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//-->English as a Second Language Podcastwww.eslpod.comESL Podcast 967 – Feeling EmbarrassedGLOSSARYto embarrass (someone)– to make someone feel uncomfortable and self-conscious* Dad, please don’t hug me in public. It embarrasses me!the life of the party– a person who is very entertaining and fun to be around;the most exciting and interesting person at an event* Trenton always tries to be the life of the party, but most people just find him tobe annoying.humiliating– extremely embarrassing; making one feel ashamed in front ofother people* Jaycee’s boyfriend broke up with her in front of a big group of friends. It washumiliating for her!to cringe– to have a negative feeling of embarrassment when someone doessomething unpleasant or difficult to watch* His dancing was so bad that everyone in the audience was cringing.awkward silence– a period of time when nobody is speaking, because nobodycan think of anything appropriate to say, but everyone would like someone elseto say something because it is uncomfortable to be silent in the situation* Winston asked Bethany to marry him in front of a large group of family andfriends, so when she said “no,” there was a very awkward silence.to laugh (one’s) head off– to laugh very loudly and uncontrollably for a longperiod of time because something is very funny* The kids are laughing their heads off. What TV show are they watching?sense of humor– the ability to perceive (understand) what makes things funny,laughing at other people’s jokes and telling jokes to make other people laugh* Edgar has a great sense of humor and is always able to see the funny side ofeven the most serious situations.to humor (someone)– to do or say something to make another person happy;to do what another person wants one to do so that he or she does not get upset;to pretend to agree with someone* I know you don’t enjoy going having dinner with my friends, but please humorme and pretend you’re having a good time.1These materials are copyrighted by the Center for Educational Development (2013). Posting ofthese materials on another website or distributing them in any way is prohibited.English as a Second Language Podcastwww.eslpod.comESL Podcast 967 – Feeling Embarrassedto put a good face on– to pretend to be happy or satisfied with something; tofocus on the positive side of something that is mostly or entirely negative* Kimi is trying to put a good face on her husband’s job loss by saying that nowhe’ll have more time to spend with the kids, but she’s really very worried abouttheir loss of income.impromptu– spontaneous; without previous planning* The speaker is stuck in traffic. Could you please make an impromptupresentation while we wait for her to arrive?wallflower– a person who is very shy and spends time on the edge of a groupof people because he or she does not want to interact with others or does notknow how to, especially at a dance* Josie was such a wildflower when we were in high school, but now, 10 yearslater, she’s the center of attention!to not be able to take a joke– to treat everything very seriously and not be ableto recognize the humor in a situation, especially when one is being laughed at byothers* Oh, don’t be mad. It was supposed to be funny! We didn’t realize you can’t takea joke.exuberant– with a lot of enthusiasm and excitement; without limits, restrictions,or hesitation* As soon as the presenter announced the award recipient, the audience becameexuberant.to disappoint– to make someone feel sad by not meeting his or herexpectations; to perform or occur at a level that is lower than what people wereexpecting or hoping for* Were you disappointed when your daughter decided to become a teacherinstead of a doctor?not a chance– no way; a phrase used to show that there is no possibility ofsomething happening* Do you really think a bank will give you a loan when you’re unemployed? Not achance!2These materials are copyrighted by the Center for Educational Development (2013). Posting ofthese materials on another website or distributing them in any way is prohibited.English as a Second Language Podcastwww.eslpod.comESL Podcast 967 – Feeling EmbarrassedCOMPREHENSION QUESTIONS1.a)b)c)2.a)b)c)What was Malik doing when he was laughing his head off?He was laughing in a mean, cruel way.He was laughing uncontrollably because it was very funny.He was refusing to laugh.What does Roger mean when he says, “I was being the life of the party”?He was being the funniest and most interesting person at the party.He was trying to ask someone to dance.He was being the host of the party.