Monthly Archives: March 2013

Who Are You Calling “Elderly”?

Posted on Thursday - March 28, 2013 by Dr. Lucy Tse

People don’t like getting old. People like it even less when they’re called old. The term “elderly” is used to describe someone who is old, as in “elderly residents (people who live in a place)” or “elderly women.” We also … Continue reading →

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Podcasts This Week (March 25, 2013)

Posted on Monday - March 25, 2013 by Dr. Lucy Tse

Is your limited English standing in your way? Do you want to improve your English now? You can do something about it. Get the Learning Guide to help you learn English better and faster. Get more vocabulary, language explanations, sample … Continue reading →

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No Longer An Ugly Duckling

Posted on Thursday - March 21, 2013 by Warren Ediger

The San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge is no longer (not anymore) the ugly duckling of San Francisco bridges. Do you know the story of The Ugly Duckling? It’s a children’s story by Hans Christian Anderson that tells about an ugly little … Continue reading →

Posted in Life in the United States | 11 Comments

The First Ms. President — Not Quite

Posted on Tuesday - March 19, 2013 by Dr. Lucy Tse

While other nations around the world have, in recent years, welcomed their first female (woman) national leader, the United States still has not had its first female president. It’s not for the lack of trying (not because they haven’t tried) … Continue reading →

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Podcasts This Week (March 18, 2013)

Posted on Monday - March 18, 2013 by Dr. Lucy Tse

We produce this podcast to help you learn English faster. We product the Learning Guide to help learn English even faster. In the Learning Guide, you’ll get more vocabulary, language explanations, sample sentences, comprehension questions, cultural notes, and more. Get … Continue reading →

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What’s in a (Town’s) Name? Nothing.

Posted on Thursday - March 14, 2013 by Dr. Lucy Tse

American cities and towns get their names from many sources. It’s clear where cities like Lincoln, Nebraska; Jefferson City, Missouri; Cleveland, Ohio; and Jackson, Mississippi get their names — from the names of American presidents: Abraham Lincoln, Thomas Jefferson, Grover … Continue reading →

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Test Your Knowledge of American Education

Posted on Tuesday - March 12, 2013 by Dr. Jeff McQuillan

We are in the middle of another school year in the United States, and I thought it might be fun to look at a little quiz (small test) on American education. Try to answer the following seven questions as best … Continue reading →

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Podcasts This Week (March 11, 2013)

Posted on Monday - March 11, 2013 by Dr. Lucy Tse

We’re only able to produce this podcast because of your help and we’re are grateful to our members and donors. If you enjoy our podcasts, please consider supporting ESL Podcast by becoming a Basic or Premium Member today! ……… ON MONDAY ESL … Continue reading →

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Dancing with Dad

Posted on Thursday - March 7, 2013 by Warren Ediger

I remember hearing this statement from an early American writer and religious leader when I was in high school: “I am only one, but I am one. I cannot do everything, but I can do something. What I can do, I should … Continue reading →

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Chicken Fried Steak

Posted on Tuesday - March 5, 2013 by Dr. Lucy Tse

A few weeks ago, I talked about American-style pizza, which is as popular here in the U.S. as hamburgers and French fries. Another dish that has a borrowed beginning (started somewhere else), but that people consider American, is the chicken … Continue reading →

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