Monthly Archives: January 2013

Yelp It!

Posted on Thursday - January 31, 2013 by Dr. Lucy Tse

In the old days, we learned about new restaurants, stores, and other businesses through word of mouth (one person telling another). We still do that these days, but many people have taken that online (on the Internet) to websites that … Continue reading →

Posted in Business, Life in the United States | 19 Comments

A Drinking Song

Posted on Tuesday - January 29, 2013 by Dr. Jeff McQuillan

William Butler Yeats was one of Ireland’s most famous poets in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. I came across (discovered without trying to find it) a short poem of his that made me smile, and I hope will … Continue reading →

Posted in Books and Reading | 24 Comments

Podcasts This Week (January 28, 2013)

Posted on Monday - January 28, 2013 by Dr. Lucy Tse

Do you sometimes miss words when you listen to ESL Podcast? Get a complete transcript of every word spoken on the podcast in each Learning Guide. In addition, you’ll get more vocabulary, language explanations, sample sentences, comprehension questions, cultural notes, … Continue reading →

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Will Too Much Energy Send You To The Hospital?

Posted on Thursday - January 24, 2013 by Warren Ediger

180 gallons (681.5 liters) a year. That’s how much The Atlantic says the typical (average) American drinks every year. That’s five small cups (or three large cups) of Starbucks coffee a day. Or it’s five cans of soda, like Coca … Continue reading →

Posted in Life in the United States, News and Current Events | 17 Comments

Podcasts This Week (January 21, 2013)

Posted on Monday - January 21, 2013 by Dr. Lucy Tse

We are grateful to our members and donors, because 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! … Continue reading →

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Snowy California

Posted on Thursday - January 17, 2013 by Dr. Lucy Tse

When you think of California, you think of snow, right? Well, maybe not. But California actually has about 30 ski resorts, vacation places that cater to (is built for; is intended for) skiing (see photo). There is a popular ski … Continue reading →

Posted in Life in the United States | 22 Comments

Podcasts This Week (January 14, 2013)

Posted on Monday - January 14, 2013 by Dr. Lucy Tse

We are grateful to our members and donors, because 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! … Continue reading →

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Your Plastic Brain

Posted on Thursday - January 10, 2013 by Warren Ediger

When Fred (not his real name) turned sixty-five, he retired and did something he had always wanted to do: he returned to school. Fred joined students more than forty years younger than he and began studying for a Master of … Continue reading →

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This Will Probably Never Happen to You

Posted on Tuesday - January 8, 2013 by Dr. Jeff McQuillan

At first glance (when we first look at the situation), Walter Samaszko, Jr. did not appear to be a rich man when he died a few months ago in Carson City, Nevada. He had less than $1,200 in his bank … Continue reading →

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Podcasts This Week (January 7, 2013)

Posted on Monday - January 7, 2013 by Dr. Lucy Tse

A new year and a new resolution to improve your English? Don’t just listen to ESL Podcast. Get the maximum benefits by getting the Learning Guide for each episode. We designed the Learning Guide to help you learn English better … Continue reading →

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