Author Archives: Dr. Lucy Tse

Podcasts This Week (May 24, 2010)

ON MONDAY ESL Podcast 584 – Calling in Sick to Work 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,” … Continue reading

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How Children Get Their Last Name

In a recent post, I talked about women’s last names and what happens when they marry or divorce.  In this post, I’ll talk about how children get their last names. There are no laws governing (controlling) how parents can and … Continue reading

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Podcasts This Week (May 17, 2010)

ON MONDAY ESL Podcast 582 – A Parent-Teacher Conference 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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Podcasts This Week (May 10, 2010)

ON MONDAY ESL Podcast 580 – Retiring From a Job 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 (May 3, 2010)…

ON MONDAY ESL Podcast 578 – Eating a Home-Cooked Meal In the Learning Guide: Get a full transcript (written version of every word you hear) and comprehension questions. In “What Else Does it Mean,” learn the other meanings of “from … Continue reading

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Star Sightings

One of the benefits of living in Los Angeles is that you can rub elbows with (to mix socially with) celebrities from television and film.  Okay, so we don’t actually rub elbows with celebrities, at least I don’t, but we … Continue reading

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The Gourmet Lunch Truck

You drop out of law school. You’re a disappointment to your parents. You spend your days sitting on the couch (sofa) watching TV.  That doesn’t sound like the start of a successful business, does it? However, it is the beginning … Continue reading

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Michael Jackson – “Thriller”

In our recent poll, you selected The Beatles as your favorite group, but coming in a close second place (position) is Michael Jackson.  As you probably know, Michael Jackson, the “King of Pop (popular music),” died last year at the … Continue reading

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Changing Your Name After Marriage

In the United States, when women marry, they have a few options regarding their last name. We’ve received a couple of questions from listeners about this issue so I thought I would explain it here. When we talk about a … Continue reading

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The Winner: The Beatles!

Last week, you, our wonderful listeners (and readers), helped me pick our next Karaoke English song by selecting your favorite recording artist in a poll.  The clear winner, with 20% of the vote, is the Beatles! The Beatles have had … Continue reading

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