| Id | ESLPod_0270_WE_0215 |
|---|---|
| Episode Id | ESLPod 270 |
| Episode Title | Airport Announcements |
| Phrase | to board |
| Text | In this podcast, the verb "to board" means to get on a plane, bus, or train: "I don't think they're going to let you board the plane with such a large suitcase." As a noun, a "board" is usually a long, flat piece of wood used to build things: "We'll need a lot of boards to build the new playhouse." A "board" is also a flat object used for sports, such as a "surfboard" or "snowboard." In business, a "board," or a "board of directors" is a small group of people who make decisions for an organization or company: "Adona is on the board for three educational organizations." The word "board" can also mean the meals that one gets while staying at a hotel or school: "When you look at the price of going to college, don't forget to consider the cost of room and board." |
| Topics | Travel |
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