Author Archives: Dr. Lucy Tse

Putting Someone in Jeopardy

Posted on Tuesday - August 17, 2010 by Dr. Lucy Tse

QUESTION: A listener, Carles, had the following question: “I’d like to know the meaning of the word “jeopardy”. I’ve heard this word in some television shows about police and crime investigation. I think this word means “to put something or … Continue reading →

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Podcasts This Week (August 16, 2010)

Posted on Monday - August 16, 2010 by Dr. Lucy Tse

ON MONDAY ESL Podcast 608 – Formatting Text 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 other … Continue reading →

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Think of Your Poor Teachers

Posted on Tuesday - August 10, 2010 by Dr. Lucy Tse

A couple of months ago, I received some good news from a former university student of mine. This student had not only been accepted into a good Ph.D. program to get her doctorate degree, she had received a fellowship, which … Continue reading →

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Podcasts This Week (August 9, 2010)

Posted on Monday - August 9, 2010 by Dr. Lucy Tse

ON MONDAY ESL Podcast 606 – Reading a Bus Schedule 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 … Continue reading →

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Is ESL Podcast Out-of-Date?

Posted on Tuesday - August 3, 2010 by Dr. Lucy Tse

Hi Lucy, I have a special question for you. I have been listening to your podcasts for almost six months. They’re all great. I think they improve my listening and vocabulary knowledge. But are your podcast scripts popular or out-of-date? … Continue reading →

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Podcasts This Week (August 2, 2010)

Posted on Monday - August 2, 2010 by Dr. Lucy Tse

ON MONDAY ESL Podcast 604 – Harming a Professional Reputation 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 … Continue reading →

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Podcasts This Week (July 26, 2010)

Posted on Monday - July 26, 2010 by Dr. Lucy Tse

ON MONDAY ESL Podcast 602 – Calling for an Ambulance 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 … Continue reading →

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Fifth Anniversary Video Podcast

Posted on Thursday - July 22, 2010 by Dr. Lucy Tse

Today is ESL Podcast’s five-year anniversary. It’s hard for us to believe that we have produced more than 600 ESL Podcast episodes and over 250 English Cafe episodes! As always, we thank you, our wonderful listeners for sticking with (staying … Continue reading →

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The Dangers of Deforestation

Posted on Tuesday - July 20, 2010 by Dr. Lucy Tse

Forests are large areas in nature with a lot of trees. When a lot of trees are removed from the forest, we call this deforestation. Deforestation can occur for many reasons.  It may happen because of logging, the cutting down … Continue reading →

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Podcasts This Week (July 19, 2010)

Posted on Monday - July 19, 2010 by Dr. Lucy Tse

ON MONDAY ESL Podcast 600 – Talking About Sight 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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