Monthly Archives: July 2011

Let’s Go to the Mall!

Posted on Thursday - July 28, 2011 by Warren Ediger

Whether people intend (plan) to buy or only window-shop (look without buying), shopping malls have become popular destinations (places to go) around the world. “Let’s go to the mall,” is heard often in many households (people who live together, usually … Continue reading →

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The 27 Club

Posted on Tuesday - July 26, 2011 by Dr. Lucy Tse

This past Saturday, the singer Amy Winehouse was found dead in her apartment. Although the authorities (police and other government agencies) are still determining how she died, the singer had a long history with drug abuse (being addicted to or … Continue reading →

Posted in News and Current Events | 13 Comments

Podcasts This Week (July 25, 2011)

Posted on Monday - July 25, 2011 by Dr. Lucy Tse

Get the most out of each podcast. Listening is helpful, but reading the Learning Guide as well will help you learn English even faster. Get the Learning Guide and support ESL Podcast by becoming a Basic or Premium Member! ………… … Continue reading →

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ESL Podcast’s Sixth Anniversary Video: The (Really) Serious Episode

Posted on Thursday - July 21, 2011 by Dr. Jeff McQuillan

Join us at English as a Second Language (ESL) Podcast in celebrating our sixth anniversary with our annual video episode! This one is called The (Really) Serious Episode, and when you watch it, you’ll see why. Thanks to all of … Continue reading →

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Attention Nokia Owners: Get ESL Podcast on Your Phone!

Posted on Tuesday - July 19, 2011 by Dr. Jeff McQuillan

If you own a Nokia phone, you can now download ESL Podcast audio files directly onto your phone with our new Ovi app. Go here for more information and to download the app onto your phone.  (If you like the … Continue reading →

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Podcasts This Week (July 18, 2011)

Posted on Monday - July 18, 2011 by Dr. Lucy Tse

We need your help to continue producing ESL Podcast. If you enjoy our podcasts, please consider supporting ESL Podcast by becoming a Basic or Premium Member! ………… ON MONDAY ESL Podcast 704 – Reselling Products for Profit In the Learning … Continue reading →

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New Markets for Hollywood Films

Posted on Thursday - July 14, 2011 by Dr. Lucy Tse

Summer is in full swing (in the middle of something, usually with a lot of activity) and the summer blockbusters, or those movies likely to make a lot of money, are out. I recently read an interesting story about Hollywood … Continue reading →

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Podcasts This Week (July 11, 2011)

Posted on Monday - July 11, 2011 by Dr. Lucy Tse

Three podcasts a week aren’t enough for you? Improve your English even faster by getting the Learning Guide. Get the Learning Guide for each new episode and support ESL Podcast by becoming a Basic or Premium Member! ………… ON MONDAY … Continue reading →

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A Declaration of Endurance

Posted on Thursday - July 7, 2011 by Warren Ediger

This headline (the title of a newspaper article) – A Declaration of Endurance (the ability to do something difficult for a long time) – caught my eye (got my attention) as I was looking through the New York Times online … Continue reading →

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Independence Day

Posted on Monday - July 4, 2011 by Dr. Jeff McQuillan

Today is Independence Day, a national holiday in the United States. We’ve talked about the Fourth of July a few times (here and here and here). This day marks (indicates; remembers) the anniversary of the signing of our Declaration (Statement) … Continue reading →

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