8.9.09

Podcast # 15

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Podcast #16 Show Notes

KNUE NEWS: [1:20] This month on the news we have useful information about the local area.

You can find the answer for the trivia question at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Influenza#Etymology

Vocabulary words:[3:30] These words are chosen from trainee and instructor suggestions and are read by a guest instructor every podcast.

to expect - to regard as likely or to believe that something will happen
to anticipate - to foresee in advance and to take action or to expect
to look forward to - to be excited or happy about a future event
compatible - to get along with/to have something in common with
snobbish - arrogant regarding social experience
to negotiate - to talk with others to reach an agreement
Global English - a modern concept that all varieties of English are equal/sometimes known as International English
partner - one member of a couple or group/a member of a romantic relationship used instead of husband and wife or boyfriend and girlfriend
to cohabitate - to live together
to chill out - a slang expression meaning to relax

Behind the Music : [6:15]Every podcast, Clint explains meaning and vocabulary to a popular song. This week he features a Beck song called “Lost Cause”. Click here to download the lyrics.

Trainee Spotlight: []A trainee journal or essay read by the author. As we haven’t had time for any journals or essays to be written, there is no trainee spotlight this month. If you would like to be the spotlight next month, let Nicole or Clint know.

Interview: [14:15]In this month’s interview we have advice from all the instructors about what trainees can do to have a successful experience here at KNUE.

9.7.09

Overseas Interview

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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.