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Oktoberfest PODCAST | An Idiom a Day Episode 206 — Transcript and Idiom Notes Tuesday, 9 October 2018 What’s your poison? MUSIC It takes about 12,000 to 13,000 people to staff and run the yearly Oktoberfest, in Munich Germany. MUSIC Brisbane Oktoberfest is considered Australia’s largest German festival. Brisbane Oktoberfest is held over the first two weekends in October. MUSIC Hello and welcome to episode 206…of… An Idiom a Day I’m Gina Johnson and the idiom of the day …is… What’s your poison? QUOTE I have taken more out of alcohol than alcohol has taken out of me. — Winston Churchill MUSIC What’s your poison? … if you ask someone -What’s your poison?… you are asking – What would you like to drink? Are you thirsty? What would you like to drink? Here is the same sentence using the idiom… What’s your poison? Are you thirsty? What’s your poison? Here are a few more sentences using the idiom … What’s your poison? I will buy the next round of drinks. What’s your poison? What’s your poison? What do you usually drink during cocktail parties? Let’s have a drink. What’s your poison? #CONVERSATION STARTER QUESTION Do you like microbrewery or larger brewer beers? 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… fall flat Remember…Learn Something New Every Day IDIOM NOTES USAGE spoken informal | used in relaxed situations with family, friends, or people you know old-fashioned | not used very often humorous | used to make people laugh VOCABULARY poison | NOUN a substance that can cause animals or humans to become very sick to die Store poisons out of reach of children. ©Copyright, Native Tongue English, 2015-2018. All rights reserved.Transcript & Idiom Notes
Oktoberfest PODCAST | An Idiom a Day Episode 205 — Transcript and Idiom Notes Monday, 8 October 2018 a liquid refreshment MUSIC One pint of beer can be poured into an 18 oz glass. The Oktoberfest in Munich Germany annually serves about 13 million pints of beer. That is enough beer to fill nearly three Olympic-sized swimming pools. MUSIC Oktoberfest Zinzinnati is an annual weekend festival held in the city of Cincinnati, Ohio. Oktoberfest Zinzinnati is billed as the largest Oktoberfest celebration in the United States. MUSIC Hello and welcome to episode 205…of… An Idiom a Day I’m Gina Johnson and the idiom of the day …is… a liquid refreshment QUOTE From the fool and drunkard, you may learn the truth. —Greek Proverb MUSIC a liquid refreshment … a drink…especially an alcoholic drink After work let’s get together for alcoholic drinks at the bar down the street. Here is the same sentence using the idiom… a liquid refreshment After work let’s get together for liquid refreshments at the bar down the street. Here are a few more sentences using the idiom … a liquid refreshment The sales team provided finger foods and liquid refreshments after the quarterly meeting. I have prepared a special liquid refreshment for your 50th birthday party. Here is the business card of the caterer who provided the hors-d’oeuvres and liquid refreshments at our wedding reception. #CONVERSATION STARTER QUESTION Do you drink more than you should? 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… What’s your poison? Remember…Learn Something New Every Day IDIOM NOTES USAGE humorous | used to make people laugh a liquid refreshment is only funny when used to talk about alcoholic beverages VOCABULARY liquid | NOUN a fluid that flows freely Your doctor suggests you drink 8 ounces of liquid before taking your medication. refreshments | NOUN drinks and small amounts of food What type of refreshments do you buy at the movies? ©Copyright, Native Tongue English, 2015-2018. All rights reserved.Transcript & Idiom Notes
OKTOBERFEST PODCAST | An Idiom a Day Episode 204 — Transcript and Idiom Notes Sunday, 7 October 2018 pick up the tab MUSIC In 1810 Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany took place during one week in October. Over the years the date was changed to September because warmer weather attracts more visitors. MUSIC The second largest Oktoberfest held outside of Germany is in Canada. Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest, located in the Canadian province of Ontario, is an annual nine-day festival spread over 18 days. MUSIC Hello and welcome to episode 204…of… An Idiom a Day I’m Gina Johnson and the idiom of the day …is… pick up the tab QUOTE Alcohol is the anesthesia by which we endure the operation of life. — George Bernard Shaw MUSIC pick up the tab … means to pay for something that is not your responsibility…to pay the entire bill Since it is your and you are driving, I can buy the gas. Here is the same sentence using the idiom… pick up the tab Since you are driving, I’ll pick up the tab for gas. Here are a few more sentences using the idiom … pick up the tab I was surprised that my younger brother picked up the tab for dinner last night. Millennials are picking up the tab for my generation’s wastefulness. Taxpayers will have to pick up the tab for the city’s metro expansion. #CONVERSATION STARTER QUESTION Should alcohol be sold online? 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 liquid refreshment Remember…Learn Something New Every Day IDIOM NOTES USAGE informal | used in relaxed situations with family, friends, or people you know ALTERNATIVES pick up the bill Thank you for offering to pick up the bill. ©Copyright, Native Tongue English, 2015-2018. All rights reserved.Transcript & Idiom Notes
