SOZO EXCHANGE - VIDEO ENGLISH LESSONS

THEY

Sozo Exchange — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 01:59:07 +0000

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I

Sozo Exchange — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 01:58:57 +0000

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HIS

Sozo Exchange — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 01:57:26 +0000

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WITH - 1

Sozo Exchange — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 01:55:44 +0000

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AS - [strong form]

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ARE - [strong form]

Sozo Exchange — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 01:47:02 +0000

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ON

Sozo Exchange — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 01:42:06 +0000

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FOR - [strong form]

Sozo Exchange — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 01:40:04 +0000

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WAS - [strong form]

Sozo Exchange — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 01:35:58 +0000

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HE - [strong form]

Sozo Exchange — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 01:33:21 +0000

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IT

Sozo Exchange — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 01:23:38 +0000

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THAT

Sozo Exchange — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 01:21:04 +0000

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YOU - [strong form]

Sozo Exchange — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 01:18:11 +0000

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IS - [strong form]

Sozo Exchange — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 09:07:09 +0000

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IN

Sozo Exchange — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 09:04:08 +0000

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TO - [strong form]

Sozo Exchange — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 08:59:48 +0000

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A - [strong form]

Sozo Exchange — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 08:53:41 +0000

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AND - [strong form]

Sozo Exchange — Sun, 08 Apr 2012 03:38:47 +0000

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A - [weak form]

Sozo Exchange — Sun, 08 Apr 2012 03:31:41 +0000

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OF - [strong form]

Sozo Exchange — Sun, 08 Apr 2012 03:21:41 +0000

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THE - [strong form]

Sozo Exchange — Sun, 08 Apr 2012 03:16:19 +0000

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THE - [weak form]

Sozo Exchange — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 16:24:29 +0000

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Can you tell the difference? - Bad & Bed

Sozo Exchange — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 01:09:43 +0000

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Can you tell the difference? - bad & bed /ɔːr-dɚ/ & /oʊ-dɚ/ ]
Today, we are going to talk about the difference in American pronunciation between the words “bad” and “bed.”

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Can you tell the difference? - Order & Odor

Sozo Exchange — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 14:32:19 +0000

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Can you tell the difference? - order & odor /ɔːr-dɚ/ & /oʊ-dɚ/ ]
Today, we are going to talk about the differences in American pronunciation between the words “order” and “odor.”

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Can you tell the difference? - Dessert & Desert

Sozo Exchange — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 22:27:29 +0000

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Can you tell the difference? - dessert & desert /dɪˈzɝːt/ & /ˈdez.ɚt/
Today, we are going to talk about the differences in American pronunciation between the words “dessert” and “desert.”

PLURAL

Sozo Exchange — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 12:40:47 +0000

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Today’s word is ”plural”. This is both an adjective and a noun. As a noun, it means something which expresses more than one.
For example, you can say, “The plural of ‘mouse’ is ‘mice.’”

PARAGRAPH

Sozo Exchange — Sat, 06 Aug 2011 04:25:43 +0000

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Today’s word is ”paragraph”. This is both a noun and a verb. As a noun, it means a distinct portion of written material dealing with a specific idea.
For example, you can say, “In the first paragraph, the writer introduces the reader to the subject matter.”

REPETITIVE

Sozo Exchange — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 02:05:12 +0000

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Today’s word is ”repetitive”. This is an adjective which means characterized by the act of repeating something.
For example, you can say, “Her constant complaining was very repetitive.”

Can you tell the difference? - Correct & Collect

Sozo Exchange — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 15:45:58 +0000

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Can you tell the difference? - correct & collect /kəˈrekt/ & /kəˈlekt/
Today, we are going to learn about the differences in American pronunciation between the words “correct” and “collect”.

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Can you tell the difference?- Live & Leave

Sozo Exchange — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 20:34:11 +0000

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Can you tell the difference? - live & leave /lɪv/ & /liːv/
Today, we are going to learn about the differences in American pronunciation between the words “live” and “leave”.

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AUTOMOTIVE

Sozo Exchange — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 13:46:26 +0000

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Today’s word is ”automotive”. This is an adjective which means pertaining to the design, operation or sale of automobiles or cars.
For example, you can say, “The automotive industry isn’t doing well since car sales are down.”

Can you tell the difference?- Work & Walk

Sozo Exchange — Sun, 24 Apr 2011 11:22:38 +0000

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Can you tell the difference? - work & walk /wɝːk/ & /wɑːk/
Today, we are going to learn about the differences in American pronunciation between the words “work” and “walk”.

Can you tell the difference?- Leader & Reader

Sozo Exchange — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 12:04:57 +0000

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Can you tell the difference? - leader /ˈlidər/ & reader /ˈridər/
Today, we are going to learn about the difference in American pronunciation between the words “leader” and “reader”.

