Monthly Archives: August 2010

Podcasts This Week (August 23, 2010)

ON MONDAY ESL Podcast 610 – Preparing to Travel 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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Do You Have Future Shock?

When I think about change, I almost always think of my grandfather – or as I knew him, Grandpa. Grandpa lived almost 100 years. As he got older his eyes got worse, so he had trouble seeing, but the last … Continue reading

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Putting Someone in Jeopardy

QUESTION: A listener, Carles, had the following question: “I’d like to know the meaning of the word “jeopardy”. I’ve heard this word in some television shows about police and crime investigation. I think this word means “to put something or … Continue reading

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Podcasts This Week (August 16, 2010)

ON MONDAY ESL Podcast 608 – Formatting Text 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 other … Continue reading

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You Betcha!

I usually return at least once a year to my home state (place where I was born) of Minnesota. Although I love living in beautiful Los Angeles, California, there are things that only Minnesota can offer (can give you; can … Continue reading

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Think of Your Poor Teachers

A couple of months ago, I received some good news from a former university student of mine. This student had not only been accepted into a good Ph.D. program to get her doctorate degree, she had received a fellowship, which … Continue reading

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Podcasts This Week (August 9, 2010)

ON MONDAY ESL Podcast 606 – Reading a Bus Schedule 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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What Can You Believe?

It happened again yesterday. My wife received an email with a subject line that shouted (said loudly), “Do NOT press 90# on your phone!” Briefly, here’s what the email said: If someone calls you and asks you to enter 90#, … Continue reading

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Is ESL Podcast Out-of-Date?

Hi Lucy, I have a special question for you. I have been listening to your podcasts for almost six months. They’re all great. I think they improve my listening and vocabulary knowledge. But are your podcast scripts popular or out-of-date? … Continue reading

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Podcasts This Week (August 2, 2010)

ON MONDAY ESL Podcast 604 – Harming a Professional Reputation 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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