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Eavesdropping on English with Rosie

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This podcast is designed to allow beginning English language learners the opportunity to listen in on, or eavesdrop on, informal conversations in standard American English. The episodes will be short dialogues on topics common in everyday situations. Listeners will focus on recognizing the topic being discussed, familiar vocabulary and phrases used in context along with filler words and phrases typically used by fluent English speakers.

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04:58

How to answer questions which begin with "did".

Eavesdropping on English with Rosie ·

2025/07/20

Here are 4 ways that you can answer a question that begins with the word did.

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03:36

Questions about past activities: Did +Subject+...

Eavesdropping on English with Rosie ·

2025/07/10

In English, many times, we ask about past activities by using the verb "did+ a present tense verb. This sounds confusing. Why use a present tense verb if you are asking about the past? On this episode we explain the structure of Did+ Subject + Present Tense Verb.

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04:50

Work- What do you do for a living? (present tense)

Eavesdropping on English with Rosie ·

2025/06/14

In conversation, how to describe your occupation in present tense. The questions you might hear are?What type of job do you have? I am a_____. What type of work do you do? I work for _____. What do you do for a living? I am in______. I work at______.

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04:10

Customer Service: Ordering at a restaurant in the U.S.

Eavesdropping on English with Rosie ·

2025/06/08

This episode covers usual questions a server or restaurant employee might ask you in a restaurant and your answer:What would you like? I'll have a ______. What can I get you? I'll take a_________. Are you ready to order? Yes, I'll try the ____. Do you need more time? No, I'm ready to order. I'll have_______.

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04:11

Customer Serve- Changing an appointment

Eavesdropping on English with Rosie ·

2025/05/21

Receiving appropriate customer service many times involves using the correct vocabulary word to express your needs accurately. In this episode we discuss how to reschedule an appointment time by using the word "earlier" and how to reschedule an appointment date by using the word "sooner".

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00:55

Conversation: have you ever broken a bone? Have you...

Eavesdropping on English with Rosie ·

2025/05/14

This conversation is about injuries in the PAST. Notice that the verbs we use are past tense. Listen for the phrases " I was wondering" and "Let me ask you this". These are two common ways we can start off asking questions: "Let me ask you this, have you ever broken a bone? "I was wondering, if you have ever broken a bone?" Vocabulary: broken, bone, stitches, wrist, toe

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00:51

Conversation: How do you feel?

Eavesdropping on English with Rosie ·

2025/05/09

When we ask each other in English how we feel we are usually referring to how we feel emotionally of how we feel mentally.Answers to this question could include- I feel excited. I feel anxious. I am feeling hopeful. I am feeling down. Things are not good. We usually have a follow up question- What's going on? Do you want to talk? Is everything ok? And well wishes- I hope things get better. I am here if you want to talk. I am excited for you. Thank you for sharing with me.

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00:23

Conversation: How are you feeling?

Eavesdropping on English with Rosie ·

2025/05/09

How are you feeling is a usual question we ask in conversation in English. We are asking about your physical health. It is usually asked if someone appears to be in pain or not looking like they feel well. Usual answers include -I'm fine. I feel better. I am not so good. I have a headache. etc. We usually answer by offering concern- Oh no! What's wrong? What's the matter? How can I help? etc. Or we offer advice- Do you need acetaminophen? You should drink water. Why don't you sit down and rest.

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01:07

Describing time in the past- using "ago"

Eavesdropping on English with Rosie ·

2025/04/18

Ago is a useful word for describing events in the simple past. Ago will follow a noun: weeks ago, months ago, hours ago, days ago, years ago

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03:26

Conversation: Do you enjoy traveling? Where have you...

Eavesdropping on English with Rosie ·

2025/04/03

This conversation is about a person's experiences and opinions on traveling.Vocabulary to listen for: formal- location, relax, explore, flight informal/slang-vibe, awesome

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01:41

Conversation: Have you ever been on a road trip?

Eavesdropping on English with Rosie ·

2025/03/16

Listen to this conversation about traveling by car. Focus on Vocabulary: interstate, take/took, snacks, restroom, busy, sleep/slept

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01:03

Conversation: How was your trip?

Eavesdropping on English with Rosie ·

2025/03/16

Listen to this conversation about a trip to New York City. Focus on vocabulary: (verbs) depart, land (noun) ground transportation American slang: easy- peasy

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00:33

Conversation: Asking/ Answering Questions using-...

Eavesdropping on English with Rosie ·

2025/02/19

One common structure for asking questions in English is to use a question word, who, what, where, when, how, or why + did followed by a present tense verb. Although the question has a present tense verb, the question is asking about the past as indicated by the verb did. Listen to these questions and answers to identify the past tense verbs.

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01:04

Is friendship important to you?

Eavesdropping on English with Rosie ·

2025/02/13

Listen to this episode and listen for vocabulary: friendship oldest friend closest friend introvert variety

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01:09

Conversation: What were your favorite grades in school?

Eavesdropping on English with Rosie ·

2025/02/05

Listen to identify the 3 favorite grades and why these grades were the favorite ones.

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01:08

Conversation: What did you do after you graduated...

Eavesdropping on English with Rosie ·

2025/01/28

Listen how English speakers raise their voices at the end of a question. Vocabulary: College, Bachelor's, Masters How many years to get a bachelor's degree? How many years to get a master's degree?

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01:12

Conversation: What was your least favorite subject in...

Eavesdropping on English with Rosie ·

2025/01/28

Focus on vocabulary: least, subject, struggle Focus on expression: It runs in the fam(ily).

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00:55

Conversation: Do you drink coffee?

Eavesdropping on English with Rosie ·

2025/01/21

Listen to this conversation to discover if coffee is a drink that Jakob likes. Why? or why not?

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00:17

Conversation: Using the Microwave

Eavesdropping on English with Rosie ·

2025/01/15

This conversation is about using the microwave. What details are they discussing about the microwave? Ask: Who? What? When? How Long? List vocabulary you recognize. List new phrases and vocabulary words you hear. What filler words did you hear? Listen as many times as needed to understand the conversation.

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00:34

Conversation: Baking in the Kitchen

Eavesdropping on English with Rosie ·

2025/01/08

Listen to this informal conversation about baking. Focus: What is she baking? Which kitchen appliance is she using? What temperature? How long will it take to bake?

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