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Can you tell the difference?- Year & Ear

Sozo Exchange — Sun, 13 Mar 2011 18:50:09 +0000

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Can you tell the difference? - year /yɪər/ & ear /ɪər/
Today, we are going to learn about the difference in American pronunciation between the words “year” and “ear”. These words sound very much alike but they are pronounced a little differently.

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INNUENDO - #355

Sozo Exchange — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 04:02:22 +0000

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Today’s word is “innuendo“. This is a noun which means an indirect reference to a person or thing, usually of a derogatory nature.
For example, you can say, “Her innuendo on Greg’s lack of hygiene wasn’t as sly as she thought it was.”
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VULNERABLE - #265

Sozo Exchange — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 22:08:13 +0000

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Today’s word is “vulnerable“. This is an adjective which means susceptible to being hurt.
For example, you can say, Her weakened immune system made her vulnerable to further illnesses.

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OUTRAGEOUS - #267

Sozo Exchange — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 01:03:16 +0000

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Today’s word is ”outrageous”. This is an adjective which means intolerable or shocking.
For example, you can say, “Lindsey’s outrageous behavior embarrassed her mother; she is no longer welcome at family events.”

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THOROUGHLY - #353

Sozo Exchange — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 23:08:53 +0000

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Today’s word is “thoroughly”. This is an adverb which means completely or utterly.
For example, you can say, “I was thoroughly impressed with her knowledge of British culture.”

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RHYTHMIC - #351

Sozo Exchange — Sun, 31 May 2009 00:25:06 +0000

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Today’s word is “rhythmic”. This is an adjective which means cadenced or lyrical.
For example, you can say, “The rhythmic music kept them all dancing.”

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QUARTERLY - #349

Sozo Exchange — Fri, 15 May 2009 21:41:07 +0000

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Today’s word is “quarterly”. This is both an adjective and an adverb. As an adjective, it means pertaining to or consisting of a quarter.
For example, you can say, “The company’s quarterly financial statement showed substantial growth.”

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OPAQUE - #264

Sozo Exchange — Mon, 11 May 2009 03:49:43 +0000

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Today’s word is “opaque”. This is both an adjective and a noun. As an adjective, it means not transparent.
For example, you can say, “Susan’s reasons for leaving town were opaque; no one really knows why she left.”

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DEVIL’S ADVOCATE

Sozo Exchange — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 03:14:20 +0000

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This is a phrase which describes a person who argues the less accepted viewpoint, simply for the sake of argument. This expression originated in the Catholic church where an official was appointed to critically examine evidence and argue against someone’s elevation to sainthood. For example, you can say, “Jenny believes in global warming; she was just playing devil’s advocate, arguing that it doesn’t exist.”

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NOTORIOUS - #261

Sozo Exchange — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 21:01:34 +0000

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Today’s word is “notorious”. This is an adjective which means widely and unfavorably known.
For example, you can say, “The newspaper was notorious for its unreliable reporting.”

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NONCHALANT - #259

Sozo Exchange — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 23:39:32 +0000

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Today’s word is “nonchalant”. This is an adjective which means coolly unconcerned.
For example, you can say, “His nonchalant nature was very frustrating to her; he just didn’t seem to care what she thought.”

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NOXIOUS - #260

Sozo Exchange — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 20:05:22 +0000

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Today’s word is “noxious”. This is an adjective which means harmful to one’s health.
For example, you can say, “They had to get out of the house before the noxious fumes from the chemicals knocked them out.”

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WITHDRAWAL - #345

Sozo Exchange — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 00:09:18 +0000

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Today’s word is “withdrawal”. This is a noun which means the act of withdrawing.
For example, you can say, “The withdrawal of the troops is a good sign that the war will end soon.”

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NEGLIGENT - #258

Sozo Exchange — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 00:21:35 +0000

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Today’s word is “negligent”. This is an adjective which means lazily careless.
For example, you can say, “Her negligent behavior resulted in her little brother’s broken arm; she hadn’t been watching him closely enough.”

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KNEAD - #255

Sozo Exchange — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 19:40:15 +0000

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Today’s word is ”knead”. This is a verb which means to work into a uniform mixture by folding, stretching and pressing.
For example, you can say, “To properly knead bread dough, you need to put a lot of power into it.”

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UNDERSTANDABLE - #343

Sozo Exchange — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 19:01:31 +0000

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Today’s word is “understandable”. This is an adjective which means capable of being understood.
For example, you can say, “It’s understandable why she got so upset when he yelled at her.”

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WREAK - #254

Sozo Exchange — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 05:12:17 +0000

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Today’s word is ”wreak”. This is a verb which means to inflict or cause.
For example, you can say, “They wreaked havoc on the opposing team.”

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