Hispanic Heritage Month

Hispanic Heritage Month

PODCAST | An Idiom a Day

Episode 200–Transcript and Idiom Notes

Thursday, 20 September 2018

spread the word

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HERE’S SOMETHING INTERESTING…

According to Babel, the three easiest languages for English speakers to learn are Norwegian, Swedish and Spanish.

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DID YOU KNOW…

After Mandarin Chinese, Spanish, with 400 million speakers in the world, is the most widely spoken language in the world.  Spanish is the official language in 21 countries in Africa, Europe, North, Central, and South America.

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Hello and welcome to episode 200…of… An Idiom a Day

I’m Gina Johnson and the idiom of the day …is… spread the word

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Love, grief, and money cannot be kept secret. — Spanish Proverb

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spread the word… if you spread the word, you tell a lot of people about something…to cause something to become well-known to many people…to make something go viral

Tell everyone. The bookstore’s grand opening is on Friday.

Here is the same sentence using the idiom… spread the word

Spread the word. The bookstore’s grand opening is on Friday.

Here are a few more sentences using the idiom … spread the word

The morning meeting is canceled. Spread the word to anyone you see in the break room.

We are getting a divorce. Please don’t spread the word.

Thank you for helping me spread the word about the upcoming election.

#CONVERSATION STARTER

QUESTION

Do you get your news from Twitter or other social media?

An Idiom a Day is sponsored by Native Tongue English. NTE is an online resource for ESL students, teachers, and tutors who study, live and work abroad. For today’s podcast transcript and idiom notes visit Native Tongue English. That’s www–dot–NAT–IVE–TON–GUE–dash– ENG–LISH– dot– com

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Oktoberfest…. is the theme for our next set of idioms. Oktoberfest starts in September. The dates for this year’s Oktoberfest are 22 September – 7 October.

Thank you for listening and the next idiom is… on tap

Remember…Learn Something New Every Day

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Hispanic Heritage Month

PODCAST | An Idiom a Day

Episode 199 –Transcript and Idiom Notes

Thursday, 27 September 2018

in loco parentis

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HERE’S SOMETHING INTERESTING…

The 1999 hit Living la Vida Loca sung by Ricky Martin incorporates Spanglish. The song lyrics are in both Spanish and English. La vida loca is Spanish for the crazy life.

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DID YOU KNOW…

Spanglish is a portmanteau of the words Spanish and English. Spanglish is spoken commonly in the United States. The use of Spanglish reflects the growth of the Hispanic-American population.

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Hello and welcome to episode 199 …of… An Idiom a Day

I’m Gina Johnson and the idiom of the day …is… in loco parentis

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Being Latino means from being everywhere, and that is exactly what America is supposed to be about. — Raquel Cepeda

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in loco parentis … to be responsible for a child while the child’s parents are absent…. Latin for in the place of a parent

Teachers are the guardians while your children are in school.

Here is the same sentence using the idiom… in loco parentis

Teachers are in loco parentis while your children are in school.

Here are a few more sentences using the idiom … in loco parentis

During playdates at my house, I am in loco parentis.

Should colleges and universities be in loco parentis?

For three months in the summer camps are in loco parentis.

#CONVERSATION STARTER

QUESTION

Which of your teachers would be proud of you?

An Idiom a Day is sponsored by Native Tongue English. NTE is an online resource for ESL students, teachers, and tutors who study, live and work abroad. For today’s podcast transcript and idiom notes visit Native Tongue English. That’s www–dot–NAT–IVE–TON–GUE–dash– ENG–LISH– dot– com

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Thank you for listening and the next idiom is… spread the word

Remember…Learn Something New Every Day

IDIOM NOTES

USAGE

legal term

formal | used in a serious or polite way

• business documents
• newspapers and books
• lectures
• news broadcast

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Hispanic Heritage Month

PODCAST | An Idiom a Day

Episode 198–Transcript and Idiom Notes

Wednesday, 26 September 2018

a Don Juan

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Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia, Washington, DC are candidates to become the 51^st state of the United States.

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DID YOU KNOW…

As it is not a state, Puerto Rico does not have a vote in the United States Congress much like the District of Columbia-Washington, D.C. Puerto Ricans are by law citizens of the United States. American citizens in Puerto Rico, however, cannot vote for president and vice president of the United States.  On the other hand, DC residents, Washatoniangs can vote in presidential elections.

