Monthly Archives: December 2015

A Different Look At Life

Posted on Tuesday - December 29, 2015 by Warren Ediger

It’s that week. The end of one year and the beginning of a new year is the time when many people think about the resolutions (promises to yourself to do something) they made last year. And make new ones for … Continue reading →

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Podcasts this Week (December 28, 2015)

Posted on Sunday - December 27, 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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Giving that Pays You Back

Posted on Tuesday - December 22, 2015 by Dr. Lucy Tse

In the same spirit (idea and feeling) as Warren’s great post about random acts of kindness, I’ll talk a little about giving. Americans often talk about the holiday season, the period between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day, as “the season … Continue reading →

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Podcasts this Week (December 21, 2015)

Posted on Sunday - December 20, 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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Acts of Kindness

Posted on Tuesday - December 15, 2015 by Warren Ediger

2015 has not been a year that made it easy to think about peace, hope, and joy – words we often use at this time of the year as we celebrate the holidays. We can’t change what’s happening in the world, … Continue reading →

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Podcasts this Week (December 14, 2015)

Posted on Sunday - December 13, 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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3 Things I Hope To Do Over the Holidays

Posted on Wednesday - December 9, 2015 by Dr. Jeff McQuillan

I’m looking forward to a little break over the holidays.* Here are three things I hope to do with my extra time, besides the actual celebration of Christmas itself: 1. Visit the Los Angeles County Museum of Art – My … Continue reading →

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Podcasts this Week (December 7, 2015)

Posted on Sunday - December 6, 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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“A Charlie Brown Christmas” Celebrates 50 Years

Posted on Tuesday - December 1, 2015 by Warren Ediger

Few people expected the Charlie Brown Christmas television special to amount to much (be very successful). When the producers (people responsible for it) watched it for the first time, they worried. Two CBS television executives watched it in what one … Continue reading →

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