《ESL Podcast 254 – Good Hygiene》.pdfVIP

English as a Second Language Podcast ESL Podcast 254 – Good Hygiene GLOSSARY training – a class or workshop to learn something, usually where one works * Everyone in that department is going to a computer training on Thursday. hygiene – cleanliness for health; being clean to avoid sickness * One thing the manager of the restaurant requires of its employees is very good hygiene. messy – dirty and disorganized * Annette won’t let her children play until they finish cleaning their messy rooms. turn – the time when a person has to do something, usually during a game or a series of events * In Mishka’s office, all the workers take turns bringing dessert for the department on Fridays. apparently – it appears; seemingly; it seems; based on what one sees or hears but without detailed information. * Apparently, the storms in Florida destroyed a lot of orange trees, because oranges are much more expensive this year. spread – the growth of something; the movement of something that is becoming larger or greater in number * In the last decade, there has been a surprising spread in the use of cellular phones in all countries. sick day – a day when an employee does not come to work because he or she does not feel well, but is still paid their salary * You’re supposed to use sick days when you feel sick, but sometimes people use them as extra vacation days. What a pain! – an expression meaning “How annoying!” or “That’s frustrating!” * I lost my homework, so now I have to do all the math problems again. What a pain! germ – a very small thing in the air and water that cannot be seen by one’s eyes that can make people sick * Washing your hands with soap and hot water can help to kill germs. 1 These materials are copyrighted by the Center for Educational Development (2007). Posting of