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Matt explains what he thinks makes a good student, friend, parent, and boss?
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Time: 2:52
Matt
Matt reveals his personality by anserwing questions about character traits.
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Time: 2:58
Matt
Matt talks about two people he admires. He talks about an athlete and an actor.
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Time: 2:44
Matt
Conrad talks about his amazing grandfather and how he overcame tough times.
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Time: 3:11
Conrad
Todd continues the story of his taxi ride in Thailand that didn't work out as planned.
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Time: 2:46
Todd
Todd talks about a taxi ride in Thailand that ended up not like he expected.
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Time: 2:02
Todd
Conrad shares his teaching background and what he looks for in a teacher.
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Time: 2:21
Conrad
Conrad talks about starting up his own English language school.
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Time: 1:56
Conrad
Greg has lived all over the world. He gives advice on getting around in a foreign place.
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Time: 3:31
Greg
Adrienne talks about Hong Kong and her recent visit.
Time: 2:51
Adrienne
Adrienne talks about the different personalities in her family.
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Time: 2:40
Adrienne
Adrienne's family lives in various parts of the world. She talks about it.
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Time: 2:16
Adrienne
Adrienne talks about what jewelry she likes to wear. Are diamonds a girls best friend?
Time: 2:53
Adrienne
Adrienne talks about making her own jewelry and how she got started.
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Time: 3:31
Adrienne
Adrienne talks about her interest in jewelry and where she gets it from.
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Time: 2:57
Adrienne
Previously, Rachel talked about weddings. Now she discusses the bachelorette party.
Time: 3:05
Rachel
Ken talks about his favorite team, cheerleaders and good teammates.
Time: 2:16
Ken
Ken talks about the stars of the NBA both past and present and why they are good.
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Time: 2:33
Ken
Ken and Wendi talk about famous comedians in the United States.
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Time: 2:33
Ken
Adrienne talks about dinner, eating out, getting takeaway, and dishes.
Time: 2:33
Adrienne
Adrienne talks about what she likes to have for lunch and shares her favorite burger.
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Time: 2:33
Adrienne
Adrienne discusses what she usually has for breakfast and what she sometimes makes.
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Time: 2:33
Adrienne
Rachel was recently in a large, traditional wedding. She talks a little about it.
Time: 2:40
Rachel
Rachel talks about a wedding that is different than most weddings.
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Time: 3:23
Rachel
Wendi and Rachel talk about weddings.
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Time: 2:47
Wendi
Tre talks a little about his feeling about Manga and how he got interested in it.
Time: 2:28
Tre
Tre tells Joel about the manga he reads and why.
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Time: 2:31
Tre
Tom is a teacher and Martin is a student at the same university. They meet each other.
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Time: 3:19
Martin
Tom and Martin debate whether it is better to work for a big or small company .
Time: 2:06
Martin
Tom and Martin debate whether computers should be used in class.
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Time: 1:36
Martin
Tom and Martin discuss their favorite movies.
Time: 2:39
Martin
Tre talks about having dreadlocks and how to get them and maintain them.
Time: 2:14
Tre
Tom and Martin discuss how they get to campus.
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Time: 1:57
Martin
Tom and Martin discuss what subjects all students should take in school.
Time: 3:31
Martin
Tom and Martin talk about what they like to eat for lunch.
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Time: 1:46
Martin
Mitchell give vacation ideas for people going to Hawaii on holiday.
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Time: 3:23
Mitchell
Mitchell talks what life on the waves.
Time: 2:46
Mitchell
Mitchell, from Hawaii, gives Joel advice on how to learn to surf.
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Time: 3:00
Mitchell
Michael talks about buying a house in the U.S.
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Time: 3:24
Michael
Michael talks about life in Togo in West Africa.
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Time: 3:14
Michael
Michael talks about his university.
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Time: 2:55
Michael
Michael talks about how he met his wife.
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Time: 3:01
Michael
Michael talks about waking up and his dog.
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Time: 2:22
Michael
Terry talks about bad weather, illness, and vehicles. (Part 5)
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Time: 2:23
Terry
Terry talks about his routine when he's not riding. (Part 4)
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Time: 3:08
Terry
Terry talks about his daily routine on the road. (Part 3)
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Time: 3:24
Terry
Terry talks about taking care of his bike. (Part 2)
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Time: 2:36
Terry
Terry talks about his bike trips across America. (Part 1)
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Time: 2:39
Terry
Todd and Mark share embarrassing moments.
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Time: 2:24
Mark
Mark and Todd remember high school.
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Time: 3:11
Mark
Mark and Todd debate renting vs. owning.
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Time: 2:19
Mark
Mark and Todd debate the city and the country.
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Time: 2:16
Mark
Mark describes his dream house.
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Time: 2:40
Mark
What people write ELLLO about.
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Time: 3:14
Todd
Jeannie talks about her unique family.
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Time: 3:27
Jeannie
Jeanie gives tips about the art of meditation.
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Time: 2:31
Jeannie
Jeanie talks about why people join gangs.
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Time: 3:56
Jeannie
Jeanie discusses rap music and censorship.
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Time: 2:57
Jeannie
Tres talk about when to visit the U.S.
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Time: 2:48
Tres
Tres talks about taking road trips with his family.
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Time: 2:17
Tres
Tres talks about his love of music and the drums.
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Time: 3:41
Tres
Tres talks about his high school in America.
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Time: 3:41
Tres
Tres talks about his hometown.
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Time: 3:21
Tres
Andy talks about his web site for ESL students.
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Time: 2:42
Andy
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