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//-->English as a Second Language Podcastwww.eslpod.comESL Podcast 1061 – Shopping for Men’s ShoesGLOSSARYtennis shoes– athletic shoes; comfortable shoes that are worn for running andplaying sports, with shoelaces* If the hike is just a few miles, you can probably just wear tennis shoes.dress shoes– nice-looking shoes that are worn for professional work and forspecial events* Do you have any green dress shoes that would match this dress?worn out– showing signs of age and wear; looking old because something hasbeen used a lot* The cushions on the couch are starting to look worn out. Let’s replace them.loafers– leather shoes with a simple shape, a flat heel, and a rounded toe,sometimes with decorations on top, but without shoelaces* These loafers are really comfortable. I like that I can put them on withoutworrying about tying them.to break (something) in– to use a new thing, especially shoes, for a shortperiod of time every day so that it becomes more comfortable and is no longerbrand new* I wish I’d broken in those shoes before the first day of work, because by the endof the day, my feet were in a lot of pain.to have a say– to express one’s opinion and be part of the decision-making* Should grandparents have a say in how their grandchildren are raised?oxfords– leather shoes with a simple shape, a flat heel, and a mostly-roundedtoe with a slight point, with shoelaces over the middle part of the foot, but not allthe way down to the toes* The professor always wears a wool sweater, plaid pants, and oxfords.patent leather– very shiny leather, often used for shoes and purses* Wow, these patent leather boots would look great with your new skirt!lace– shoelaces; a fabric or leather strip or cord that is woven through smallholes on the opposite sides of a shoe, with the ends tied together, to hold theshoe to the foot* Sheila’s shoe came untied and she tripped over the laces.1These materials are copyrighted by the Center for Educational Development (2014). Posting ofthese materials on another website or distributing them in any way is prohibited.English as a Second Language Podcastwww.eslpod.comESL Podcast 1061 – Shopping for Men’s Shoesnot to mention– a phrase used to emphasize something, especially when listingmany reasons for something* I can’t go to the party tonight, because I have to make dinner for the kids, cleanthe house, and study, not to mention prepare for that big presentation tomorrow.hideous– very ugly; extremely unpleasant to look at* That paint color is hideous! Why did they choose it for their living room?to get a rise out of (someone)– to make someone react with anger orannoyance, especially because one thinks that reaction is funny or entertaining* Blake only makes those jokes to get a rise out of you. He knows they annoyyou.sandals– shoes that are worn in warm weather and have just a few strapsconnecting the bottom of the shoe to the foot, designed to show a lot of skin andto be comfortable in hot temperatures* Sandals are great for the beach, but they really aren’t appropriate for a fancyrestaurant.boots– very tall shoes that cover part or all of the leg, often with a long zipper onthe side* Marea loves fall, because in the cooler temperatures, she can wear boots withskirts.to fasten– to connect or close something, especially with a button or snap* How can we fasten the suitcase to the roof of the car?Velcro– a plastic object that has one half with small loops and one half withsmall hooks so that the two halves stick together but can also be separated andreused, often sewn onto clothing or other types of fabric* Jimmy hasn’t learned how to tie his shoes, so he only wears shoes with Velcro.taste– the style of things that one likes, especially when referring to whetherthey are appreciated by other people* Mima has terrible taste in boyfriends. The last few have been criminals andcheaters.cousin– the son or daughter of one’s uncle or aunt* I hope my sister has a baby soon, so that our kids will have a cousin.2These materials are copyrighted by the Center for Educational Development (2014). Posting ofthese materials on another website or distributing them in any way is prohibited.English as a Second Language Podcastwww.eslpod.comESL Podcast 1061 – Shopping for Men’s ShoesCOMPREHENSION QUESTIONS1.a)b)c)Which of these shoes are best for walking a long distance?Tennis shoesLoafersOxfords2. What does Beth mean when she says, “I was just trying to get a rise out ofyou”?a) She wants to make Curran laugh.b) She wants to annoy or anger Curran.c) She wants to make Curran spend a lot of money.