Author Archives: Dr. Lucy Tse

Podcasts This Week (December 27, 2010)

Posted on Monday - December 27, 2010 by Dr. Lucy Tse

If you like ESL Podcast, please support us by becoming a Basic or Premium Member. We’re grateful for your help in keeping ESL Podcast going! ……………………….. ON MONDAY ESL Podcast 646 – War-Related Disabilities In the Learning Guide: Get a … Continue reading →

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You Got What for the Holidays?!

Posted on Friday - December 24, 2010 by Dr. Lucy Tse

Since Jeff and many of you have been talking about gift-giving, I thought I’d weigh in (give my opinion) on the subject. It’s only my two cents (my unimportant thoughts), so take it for what it’s worth (don’t give it … Continue reading →

Posted in Life in the United States | 32 Comments

Podcasts This Week (December 20, 2010)

Posted on Thursday - December 23, 2010 by Dr. Lucy Tse

What to give Cousin Bette and Uncle Vanya for the holidays? Give them the gift of English! And have you been a good boy or girl this year, too? Give yourself the gift of English, too.  You deserve it! You … Continue reading →

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Podcasts This Week (December 13, 2010)

Posted on Wednesday - December 15, 2010 by Dr. Lucy Tse

You: “I want to improve my English.” Santa: “No problem. I’ll give you ESL Podcast Gift Certificates!” Give yourself the gift of English with an ESL Podcast Basic or Premium Memberships!  Give your friends ESL Podcast Gift Certificates, which can … Continue reading →

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Person of the Decade

Posted on Tuesday - December 14, 2010 by Dr. Lucy Tse

This is the time of year when the media takes a retrospective look (look back in time) at the past year. News outlets (places where we can find news), such as Time magazine, like to name (identify) a “Person of … Continue reading →

Posted in News and Current Events | 28 Comments

Advertising in Schools

Posted on Tuesday - December 7, 2010 by Dr. Lucy Tse

You are a public school principal (director) and school funding (money) is down. You have a difficult choice: Eliminate (cut) the school’s music, art, or sports program or allow advertisements to be place in the school. What would you do? … Continue reading →

Posted in Business, Life in the United States | 29 Comments

Podcasts This Week (December 6, 2010)

Posted on Monday - December 6, 2010 by Dr. Lucy Tse

Give the gift of English! No long lines at the stores. No gifts to wrap. You can support us and help your friends and family by giving them ESL Podcast Gift Certificates.  Use Gift Certificates for Basic or Premium Memberships, … Continue reading →

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Name It!

Posted on Tuesday - November 30, 2010 by Dr. Lucy Tse

QUESTION: Levent from Turkey had the following the question: “I want to ask about the verb which you used in your podcast about the museums: “I can’t name all of the museums in this city.” I understand this verb “name.” … Continue reading →

Posted in Language & Terms | 25 Comments

Podcasts This Week (November 29, 2010)

Posted on Monday - November 29, 2010 by Dr. Lucy Tse

ON MONDAY ESL Podcast 638 – Fire and Firefighters 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 … Continue reading →

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Posted on Wednesday - November 24, 2010 by Dr. Lucy Tse

Tomorrow, November 25 (the fourth Thursday each November), is Thanksgiving Day in the U.S. Learn more about the holiday here and here. Once again, it is time for us to give thanks for the support of our fantastic ESL Podcast … Continue reading →

Posted in Jokes and Humor, Karaoke English | 42 Comments