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Monthly Archives: January 2012
Podcasts This Week (January 30, 2012)
The fastest way to improve your English is to read along in the Learning Guide as you listen. You’ll improve through listening and reading at the same time! In the Learning Guide, you’ll also get additional vocabulary, language explanations, sample sentences, … Continue reading
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Murals in Peril*
Coit Tower isn’t very tall – only 210 feet (64 m). In fact, it’s short compared to some of the other buildings on the San Francisco skyline (the shape made by hills and buildings against the sky). But it stands … Continue reading
Posted in Life in the United States
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Podcasts This Week (January 23, 2012)
Will the Learning Guide help me learn English faster? Yes! Are Learning Guides expensive? No! Become a Basic or Premium Member and you’ll get the Learning Guide. We designed them specifically for English learners like you. Get more vocabulary, language explanations, sample sentences, … Continue reading
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Big Shot
A big shot is an informal adjective to describe an important person in an organization. When we say “big” we don’t mean they are physically big or tall. But some new research suggests that people who are big shots really … Continue reading
Posted in Life in the United States
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Shanghai Blues
In some ways it was an unusual musical event. In 2009, popular young Chinese pianist (a person who plays the piano) Lang Lang joined Herbie Hancock, an African American jazz pianist, and the Philharmonia Orchestra in the Royal Albert Hall … Continue reading
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Podcasts This Week (January 16, 2012)
If you enjoy our podcasts, please consider supporting ESL Podcast by becoming a Basic or Premium Member! By becoming an ESL Podcast Member, you get the Learning Guide with even more vocabulary, language explanations, sample sentences, comprehension questions, cultural notes, … Continue reading
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Help Us Win a Macmillan Love English Award for 2011
The Macmillan Dictionary company holds (has) a contest each year to determine the best English language website and blog on the Internet. This year, ESLPod.com and the ESL Podcast Blog have been nominated for the best website and best blog! We … Continue reading
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Headline English: N.H. Vote Seen as Gauge as Rivals Try to Slow Romney
In today’s post, I’ll look at a newspaper story from today’s New York Times, explaining what the words in the headline mean, and what the story is all about. N.H. Vote Seen as Gauge as Rivals Try to Slow Romney … Continue reading
Posted in News and Current Events
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Podcasts This Week (January 9, 2012)
Do you want to improve your English in 2012? Start now by becoming an ESL Podcast member! We designed the Learning Guide to help you learn English better and faster. Get more vocabulary, language explanations, sample sentences, comprehension questions, cultural … Continue reading
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You Say You Want a Resolution
Last week, I talked about five things I was thankful for in the year 2011. With 2012 upon us (here; with us now), it is of course time to make some New Year’s resolutions. Here are a few of mine: … Continue reading
Posted in Life in the United States
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