Dry Cleaners | English Conversation Practice | Episode 154

[00:00:01][music] Hello everyone and welcome to English Pod. My name is Marco >> and my name is Katherine and today we have a very exciting elementary lesson for you.

[00:00:12]>> That's right. We are going to take our clothes to the dry cleaners.

[00:00:17]>> Okay. So that means we have some dirty clothes. They need to be cleaned. Let's listen to this dialogue one time and when we come back we'll be talking about the words and phrases that you hear in it.

[00:00:34]Thank god you were open. I have an emergency.

[00:00:38]>> Hello, Mr. Henderson. What can I do for you?

[00:00:40]>> I need this dress and this suit dry cleananed ASAP.

[00:00:45]>> Okay, I can have it ready by the end of the week.

[00:00:47]>> No, you don't understand. I need this tomorrow morning. I accidentally spilled beer all over my wife's dress and we have a wedding to attend tomorrow. She's going to kill me.

[00:00:58]>> Okay, I can have it ready tomorrow afternoon, but this suit is also very stained. I can't guarantee we can remove it completely.

[00:01:05]>> Fine. Can you also iron and starch this shirt?

[00:01:09]>> Certainly.

[00:01:10]>> Great. This is our secret. If you see my wife, say nothing to her about this.

[00:01:19][music] All right, we're back. So, now there are probably a couple of words that you didn't understand. So, why don't we look at those now in language takeaway?

[00:01:28]>> Language takeaway.

[00:01:31]>> Marco, you already told our listeners about one phrase uh to dry clean. So, dry cleananed.

[00:01:38]>> All right. So, that's when you take your clothes to a professional who doesn't only wash them, right? You don't just put water and soap on it. They actually put some special chemicals and use special machines to get very hard to remove stains from it.

[00:01:54]>> Exactly. And so this is often what we use when we clean coats or fancy shirts and dresses because you don't want to clean those yourself, >> right? You can't put those in the washing machine.

[00:02:03]>> No. So this is the dry cleaner. That's the name of the place. And the action what they do is they dry clean clothes.

[00:02:10]>> Okay. Very good. All right. Well, I mentioned that we take them to the dry cleaners because we want to remove stains.

[00:02:17]>> Okay. So, a stain is a mark or some color that does not come off, does not go away.

[00:02:24]>> All right. So, for example, um sometimes you can have a wine stain.

[00:02:29]>> Ooh, wine stains are the worst. They're red and they never come off. Or blood stain.

[00:02:34]>> Or blood stain.

[00:02:35]>> Right. So, you can A stain is a noun, but you can also use it as an adjective.

[00:02:40]My shirt is stained.

[00:02:42]>> Okay, so it's stained. My pants are stained and I can't wear them again.

[00:02:47]>> Again. Now, that's also you can also use it as a verb. I stained my pants.

[00:02:51]>> All right, >> so it's a verb, it's a noun, and an adjective allin one.

[00:02:54]>> Easy to remember. Well, there's another word that's well related to this word.

[00:03:00]We spilled something. Okay, so I spilled wine and it stained my shirt. Okay. So, to spill and that means that you took some liquid and you put it onto your clothes >> or you dropped it and it made a mess.

[00:03:13]Okay. So, spill. I spilled some milk.

[00:03:17]>> Okay. Spilled. Now, it's pronounced differently from spell, right?

[00:03:20]>> That's right. Spill.

[00:03:22]>> And I spilled. All right. Now, our next word is also a noun and a verb. To iron.

[00:03:28]>> To iron means to make something flat with no lines. Okay. to smooth it out.

[00:03:35]So, we use an iron to iron.

[00:03:38]>> Exactly. So, >> it's a metal electronic object.

[00:03:42]>> It gets very hot. So, you wash your shirts, for example, and your shirts are wrinkled because you just washed them.

[00:03:48]>> So, you need to iron them.

[00:03:50]>> That's right. And so, you smooth them out. You flatten them with this object, an iron.

[00:03:54]>> Okay. And well, usually if you take them to the dry cleaners, they will iron them and also starch them. Okay. So to starch something means to use uh some powder or chemical to make something stiff or uh hard.

