| Id | ESLPod_0582_WE_0839 |
|---|---|
| Episode Id | ESLPod 582 |
| Episode Title | A Parent-Teacher Conference |
| Phrase | subject |
| Text | In this podcast, the word "subject" means one area of knowledge studied in school, such as English, math, history, science, a foreign language, or music: "All students have to take the same core subjects like English and math, but then they can decide which other classes they want to take each quarter." The word "subject" also means something that is being discussed or covered: "This controversial law has been the subject of much discussion." The phrase "to change the subject" means to change topics or to begin talking about something else: "This is so boring! Let's change the subject." The phrase "a touchy subject" is something that one doesn't want to talk about because it is very personal or directly affects oneself: "Her weight is a very touchy subject." |
| Topics | Education |
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