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GLOSSARY
to twist
– to turn; to move one part of something in one direction and another
part of the same thing in another direction so that it begins to turn against itself
* Mariah held the medicine bottle in one hand and the cap in the other hand, but
no matter how hard she twisted it, she couldn’t get it to open.
massage
– a service where one’s skin is touched in a strong way to manipulate
the muscles, usually for relaxation or to recover from an injury
* Normally, Randall suffers from headaches, but a good neck massage can
provide relief.
knot
– a very tight section of muscle that is painful and that one is unable to relax
* Knots in the shoulder muscles are a common sign of stress.
muscle
– the part of the body under the skin that contracts and expands to move
bones, providing strength and movement
* Adam lifts weights every day to build his muscles.
pain relief
– a reduction in the amount of pain (unpleasant physical sensations
or feelings) a person experiences
* After Sylvie hurt her knee, sitting down was the only way she could find pain
relief.
naked
– without any clothing; with all of one’s skin exposed
* Did you know that some teenagers take off all their clothes and swim naked in
the lake at night?
skittish
– nervous; uncomfortable about doing something
* Heather could never be a doctor, because she becomes very skittish whenever
she sees blood.
rough
– not gentle or tender; using strong, not soft movements
* James doesn’t want to pick up his baby girl because he’s afraid he’ll be too
rough.
massage therapist
– a person whose job is to provide massages to clients
* Andres is studying to be a massage therapist specializing in recovery from
sports injuries.
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pressure
– a measure of how hard something pushes against something else
* Use this cloth to apply pressure to the wound until it stops bleeding.
to speak up
– to say something, especially without being asked about it; to offer
information, possibly information that one is uncomfortable sharing or when one
is unsure about how the other person will react
* Thank you for speaking up when Fyodor was telling those inappropriate jokes. I
think we all felt the same way, but nobody else was brave enough to ask him to
stop.
licensed
– with official certification and permission to do something
* Is your corporation licensed to do business in New Jersey?
smelly
– with an unpleasant smell; stinky; bad smelling
* Mom wants to know who left these smelly socks on the floor.
oil
– a thick liquid used as a lubricant (substance used to make it easier for two
parts to move against each other)
* Janice has very sensitive skin, so when she gets a facial, she has to ask the
technician to avoid using any oils.
hokey
– corny; expressing too much emotion in an old-fashioned, odd, or silly
way
* Lyle has a sweet and hokey sense of humor.
clinical
– based on logic and facts, without emotion
* Our medical school program helps students become less clinical and better
able to interact with their patients.
if you know what I mean
– a phrase used to mean that another person probably
understands what one wants to say, even though one hasn’t been able to
express it very clearly or precisely
* Kylie is nice, but she isn’t the smartest employee, if you know what I mean.
to not have a minute to lose
– to need to do something right away without any
delay or hesitation
* Put on your shoes, grab your coat, and get in the car! Our flight leaves in 50
minutes and we don’t have a minute to lose.
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COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS
1. Why doesn’t Staci want to get a massage?
a) Because she thinks it will hurt.
b) Because she’s afraid she’ll get cold.
c) Because she doesn’t want people to see her body.
2. What does Robert mean when he says that the massage therapist is
“licensed”?
a) She has certification.
b) She is very inexpensive.
c) She is the best in her field.
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WHAT ELSE DOES IT MEAN?
knot
The word “knot,” in this podcast, means a very tight section of muscle that is
painful and that one is unable to relax: “After rowing his boat all morning, Hank
had terrible knots in his shoulders.” The word “knot” also refers to how two things
are tied together: “They put the Christmas tree in the back of the pickup truck and
tied it down with rope, hoping their knots would be strong enough to keep the
tree there.” Finally, when talking about wood, a “knot” is a dark area where a
branch once connected to that part of the tree: “This would be a perfect piece of
wood for a table if it didn’t have that one knot in the middle.”
to speak up
In this podcast, the phrase “to speak up” means to say something, especially
without being asked about it or to offer to information, possibly information that
one is uncomfortable sharing or when one is unsure about how the other person
will react: “If you really thought Gerald was wrong, why didn’t you speak up at the
meeting?” The phrase “to speak up for (someone or something)” means to say
something in support for or defense of someone or something: “If all the
representatives are men, who will speak up for the needs of women?” Finally, the
phrase “to speak (one’s) mind” means to say what one thinks, even if other
people will not like it: “Very few people are brave enough to speak their mind like
Hannah does.”
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CULTURE NOTE
Massage Techniques
Massage therapists offer many types of massages, each of which is designed to
meet a specific need. Some of the most common types of massages are
described below.
A “Swedish massage” uses “light” (very slight, without very much strength) or
medium pressure to reduce stress and pain while helping people relax. A “deep
tissue massage” uses similar techniques as the Swedish massage, but the
massage therapist tries to focus on the “deepest” (furthest inside the body) layer
of muscles to “release” (let go) “tension” (tightness).
Athletes often choose “sports massage” which focuses on specific parts of the
body that are “troublesome” (problematic) in certain sports. For example, sports
massage might focus on the shoulder for a golfer, or on the knee for a soccer
player.
Some massage therapists specialize in “reflexology.” They focus on specific
parts of the hands and feet and, by applying pressure to those areas, try to
“promote” (encourage; help to happen) relaxation.
“Aromatherapy massage” uses “scented” (with an odor or smell) oils during the
massage to achieve certain “outcomes” (results), leaving the client “energized”
(with a lot of energy) and relaxed.
When providing “hot stone massage,” the therapist places heated “stones”
(rocks) on parts of the body to loosen the muscles. The therapist might apply
“gentle” (soft; light) pressure over the stones.
Finally, “Thai massage” is becoming increasingly popular. This is a more active
form of yoga. The massage therapist moves the client’s body into different
“postures” (positions), helping the client stretch in order to reduce stress and
improve flexibility.
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Comprehension Questions Correct Answers: 1 – c; 2 – a
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COMPLETE TRANSCRIPT
Welcome to English as a Second Language Podcast number 862: Getting a
Massage.
This is English as a Second Language Podcast episode 862. I’m your host, Dr.
Jeff McQuillan, coming to you from the Center for Educational Development in
beautiful Los Angeles, California.
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support this podcast and keep it going.
This episode is a dialog between Robert and Staci about getting a massage,
when someone touches you physically in order to relax your muscles. Let’s get
started.
[start of dialog]
Robert: Why are you twisting your back like that?
Staci: I’m in pain. My back and shoulders really hurt. I think it’s from sitting at
this computer all the time.
Robert: What you need is a good massage. It can get rid of the knots in your
muscles and get you some pain relief.
Staci: I don’t know. I don’t like the idea of getting naked in front of a stranger.
Robert: If you’re skittish about that, remember that you’ll be covered with a
sheet, except for the part that he or she is working on. It’s not a big deal.
Staci: But what if they’re too rough with me? It might make things worse.
Robert: An experienced massage therapist will ask you the amount of pressure
you want and you can speak up if you don’t like what he or she is doing.
Staci: Do you think a massage could really help me?
Robert: Definitely. I recommend my massage therapist. She’s licensed and
very good.
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