9.7.09

Overseas Interview

Listen to an Interview with Mary MacDonald from PSU









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Listen to an interview with Rita Krause from MSU









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We didn't have a chance to interview anyone from Montana or Oregon but we hope that you can find some useful information in these interviews. Have a great summer!

Nicole & Clint

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.

14.5.09

Podcast # 12

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Podcast #12 Show Notes

KNUE NEWS:[1:30] This week on the KNUE News we have information about the upcoming overseas destinations.

MSU
For bike rentals go to; bikes
For information on Michigan Eats go to; Michigan Eats
PSU
For information on Berkey Creamery go to: Creamery
For golf course information go to; Golf/
UMT
To visit the Adams Event Center go to; Adams
To find out about local restaurants and shops go to: Merchants
OSU
For information on the Recreational center go to; Rec Center
To read more about Bard in the Quad go to: Bard

You can find the answer for the trivia question at: Wiki Answers

Vocabulary words:[5:30] selected from classes that will be taught next week and read by a guest instructor

a twist ending - A surprise and unexpected ending to a story or movie
candidate - a person who seeks to win a position
to bid - to attempt to purchase or obtain (something)
unanimous - when all group members share the same opinion
stunning - extremely beautiful
complexion - the natural color, texture, and appearance of skin
slacker - a lazy person
keener - an eager person
a reduction - the action of reducing; the amount of reduced


Behind the Music : [7:00]Every podcast, Clint and a special guest star explain meaning and vocabulary to a popular song. This week he features a Radiohead song called “No Surprise”. Click here to download the lyrics.


Trainee Spotlight: [15:20]A trainee journal or essay read by the author. This week we have an essay written and read by Cora from elementary class 7. If you would like to read your journal or essay for the next podcast, let us know. This is a great opportunity to share and learn from your classmates.

Interview: There is no interview this podcast but stay tuned for next month’s interview.