Monthly Archives: October 2013

Drive Through, Pay Forward

Posted on Thursday - October 31, 2013 by Warren Ediger

If you drive through New Braunfels, Texas, on Highway 46 and go through the Chick-fil-a drive-through (a restaurant where you can be served without getting out of your car), be prepared for a surprise. It’s not unusual, when you stop … Continue reading →

Posted in Life in the United States | 11 Comments

Rap Genius

Posted on Tuesday - October 29, 2013 by Dr. Lucy Tse

We’ve all known songs, maybe songs we’ve known for a long time, with lyrics (words) that we thought we understood. Later we find out that what we thought were the lyrics were all wrong. I don’t remember when I first … Continue reading →

Posted in Life in the United States | 10 Comments

Podcasts This Week (October 28, 2013)

Posted on Sunday - October 27, 2013 by Paolo T

Is your limited English standing in your way? Do you want to improve your English now? Learn English even faster with the help of the Learning Guide. In it, you’ll get more vocabulary, language explanations, sample sentences, comprehension questions, cultural … Continue reading →

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The No Name Bridge

Posted on Thursday - October 24, 2013 by Dr. Lucy Tse

The naming of bridges (see photo) after notable (important; remarkable) people is a common practice (something often done) in many countries. On the East Coast (part of the U.S. on the Atlantic Ocean), you’ll find the Walt Whitman Bridge, spanning … Continue reading →

Posted in Life in the United States | 17 Comments

The First (Attempt at a) Smartwatch

Posted on Tuesday - October 22, 2013 by Dr. Lucy Tse

By now, many of you have probably heard about the next big thing (something that is expected to become very popular): the smartwatch. A smartwatch is like a smartphone, but worn on the wrist (the part of the body that … Continue reading →

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Podcasts This Week (October 21, 2013)

Posted on Sunday - October 20, 2013 by Paolo T

Get the full benefits of ESL Podcast by getting the Learning Guide. We designed the Learning Guide to help you learn English better and faster. Get more vocabulary, language explanations, sample sentences, comprehension questions, cultural notes, and more. Get the … Continue reading →

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Do You Believe?

Posted on Thursday - October 17, 2013 by Warren Ediger

This time of the year friends in the U.S. often gather (come together) at someone’s house or in a sports bar to watch Sunday afternoon (American) football and cheer on (encourage) their favorite teams. In a new Bud Light beer … Continue reading →

Posted in Life in the United States | 19 Comments

Listening to Your Favorite Music Can Cause an Accident

Posted on Tuesday - October 15, 2013 by Dr. Jeff McQuillan

Like most people, I love to listen to some of my favorite songs and music when I drive, especially for long distances. It makes the time pass (go by) more quickly. Now I’ve learned it may also cause an accident. … Continue reading →

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Podcasts This Week (October 14, 2013)

Posted on Sunday - October 13, 2013 by Paolo T

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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The Inverted Jenny

Posted on Thursday - October 10, 2013 by Dr. Lucy Tse

Stamp collecting was a much more popular pastime (hobby) 50 to 100 years ago, but philately — the technical name for stamp collecting — is still alive and well (existing and active) in the U.S. today. One of the most … Continue reading →

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