Monthly Archives: October 2012

Taking Candy from a Baby

Tomorrow is Halloween, a night traditionally (typically; usually) associated (connected; related) in the United States with young children dressing up (putting on clothes) in costumes (clothes that make you look like someone else) and going door to door (house to … Continue reading

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Podcasts This Week (October 29, 2012)

Don’t just listen to ESL Podcast. If you want to do the most that is possible to improve your English now, get the Learning Guide for each new episode. We designed the Learning Guide to help you learn English better … Continue reading

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Don’t Smile Before Christmas

I remember clearly the thoughts running through my head (what I was thinking about) the week before beginning my first job teaching at a high school. I was terrified. One of a high school teacher’s greatest fears is losing control … Continue reading

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Podcasts This Week (October 22, 2012)

It’s easy to get ahead in your English. Listen to ESL Podcast and read the Learning Guide for each new episode. We designed the Learning Guide to help you learn English better and faster. Get more vocabulary, language explanations, sample … Continue reading

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iPhone Killers

I pulled into the carport (a protected area with only a roof) at my mother’s house late one Sunday night last year, tired after a long difficult day. While driving, I had used my iPhone to talk to my brother … Continue reading

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Podcasts This Week (October 15, 2012)

Our members and donors are the best! We are only able to produce this podcast with the generous help of our listeners. If you enjoy our podcasts, please consider supporting ESL Podcast by becoming a Basic or Premium Member today! ……… ON … Continue reading

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Fake Online Reviews

In the old days, if we wanted to get a recommendation for something, we would talk to our friends and acquaintances (people we know, but not well). These days, we go to the Internet. If you want to know about … Continue reading

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Podcasts This Week (October 8, 2012)

Do you want a better job, but your English level is holding you back? The Learning Guide is here to help you get to the English level you want. We designed the Learning Guide to help you learn English better … Continue reading

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Lunch At The Top

In October, 1932, the U.S., like much of the world, was in the middle of the Great Depression. It was the worst economic time of the 20th century. Many Americans didn’t have jobs. And many of them had to get … Continue reading

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Peaking at the Right Moment

To peak means to reach the highest point of something, usually the highest level of your abilities or capacities. We sometimes talk about sports teams “peaking” at the right time or right moment, meaning that they seem to play best … Continue reading

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