Author Archives: Dr. Lucy Tse

The Attractions of Tucson (English Cafe 109)

Posted on Thursday - November 1, 2007 by Dr. Lucy Tse

In Wednesday’s English Cafe 109, Jeff invited me to talk about Tucson, Arizona, where I grew up. Although I moved away many years ago, I still miss many things about Tucson. The one thing I miss the most is the … Continue reading →

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That Trash May be Worth $1 Million

Posted on Tuesday - October 30, 2007 by Dr. Lucy Tse

I read a fascinating (very interesting) story in the New York Times last week. A woman who lives in New York City was walking down the street one day when she saw a painting among some garbage bags on the … Continue reading →

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Finding Your Spot (315 – Going to the Park)

Posted on Friday - October 26, 2007 by Dr. Lucy Tse

In today’s podcast, we talk about going to the park and finding a nice spot, or small place, to enjoy the scenery and nature. We mention in the “What Else Does it Mean?” section of the Learning Guide that “spot” … Continue reading →

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Wildfires in Southern California

Posted on Tuesday - October 23, 2007 by Dr. Lucy Tse

It has been a dangerous few days here in Los Angeles and the larger Southern California area. The Santa Ana winds–a warm, dry wind that comes through Southern California in the the fall and early winter seasons–are causing wildfires (large, … Continue reading →

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Googlegänger

Posted on Monday - October 22, 2007 by Dr. Lucy Tse

I came across a new word this week in the newsmagazine Newsweek: Googlegänger = another person with your name, whose search results are mixed with yours when you “google” yourself, or search for information about yourself on the Internet. This … Continue reading →

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Hottest Ticket in Town

Posted on Tuesday - October 16, 2007 by Dr. Lucy Tse

One of the hottest tickets or most popular performances in Los Angeles this month is to Shakespeare–yes, you read that correctly–Shakespeare. Ian McKellen, the highly respected British actor, is coming to town to perform in a production of Shakespeare’s King … Continue reading →

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The Workstyle of Dr. Jeff McQuillan

Posted on Monday - October 15, 2007 by Dr. Lucy Tse

Today’s podcast, 312 – Different Work Styles, got me thinking about working with our beloved Dr. Jeff McQuillan. I won’t say if he’s a type A or type B person, a workaholic, or an alpha male at work (see “Culture … Continue reading →

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Who is Middle Class?

Posted on Tuesday - October 9, 2007 by Dr. Lucy Tse

A big news story in the Los Angeles Times last week was an exposé (a news report of something surprising or shocking) about the leader of the California assembly, the committee that makes the state’s laws. The reporter wrote that … Continue reading →

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Hee Haw – The TV Show

Posted on Tuesday - October 2, 2007 by Dr. Lucy Tse

In the “What Insiders Know” section of last week’s Learning Guide (English Cafe 104), we talked about Hee Haw, the classic television variety show–with singing, dancing, and comedy–including why it’s called Hee Haw. Here’s a clip (short section) of one … Continue reading →

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Would You Eat Here?

Posted on Friday - September 28, 2007 by Dr. Lucy Tse

If you are driving through the city of Tipton in the state of Indiana, you may want to avoid (to keep away from) this restaurant and gas station. The other people in your car may thank you. “To get gas” … Continue reading →

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