[00:04:12]>> Mhm. So the the noun or the the chemical is also called starch.

[00:04:17]>> Exactly. So you think of a shirt with many buttons that a man wears to work.

[00:04:21]>> He has a collar around his neck and that needs to be high and tall. It can't be flat and wrinkled. And so a dry cleaner will use starch to make sure that this stands up.

[00:04:33]>> Okay, very good. So those are five key words for the dialogue today. Let's listen to the dialogue again [music] and we'll be back with Fluency Builder.

[00:04:48]Thank God you are open. I have an emergency.

[00:04:52]>> Hello Mr. Henderson. What can I do for you? I need this dress and this suit dry cleananed ASAP.

[00:04:58]>> Okay, I can have it ready by the end of the week.

[00:05:01]>> No, you don't understand. I need this tomorrow morning. I accidentally spilled beer all over my wife's dress and we have a wedding to attend tomorrow. She's going to kill me.

[00:05:12]>> Okay, I can have it ready tomorrow afternoon, but this suit is also very stained. I can't guarantee we can remove it completely.

[00:05:19]>> Fine. Can you also iron and starch this shirt? Certainly.

[00:05:24]>> Great. This is our secret. If you see my wife, say nothing to her about this.

[00:05:30][music] >> All right, we're back now. So, let's take a look at Fluency Builder. Thank God.

[00:05:37]>> Thank God. All right. What is this phrase? Thank God.

[00:05:40]>> Okay. This is a is a phrase we use in English to say that we're happy about something or that we're relieved. Okay.

[00:05:47]So, maybe I'm nervous that the mail isn't going to come today. And then the mail comes and I say, "Oh, thank God the mail came." Yeah, I'm happy. I was I was hoping it would come.

[00:05:58]>> So, you're relieved. Thank God. Now, uh is it you know, we are using the word there, God, but it doesn't really have a con like a religious connotation that much, right?

[00:06:07]>> Not anymore. No, >> it's usually just a phrase.

[00:06:10]>> Exactly.

[00:06:11]>> Okay. Now, what about this acronym ASAP or ASAP?

[00:06:15]>> ASAP. So, as soon as possible, it's an acronym. So the first letter comes from the word. It means as soon as possible, very quickly, right away.

[00:06:27]>> You always hear that in in an office setting as well. I need those papers ASAP. I need those reports ASAP.

[00:06:32]>> Exactly. So you can say it either way, ASAP or ASAP. And it means immediately.

[00:06:39]>> Okay. And he said that he needed the suit ASAP. And he said, I can have it ready by the end of the week.

[00:06:47]>> Okay. So that might not be fast enough for the client, for the person here who has the stain, but u the end of the week is a very very useful phrase because it means um that maybe today's Monday or Tuesday by Friday or Saturday we'll have this ready for you because we think of the end of the week as Friday, maybe Thursday, Friday.

[00:07:07]>> So I can say the end of the week or the end of the day.

[00:07:11]>> Exactly. The end of the month >> or the end of the year.

[00:07:14]>> Exactly. So, the end of is usually um >> the last >> the last time. So, um thank goodness it's the end of the week. I'm ready for my weekend.

[00:07:25]>> Very good. Okay. So, great phrases there as well. Let's listen to the dialogue for the last time.

[00:07:39]>> Thank God you were open. I have an emergency.

[00:07:42]>> Hello, Mr. Henderson. What can I do for you?

[00:07:45]>> I need this dress and this suit dry cleananed ASAP.

[00:07:49]>> Okay, I can have it ready by the end of the week.

[00:07:52]>> No, you don't understand. I need this tomorrow morning. I accidentally spilled beer all over my wife's dress and we have a wedding to attend tomorrow. She's going to kill me.

[00:08:03]>> Okay, I can have it ready tomorrow afternoon, but this suit is also very stained. I can't guarantee we can remove it completely.

[00:08:10]>> Fine. Can you also iron and starch this shirt?

[00:08:14]>> Certainly.

[00:08:15]>> Great. This is our secret. If you see my wife, say nothing to her about this.

[00:08:24][music] All right, we're back. So, now dry cleaning, ironing. Are are you good at this or do you get a lot of your clothes dry cleananed?

