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ON MONDAY
ESL Podcast 1104 – Making a New Discovery
In the Learning Guide: Get a full transcript (written version of every word you hear), vocabulary list and sample sentences, and comprehension questions.
In “What Else Does it Mean,” learn the other meanings of “leap” and “pioneer.”
In the “Culture Note,” learn about the term “Eureka.”
“The word ‘eureka’ is an “interjection” (a word used to express surprise or emotion)…” – READ MORE in the Learning Guide
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ON WEDNESDAY
English Cafe 503
Topics: American Presidents – Calvin Coolidge; further versus furthermore versus more; resilience versus resistance; You can say that again.
In the Learning Guide: Get a full transcript (written version of every word you hear).
In “What Insiders Know,” you will read about “The Coolidge Dam.”
“A ‘dam’ is a structure that prevents water from flowing or moving as it normally would…” – READ MORE in the Learning Guide
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ON FRIDAY
ESL Podcast 1105 – Dressing Appropriately for an Event
In the Learning Guide: Get a full transcript (written version of every word you hear), vocabulary list and sample sentences, and comprehension questions.
In “What Else Does it Mean,” learn the other meanings of “dress” and “affair.”
In the “Culture Note,” learn about buying “Used Clothing.”
“In the United States, many people like to buy ‘used clothing’ (clothing that has been worn by other people but can still be used by others) …” – READ MORE in the Learning Guide
Hi! Thank you Dan that you are worry about me.
I apologize to you all because I did not post on our blog. After a week or two I always realize that
I don’ t have to lose the contact with you.
This blog is a part of me and I want to continue to be a good blog friend.
From time to time there is a period when I am very busy at my job and I can’t concentrate
on our English lessons.
It’s like in gym. If you interrupt it you have to start from the beginning with many difficulties.
Hi!
Yes, I like very much the true stories like the Massie trial or Fargo.
When you started telling the story I was remembering the movie “Blood & Orchids”.
In February 1986, CBS TV aired a four-hour miniseries titled “Blood & Orchids”
based on the novel by Norman Katkov. I don’t know the year when it was aired in my country, anyway later.
In a little town like mine, the interesting TV miniseries can be considered an event.
I was impressed by this unfair trial. I think that Katkov’ version it is that valid.
Hi!
Witnesses reported seeing Thalia followed by a white man only minutes before the rape took place.
This information was never reported in the trial.
Rumors began to develop and spread through the city . Thalia had not been raped at all.
It was said that she was having an illicit relationship , an affair with one of her husband ‘s shipmates.
And the racial tensions were very well described in the movie.
Thank you for remembering this nice movie , of course , in my opinion.
Hi!
Maybe one of the most beautiful painting is “The Three Graces”.
According to the Wikipedia , Thalia (the name of the main character from Blood & Orchids), in ancient Greek religion,
was one of the three Graces with her sisters Aglaea and Euphrosyne.
They were usualy found dancing in a circle. Thalia was the godess of festivity and rich banquets.
The Greek word thalia is an adjective applied to banquets, meaning rich, plentiful, luxuriant and abundant.
Hi!
I now understand the names Aglaea and Eufrosina used in my country.
Of course , nowadays they are archaisms.
Hi!
According to the Wikipedia, Thalia (Grace), in Greek religion, is one of the nine muses, patron of comedy.
In her hands she carried the comic mask and the shepherd’s staff.
Hi!
In my country the acacia is in blossom… white perfumed blossoms…a lot of hardworking bees.
For sure we will have much sweet honey.
Hi
Cool !!!
Seems like a productive week is ahead of us ,English wise!
Thanks
thanks
Anastasiafc, Just try a little more, if you have written thanks it is sure you may write some other words, it is the begining, the first step
and you have done it.
Go ahead, emiliano