Monthly Archives: January 2015

What Did You Learn From Your First Job?

Remember your first job? I do. And I remember learning something very important from it. I got my first “real” job when I left home after high school to go to college. My parents couldn’t afford (didn’t have enough money) … Continue reading

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Podcasts This Week (January 26, 2015)

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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We’re OK, A-OK.

One of the most useful words you can learn in English is “OK” (also spelled “okay”). It can be used for many things. It is probably used most often to mean agreement – that you agree with someone: Jeff: Let’s … Continue reading

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Podcasts This Week (January 19, 2015)

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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Triple Crowns

Who is the best? Or, at the end of the year or end of the season (the time of the year that a particular activity takes place), who was the best? Sports commentators (someone who knows a lot about something … Continue reading

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Podcasts This Week (January 12, 2015)

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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On the Twelfth Day of Christmas, My True Love Gave To Me

In the U.S., you start to hear Christmas music played on the radio after the late November holiday of Thanksgiving, and you continue to hear it all the way through the month of December. By New Year’s Day, the radio … Continue reading

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Podcasts This Week (January 5, 2015)

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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