[00:08:32]>> I'm pretty good at this, actually. I don't like to wash clothes. I get really bored with the washing machine, but I actually really like ironing.

[00:08:39]>> Really?

[00:08:39]>> Yeah. I find it very relaxing.

[00:08:41]>> Really?

[00:08:41]>> Mhm.

[00:08:42]>> I usually find it very frustrating.

[00:08:44]>> Really? Why is that?

[00:08:45]>> Because I I can't really iron well because I, you know, I start on one side and and I'm getting all the lines out and then the other side gets wrinkled or, you know, lines appear where I don't want them to appear. It's very frustrating for me.

[00:08:59]>> It is frustrating. It takes some practice. Uh my suggestion is to use the the spritzer. You know, the in the iron there's some water that can come out like that. Well, if you if you spray the water, [music] it it makes the the lines go out for longer, >> right? Because if you iron over that, it's more permanent.

[00:09:19]>> I've also seen some sprays sometimes that you can spray your clothes with some special chemical that's not actually starch, but it helps remove the wrinkles quicker.

[00:09:27]>> Exactly. I I don't use that. I use water generally, but uh they're all available.

[00:09:31]>> All right, so that's all the time we have for today. If you have any questions or comments, you can visit our comment section onpod.com and we'll see you guys there.

[00:09:41]>> Bye everyone.

[00:09:42]>> Bye.

[00:09:46][music] >> And now it's time to listen to a practical and easy podcast about dry cleaners. This is a very useful everyday topic because many people hear the words dry cleaners, but they do not always know exactly what happens there or how to talk about it in English. Some people use dry cleaning often, others use it only for special clothes. Some have never used it before and feel unsure when they walk into a dry cleaning shop.

[00:10:12]So today, let us talk about dry cleaners in a simple and natural way. A dry cleaner is a place where people take clothes and certain fabric items to be cleaned professionally. This is different from washing clothes at home.

[00:10:26]At home, people usually use water soap and a washing machine or their hands.

[00:10:29]But some clothes are too delicate, too expensive, too structured, or too special for ordinary washing. If they are washed the wrong way, they may shrink, lose their shape, fade, or become damaged. That is one reason dry cleaners are important. When people think of dry cleaning, they often think first of formal clothing. A suit, a dress shirt, a silk blouse, a wedding dress, a coat, or a special evening dress may need more careful treatment than regular daily clothes. Some materials do not respond well to ordinary water and soap. Some clothes have a special shape that needs careful pressing after cleaning. That is why people often trust dry cleaners with items that matter more or cost more. The phrase dry cleaning can sound a little strange at first. A person may think, how can clothes be cleaned if they are dry? In uh simple terms, dry cleaning is called dry because it does not use water in the same way as normal washing.

[00:11:26]Instead, it usually uses a special cleaning liquid or solvent designed for delicate fabrics and difficult stains.

[00:11:32]The clothes still go through a cleaning process, but the method is different from the one used in a home washing machine. That is why the name sounds unusual, but the idea becomes clearer when we understand the process. People visit dry cleaners for many reasons. One person may need a suit cleaned before an interview. Another may need a dress prepared for a wedding or party. Someone may want a winter coat cleaned before putting it away for the season. A person may bring curtains, blankets, or special household fabric that is too large or too delicate for home cleaning. Others may go because a stain on an important shirt or dress feels too difficult to remove safely at home. Stains are a major reason people visit dry cleaners.

[00:12:16]A stain from coffee, tea, oil, sauce, ink, makeup, or sweat can feel very stressful when it lands on a favorite or expensive item. Some stains are easy to handle at home, but others are more dangerous. A person may try to rub the stain and accidentally make it worse.

[00:12:32]They may use the wrong product and damage the color or the fabric. So many people choose to take the item to a dry cleaner and ask for professional help.

[00:12:41]That is where the knowledge of the dry cleaner becomes very important. A skilled dry cleaner looks at the fabric, the label, the color, the kind of stain, and the condition of the item. Then they decide what treatment is safest. Not all fabrics behave in the same way. Silk, wool, linen, cotton, velvet, and synthetic materials all respond differently. Some colors are delicate.

