Monthly Archives: March 2011

The Tire Iron and the Tamale

Posted on Thursday - March 31, 2011 by Warren Ediger

Sometimes help comes from an unexpected source (a thing or person you get something from). Sometimes it’s free, and sometimes it changes you forever. This story is adapted (changed to make it easier to read) and shortened from a true … Continue reading →

Posted in Life in the United States | 30 Comments

Podcasts This Week (March 28, 2011)

Posted on Monday - March 28, 2011 by Dr. Lucy Tse

If you enjoy our podcasts, please consider supporting ESL Podcast by becoming a Basic or Premium Member! ………… ON MONDAY ESL Podcast 672 – Asking for More Time In the Learning Guide: Get a full transcript (written version of every … Continue reading →

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Podcasts This Week (March 21, 2011)

Posted on Monday - March 21, 2011 by Dr. Lucy Tse

ESL Podcast is made possible through the support of our listeners. Get the Learning Guide and support ESL Podcast by becoming a Basic or Premium Member today! ………… ON MONDAY ESL Podcast 670 – To Forgive and Forget In the … Continue reading →

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Statue of Liberty, Eiffel Tower . . . and RoboCop

Posted on Thursday - March 17, 2011 by Warren Ediger

Some are very well known. In the U.S., the Statue of Liberty. In Rio de Janeiro, Christ the Redeemer. In Paris, the Eiffel Tower. In Kamakura, Japan, the Daibutsu, or Great Buddha. Others are not so well known. For instance, … Continue reading →

Posted in Life in the United States, News and Current Events | 24 Comments

The Earthquake and Tsunami in Japan

Posted on Monday - March 14, 2011 by Dr. Lucy Tse

Like many people across the world, we at ESL Podcast were saddened to hear of the terrible earthquake (violent shaking of the ground) and tsunami (very high sea waves) in Japan last week. Our thoughts today are with the victims … Continue reading →

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Podcasts This Week (March 14, 2011)

Posted on Monday - March 14, 2011 by Dr. Lucy Tse

Our ESL Podcast members make it possible for us to continue producing podcasts. If you enjoy our podcasts, please consider supporting ESL Podcast by becoming a Basic or Premium Member! ………… ON MONDAY ESL Podcast 668 – Having Cash Flow … Continue reading →

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Podcasts This Week (March 7, 2011)

Posted on Monday - March 7, 2011 by Dr. Lucy Tse

“What did you say?”  “I didn’t understand that. Could you say that again?” Does this sound familiar? Do you want to improve your English? Become a Basic or Premium Member and you’ll understand every word you hear on the podcast. … Continue reading →

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Brews from the Little Guys

Posted on Thursday - March 3, 2011 by Warren Ediger

If you ask my wife, she might tell you that our two sons led me astray (caused me to do something foolish) a few years ago. She and I frequently enjoy a glass of wine with dinner. But neither of … Continue reading →

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Podcasts This Week (February 28, 2011)

Posted on Wednesday - March 2, 2011 by Dr. Lucy Tse

If you enjoy our podcasts, please consider supporting ESL Podcast by becoming a Basic or Premium Member! With your help, we can continue producing podcasts. ………… ON MONDAY ESL Podcast 664 – Preparing a Video Resume In the Learning Guide: … Continue reading →

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