Monthly Archives: February 2014

“Gentrification” Might Not Be Such a Bad Word

To many people, the word “gentrification” is a dirty (offensive; vulgar) word. Gentrification refers to a change in an urban (city) area with new businesses moving in and housing prices going up, creating a more wealthy (rich) community than was … Continue reading

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The Most Bible-Minded Cities in the U.S.

If you’re wondering which cities in the United States could be considered the most religious, you may be interested in a recent survey (piece of research where many people are asked the same questions) released by the American Bible Society … Continue reading

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Podcasts This Week (February 24, 2014)

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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Become a Book Detective

Reading and listening – as we all know – are the keys (the things that make something possible) to better English. Better English is the result of spending as many hours as possible with interesting, easy-to-understand podcasts, blog posts, and … Continue reading

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Chefs and Bartenders: Put On Those Gloves

With the start of a new year, new laws go into effect (are now required to be followed). A new law in California has chefs (professional cooks) and bartenders (people whose job it is to serve drinks, especially alcoholic ones, usually … Continue reading

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Podcasts This Week (February 17, 2014)

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My Name is Keihanaikukauakahihulihe’ekahaunaele

Not long ago, Jeff explained the tradition of American women changing their names after marriage (see English Cafe 427). Although fewer women are following this tradition now than, say (for example), 50 years ago, it is still very common. When … Continue reading

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Agricultural Easement Programs

If you live in an American city, you know that the word “easement” means an area on your land that the government says must be used for a specific purpose. For example, many Americans homeowners have easements in their backyards … Continue reading

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Podcasts This Week (February 10, 2014)

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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A Small Part of America’s Soul*

We shall overcome, We shall overcome, We shall overcome some day. Oh, deep in my heart I do believe, We shall overcome some day. Pete Seeger, the musician who helped make We Shall Overcome (to fight against something and win) … Continue reading

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