[00:13:03]Some decorations such as beads or lace need extra care. The worker must understand these things so the clothing comes back clean without losing its quality. The care label inside the clothing also matters a lot. Many clothes include a small label with instructions. It may say machine wash, hand wash, do not bleach, do not tumble dry, or dry clean only. Those last three words, dry clean only, are very important. They tell the owner that home washing may be risky. Some people still ignore the label and hope for the best, but that can lead to disappointment. A jacket may come out smaller. A dress may lose its shape. A shirt collar may become weak. The label is there for a reason. When someone enters a dry cleaning shop, the process is usually simple. The customer gives the clothing to the worker. The worker checks each item, counts them, and uh may ask if there are stains or special instructions. Then they attach a tag or ticket to keep track of the clothes. The customer receives a receipt or a small paper that will be used later when they return to pick everything up. The worker may say when the order will be ready.

[00:14:06]Sometimes it is the next day. Sometimes it takes longer. depending on the work needed. This exchange may feel easy for people who are used to it, but for beginners, it can feel unfamiliar. They may not know what to say. Useful English can help a lot here. A person can say, "I need this suit dry cleananed or there is a coffee stain on this dress or when will this be ready?" or "Can you remove this stain?" These simple questions are enough in many situations. Practical language often works better than complicated language. Many dry cleaners also offer pressing or ironing services.

[00:14:42]Sometimes clothing is not dirty, but it is wrinkled and needs to look neat. A person may take a shirt, suit, or dress just to have it pressed professionally.

[00:14:51]This is common before interviews, meetings, weddings, and other important events. A well-pressed garment can look fresh, sharp, and elegant. The difference between wrinkled clothing and carefully pressed clothing can change the whole impression of a person.

[00:15:05]Alterations are another service often connected to uh dry cleaners. In some shops, people can shorten pants, repair a tear, adjust sleeves, replace a zipper, fix a button, or change the fit of a dress or jacket. This makes the shop even more useful because a person can clean and repair clothes in one place. Clothes often last longer when they are repaired instead of thrown away immediately. That is good for money, good for practical life, and often good for the environment, too. Dry cleaners are especially useful for people who wear formal or professional clothes often. Office workers, business people, hotel staff, lawyers, teachers, and many others may need their clothes to stay neat and clean. A person who wears a suit everyday may not want to wash or press it at home all the time. A dress shirt may need careful handling. So, regular use of a dry cleaner becomes part of maintaining a professional appearance. The topic is also connected to trust. When a customer gives clothing to a dry cleaner, they are trusting someone else with something personal and sometimes expensive. A wedding dress, a favorite coat, or a special suit may carry emotional as well as financial value. The customer hopes the item will be treated carefully, cleaned well, and returned in good condition. That is why good dry cleaners build strong reputations. People return to the same place again and again when they feel their clothes are in safe hands. Price matters, too. Dry cleaning costs more than washing clothes at home. So many people think carefully before deciding what to send. They may dry clean only special items and wash ordinary items themselves. That is very common. A person may not want to spend money cleaning something that can be washed easily at home. So part of everyday wisdom is knowing which clothes truly need professional care and which do not.

[00:16:51]Some people also use dry cleaners seasonally. At the end of winter, they may bring coats, scarves, and heavier clothing before storing them away. At the start of a new season, they may clean suits, dresses, or jackets before wearing them again. This helps clothes stay fresh and ready. Long storage can leave clothes with smells, dust, or wrinkles, so professional cleaning can be a good way to reset them before use.

[00:17:12]Timing can be important with dry cleaning. If a person has an event tomorrow, it may be too late for regular service unless the shop offers same day or urgent cleaning. So, it helps to plan early. Someone who waits until the last moment may feel extra stress. A wise person checks the event date, the condition of the clothing, and the shop's timing in advance. Good preparation often makes life easier.

[00:17:36]There are also small mistakes people make before visiting dry cleaners. One common mistake is forgetting to mention a stain. Another is leaving tissues, money, or small objects in the pockets.

[00:17:48]A paper tissue can create a mess during cleaning. A pen left in the pocket can leak and damage the fabric, so it helps to check pockets carefully before handing clothes over. A few seconds of attention can prevent a bigger problem.

