11.6.09

Podcast # 13

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Podcast #13 Show Notes

KNUE NEWS: Tune in next month for four interviews with overseas program coordinators.

You can find the answer for the trivia question at: http://www.wikihow.com/Avoid-Jet-Lag

Vocabulary words:[1:12] selected from classes that will be taught next week and read by a guest instructor

sophisticated - graceful in social situations due to social experience/worldly wisdom
naive - having a lack of social experience/foolish behavior due to lack of experience
argumentative - to enjoy arguments or disputes
assertive - being able to state your opinions without hesitation
aggressive - strongly inclined to behave in a pushy or hostile way
a nose job - a slang expression referring to plastic surgery on the nose
prestigious - having a high reputation
a chaperone - an adult who watches or protects younger people
karma - a Buddhist belief that a person is rewarded or punished as a result of their own actions


Behind the Music : [2:55]Every podcast, Clint explains meaning and vocabulary to a popular song. This week he features a Gnarles Barkley song called “Blind Mary”. Click here to download the lyrics.


Trainee Spotlight: [12:15]A trainee journal or essay read by the author. This week we have an essay written and read by Julie from secondary class 4.

Interview: There is no interview this podcast but stay tuned for next month’s interviews with the overseas program coordinators.