Oktoberfest PODCAST | An Idiom a Day Episode 203 — Transcript and Idiom Notes Friday, 5 October 2018 punch-drunk MUSIC Oktoberfest 2018 celebrates its 208th anniversary. The first Oktoberfest was held in 1810. MUSIC The Oktoberfest Blumenau in Brazil is the first largest Oktoberfest outside of Germany. Every year Oktoberfest Blumenau attracts around one million visitors. MUSIC Hello and welcome to episode 203…of… An Idiom a Day I’m Gina Johnson and the idiom of the day …is… punch-drunk QUOTE Trust me you can dance. — Vodka MUSIC punch-drunk … means unable to think or act normally especially after dealing with a difficult situation… to feel very tired and confused The divorce left my father confused. Here is the same sentence using the idiom… punch-drunk The divorce left my father punch-drunk. Here are a few more sentences using the idiom … punch-drunk By the time the tourists arrived in Dubai, they were punch-drunk from the 14-hour flight. Teachers are punch-drunk from fighting the school board for smaller class sizes. When the 100-year-old company announced it was shutting down, everyone in the office stood punch drunk. #CONVERSATION STARTER QUESTION What is the legal drinking age in your country? 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… pick up the tab Remember…Learn Something New Every Day IDIOM NOTES USAGE informal | used in relaxed situations with family, friends, or people you know ©Copyright, Native Tongue English, 2015-2018. All rights reserved.Transcript & Idiom Notes
Oktoberfest PODCAST | An Idiom a Day Episode 202 — Transcript and Idiom Notes Tuesday, 2 October 2018 drink like a fish MUSIC In 2013, Oktoberfest attendees drank 7.7 million liters of beer during the 16-day festival in Munich, Germany. MUSIC Oktoberfest is a two-week festival held each year in Munich, Germany during late September and early October. It is attended by six million people each year and has inspired similar Oktoberfest events using around the world. MUSIC Hello and welcome to episode 202…of… An Idiom a Day I’m Gina Johnson and the idiom of the day …is… drink like a fish QUOTE Talent hits a target no one else can hit. Genius hits a target no one else can see. — Arthur Schopenhauer MUSIC drink like a fish… someone who drinks like a fish is someone who regularly drinks a lot of alcohol …to drink heavily especially alcohol We only consume large amounts of alcohol during the holidays. Here is the same sentence using the idiom… drink like a fish We drink like a fish during the holidays. Here are a few more sentences using the idiom … drink like a fish The judge denies drinking like a fish while in college. No one was surprised that our boss got drunk at the party. He drinks like a fish. If she drinks like a fish during lunch, call her an Lyft. #CONVERSATION STARTER QUESTION How many alcoholic drinks do you consume within one week? 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… punch-drunk Remember…Learn Something New Every Day IDIOM NOTES USAGE informal | used in relaxed situations with family, friends, or people you know ©Copyright, Native Tongue English, 2015-2018. All rights reserved.Transcript and Idiom Notes
Oktoberfest PODCAST | An Idiom a Day Episode 201 — Transcript and Idiom Notes Monday, 1 October 2018 on tap MUSIC Löwenbräu beer founded in 1383 has been served at Oktoberfest in Munich since 1810. Löwenbräu is one of only six breweries represented at Oktoberfest. Löwenbräu means lion’s brew in German. MUSIC The only beer served at Oktoberfest is brewed within the city limits of Munich. Oktoberfest beers are considered one of the best beers in the world. According to Bavarian Purity Requirements, there are only three ingredients used in the brewing process -water, barley and hops MUSIC Hello and welcome to episode 201 …of… An Idiom a Day I’m Gina Johnson and the idiom of the day …is… on tap QUOTE He was a wise man who invented beer. — Plato MUSIC on tap… available whenever you need it…ready for immediate use I enjoyed my train trip. WIFI was available Here is the same sentence using the idiom… on tap I enjoyed my train trip. WIFI was on tap. Here are a few more sentences using the idiom … on tap The library has a wealth of information on tap. Once your loan is approved, the funds will be available on tap. Welcome to the party. There is juice in the refrigerator and food on tap. #CONVERSATION STARTER QUESTION How has alcohol affected you or your family? 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… drink like a fish Remember…Learn Something New Every Day IDIOM NOTES USAGE informal | used in relaxed situations with family, friends, or people you know ©Copyright, Native Tongue English, 2015-2018. All rights reserved.Transcript & Idiom Notes