Monthly Archives: November 2015

Podcasts this Week (November 30, 2015)

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Why is President Franklin D. Roosevelt Wearing a Dress?

For an American parent, it is difficult to buy any item for their child, no matter how young, without running into (meeting) a clear dichotomy (split into two): boy or girl? In many stores with children’s items, there are separate boys’ sections … Continue reading

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Podcasts this Week (November 23, 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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Shoe Repair On Wheels

If you’re in Los Angeles and need to repair your shoes, head over to (go to) Echo Park, to Lopez Shoe Repair. You won’t be disappointed. To find Lopez Shoe Repair, first look for Señor Fish, a Mexican restaurant and … Continue reading

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Podcasts this Week (November 16, 2015)

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When They Moved Veterans Day (Then Moved It Back Again)

Today is a public holiday in the United States called Veterans Day. A veteran is someone who was once in his or her country’s military (army, navy, etc.). Today is also a day of remembrance in many countries, since it … Continue reading

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Podcasts this Week (November 9, 2015)

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The Most Interesting Thing About Los Angeles

What’s the most interesting thing about Los Angeles? Steve Lopez’s answer may surprise you (he’s the Los Angeles Times writer I wrote about in The Musician and The Writer). It surprised me. And it made me stop and think. Here’s … Continue reading

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Podcasts this Week (November 2, 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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