Monthly Archives: June 2013

Fit or Fat

Posted on Thursday - June 27, 2013 by Warren Ediger

Fit or fat is the title of an interesting little book by Covert Bailey, a well-known fitness expert. In it he tells us that we have a choice – to be fit (healthy; able to do physical activities) or to … Continue reading →

Posted in Life in the United States | 21 Comments

The Toilet Paper Wedding Dresses

Posted on Tuesday - June 25, 2013 by Dr. Lucy Tse

We are in the month of June, a very popular month for weddings here in the U.S. According to an annual (yearly) survey conducted by a popular wedding website, The Knot*, December is the most popular month to get engaged … Continue reading →

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Podcasts This Week (June 24, 2013)

Posted on Monday - June 24, 2013 by Dr. Lucy Tse

It’s summertime and the learning is easy! Get the full benefits of ESL Podcast by getting the Learning Guide. We designed the Learning Guide to help you learn English better and faster. Get more vocabulary, language explanations, sample sentences, comprehension … Continue reading →

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Catching Some Z’s

Posted on Thursday - June 20, 2013 by Dr. Lucy Tse

A recent survey (questionnaire) about Americans and sleep reported in the Los Angeles Times found that we don’t get enough sleep. About 85% of Americans say they don’t get a good night’s sleep on a regular basis (normally). Here are … Continue reading →

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The Company You Keep (And Where You Keep It)

Posted on Tuesday - June 18, 2013 by Dr. Jeff McQuillan

Imagine that you are walking down the street and suddenly you see a letter on the ground. It is addressed and stamped, but clearly (obviously) has not been mailed. It appears that the person who was planning on sending the … Continue reading →

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Podcasts This Week (June 17, 2013)

Posted on Monday - June 17, 2013 by Dr. Lucy Tse

Get the full benefits of ESL Podcast by getting the Learning Guide. We designed the Learning Guide to help you learn English better and faster. Get more vocabulary, language explanations, sample sentences, comprehension questions, cultural notes, and more. Get the … Continue reading →

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Too Many People, Too Little Space

Posted on Thursday - June 13, 2013 by Warren Ediger

So, what do you do when you have too many people and too little space? New York City, like many of the world’s large cities, has that problem. More than eight million people live in New York. Manhattan, one of … Continue reading →

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Living in the U.S. is Just $1,000,000 Away

Posted on Tuesday - June 11, 2013 by Dr. Lucy Tse

Getting official permission to move to the United States ranges from fairly easy for some countries to nearly impossible for others. But if you have $1,000,000 to spare (extra; to spend), you may have a shortcut (an easier way) to … Continue reading →

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Podcasts This Week (June 10, 2013)

Posted on Monday - June 10, 2013 by Dr. Lucy Tse

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

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Everybody Drives in L.A.*

Posted on Thursday - June 6, 2013 by Dr. Lucy Tse

L.A. is number one! L.A. is number one! People living in Los Angeles often boast (brag; tell others how great they are) about the good things in this city: the beaches, the weather, and the interesting sites. Well, there are … Continue reading →

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