Weekly Conversational Theme

Noun: weekly weeklee
A periodical that is published every week (or 52 issues per year)

Adjective: conversational 'konvur'seyshunul
Characteristic of informal spoken language or conversation

Noun: theme theem
The subject matter of a conversation or discussion

Monday, August 25, 2008

American Football

American Football

Bloopers are shown in the video above

Tag Words
NFL National Football League
Forward pass
Wide receiver
Quarterback
Split-end

Your Idiom
"On your guard"
Be on your guard against pickpockets, Ken.

Ask Dj: What's "look out for number one."
Mini Quiz
What is a "beer belly"?
1. the belly of a chicken
2. a cask of beer
3. pig's innards
4. a protruding abdomen

Basic Instructions by Scott Meyer

Monday, August 18, 2008

Mythbusters

Mythbusters


Tag Words
Myth
Buster
The Discovery Channel
TV Shows

Your Idiom
"Not to mention"
Not to mention that, some forms of technology are developing very fast in Japan.

Ask Dj: Did the U.S.A. really land on the Moon?
Mini Quiz
What is a "photograph"?
1. toilet paper
2. an image captured by a camera
3. a Roman soldier
4. a leather jacket

Basic Instructions by Scott Meyer

Monday, August 11, 2008

Dangerous jobs/ Extreme training.

10 most Dangerous Jobs


Tag Words
Special forces
Sport athletes
Blacksmith
Open-water oil driller

Your English Idiom
"yield to"
This sign means you have to yield totraffic coming from the left.

Ask DJ: What is an Oxymoron?
Mini Quiz
What does "Great idea!" mean?
1. a terrible idea
2. dish washing solution
3. a fantastic idea
4. a cooking pan

Girls & Sports by Justin Borus & Andrew Feinstein

Monday, August 4, 2008

Olympic Games

Olympic ceremonies


Tag Words
International Olympic Committee
Olympic problems
Boycotts, Doping, Politics,
Medal Presentation

The Olympic Motto is "Citius, Altius, Fortius", a Latin phrase meaning "Swifter, Higher, Stronger"

Your English Idiom
"running out of"
We were running out of time.

Ask DJ What is sarcasm?
Mini Quiz
What is a "refrigerator"?
1. something to keep dangerous weapons in
2. something to keep food and other items cool
3. a weight-loss program
4. an extremely long rope

Peanuts by Charles M. Schulz