Monthly Archives: December 2010

Podcasts This Week (December 27, 2010)

If you like ESL Podcast, please support us by becoming a Basic or Premium Member. We’re grateful for your help in keeping ESL Podcast going! ……………………….. ON MONDAY ESL Podcast 646 – War-Related Disabilities In the Learning Guide: Get a … Continue reading

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You Got What for the Holidays?!

Since Jeff and many of you have been talking about gift-giving, I thought I’d weigh in (give my opinion) on the subject. It’s only my two cents (my unimportant thoughts), so take it for what it’s worth (don’t give it … Continue reading

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Podcasts This Week (December 20, 2010)

What to give Cousin Bette and Uncle Vanya for the holidays? Give them the gift of English! And have you been a good boy or girl this year, too? Give yourself the gift of English, too.  You deserve it! You … Continue reading

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The Wanderers

When I was teaching adult ESL students, I would often begin a get-acquainted (getting to know each other) discussion by asking two questions. The first was “how would you describe yourself? Are you a Mexican (or Korean or….) living in … Continue reading

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Podcasts This Week (December 13, 2010)

You: “I want to improve my English.” Santa: “No problem. I’ll give you ESL Podcast Gift Certificates!” Give yourself the gift of English with an ESL Podcast Basic or Premium Memberships!  Give your friends ESL Podcast Gift Certificates, which can … Continue reading

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Person of the Decade

This is the time of year when the media takes a retrospective look (look back in time) at the past year. News outlets (places where we can find news), such as Time magazine, like to name (identify) a “Person of … Continue reading

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Advertising in Schools

You are a public school principal (director) and school funding (money) is down. You have a difficult choice: Eliminate (cut) the school’s music, art, or sports program or allow advertisements to be place in the school. What would you do? … Continue reading

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Podcasts This Week (December 6, 2010)

Give the gift of English! No long lines at the stores. No gifts to wrap. You can support us and help your friends and family by giving them ESL Podcast Gift Certificates.  Use Gift Certificates for Basic or Premium Memberships, … Continue reading

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The Big One

When you say “California,” different people think of different things. Some think about Hollywood. Others think about warm weather and sandy beaches or the beautiful mountain scenery – the rock face (side or surface) of Half Dome, water falls, and … Continue reading

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