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
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
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
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.
*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
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
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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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.