Topics: Famous Americans – Casey Jones; Classic TV – Happy Days; to try out versus to examine versus to test; dude and buddy; courtesy of...

If you think building a new sports stadium is a great way for your city to make more money, think again. This episode explains what can go...

Sometimes you will get more money from resolving your problems without going to court. Learn how to do it in this episode.
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Topics: Musicals – Porgy and Bess; Tupperware; finish versus objective versus destination; to tumble short of (one’s) dreams, to form a habit, and to...

Accuracy is important in any business. Learn why in this episode.
Slow dialog: 1:40
Explanations: 3:31
Fast dialog: 15:59
Takagi: Before we...

It’s no joke: You may be allergic to cats and dogs. Find out what you may have to do about it in this episode.
Slow dialog: 1:09
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Topics: American Authors – Edith Wharton; American Songs – “My Country ‘Tis of Thee”; to matriculate versus to enroll versus to register; to bid...

If you are feeling a little lost, perhaps you need a good map program. Learn how to use one in this episode.
Slow dialog: 1:24
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Waste not, want not! Learn how to talk about food you can eat, and food you can’t, in this episode.
Slow dialog: 1:25
Explanations: 3:16
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Topics: Famous Americans – Thomas Paine; Classic TV – The Twilight Zone; responsibility versus accountability versus liability; to go haywire versus...