions, and hear example sentences for the these words: crazy about - really like a lot entertaining - amusing, fun farecard - a prepaid card that you can use instead of a token hop on - get on; jump on platform - the place in the station beside the train tracks where you wait for the train restroom - toilet round trip - there and back again stay tuned - pay attention for more information; don't go away token - used in place of a coin to pay a fare token booth - a place in the station where you can buy tokens, and where a transit worker can help you turnstile - a machine that lets people go through one by one wacky - silly, crazy, complicated --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/taylor1673/support

This lesson will test your knowledge one making words plural with the s/z/iz sounds. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/taylor1673/support

This episode talks about the rules for plural pronunciation. Plural English words are pronounced with the s/z/iz ending. Listen to learn more how to use the rules. tteachesenglish@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/2429586470690788 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/taylor1673/support

This English lesson reviews concepts around plural nouns with s, es, and ies endings. In this episode we also go through an exercise to test your understanding of plural and singular nouns. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/taylor1673/support