You
may see your question and our answer on our blog!
VOCABULARY
for
Today's Podcast
"Just bring yourselves."
- an expression in which the host or hostess is telling the invitee
that he or she does not need to bring anything to the party.
(to) come empty-handed
- to arrive at the party without bringing something
with (you) to share with the others
either -
a pronoun referring to either the first choice or the second choice.
In this case: either (beverages or some ice)
would be a big help.
( ~ ) it is - In this
case, (Beverages) it is. - an expression which affirms the
choice that the person has made. The subject of the sentence is a noun.
The intonation of the sentence goes up on "beverages" and down in "it
is".
designated driver
- the person who will drive back home after the party. This person agrees
ahead of time to not consume (drink) any alcohol.
What Should I Bring?
Hello! You have reached the ESL HELP! Desk.
We are a unique podcast for learners of English. Why? All of our
examples and activities are based on authentic language, either written
or spoken by others learners of English and native speakers. The
ESL HELP! Desk is based just outside of Boston, Massachusetts.
And here is this week's
trivia question for you:
What baseball team just won the 2007 World's
Series? The answer is the
Boston Red Sox!
We would like to take a moment right now to congratulate the Boston
Red Sox on their achievement.
Today's topic deals with invitations to parties, dinner parties, and
other types
commonly bring an item, usually a food item, to the party or meal.
Our social function in today's podcast is going to be a barbecue.
BEFORE YOU LISTEN
What foods do you like to cook on an outdoor grill?
When you go to a party, what do you like to bring?
Join us now as we listen to a conversation between
Pam and Josh.
Pam, Anita
and I would really like to thank you and Warren for inviting us to your
barbecue next Sunday afternoon! But secondly, we want to bring
something.
Josh, we're glad that you're able
to join us. You really don't need to bring anything.
I know
it's not your style to tell people to bring something. But we
don't want to come empty-handed. Please let me
know what you'll need.
Okay, then. Just bring yourselves!
Seriously, Pam. We need you to tell us what to
bring.
Okay.
Hmmm....Let me see. I'll tell you what we need. If
you could bring some beverages, or some ice, either
would be a big help.
Beverages it is. Is anybody bringing beer?
Yes, in fact, you are! Do you think you could bring some
diet soda as well?
Absolutely,
Pam. A few six-packs of beer, some diet soda...and a designated
driver!
We
are really looking forward to this barbecue. It will be really
great to get together with you and Anita and all our friends.
Thanks.
That's our lesson for this week. If you have any questions or comments,
be sure to send us a message. And next week, don't forget to bring
yourself!
The ESL Help! Desk
Music Copyright,
permission of Luca De Bernardi; Photo of Headphones Copyright Karl-Erik
Bennion
Please donate
to help keep more great ESL grammar
and communication lessons. coming your way.
Welcome to the
commonly bring an item, usually a food item, to the party or meal.
Our social function in today's podcast is going to be a barbecue.
Josh, we're glad that you're able
to join us. You really don't need to bring anything.
