Monthly Archives: June 2016

Bloodsuckers – And I Don’t Mean Politicians

Posted on Tuesday - June 28, 2016 by Dr. Lucy Tse

Who doesn’t like summer in California? Well, me. That’s not entirely (completely) true. I love the the warm temperatures and the sunshine. But there is one element (part; factor) of summer I dread (don’t look forward to): mosquitoes. Mosquitoes are those … Continue reading →

Posted in Life in the United States | 23 Comments

Podcasts this Week (June 27, 2016)

Posted on Sunday - June 26, 2016 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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Los Angeles’ Little Farms

Posted on Tuesday - June 21, 2016 by Warren Ediger

What words come to your mind when someone says, “Los Angeles”? Were “farms” or “farming” on your list? Farms are where farming – growing crops (plants grown for food) or livestock (cows or other animals) – is done. If not, … Continue reading →

Posted in Life in the United States | 7 Comments

Podcasts this Week (June 20, 2016)

Posted on Sunday - June 19, 2016 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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You’re A Grand Old Flag!

Posted on Tuesday - June 14, 2016 by Dr. Jeff McQuillan

Today is Flag Day in the United States. On this day, in 1777, the Second Continental Congress of the United States adopted (decided to officially use) the design of the American flag: Resolved (It is decided), That the flag of … Continue reading →

Posted in Karaoke English, Life in the United States | 11 Comments

Podcasts this Week (June 13, 2016)

Posted on Sunday - June 12, 2016 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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Playing in the Slots

Posted on Tuesday - June 7, 2016 by Warren Ediger

The Grand Canyon in the U.S. is what the name says; it’s grand – big and impressive. Anyone who stands at the rim (outside edge) and looks into and across the canyon sees something unlike anything they have ever seen … Continue reading →

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Podcasts this Week (June 6, 2016)

Posted on Sunday - June 5, 2016 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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