Hispanic Heritage Month PODCAST | An Idiom a Day Episode 200–Transcript and Idiom Notes Thursday, 20 September 2018 spread the word MUSIC According to Babel, the three easiest languages for English speakers to learn are Norwegian, Swedish and Spanish. MUSIC 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. MUSIC 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 QUOTE Love, grief, and money cannot be kept secret. — Spanish Proverb MUSIC 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 MUSIC If you like the podcast, leave a review or comment. If you love the podcast, tell a friend. 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 ©Copyright, Native Tongue English, 2015-2018. All rights reserved.
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Episode 199 in loco parentis
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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 MUSIC 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. MUSIC 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. MUSIC 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 QUOTE Being Latino means from being everywhere, and that is exactly what America is supposed to be about. — Raquel Cepeda MUSIC 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 MUSIC 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… spread the word Remember…Learn Something New Every Day IDIOM NOTES USAGE legal term formal | used in a serious or polite way ©Copyright, Native Tongue English, 2015-2018. All rights reserved.Transcript & Idiom Notes
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Episode 198 a Don Juan
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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 MUSIC Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia, Washington, DC are candidates to become the 51st state of the United States. MUSIC 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. MUSIC 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 MUSIC 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 MUSIC 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 ©Copyright, Native Tongue English, 2015-2018. All rights reserved.Transcript & Idiom Notes
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Episode 197 it takes two to tango
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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 MUSIC 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. MUSIC 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. MUSIC 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 QUOTE Tango begins when movement ends. —Carlos Gavito MUSIC 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 MUSIC 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… a Don Juan Remember…Learn Something New Every Day IDIOM NOTES ALTERNATIVES it takes two Remember it takes two to continue an argument. ©Copyright, Native Tongue English, 2015-2018. All rights reserved.Transcript & Idiom Notes
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Episode 196 roll off the tongue
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Hispanic Heritage Month PODCAST | An Idiom a Day Episode 196–Transcript and Idiom Notes Monday, 24 September 2018 roll off the tongue MUSIC There are between 3,000 and 10,000 taste buds on the human tongue. MUSIC The tongue is more important than we think. It does not only help to taste food but also helps to talk, to spit, to swallow and even to kiss. MUSIC Hello and welcome to episode 196…of… An Idiom a Day I’m Gina Johnson and the idiom of the day …is… roll off the tongue QUOTE Your voice needs to be heard. —Dolly Rosario MUSIC roll off the tongue … if a word or phrase rolls off your tongue, it is easy to say or pronounce You have a beautiful name it is easy to pronounce. Here is the same sentence using the idiom… roll off the tongue You have a beautiful name it rolls off the tongue. Here are a few more sentences using the idiom … roll off the tongue Listen. The words of the poem roll the tongue. Make sure the name of your business is something that rolls off a customer’s tongue. Many of my students’ names don’t roll off my tongue. #CONVERSATION STARTER QUESTION Do you like or dislike spicy 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 MUSIC 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… it takes two to tango Remember…Learn Something New Every Day IDIOM NOTES USAGE informal | used in relaxed situations with family, friends, or people you know ALTERNATIVE slip off the tongue Your name doesn’t quite slip off the tongue. trip off the tongue Her name trips off the tongue. ©Copyright, Native Tongue English, 2015-2018. All rights reserved.Transcript & Idiom Notes
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Episode 195 stand up and be counted
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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 MUSIC 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. MUSIC 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. MUSIC 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 QUOTE Making a difference is always possible, especially with persistence and dedication. —Gladys De La Mora MUSIC 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 MUSIC 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 ©Copyright, Native Tongue English, 2015-2018. All rights reserved.Transcript & Idiom Notes
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Episode 194 culture shock
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Hispanic Heritage Month PODCAST | An Idiom a Day Episode 194–Transcript and Idiom Notes Thursday, 20 September 2018 culture shock MUSIC The four stages of culture shock are : honeymoon, negotiation, adjustment and adaptation. MUSIC 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. MUSIC Hello and welcome to episode 194…of… An Idiom a Day I’m Gina Johnson and the idiom of the day …is… culture shock QUOTE Be brave, Take risks, Nothing can substitute experience — Paulo Coelho MUSIC 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 MUSIC 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 ©Copyright, Native Tongue English, 2015-2018. All rights reserved.Transcript & Idiom Notes
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Episode 193 let the chips fall where they may
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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 MUSIC Nachos are not Mexican-American or a Tex-Mex creation. Nachos were invented in Piedras Negras, Mexico in 1943. MUSIC 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. MUSIC 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 QUOTE Language is the laughter of the soul — Paulo Neruda MUSIC 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 MUSIC 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. ©Copyright, Native Tongue English, 2015-2018. All rights reserved.Transcript & Idiom Notes