[00:18:01]Another mistake is waiting too long with a stain. Fresh stains are often easier to treat than old ones. If a person spills coffee or oil on clothing and then leaves it for many days or weeks, the stain may become more difficult to remove. That does not mean the dry cleaner cannot help, but quick action often improves the chance of success. If possible, it helps to take stained clothing sooner rather than later. Some people feel disappointed when a dry cleaner cannot make an item look completely new again. It is important to understand that dry cleaning is powerful but not magical. Some stains are too old. Some fabrics are too delicate. Some damage is permanent. A professional may improve the item greatly but not perfectly. Realistic expectations matter. Good dry cleaners often explain this honestly. They try to help, but they cannot promise miracles in every case. There is also an environmental side to this topic. Some traditional dry cleaning methods use chemicals that have raised concerns over time. Because of this, some shops now advertise eco-friendly or greener cleaning methods. Customers who care about the environment may ask about this. Not every place offers the same systems, but awareness is growing. This shows that even an ordinary service like dry cleaning changes over time as people think more about health, safety, and the environment. The shop itself often has a special look and smell. There may be racks full of covered garments, tags hanging from hangers, counters, pressing equipment, and plastic covers protecting clean clothes. Some shops are small neighborhood businesses. Others are larger and busier. In many places, the dry cleaner becomes part of everyday local life, just like the tailor, the bakery, or the grocery store. People stop by, greet the worker, drop off a coat, and continue their day. Dry cleaners also teach something about care and maintenance. Good clothing lasts longer when it is treated well. If a person buys one good suit or one beautiful dress, caring for it properly matters. Washing it the wrong way may destroy its beauty quickly. taking it to a dry cleaner from time to time can protect the fabric shape and appearance.

[00:20:06]So, this topic is not only about cleaning. It is also about respecting and maintaining the things we own. This is especially true for sentimental items. A wedding dress, a formal suit worn at graduation, a coat from a loved one, or a family blanket may carry memory. Cleaning such items is not only a practical task, it can feel emotional, too. The owner wants the item to stay beautiful and safe. In such cases, a careful and trusted dry cleaner becomes very important for English learners.

[00:20:37]This topic offers many practical words.

[00:20:39]We learn words like dry cleaner, stain, press, iron, receipt, tag, pocket, fabric, wrinkle, coat, suit, dress, blouse, zipper, button, and alteration.

[00:20:49]Useful sentences include, I need this coat dry cleananed. There is a stain on the sleeve. When can I pick this up? And can you press this shirt, too? These are real life expressions that can help in everyday situations. You can also practice small speaking lines. For example, I am taking my suit to the dry cleaners before the wedding. My coat has a stain that I cannot remove at home.

[00:21:10]This dress says dry clean only. I forgot to check the pockets before dropping off the clothes. The shirt looked much better after pressing. These sentences are clear, natural, and useful. Dry cleaners also remind us that everyday life includes many small systems of help. People do not always need to do everything alone. Sometimes professional care saves time, protects important items, and reduces stress. Uh, a person can cook at home, but sometimes they go to a restaurant. A person can cut paper at home, but may still go to a print shop for better results. In the same way, a person can wash many clothes at home, but still rely on a dry cleaner for special care. That is normal and practical. Another helpful lesson in this topic is attention to detail. The small label inside clothing, the small stain near a button, the small ticket from the shop, and the small date on the receipt all matter. Everyday English often becomes easier when learners notice these small parts of life. Real communication grows from real details.

[00:22:14]At a deeper level, the topic of dry cleaners is also about presentation.

[00:22:18]Clothes influence how a person feels and how they are seen. Clean, fresh, neat clothing can create confidence. Wrinkled or stained clothes can create discomfort or embarrassment in some situations.

[00:22:30]This does not mean a person must be perfect. It only means that clothing care is one small part of daily dignity and self-respect. Many dry cleaners also handle household items that people sometimes forget about. Curtains, comforters, blankets, tablecloths, and even decorative covers may need special cleaning from time to time. These items are often too large for home machines or too heavy when wet. A professional shop may have larger equipment and more experience with fabric care. This can be very helpful after a season change, after guest visit, or after something spills during a family event. Another practical part of the topic is keeping the pickup ticket safe. Some people place the small paper in a pocket and later forget which pocket it was. Others leave it on a table and cannot find it when the clothes are ready. The ticket may include a number or name that helps the worker locate the order quickly.

