52 to Catch

my American friend

Marta: Today we’re talking about to catch. Marta: Cindy, hurry up! Get in here! We haven’t recorded in a long time and we’ve got a lot to catch up on! Cindy: True. It’s been a while. We have a lot to catch up on. That means we have a lot to talk about, to become up-to-date on current events. Marta: or for example: to catch up on work projects… Cindy: …and to catch up on gossip! (laughs) Marta: Exactly! (laughs) Cindy: BUT there will be no catching up without a cup of coffee first! Marta: Good idea. Cindy: I’ll get the coffee and I’ll be right back…(footsteps) Marta: (humming a song) Cindy: Here’s your coffee. Hey, what’s that song you’re humming? Is that from your new album? I love it! It’s really catchy! Marta: Yeah, it’s called “Back in the Saddle” and yes, it will be on the new album. What do you mean by ‘’really catchy’’? Cindy: That means it’s instantly likeable! It makes me want to sing along with you! It’s a catchy tune. Marta: Well, thank you. I’m very excited about this album. Just please don’t start singing Cindy, because you’ll break the microphone & we still have an entire podcast to record! Cindy: It’s absolutely true. So, let’s catch up. What’s new in your life? Marta: Well, I’ve been to “Music City” USA… Nashville, Tennessee baby!! Cindy: That must have been amazing! Did you catch some great performances? That means ‘’did you see some great performances?’’ Marta: Actually, we didn’t catch anyone because we were so busy PLAYING (music)! Cindy: I’m glad you had the chance to play Nashville. You deserve it. I bet you can’t wait to catch the next plane back to Tennessee? Marta: And I’m happy to say that this April I will be on the next plane back to Tennessee! Cindy: That’s wonderful! Oh, and that reminds me I want to catch the 5 o’clock train back to Bologna tonight. Marta: Are you going to catch up with your husband after work? Cindy: First, I want to do a little Christmas shopping. I’ll catch up with my husband for dinner later on. Marta: It’s very cold & rainy tonight. Dress warmly or you’ll catch a terrible cold! Cindy: Oh I know! I caught a cold last week. It was awful! Marta: Uh Cindy, take your microphone and go stand over there. I don’t want to catch your germs. (sound of disinfectant spraying) Cindy: Wait! What are you doing? I’m not sick anymore! Stop spraying me with disinfectant! Marta: Keep your germs on that side of the room! Cindy: Don’t worry, it’s not catchy. My cold is long gone and I’m no longer contagious. You’re safe! (laughs) Marta: Ok, but one single cough and you can catch the early train back to Bologna! (sprays disinfectant) Cindy: Stop it! Oh, look outside! The weather is getting worse! (sound of rain) I may have to catch the early train if I want to get some shopping done tonight. (thunder & lightning) Marta: Why do you need to go shopping tonight? (thunder) Go tomorrow, maybe it will be sunny? Cindy: No, I REALLY need to catch that 5 o’clock tonight. Marta: Are you buying more shoes? Cindy: (silence) Marta: I knew it. Cindy: Ok, Ok, listen to me! Huge clearance sale. Leather boots. Name brands. Everything in the store- 75% off the original price. Marta: We need to catch that early train! Cindy: Thanks for listening everybody! Catch up with us later on our Facebook Page or come visit our blog at www.myamericanfriendblog.com. Previous episodes of ‘’my American friend Podcast’’ are available for download on Podomatic & iTunes. Marta: Come follow us on Twitter and browse our videos on Youtube. Cindy: Marta & I want to wish all of you a happy & healthy holiday season. Thank you for all your support & kind words. Best wishes from our families to yours. Thank you for listening everyone. Marta & Cindy: bye bye _____________________________________________________________ VOCABULARY: 1. To have a lot to catch up on- to have a lot to talk about, to have many work projects to finish. EXAMPLE: The company meeting will be longer than usual because we have a lot to catch up on today. EXAMPLE: I haven't spoken with my friend Susan in three months. We have a lot of gossip to catch up on. Susan has a new boyfriend and a new job. We're planning to have dinner next week so she can tell me everything! 2. A catchy song, a catchy melody- a song that is instantly likeable. A song that makes you want to dance or sing along the first time you hear it. EXAMPLE: That new One Direction song is so catchy! I can't get it out of my head. I found myself singing it in the shower and again while driving to work. 3. Let's catch up- let's talk about what's new in our lives. EXAMPLE: I haven't seen you in 3 months! Let's catch up, tell me everything that's going on in your life. I heard that you've broken up with your boyfriend?? Tell me what happened! 4. Did you catch a show/a movie?- Did you see a show/a movie? EXAMPLE: Did you catch the new Jennifer Lawrence movie yet? Is it good? We're going to see it next week. 5. To catch the next train- to get on the next train. EXAMPLE: Today is my mother's birthday. We're taking her out for dinner at 7:30pm. I must catch the next train home or I'll miss her birthday dinner. 6. Catch up with you later- See you or talk to you later. EXAMPLE: I'm driving right now so I can't talk to you. I'll catch up with you later, okay? I'll call you when I get home, around 6 o'clock? 7. To catch a cold- to contract a cold. EXAMPLE: It's cold & rainy outside. Dress warmly tonight or you'll catch a terrible cold! 8. To catch germs- to contract germs, to become infected with. EXAMPLE: I don't want to catch your germs! Cover your mouth when you cough! 9. It's not catchy- it's not contagious. EXAMPLE: My head cold is over, I was sick two weeks ago. Don't worry, it's not catchy. You won't get sick from me. I've recovered completely. 10. Catch up with us later- come see us later, talk to us later EXAMPLE: We're meeting up for a pizza at 7pm. I know that you're working late tonight, but try to catch up with us later at the pub. A bunch of us are going & everyone would love to see you! It will be a lot of fun!