In this upper-intermediate EnglishPod lesson, Marco and Catherine explore the topic of fortune tellers and different methods of predicting the future. They dissect a dialogue about a famous local medium, explaining vocabulary related to fortune-telling, such as "medium," "psychic," "palm reading," "scam artist," "tarot cards," and "superstitious nonsense." The hosts also delve into common phrases like "booked solid," "hocus-pocus mumbo-jumbo," and "just for kicks," providing context and examples for each. They conclude by discussing superstitions in various cultures and share personal experiences related to fortune-telling, inviting listeners to share their own cultural superstitions and experiences on their website.
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