Author Archives: Dr. Lucy Tse

The Most Popular Winter Sports

Posted on Tuesday - February 15, 2011 by Dr. Lucy Tse

Here in Southern California, we don’t take part (participate) in a lot of winter sports. The reason is obvious: there is little ice or snow. In other parts of the country — such as Minnesota, where Jeff was born — … Continue reading →

Posted in Life in the United States | 35 Comments

Podcasts This Week (February 14, 2011)

Posted on Monday - February 14, 2011 by Dr. Lucy Tse

Do you want to improve your English? Read along as you listen to each episode and learn even more quickly. By getting the Learning Guide, you’ll also get more vocabulary, explanations, and cultural information. Become a Basic or Premium Member … Continue reading →

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Podcasts This Week (February 7, 2011)

Posted on Monday - February 7, 2011 by Dr. Lucy Tse

If you enjoy our podcasts, please consider supporting ESL Podcast by becoming a Basic or Premium Member! ………… ON MONDAY ESL Podcast 658 – Judging a Contest In the Learning Guide: Get a full transcript (written version of every word … Continue reading →

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Podcasts This Week (January 31, 2011)

Posted on Monday - January 31, 2011 by Dr. Lucy Tse

Do you want to get ahead in English? Do you wish you could understand better everyday and business English? The Learning Guides will help you reach your English learning goals. Get the Learning Guides by becoming a Basic or Premium … Continue reading →

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Poll About the English Cafe

Posted on Tuesday - January 25, 2011 by Dr. Lucy Tse

Because some of you requested it, Lucy recently appeared on two English Cafe episodes so that listeners can hear more than one voice when listening to the Cafe’s cultural topics:  English Cafe 275 (SeaWorld) and 277 (X Games). Please tell … Continue reading →

Posted in About ESL Podcast | 32 Comments

Podcasts This Week (January 24, 2011)

Posted on Monday - January 24, 2011 by Dr. Lucy Tse

If improving your English is your goal, get the Learning Guide now. It’ll help you learn English faster and you’ll be supporting ESL Podcast. Become a Basic or Premium Member today! … ON MONDAY ESL Podcast 654 – Talking About … Continue reading →

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Podcasts This Week (January 17, 2011)

Posted on Monday - January 17, 2011 by Dr. Lucy Tse

Do you want to improve your English even faster? Get the ESL Podcast Learning Guides! By becoming a Basic or Premium Member, you’ll get Learning Guides for each new podcast, with tips on how to use the new words and … Continue reading →

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Podcasts This Week (January 10, 2011)

Posted on Monday - January 10, 2011 by Dr. Lucy Tse

If you believe our podcasts are useful, please consider supporting ESL Podcast by becoming a Basic or Premium Member! …….. ON MONDAY ESL Podcast 650 – Buying TV Programs and Movies In the Learning Guide: Get a full transcript (written … Continue reading →

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Podcasts This Week (January 3, 2011)

Posted on Wednesday - January 5, 2011 by Dr. Lucy Tse

Do you want to improve your English in 2011? Reach your goal more quickly by becoming a Basic or Premium Member. The Learning Guide gives you help with every podcast: More vocabulary, explanations of new words and phrases,  help with … Continue reading →

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The Poor Beautiful Horse

Posted on Tuesday - January 4, 2011 by Dr. Lucy Tse

QUESTION: Elena from Russia asks: “I’ve been listening your podcasts since last spring and I have a question about the word “horse.” Why do you use this beautiful harmless animal in some kind of, I suppose, insulting phrases? For example, … Continue reading →

Posted in Language & Terms | 19 Comments