Monthly Archives: February 2012

Leading Economic Indicators: Longer Skirts, Empty Tunnels, and Uglier Waitresses

Posted on Tuesday - February 28, 2012 by Dr. Jeff McQuillan

Is the economy getting better or worse? Many Americans are still trying to figure out (determine) the answer to that question. We don’t know if our economy is recovering (getting better) yet from one of the worst economic downturns (recessions; … Continue reading →

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Podcasts This Week (February 27, 2012)

Posted on Monday - February 27, 2012 by Dr. Lucy Tse

ESL Podcast relies on the support of its listeners. If you enjoy our podcasts, please consider supporting ESL Podcast by becoming a Basic or Premium Member. By becoming a member, you’ll get the Learning Guide.  We designed the Learning Guide to … Continue reading →

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It’s About Time

Posted on Thursday - February 23, 2012 by Warren Ediger

“C’mon (come on), it’s time to go. We’re gonna (going to) be late.” “Just a second (wait a short time), I can’t find my keys.” “Just a second” is a common time phrase. It’s also the title of an interesting … Continue reading →

Posted in Life in the United States | 21 Comments

Podcasts This Week (February 20, 2012)

Posted on Monday - February 20, 2012 by Dr. Lucy Tse

Do you want to understand every word you hear? Get the Learning Guide and you’ll see a transcript of every word spoken on the podcasts. We designed the Learning Guide to help you learn English better and faster. In addition … Continue reading →

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School Music Programs

Posted on Thursday - February 16, 2012 by Dr. Lucy Tse

I recently read an article that got me thinking about my elementary, junior high, and high school days. An article in the Los Angeles Times reported on a rash of (many instances of something happening in a short period of time) … Continue reading →

Posted in Life in the United States | 27 Comments

Podcasts This Week (February 13, 2012)

Posted on Monday - February 13, 2012 by Dr. Lucy Tse

You work hard. You study hard. You deserve to get the best help in English you can get. We designed the Learning Guide to help you learn English better and faster. Get more vocabulary, language explanations, sample sentences, comprehension questions, … Continue reading →

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Not Your Ordinary Dog*

Posted on Thursday - February 9, 2012 by Warren Ediger

I’m a dog guy. I mean, I like dogs. Always have, probably always will. I got my first dog when I was two or three years old. If you count the dogs our children have had while they were living … Continue reading →

Posted in Life in the United States | 23 Comments

Podcasts This Week (February 6, 2012)

Posted on Monday - February 6, 2012 by Dr. Lucy Tse

Is your limited English standing in your way? Do you want to improve your English now? We designed the Learning Guide to help you learn English better and faster. Get more vocabulary, language explanations, sample sentences, comprehension questions, cultural notes, … Continue reading →

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