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Hello and welcome to episode 198…of… An Idiom a Day

I’m Gina Johnson and the idiom of the day …is… a Don Juan

QUOTE

Bigger than life is not difficult for me. I am bigger than life. — Rita Moreno

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a Don Juan… if you describe a man as a Don Juan, you mean he seduces women…a man who has one love affair after another…. a man who has sexual relations with many women

Be careful. That guy you just met is a womanizer.

Here is the same sentence using the idiom… a Don Juan

Be careful. That guy you just met is a Don Juan.

Here are a few more sentences using the idiom … a Don Juan

After the third date, I discovered he was a Don Juan.

Grandfather grow up, you are too old to be a Don Juan.

Every high school reunion has at least one Don Juan.

#CONVERSATION STARTER

QUESTION

Would you try an online dating site or dating app?

An Idiom a Day is sponsored by Native Tongue English. NTE is an online resource for ESL students, teachers, and tutors who study, live and work abroad. For today’s podcast transcript and idiom notes visit Native Tongue English. That’s www–dot–NAT–IVE–TON–GUE–dash– ENG–LISH– dot– com

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If you like the podcast, leave a review or comment. If you love the podcast, tell a friend.

Thank you for listening and the next idiom is… in loco parentis

Remember…Learn Something New Every Day

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Hispanic Heritage Month

PODCAST | An Idiom a Day

Episode 197–Transcript and Idiom Notes

Tuesday, 25 September 2018

it takes two to tango

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On August 31, 2009, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, UNESCO, approved a joint proposal by Argentina and Uruguay to include the tango in the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Lists.

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DID YOU KNOW…

Tango is a partner dance which originated in the 1880s along the Río de Plata which is the natural border between Argentina and Uruguay. The tango is the result of a combination of the German Waltz, Czech Polka, Polish Mazurka, and Bohemian Schottische with the Spanish-Cuban Habanera, African Candombe, and Argentinian Milonga.

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Hello and welcome to episode 197…of… An Idiom a Day

I’m Gina Johnson and the idiom of the day …is… it takes two to tango

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Tango begins when movement ends. —Carlos Gavito

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it takes two to tango … if you say that it takes two to tango, you mean that two people or two groups are responsible for a situation or argument

We can’t effectively solve this problem alone. The two groups need to come together to find a solution.

Here is the same sentence using the idiom… it takes two to tango

We can’t solve this problem alone. It takes two to tango.

Here are a few more sentences using the idiom … it takes two to tango

Don’t blame your father for our divorce. It took two to tango.

I did not start the argument. It takes two to tango.

The students blamed each other for the fight, but the principal reminded them that it takes two to tango.

#CONVERSATION STARTER

QUESTION

How would you solve the ocean’s litter problem?

An Idiom a Day is sponsored by Native Tongue English. NTE is an online resource for ESL students, teachers, and tutors who study, live and work abroad. For today’s podcast transcript and idiom notes visit Native Tongue English. That’s www–dot–NAT–IVE–TON–GUE–dash– ENG–LISH– dot– com

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Thank you for listening and the next idiom is… a Don Juan

Remember…Learn Something New Every Day

IDIOM NOTES

ALTERNATIVES

it takes two

Remember it takes two to continue an argument.

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Hispanic Heritage Month

PODCAST | An Idiom a Day

Episode 195–Transcript and Idiom Notes

Friday, 21 September 2018

stand up and be counted

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Denmark was the first country in the world to conduct a census from administrative registers. A census is an official count or survey, especially of the population.

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DID YOU KNOW…

As of 1 July 2016, the Hispanic population in the United States numbers 57.5 million. Hispanics make up 17.8 percent of America’s total population.

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Hello and welcome to episode 195…of… An Idiom a Day

I’m Gina Johnson and the idiom of the day …is… stand up and be counted

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Making a difference is always possible, especially with persistence and dedication. —Gladys De La Mora

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stand up and be counted … to let people know your opinions especially if those opinions may cause you trouble…to not hide or be ashamed of your beliefs…to show public support for something

During elections, it’s critical that you let politicians know your opinion. Vote!

Here is the same sentence using the idiom… stand up and be counted

During elections, it’s critical that you stand up and be counted. Vote!

Here are a few more sentences using the idiom … stand up and be counted

If you want the laws to change, you must be willing to stand up and be counted.

Those men named in the #me too movement must be prepared to stand up and be counted.

Be brave. Stand up and be counted. Don’t hide behind the internet and voice their opinions.

