![]() ![]() Some people like to try to do things by themselves, without the instruction manual other people like to read the manual first before trying to connect the machine, or use the machine. I know how to do the installation.” “Installation” is when you have to take the machine and connect it perhaps to another machine or do something with it so that it will be ready for you to use. Aretha says, “I’ll read the section (or the part) on ‘getting started.’” Carl says, “No, you don’t need to do that. Our dialogue begins with Aretha saying, “Oh, here’s the instruction manual,” the small book that comes with many machines that gives you “instructions,” tells you how to use the machine. Do you want me to read it to you while you’re hooking it up?Ĭarl: No. It’s a diagram of the controls and this section has illustrations on how to use the different modes. Hmm…where is the port for this cord?Īretha: Do you want me to look it up in the manual? There’s a troubleshooting section.Īretha: Look at this. I know how to do the installation.Īretha: But don’t you want to hear about the different functions and specifications?Ĭarl: There’ll be time for that after everything is hooked up and we program the machine.Īretha: Okay, but the manual says that you shouldn’t plug in the power supply until you’re done with the installation.Ĭarl: I won’t. I’ll read you the section on “getting started.”Ĭarl: No, you don’t need to do that. Let’s get started.Īretha: Oh, here’s the instruction manual. This episode is called “Using an Instruction Manual.” It’s going to talk about some common vocabulary in using common machines and electronics that you would find in your average home. Go there to download a Learning Guide for this episode that contains all of the vocabulary, definitions, sample sentences, additional definitions, cultural notes, comprehension checks, and a complete transcript of everything we say on this episode. Jeff McQuillan, coming to you from the Center for Educational Development in beautiful Los Angeles, California. This is English as a Second Language Podcast number 449. Welcome to English as a Second Language Podcast number 449 – Using an Instruction Manual. ![]()
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