Monthly Archives: July 2010

Summer Reading: What I’m Bringing to the Beach

Posted on Thursday - July 29, 2010 by Dr. Jeff McQuillan

In many countries, August is a popular time for vacations, and for me vacations have always meant (been associated with) reading lots of books. Here are some of the books that I have either read recently or plan on reading … Continue reading →

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Podcasts This Week (July 26, 2010)

Posted on Monday - July 26, 2010 by Dr. Lucy Tse

ON MONDAY ESL Podcast 602 – Calling for an Ambulance In the Learning Guide: Get a full transcript (written version of every word you hear), vocabulary list and sample sentences, and comprehension questions. In “What Else Does it Mean,” learn … Continue reading →

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Obey the Sharrow!

Posted on Thursday - July 22, 2010 by Warren Ediger

As long as I can remember, I’ve had a bike (bicycle). I’ll never forget my first one, a Schwinn Phantom like the one in the photograph. My dad found it at an auction, a public meeting where items are sold … Continue reading →

Posted in Life in the United States | 8 Comments

Fifth Anniversary Video Podcast

Posted on Thursday - July 22, 2010 by Dr. Lucy Tse

Today is ESL Podcast’s five-year anniversary. It’s hard for us to believe that we have produced more than 600 ESL Podcast episodes and over 250 English Cafe episodes! As always, we thank you, our wonderful listeners for sticking with (staying … Continue reading →

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The Dangers of Deforestation

Posted on Tuesday - July 20, 2010 by Dr. Lucy Tse

Forests are large areas in nature with a lot of trees. When a lot of trees are removed from the forest, we call this deforestation. Deforestation can occur for many reasons.  It may happen because of logging, the cutting down … Continue reading →

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Podcasts This Week (July 19, 2010)

Posted on Monday - July 19, 2010 by Dr. Lucy Tse

ON MONDAY ESL Podcast 600 – Talking About Sight In the Learning Guide: Get a full transcript (written version of every word you hear), vocabulary list and sample sentences, and comprehension questions. In “What Else Does it Mean,” learn the … Continue reading →

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Podcasts This Week (July 12, 2010)

Posted on Wednesday - July 14, 2010 by Dr. Lucy Tse

ON MONDAY ESL Podcast 598 – Suggesting a Nightcap In the Learning Guide: Get a full transcript (written version of every word you hear), vocabulary list and sample sentences, and comprehension questions. In “What Else Does it Mean,” learn the … Continue reading →

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Jazz – The Ultimate* in Naked Communication

Posted on Thursday - July 8, 2010 by Warren Ediger

I don’t know what you thought when you saw that title. In fact, I’m not sure what I thought when I saw it for the first time. But since the article is about jazz, one of my favorite kinds of … Continue reading →

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Podcasts This Week (July 5, 2010)

Posted on Monday - July 5, 2010 by Dr. Lucy Tse

ON MONDAY ESL Podcast 596 – Applying for Unemployment Benefits In the Learning Guide: Get a full transcript (written version of every word you hear), vocabulary list and sample sentences, and comprehension questions. In “What Else Does it Mean,” learn … Continue reading →

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Headline English: Online Bullies Pull Schools Into the Fray

Posted on Thursday - July 1, 2010 by Dr. Jeff McQuillan

The New York Times this week ran (published) a story about online bullies. A bully, as we discussed in ESL Podcast 372, is a person who uses either verbal (spoken) or physical violence to prove his or her own strength, … Continue reading →

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