Monthly Archives: April 2014

The Five-Second Rule

Posted on Tuesday - April 29, 2014 by Dr. Lucy Tse

I have always thought that the five-second rule was stupid. The five-second rule is the belief that if food falls on the floor and you pick it up within five seconds, it’s safe to eat. Well, there’s actually some evidence … Continue reading →

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Podcasts This Week (April 28, 2014)

Posted on Sunday - April 27, 2014 by Paolo T

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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Pizza for Breakfast

Posted on Tuesday - April 22, 2014 by Dr. Jeff McQuillan

One out of every eight Americans will eat pizza today, according to a nutritionist (someone who studies the science of food) from the federal (national) government agency that tracks (follows; analyzes) such things, the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Among teenage … Continue reading →

Posted in Life in the United States | 36 Comments

Podcasts This Week (April 21, 2014)

Posted on Sunday - April 20, 2014 by Paolo T

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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An Anniversary For Remembering

Posted on Thursday - April 17, 2014 by Warren Ediger

Some anniversaries are for celebrating – like wedding anniversaries. Some are for commemorating – for recalling (remembering) and to serve as a memorial (to remind people of an event or person). This week we commemorate an anniversary. One year ago … Continue reading →

Posted in Life in the United States | 17 Comments

Spring Break!

Posted on Tuesday - April 15, 2014 by Dr. Lucy Tse

We are in the middle of the spring break season. I say “season” (period of time), because in the U.S., there are no set (fixed; firm) dates for spring break, and each school, school district (collection of schools under the same … Continue reading →

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Podcasts This Week (April 14, 2014)

Posted on Sunday - April 13, 2014 by Paolo T

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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Rethinking Tattoos

Posted on Tuesday - April 8, 2014 by Dr. Lucy Tse

Among some groups in the U.S. today, having a tattoo is becoming more and more commonplace (not unusual; ordinary). A tattoo is permanent writing or drawings made under your skin. Tattoos can be made in almost any shape and size, … Continue reading →

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Podcasts This Week (April 7, 2014)

Posted on Sunday - April 6, 2014 by Paolo T

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 Close For Comfort*

Posted on Thursday - April 3, 2014 by Warren Ediger

I had never sat on top of an earthquake. Until last Friday. Last Friday evening was interrupted (to stop someone from doing what they were doing) by what sounded like the rumble (deep sound) of a large truck outside our … Continue reading →

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