Monthly Archives: April 2015

How to Look Smart Even If You’re Stupid

Posted on Tuesday - April 28, 2015 by Dr. Jeff McQuillan

Let’s say you are about to go on a job interview, or perhaps on a first date (a meeting with someone you are romantically interested in). Your hair looks great. Your clothes are nice. But you are worried about what … Continue reading →

Posted in Life in the United States | 23 Comments

Podcasts This Week (April 27, 2015)

Posted on Sunday - April 26, 2015 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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So, Who Started Knock-Knock Jokes?

Posted on Tuesday - April 21, 2015 by Warren Ediger

Knock knock.* Who’s there? Joe King. Joe King who? Joe King (Joking) like this used to be considered a sickness by some people. Knock-knock jokes. Some people laugh at them. Others groan (make a long deep sound because you’re upset … Continue reading →

Posted in Jokes and Humor | 10 Comments

Podcasts This Week (April 20, 2015)

Posted on Sunday - April 19, 2015 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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Indian Fry Bread

Posted on Tuesday - April 14, 2015 by Dr. Lucy Tse

When I was in middle school (grades 6-8, about age 11-13; also called “junior high school”) and in high school (grades 9-12, about age 13-17), my friends and I would hang out (spend time) at the mall (shopping center with … Continue reading →

Posted in Life in the United States | 10 Comments

Podcasts This Week (April 13, 2015)

Posted on Sunday - April 12, 2015 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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Thank You, Gary Dahl!

Posted on Tuesday - April 7, 2015 by Warren Ediger

Gary Dahl is not a household (remembered by everyone) name. But when he died last week, newspapers and TV news programs around the U.S. paid homage (did something to show respect) to him. Dahl was responsible for what Time magazine called … Continue reading →

Posted in Life in the United States | 11 Comments

Podcasts This Week (April 06, 2015)

Posted on Sunday - April 5, 2015 by Paolo T