Monthly Archives: January 2014

How Technology is Changing Reading for the Blind

Posted on Thursday - January 30, 2014 by Dr. Lucy Tse

I am a convert (someone who didn’t believe but now does). For a very long time, I resisted reading electronic books. I like the look of physical books, I like the smell of them, and I even like the little … Continue reading →

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Y’all Going to a Yard Sale to Buy Some Tennis Shoes?

Posted on Tuesday - January 28, 2014 by Dr. Jeff McQuillan

One of the difficulties in learning a second language is the fact that, in most languages, there are different words for the same concept or idea. People in the United States, for example, often use different words to describe the … Continue reading →

Posted in Language & Terms | 27 Comments

Podcasts This Week (January 27, 2014)

Posted on Sunday - January 26, 2014 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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Saying Goodbye

Posted on Thursday - January 23, 2014 by Warren Ediger

The winter wind blew hard and cold across the Nebraska plains (large area of mostly flat land) last week. And in that cold wind, a small group of people stood together in a small cemetery (where people are buried) on … Continue reading →

Posted in Life in the United States | 19 Comments

On-Demand Online Tutoring

Posted on Tuesday - January 21, 2014 by Dr. Lucy Tse

Tutoring over the Internet, and using technology to do it, can be tricky (difficult and challenging). An ideal (the best) tutoring situation includes a knowledgeable and skilled teacher working one-on-one (with one teacher and one student) with a student, with the … Continue reading →

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Podcasts This Week (January 20, 2014)

Posted on Sunday - January 19, 2014 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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Loneliness is Bad for Your Health

Posted on Thursday - January 16, 2014 by Dr. Lucy Tse

Everyone feels lonely sometimes. One researcher in a recent Wall Street Journal article defines loneliness this way: “Loneliness is the feeling of social isolation or dissatisfaction with your relationships.” Isolation is the feeling of being apart or separate from other … Continue reading →

Posted in Life in the United States | 22 Comments

Does the U.S. Government Owe You Money?

Posted on Tuesday - January 14, 2014 by Dr. Lucy Tse

Would it surprise you to know that the U.S. government has $18 billion that rightfully (legitimately; according to the rules) belongs to Americans? It’s true. The U.S. government has a substantial (very much; very high) amount of unclaimed (not asked … Continue reading →

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Podcasts This Week (January 13, 2013)

Posted on Sunday - January 12, 2014 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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Scammed!

Posted on Thursday - January 9, 2014 by Warren Ediger

It started when I received an email from a company from another country – I’ll call them ADRS. ADRS claims (says something is true) to be a domain registration service (a business that helps other businesses). When you operate a … Continue reading →

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