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Feb 2013
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7 - Body Parts

REALLIFE ENGLISH
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Words to Know:

Watermelon- Delicious fruit, 90% of Trevor's diet
Undercover- When something is secret, not many people know
A Parody- A copy of a famous video/song
Old English- English used in centuries ago
Hand cuffs- Metal straps used by police officers to hold people's hands together
Unwritten laws- laws in society that everyone knows even though they're not official
Carpentry- Working with wood
Midget- A little person, physical ability
Convict- Prisoner
Condescending- To treat someone as if you are superior to them.

News
Josh Plotkin (Brazilian Gringo) The release of GRINGO STYLE

Shout Outs:
Facebook member of the week -  Muhamad Azeem Sayuti

Question
The difference between "Shall" and "Will"

 Expressions with body parts!

  • Cost an arm and a leg
  • The rule of thumb
  • My hands are tied
  • Give someone the cold shoulder
  • On your toes

Joke
Discover the double meaning of "a little condescending."

Tip
How to listen to any podcast in half speed

Song:

Cold Shoulder by Adele

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