| Regular
Feature |
October 2006 Edition Full Contents:  Cover: |
| WELCOME |
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| SMALL TALK. Conversations
to help you in social situations--or before
you get down to business. |
Beach or Mountain Vacation?  Read:
-- Listening Comprehension
-- Useful Phrases
-- Flash Cards (Idioms)
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| BUSINESS BRIEF. A current event from the world of business. |
The Stock Market: "What are Money Managers Waiting For?"
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SPORTS TALK
- Current event from the world
of sports
- Soccer notes
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- Tiger Stalking Nicklaus
- A Season of Change
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| HEARD ON THE STREET. Unscripted,
"on the street interview" on a topic of interest. |
The Ideal Retirement |
| BELLES ARTS. Review of a current book, movie, or film. |
Idol: A Global Phenomenon |
| BUSINESS BY PHONE. Typical
phone dialogue transacting business; protocol
and common phrases. |
Inflation, Interest Rates, and a Soft Landing |
| NOW YOU'VE SAID IT. Practice
on pronunciation! |
Minimal Pair "Sh" and "Ch" |
| DAY BY DAY. Conversations
from our daily routine (ordering fast food,
dry cleaner, etc.) |
Hair Cuts for Men and Women |
| WHO'S WHO. Profiles of famous
people or people making the news. |
Mandela: An International Icon |
| A LITTLE LEVITY: Jokes
or humorous dialogues. |
Knock-Knock Jokes |
| CULTURE CLUES. Cultural
notes from English speaking countries. |
Deciphering "Teen Speak" |
| A GREAT PLACE TO VISIT.
Fascinating travel destinations. |
The High Road in the Land of Enchantment |
| CURRENT EVENT I. A news story of international interest. |
Condi v. Hillary? (2008 Presidential Election) |
| GRAMMAR JAMMER. Important
grammar principles made easy. |
Third Conditional Tense |
| TECHNOLOGY & HEALTH. Conversations on news that affects your lifestyle. |
Richard Branson's Plans for Space Tourism |
| ON THE ROAD. Sample conversations when you are traveling. |
Blowing Off Steam in St. Louis
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| CURRENT EVENT II. Another story of international interest. |
Alternative Energy |
| SIGN-OFF |
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