______________WHAT ELSE DOES IT MEAN?to laugh (one's) head offThe phrase “to laugh (one's) head off,” in this podcast, means to laugh veryloudly and uncontrollably for a long period of time because something is veryfunny: “The comedian gave a great performance and everyone was laughingtheir head off.” The phrase “to laugh all the way to the bank” means to make a lotof money easily, often by tricking others: “If they sign the contract, we’ll laugh allthe way to the bank.” The phrase “no laughing matter” describes something thatis very serious and should not be the subject of a joke: “Violence against childrenis no laughing matter.” Finally, the phrase “to laugh (something) off” means tolaugh to pretend that something is less serious or important than it really is: “Youcan’t just laugh off a heart disease. You need to improve your diet and start toexercise.”not a chanceIn this podcast, the phrase “not a chance” means no way and is used to showthat there is no possibility of something happening: “You thought I would watchyour kids for free? Not a chance!” The phrase “on the off chance” describesdoing something just in case a certain thing happens even though it is veryunlikely: “Please bring your swimsuit, on the off chance that it’s warm enough toswim in the ocean.” The phrase “to have a chance” means for something to bepossible: “Do you really think the team has a chance of winning?” Finally, thephrase “by any chance” is used to ask a question or make a request in a verypolite way: “By any chance, could you loan me a pencil?”3These materials are copyrighted by the Center for Educational Development (2013). Posting ofthese materials on another website or distributing them in any way is prohibited.English as a Second Language Podcastwww.eslpod.comESL Podcast 967 – Feeling EmbarrassedCULTURE NOTETypes of PartiesMost Americans love to go to parties where they can spend time with friends.Sometimes the parties are for annual events, such as Christmas parties and “4thof July” (Independence Day) parties. Birthday parties are common, especially forchildren. Americans sometimes have a “Sweet 16” party for a daughter when she“turns 16” (celebrates her 16thbirthday), and some Latino families have a“quinceañera” party when their daughter turns 15.Other parties celebrate special achievements. Many families organize“graduation parties” when their child completes high school or college. Otherpeople might organize parties to celebrate the publication of a book or therelease of a new album. At work, “colleagues” (co-workers) often organize“goodbye parties” when people leave their job to work for another company, or“retirement parties” for older workers who stop working.Other parties are “purely” (entirely) “social” (designed for spending time withfriends). For example, a “housewarming party” is “thrown” (organized andarranged) by people who move into a new apartment or home. The “hosts” (thepeople who arrange a party) usually provide “finger foods” (foods that can beeaten without silverware, such as forks, knifes, and spoons) and the guests bringgifts that can be used in the new home.A “block party” or a “neighborhood party” is an outdoor party attended by peoplewho live in a particular area. Simple neighborhood parties might involve grillinghamburgers and hot dogs while children play ball games. More “elaborate”(fancy, with many details) block parties might have live music and “vendors”(people who sell food and other things).______________Comprehension Questions Correct Answers: 1 – b; 2 – a4These materials are copyrighted by the Center for Educational Development (2013). Posting ofthese materials on another website or distributing them in any way is prohibited.English as a Second Language Podcastwww.eslpod.comESL Podcast 967 – Feeling EmbarrassedCOMPLETE TRANSCRIPTWelcome to English as a Second Language Podcast number 967 – FeelingEmbarrassed.This is English as a Second Language Podcast episode 967. I’m your host, Dr.Jeff McQuillan, coming to you from the Center for Educational Development inbeautiful Los Angeles, California.Visit our website at ESLPod.com. Become a member of ESL Podcast anddownload a Learning Guide for this episode. You may also want to take a look atour ESL Podcast Store with some additional courses in English, as well as ourESL Podcast Blog.On this episode, we’re going to hear a dialogue between Lois and Roger aboutbeing embarrassed. Let’s get started.[start of dialogue]Lois: Please don’t embarrass me at the party tonight.Roger: Me, embarrass you? I’d never do that.Lois: You have, though, more than once.Roger: Name one.Lois: At the Johnsons’ party, you danced on the table while singing “I AmWoman”!Roger: I was being the life of the party. Everybody thought it was funny.Lois: It was humiliating! Didn’t you notice more than one person cringing and theawkward silence in the room when your song ended?Roger: No, I didn’t, but I did notice Malik laughing his head off and the Johnsonssmiling.Lois: That’s because Malik has your sense of humor and the Johnsons werehumoring you. They were trying to put a good face on your impromptuperformance.5These materials are copyrighted by the Center for Educational Development (2013). Posting ofthese materials on another website or distributing them in any way is prohibited.
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