Words You'll Learn

On strike
To get your fix
Screen name
Kudos
Hiss
To live under a rock
Talking smack
Flimsy
Trippy

Words to Know

Note: the definitions given are based on the context that they're used within the podcast.

Bargain - to try and get a better deal
Juvenile - young
It's downhill - it just gets worse
Made up - invented,
Back in my day - when I was younger
Tamed - animals suitable to have as pets
Fired - what your company does to you when they no longer want you to work for them.
Deadline - the time that something is needed to be completed.
Clear up - remove any doubts
Up-to-date - aware of what's currently happening
Rag - an old, small towel that's used to clean
Breeze - a small amount of wind
Dr. Dre - a famous rapper/producer

News

Weekly English events in Rio. Yoga in a castle on the sand this Saturday, October 5th.
No podcast last week due to technical difficulties (we accidentally deleted it).
Trevor did the first Real Life party in Rio, Ethan did the first Real Life party in Barcelona, and Justin and Chad did the first Real Life party in São Paulo
Trevor started doing One Minute English Video Lessons

Shout Outs

Castilhoft from Brazi
天天 from China
Mvbpereira from Brazil

Question

How do you use and respond to "What's up?" including how NOT to say "what's up."

Expressions

Back to the wall
Hit the roof
Wipe the floor
To sit on the fence
House of cards

Tip

Practice your English with Google Games

Joke

What's rhymes with....

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Song

House of Cards by Radiohead

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