Monthly Archives: September 2013

Podcasts This Week (September 30, 2013)

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We’re Going to the Drive-in!

One of the first movies I saw at a theater was at a drive-in. I was eight years old and my friend Heather’s older brother had the family car for the evening. He let us tag along (allowed us to go … Continue reading

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Happy Birthday, Jeff!

Today is Jeff’s birthday, and everyone here at ESL Podcast would like to wish him a very happy 29th birthday, again. Since none of us here can sing very well, especially Lucy, we’ll let this special guest do the singing … Continue reading

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Podcasts This Week (September 23, 2013)

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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You Can Tip A Waiter, But Not A Cow

Some call it a prank (a trick you play on someone to make them look silly). Others call it an urban legend (something many believe although it may not be true). I say it’s both. One thing is certain: it … Continue reading

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“Don’t be an Indian Giver”

One of the most offensive (insulting) phrases that Americans still use today is, “Don’t be an Indian giver.” This refers to the idea that Indians (“Native American” is the term we use most often today) give gifts and then take them … Continue reading

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Podcasts This Week (September 16, 2013)

Is your limited English standing in your way? Do you want to improve your English now? Learn English even faster with the help of the Learning Guide. In it, you’ll get more vocabulary, language explanations, sample sentences, comprehension questions, cultural … Continue reading

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Who Owns Your Email When You Die?

When we die, our car, home, jewelry, and personal belongings go the people named in our will, the legal document that states how our personal property is distributed or given to other people and organizations after we die. In our … Continue reading

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Headline English: A Modest Step Toward a Grand Bargain

Let’s talk about a business headline today. This one comes from a recent issue of Bloomberg Magazine, one of the largest business magazines in the United States. Here’s the headline: A Modest Step Toward a Grand Bargain The news story … Continue reading

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Podcasts This Week (September 9, 2013)

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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