Cool! It's Pools. EP 25

English from all angles! Swimming pools, office pools and carpools.Before we begin, quick question. What are the two most important factors required for learning English? Concentration and willpower. Listen and find out why. And now, pools: relax by one (swimming pool), pool your money in one (office pool) and commute in one (carpool). In this episode, you’ll discover a few common uses of the word “pool.” You may know the noun “pool,” but what about the verb “pool?” When you combine money or resources you are pooling them; in other words, you are putting them together for better use. Energy-conscious commuters save fuel by pooling passengers (carpooling) and avid football fans hope to hit the jackpot by pooling money (offices pools).