#CONVERSATION STARTER

QUESTION

Were you counted in your country’s most recent census?

An Idiom a Day is sponsored by Native Tongue English. NTE is an online resource for ESL students, teachers, and tutors who study, live and work abroad. For today’s podcast transcript and idiom notes visit Native Tongue English. That’s www–dot–NAT–IVE–TON–GUE–dash– ENG–LISH– dot– com

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If you like the podcast, leave a review or comment. If you love the podcast, tell a friend.

Thank you for listening and the next idiom is… roll off the tongue

Remember…Learn Something New Every Day

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Hispanic Heritage Month

PODCAST | An Idiom a Day

Episode 194–Transcript and Idiom Notes

Thursday, 20 September 2018

culture shock

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The four stages of culture shock are : honeymoon, negotiation, adjustment and adaptation.

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DID YOU KNOW…

Learning something new will lessen the effects of culture shock. Studying a new language reduces the language barrier. Signing up for a local cooking class decreases loneliness. Exercising regularly in a class such as yoga or Zumba combats homesickness.

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Hello and welcome to episode 194…of… An Idiom a Day

I’m Gina Johnson and the idiom of the day …is… culture shock

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Be brave, Take risks, Nothing can substitute experience — Paulo Coelho

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culture shock …a feeling of confusion, doubt or nervousness because of being in  a country or social group that is  different from your own

Driving on the left side of the road in London was confusing and made me nervous.

Here is the same sentence using the idiom… culture shock

Driving on the left side of the road in London was a huge culture shock.

Here are a few more sentences using the idiom … culture shock

Moving from the country to the city was a real culture shock for my cousin.

International  students often experience culture shock while studying abroad.

My first few years in Dubai was a bit of a culture shock.

#CONVERSATION STARTER

QUESTION

Would you feel comfortable moving to a city where you did not know the language?

An Idiom a Day is sponsored by Native Tongue English. NTE is an online resource for ESL students, teachers, and tutors who study, live and work abroad. For today’s podcast transcript and idiom notes visit Native Tongue English. That’s www–dot–NAT–IVE–TON–GUE–dash– ENG–LISH– dot– com

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If you like the podcast, leave a review or comment. If you love the podcast, tell a friend.

Thank you for listening and the next idiom is… stand up and be counted

Remember…Learn Something New Every Day

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Hispanic Heritage Month

PODCAST | An Idiom a Day

Episode 193 –Transcript and Idiom Notes

Wednesday, 19 September 2018

let the chips fall where they may

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HERE’S SOMETHING INTERESTING…

Nachos are not Mexican-American or a Tex-Mex creation.  Nachos were invented in Piedras Negras, Mexico in 1943.

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DID YOU KNOW…

Tortilla chips, which are the foundation of nachos, are made of corn, vegetable oil, salt, and water. Corn tortillas are then cut into wedges and then fried or baked. Tortilla chips were popularized in Los Angeles in the 1940s.

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Hello and welcome to episode 193…of… An Idiom a Day

I’m Gina Johnson and the idiom of the day is… let the chips fall where they may

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Language is the laughter of the soul — Paulo Neruda

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let the chips fall where they may …means to do something without worrying about the outcome…to be willing to accept the consequences

The lead singer left the band and did not worry about the effects of her actions.

Here is the same sentence using the idiom… let the chips fall where they may

The lead singer left the band and let the chips fall where they may.

Here are a few more sentences using the idiom … let the chips fall where they may

In this housing market, the homeowners decided to sell their condo and let the chips fall where they may.

After the last election, there was nothing the voters could do but let the chips fall where they may.

Let the chips fall where they may.  I am quitting my job.

#CONVERSATION STARTER

QUESTION

What is your favorite snack food?

An Idiom a Day is sponsored by Native Tongue English. NTE is an online resource for ESL students, teachers, and tutors who study, live and work abroad. For today’s podcast transcript and idiom notes visit Native Tongue English. That’s www–dot–NAT–IVE–TON–GUE–dash– ENG–LISH– dot– com

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If you like the podcast, leave a review or comment. If you love the podcast, tell a friend.

Thank you for listening and the next idiom is… culture shock

Remember…Learn Something New Every Day

IDIOM NOTES

USAGE

informal | used in relaxed situations with family, friends, or people you know

ALTERNATIVES

let the chips fall

Let the chips fall where they may I am quitting my job. 

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