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

Thursday, October 16, 2008

Fitness

Golds Gym

Core Rhythms

Tag Words
Work-out
Lee Haney
Cardiovascular
Tae-bo

Your Idiom
"get loose"
Don't be afraid to speak English, get loose and have fun.

Ask DJ: Favorite Halloween costumes.
Mini Quiz
What is "volleyball"?
1. a game where players have to hit a ball over a high net
2. a game where players have to spin a bottle
3. a game where players must wear dresses
4. a game where players must drink beer

Basic Instructions By Scott Meyer

Tuesday, October 7, 2008

Fall/Winter Fashion

CHANEL PARIS FASHION WEEK FALL 2008


Tag Words
Fashion
Fad
Style
Trend
Avant-garde.

Your Idiom
"get lost"
When you get lost, don't hesitate to ask someone for direction.

Ask DJ: How you can use water for gas
Mini Quiz
What does "nominate" mean?
1. to scoff at
2. to lie about
3. to accuse
4. to propose or appoint

Basic Instructions

Wednesday, October 1, 2008

Do it yourself "DIY"

DIY Vampire Fangs for Halloween


Tag Words

D.I.Y.

Your Idiom
"from the stand point of"
Try to see the disagreement from the stand point of your neighbor.

Ask DJ: Whats DIY have you done.
Mini Quiz
Choose the correct answer. "Ingredients" means
1. instructions on how to prepare a dish
2. tools used to prepare a dish
3 a specific method of cooking
4. food used to prepare a dish

Basic Instructions by Scott Meyer

Monday, September 22, 2008

New Age

The Secret


Tag Words

Laws of Attraction
Synchronicity

Your Idiom
"switch off"
Be sure to switch off the light before you leave the house.

Ask DJ: Whats a sales pitch
Mini Quiz
Choose the correct answer. "Brilliant" means:
1. bad
2. small
3. wonderful
4. not smart

Basic Instructions by Scott Meyer

Tuesday, September 16, 2008

Ocean Ecology

Ocean Ecology

The Blue Planet - Deep Sea Pt.1

Tag Words
Aquaculture
Biotechnology
Photosynthesis
Pelagic

Your Idiom
"to my hearts content"
I could go on studying to my hearts content

Ask DJ: What is a Megalodon
Mini Quiz
"Road trip" means:
1. a trip by foot
2. a long vacation
3. a trip by car
4. a stressful travel experience

Basic Instructions by Scott Meyer

Monday, September 8, 2008

Monday, September 1, 2008

Egyptians Cuisine

Egyptian Cuisine

Tag Words
Ruzz Ahmar/rice and onion
Shish kabob
Louvia/black-eyed pea soup
Dates

Your Idiom
"Beyond one's reach"
But the thing I wanted most to do was beyond my reach.

Ask Dj: How do you talk to Tech support.
Mini Quiz
What is "electricity"?
1. cartoon characters
2. electric current used as a form of energy
3. an electric kettle
4. psychic phenomenon

Baldo by Hector D. Cantu and Carlos Castellanos

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

Wednesday, July 30, 2008

Conspiracy theories

Conspiracy theories/9-11


Tag Words
David Icke
L'Effroyable imposture, 9/11: The Big Lie
al Qaeda
Meyssan's theories

Your English Idiom
"catch up"
The economies of developing countries are not likely to catch up with those of the West anytime in the near future.

Ask DJ: How you travel on a shoestring
Mini Quiz
What is a "budget holiday"?
1. a luxury hotel
2. a exclusive event
3. a low-cost, no-frills vacation
4. a luxurious spa resort

Housebroken by Steve Watkins

Monday, July 14, 2008

G8 Summit

G8 Summit


Tag Words
World Leaders
Global Issues
Hokkaido, Toyako
Good or Great 8

Your English Idiom
"cope with"
A leader should know how to cope with various emergencies.

Ask DJ: What to expect at a western wedding.
Mini Quiz
Choose the correct answer. "Single" means
1. unmarried
2. unavailable
3. divorced
4. married

Slowpoke by Jen Sorensen

Monday, July 7, 2008

Resume

Resume


Tag Words
Curriculum Vitae or CV's
Chronological resume
Functional resume
Cover letter
Job interview

Your English Idiom
"close at hand"
The job interview is close at hand.

Ask DJ: How to plan a party
Mini Quiz
Choose the correct answer. "The following evening" means
1. the next evening
2. this evening
3. two evenings from today
4. the evening one week from today

Speed Bump by Dave Coverly

Monday, June 30, 2008

World Wide Telescope

World Wide Telescope


Tag Words
Interface Telescope
Microsoft
Virtual Observatory
Astronomy

Your English Idiom
"take advantage of"
Nat decided to take advantage of their contacts in the academic world.

Ask DJ:To talk about food
Mini Quiz
What does it mean when something is "spicy"?
1. rude
2. dark
3. delayed
4. hot, sharp and peppery

NEUROTICA by Big Al the Gal

Tuesday, June 17, 2008

Planet X

Planet X


Tag Words
Percival Lowell
Nibiru
Rogue Planet

Your English Idiom
"in the distance"
We notice some storm clouds brewing off in the distance.

Ask DJ: About comic book movies.
Mini Quiz
What is a "romantic comedy film"?
1. a light-hearted, humorous film centered around a love story
2. a terrifying film about poltergeists and zombies
3. a political film that typically follows the rise of famous political figures
4. an insightful documentary filmed by an industry great

The Norm by Michael Jantze

Monday, May 12, 2008

Divine Intervention

Divine Intervention


Tag Words
Tribulation
Salvation
Prayer
Enchantment

Your English Idiom
"look up to"
Every child needs someone to look up to and copy.

Ask DJ: About his divine intervention experience.
Mini Quiz
Choose the correct answer. "Skim milk" means
1. milk with no fat
2. warm milk
3. sweet milk
4. sour milk

The Boondocks by Aaron McGruder

Monday, May 5, 2008

Spring/Summer Fashion

Spring/Summer Fashion


Tag Words
Fabulous look
Designer prints
Fashion runway
Jean Paul Gaultier
Trends

Your English Idiom
"give one's best"
Thanks for everything and give my best wishes to Jane.

Ask DJ: To describe his favorite book in English
Mini Quiz
Choose the correct answer. "Bookworm" means
1. person who buys books
2. person who writes stories
3. person who loves to read
4. person who hates to read

The Pink Panther by Eric and Bill Teitelbaum

Monday, April 28, 2008

Jury Duty

Jury Duty


Tag Words
trial jury
grand jury
presiding juror
plaintiff
bailiff

Your English Idiom
"and the like"
There are matters concerning courts, social services,and the like.

Ask DJ: How to talk about the future.
Mini Quiz
What is a "cinema"?
1. a place people go to sleep
2. a place where films are made
3. a place people go to watch movies
4. a circus tent

Garfield by Jim Davis

Monday, April 21, 2008

Inspiring Woman

Danica Patrick


Tag Words
Indy 300
Twin Ring Motegi
Inspiring Women

Your English Idiom
"go for"
The dog found the bone and went for it.

Ask DJ:To describe medical symptoms in English
Mini Quiz
Choose the correct answer. "Dangerous" means:
1. not safe
2. safe
3. beautiful
4. peaceful or quiet

Calvin and Hobbes by Bill Watterson