ON MONDAY
ESL Podcast 614 – Experiencing an Earthquake
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 meanings of “fault” and “relief.”
In the “Culture Note,” learn about “Major American Relief Organizations.”
“In the United States, many “nonprofit organizations” (organizations that exist to help others or to serve a cause, not to make money) provide disaster relief services. Some of these organizations work “domestically” (within the United States), others…” – READ MORE in the Learning Guide
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ON WEDNESDAY
English Cafe 258
Topics: Singing in the Rain; the Federal Reserve; among versus between; of no use; to recall
In the Learning Guide: Get a full transcript (written version of every word you hear).
In “What Insiders Know,” you will read about the TV Show Glee.
“…Recently, another TV show featuring music and dance has become popular in the U.S. Glee is a show with comedy and drama that, like Fame, takes place in a high school. In this show, however, the focus is on the school’s glee club. A “glee club” is…” – READ MORE in the Learning Guide
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ON FRIDAY
ESL Podcast 615 – Watching Daytime Talk Shows
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 meanings of “at any cost” and “to get away with (something).”
In the “Culture Note,” learn about “The Daytime Emmy Awards.”
“The Daytime Emmy “Awards” (honors; prizes; recognition of being the best) recognize excellence in daytime television programming. The first Daytime Emmy Awards were “presented” (given to winners) at a ceremony in 1974. Now, they are awarded by…” – READ MORE in the Learning Guide
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I missed all the podcasts of last week due to my network connection.
Twice earthquakes by year living in L.A.?.
Now, I don´t think L.A. is so nice city to live in, are you not afraid?.
Once I felt an earthquake when I was living in Torrevieja, Alicante, (4,5 degrees) and it was the most frightening moments I could remember by years.
First I heard a big noise, incredible big noise, and afterward the couch where we were sitting started to move. All were moving inside the room and the big noise didn´t stoped.
By few seconds I thought the earthquake was not going to stoped and the whole house was going to fall down…..I was terrified.
I am here, so it ended soon and after a moment all people were out along the streets going to the sea side.
Cuca told me, go fast out from the house and be safe, but as she wasn´t afraid of remaining inside it and she didn´t want to go out
we were indoors a little more calmed after a while.
After two days the earthquake repeated again softer and without noise, it was very unpleasant but not so frightening.
Dear teachers and everybody from all over the world
This issue is really of interest of people and when Jeff made his mind to talk about it, he hit the point. Earthquakes, hurricanes, volcanoes and something like those are natural forces released to make balance, but we never stand for the reasons they are produced. In fact, it is better and easier to blame some imaginary beeing out of the earth that could have the power to do all these fenomena. Forgive me if I introduce myself in this field of science without having the proper knowledge.
My best regards.
Aecio from beautiful Brazil
I just want to thank you all guys for your great work, but… I have to say that it is absolutely unforgivable that you talk of the great musical Singing in the Rain and don’t even mention Donald O’Connor and specially his memorable act Make ’em laugh, I think that your listeners would appreciate very much to have a look at it on You Tube, it’s always fun and uplifting. Anyway congratulations on your great job.