______________WHAT ELSE DOES IT MEAN?laceThe word “laces,” in this podcast, means shoelaces, or a fabric or leather strip orcord that is woven through small holes on the opposite sides of a shoe, with theends tied together, to hold the shoe to the foot: “Those shoes would look a lotbetter with brown laces instead of white ones.” “Lace” refers to fancy cloth thathas patterns (designs) made from many small holes, often made by hand, andoften used in women’s clothing: “Hanging some lace curtains would make theliving room feel more feminine.” Finally, the phrase “to be laced with (something)”means to have some faint quality: “When Hannah died, our tears of sadnesswere laced with relief that her suffering was finally over.”bootIn this podcast, the word “boots” means very tall shoes that cover part or all ofthe leg, often with a long zipper on the side: “These high-heeled boots areglamorous and sexy, but almost impossible to walk in.” When talking about a car,a “boot” is a heavy metal object that police officers put on the wheel of a car sothat it cannot be moved: “We parked in the no-parking zone for only ten minutes,but when we got back to the car, we found that there was a boot on the frontwheel.” Finally, the phrase “to get/give the boot” means to be fired or to firesomeone from a job: “If the merger is approved, a lot of employees are going toget the boot.”3These materials are copyrighted by the Center for Educational Development (2014). Posting ofthese materials on another website or distributing them in any way is prohibited.English as a Second Language Podcastwww.eslpod.comESL Podcast 1061 – Shopping for Men’s ShoesCULTURE NOTEBuster Browns and Mary JanesIn the early 1920s, Buster Brown was a popular “comic strip” (a series ofhumorous drawings that appear in the newspaper every day) about a boy namedBuster Brown, his girlfriend Mary Jane, and a dog.The Brown Shoe Company “bought the rights” (paid to have permission to usecopyrighted materials) to the Buster Brown name. Many of their shoes had a“label” (a small piece of fabric or a stamp with information about what somethingis, what size it is, and where it was made) showing Buster Brown and his dog.The company also organized special events where a boy dressed as BusterBrown would go to the stores and “appear” (be seen in) advertising materials.The stores also gave away Buster Brown comics to customers.The company also began selling Mary Jane shoes, and soon the name wasbeing used to refer to the style of shoes rather than just the company’s “brand” (aname used by a company to sell its products). Mary Janes are simple shoes witha rounded toe and a single strap across the top of the foot, often fastened with a“buckle” (like the piece that connects the two ends of a belt) or a button. MaryJanes are usually made of black leather, and today, they are popular with littlegirls who wear formal or dressy clothing. In countries with school uniforms, it iscommon for girls to wear Mary Janes every day. The shoes used to be worn byboys, too, but now that is uncommon.______________Comprehension Questions Correct Answers: 1 – a; 2 – b4These materials are copyrighted by the Center for Educational Development (2014). Posting ofthese materials on another website or distributing them in any way is prohibited.English as a Second Language Podcastwww.eslpod.comESL Podcast 1061 – Shopping for Men’s ShoesCOMPLETE TRANSCRIPTWelcome to English as a Second Language Podcast number 1,061 – Shoppingfor Men’s Shoes.This is English as a Second Language Podcast episode 1,061. 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. If you do,you can download the Learning Guides for this episode. You can also take a lookat our ESL Podcast Store as well as our ESL Podcast Blog. And if you’re onFacebook, you can like us at facebook.com/eslpod.On this episode, we’re going to listen to a dialogue between Curran and Bethabout buying shoes for a man. Let’s get started.[start of dialogue]Curran: I like these tennis shoes. I need a new pair.Beth: We’re here to buy you some dress shoes for attending Chelsey’s wedding.You can’t go wearing those worn-out loafers, and you need time to break themin.Curran: All right. Just pick whatever you think is suitable and let’s go.Beth: Don’t you want to have a say in what you wear? I think these oxfords arenice. What do you think?Curran: Great. I’m a size 10 and a half. I’ll try them on and we’ll go.Beth: You can’t just buy the first pair of shoes you see. How about these?Curran: Those patent leather shoes? They have purple laces. Well, if you thinkthey’re okay . . .Beth: No, they’re not. These shoes are totally wrong for the occasion, not tomention hideous. I was just trying to get a rise out of you so you’ll pick the shoesyou like.Curran: But I don’t care what I wear. Just pick a pair.5These materials are copyrighted by the Center for Educational Development (2014). Posting ofthese materials on another website or distributing them in any way is prohibited.
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