Monthly Archives: November 2010

Name It!

QUESTION: Levent from Turkey had the following the question: “I want to ask about the verb which you used in your podcast about the museums: “I can’t name all of the museums in this city.” I understand this verb “name.” … Continue reading

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Podcasts This Week (November 29, 2010)

ON MONDAY ESL Podcast 638 – Fire and Firefighters 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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Happy Thanksgiving!

Tomorrow, November 25 (the fourth Thursday each November), is Thanksgiving Day in the U.S. Learn more about the holiday here and here. Once again, it is time for us to give thanks for the support of our fantastic ESL Podcast … Continue reading

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Podcasts This Week (November 22, 2010)

ON MONDAY ESL Podcast 636 – Being Lazy and Energetic 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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Starting Salaries

Most college students worry about how much they will make (how much they will be paid) at their first job after they graduate (complete their studies), what we would call their starting salaries.  As you already know, the answer to … Continue reading

Posted in Life in the United States | 34 Comments

Podcasts This Week (November 15, 2010)

ON MONDAY ESL Podcast 634 – Resembling One’s Parents 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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Little Boys’ Dreams

Little boys’ dreams often become the lives of grown (adult) men. When I use the word “dreams,” I’m not talking about those images and sounds that come to us while we’re sleeping. Rather (instead), I’m talking about the hopes and … Continue reading

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Podcasts This Week (November 8, 2010)

ON MONDAY ESL Podcast 632 – Negotiating a Business Deal 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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How Old is Old?

As many of you know, I turned (reached the age of) 47 this year. Am I old?  The answer to this question depends, in part, on how old the person is who answers it. A recent study by the Pew … Continue reading

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Podcasts This Week (November 1, 2010)

ON MONDAY ESL Podcast 630 – Making a Medical Diagnosis 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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