Monthly Archives: November 2014

Podcasts This Week (December 1, 2014)

Posted on Sunday - November 30, 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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These Ducks Can’t Walk

Posted on Thursday - November 27, 2014 by Warren Ediger

“This week, the lame ducks are returning to Congress for their last bit of legislating (making laws). But no one seems too excited to see them.” That was the lede (or lead; the first sentence or paragraph) for a news story … Continue reading →

Posted in Life in the United States | 12 Comments

Podcasts this Week (November 24, 2014)

Posted on Sunday - November 23, 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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Don’t Want to Get Sick? Keep Your Hands to Yourself

Posted on Tuesday - November 18, 2014 by Dr. Lucy Tse

Howie Mandel is an actor and game-show host who is famous for being a germaphobe, someone who has an irrational (not logical; not based on fact or reality) fear of germs (very small things that cause disease).* A phobia is a … Continue reading →

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Podcasts this Week (November 17, 2014)

Posted on Sunday - November 16, 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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These Hills Are Alive With The Sound of Music

Posted on Thursday - November 13, 2014 by Warren Ediger

If you want an unforgettable drive, drive west from Washington, D.C., for about one hour, turn onto Skyline Drive, take it to the Blue Ridge Parkway, and drive to the end. These two roads follow the Blue Ridge Mountains for … Continue reading →

Posted in Life in the United States | 8 Comments

Let’s Party American Style

Posted on Tuesday - November 11, 2014 by Dr. Lucy Tse

I’ve recently come across (seen without looking for it) a couple of reports about American-themed (style) parties in other countries. The idea is to decorate, eat, drink, and play games that are stereotypical (a widely believed but too simple idea) … Continue reading →

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Podcasts this Week (November 10, 2014)

Posted on Sunday - November 9, 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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How Much Does a Free Library Book Cost?

Posted on Tuesday - November 4, 2014 by Dr. Jeff McQuillan

“Time is money” is an old saying in English, meaning of course that your time is valuable. The time you spend doing one thing is time you are not spending doing something else, something that might give you more money … Continue reading →

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Podcasts this Week (November 3, 2014)

Posted on Sunday - November 2, 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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