[00:23:21]Losing it does not always create a disaster, but it can slow things down and create confusion. A simple habit like placing the receipt in a wallet, purse, or phone case can make collection easier. Some shops also send text messages or use apps to tell customers when an order is ready. This shows how even a traditional service can become more modern. A person may receive a message saying the suit is ready for pickup or that the coat needs one more day. Clear communication like this reduces stress and saves time. It also shows that customer service is part of the whole experience, not only the cleaning itself. It is also wise to ask about pricing before leaving expensive items. Some materials or services cost more than others. A heavy coat, a beaded dress, or a large household item may cost much more than a simple shirt. If the customer asks first, they can decide calmly without surprise later. Good shops are usually willing to explain this. Honest price communication builds trust in the same way that careful cleaning does. A dry cleaner may also notice damage that the customer did not see at first. A loose seam, a weak zipper, a missing button, or fabric wear can become clearer when the garment is examined closely. A responsible worker may point this out before cleaning. This is useful because it protects both sides. The customer understands the condition of the item and the shop avoids being blamed later for old damage. That small conversation shows professionalism and care. There is even a lesson here about slowing down in ordinary life. A person rushing through the week may throw clothes on chairs, forget care labels, ignore stains, and delay simple tasks until the stress grows. Dry cleaning reminds people that some things need gentler attention. Not everything can be treated roughly. Some fabrics, like some parts of life, last better when handled with patience, care, and respect. Thank you for listening to this practical and easy podcast about dry cleaners. I hope it helped make the topic clearer and more useful. The next time you see a dry cleaning shop, need help with a suit or dress, or hear someone talk about stains, pressing, or pickups, perhaps the words will feel more familiar. Everyday English becomes stronger when it connects directly to everyday life. And maybe that is the best final thought. Dry cleaners may seem like a small topic, but they are part of real human routine, work events, and care. They help people protect clothes that matter, solve problems they cannot solve alone, and prepare for important moments with more confidence.

[00:25:47]That makes the subject not only practical, but also quietly meaningful in daily life. There is also one more useful point about collecting clothes from the dry cleaner. Uh, when a person picks up an order, it helps to check the items before leaving if possible. Is everything there? Does the stain look improved? Is the right shirt or dress in the bag? Most shops are honest and careful, but small mistakes can happen in busy places. A quick check can prevent a later problem and save another trip back to the shop. Another smart habit is storing dry cleananed clothes properly after bringing them home. Some people leave the plastic cover on for too long, but certain garments may do better in more breathable storage after transport. Hanging clothing neatly, giving space in the closet, and using proper hangers can help keep the item looking fresh longer. Good care continues after the shop has done its work. This topic also teaches respect for service workers. A good dry cleaner uses attention, knowledge, and patience to help customers protect important belongings. That work may look simple from outside, but it requires care and skill. When customers speak politely, explain clearly, and appreciate good service, everyday life becomes better for everyone. Small interactions matter.

[00:27:02]So, if you ever need help with a stained coat, a formal dress, a business suit, or a wrinkled shirt before an important event, do not feel lost. Remember the simple path. Check the label. Explain the problem. Ask the price. Ask the pickup time. Keep the receipt. Then return and collect the clothing with confidence. That is practical English.

[00:27:21]practical life and one more ordinary skill that can make modern life easier and calmer. And that is why even a simple place like a dry cleaner deserves clear language and real understanding.

[00:27:33]It helps people solve everyday problems with more ease, more respect, and less stress in very ordinary but important moments.

[00:27:41]The English Pod audio review.

[00:27:45]Listen to the meaning then say the vocabulary word.

[00:27:50]Way to clean clothes without water using chemicals.

[00:27:58]Dry clean.

[00:28:03]to allow something to fall from the container.

[00:28:09]Spill.

[00:28:12]Marked or dyed or discolored with foreign matter, stained, stiffened, clothes, etc. with starch.

[00:28:31]starch to smooth clothes with a heated iron >> iron.

[00:28:43]Let's try that faster.

[00:28:47]>> Marked or dyed or discolored with foreign matter.

[00:28:54]Stained to allow something to fall from the container, spill, stiffen clothes, etc. with starch.

[00:29:13]Star starch.

[00:29:16]Way to clean clothes without water using chemicals.

[00:29:24]dry clean to smooth clothes with a heated iron.

[00:29:33]Iron.

[00:29:35]>> Now say the word and hear it in a sentence.

[00:29:40]Dry clean.

[00:29:47]I need to dry clean my skirt.

[00:29:52]dry clean.

[00:30:00]I picked up your clothes from the dry cleaners.

[00:30:06]Dry clean.

[00:30:15]The tag on this shirt says dry clean only.

[00:30:22]spill.

[00:30:30]She spilled her juice all over her homework.

[00:30:36]spill.

[00:30:46]He was in such a hurry that he spilled his coffee all over the front of his shirt.

[00:30:54]Spill.

[00:31:01]There was an oil spill just off the coast.

[00:31:07]Stained Her children had grass stains on their pants.

[00:31:21]Stained.

[00:31:30]I'm never going to be able to get this stain out of this shirt.

[00:31:37]Stained.

[00:31:44]The wine he spilled stained his pants.

[00:31:49]Starch.

[00:31:56]Can you starch my shirt?

[00:32:01]Starch.

[00:32:10]He starched his dress shirts so that they were nice and crisp.

[00:32:17]Starch.

[00:32:24]You can starch your jeans as well.

[00:32:29]Iron He irons his shirt before putting it on.

[00:32:41]Iron I need to iron the laundry.

[00:32:51]iron.

[00:33:00]Every night my mom does the ironing while watching TV.

[00:33:15]The English Pod audio review.

[00:33:18]Listen to the meaning then say the vocabulary word.

[00:33:23]>> Way to clean clothes without water using chemicals.

[00:33:31]Dry clean.

[00:33:36]To allow something to fall from the container.

[00:33:42]Spill.

[00:33:46]marked or dyed or discolored with foreign matter.

[00:33:53]Stained, stiffened, clothes, etc. with starch.

[00:34:04]Starch to smooth clothes with a heated iron.

[00:34:14]iron.

[00:34:17]>> Let's try that faster.

[00:34:21]>> Marked or dyed or discolored with foreign matter.

[00:34:27]Stained to allow something to fall from the container.

[00:34:36]Spill.

[00:34:39]Stiffen clothes, etc. with starch.

[00:34:47]starch.

[00:34:50]Way to clean clothes without water using chemicals.

[00:34:57]Dry clean.

[00:35:00]To smooth clothes with a heated iron.

[00:35:06]Iron.

[00:35:09]>> Now say the word and hear it in a sentence.

[00:35:13]Dry clean.

[00:35:20]I need to dry clean my skirt.

[00:35:26]Dry clean.

[00:35:33]I picked up your clothes from the dry cleaners.

[00:35:39]Dry clean.

[00:35:48]The tag on this shirt says dry clean only.

[00:35:56]Spill.

[00:36:03]She spilled her juice all over her homework.

[00:36:10]spill.

[00:36:19]He was in such a hurry that he spilled his coffee all over the front of his shirt.

[00:36:27]spill.

[00:36:34]There was an oil spill just off the coast.

[00:36:40]stained.

[00:36:49]Her children had grass stains on their pants.

[00:36:55]Stained.

[00:37:03]I'm never going to be able to get this stain out of this shirt.

[00:37:10]stained the wine he spilled stained his pants.

[00:37:23]Starch.

[00:37:29]Can you starch my shirt?

[00:37:34]starch.

[00:37:43]He starched his dress shirts so that they were nice and crisp.

[00:37:50]Starch.

[00:37:57]You can starch your jeans as well.

[00:38:03]Iron He irons his shirt before putting it on.

[00:38:15]Iron.

[00:38:20]I need to iron the laundry.

[00:38:25]iron.

[00:38:33]Every night my mom does the ironing while watching TV.

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