Category Archives: Discussing the Episodes

How Else Can I Say It?: At the Airport

Posted on Tuesday - February 2, 2021 by Dr. Jeff McQuillan

Today we look more deeply (closely) at a short dialogue about the airport. You’ll learn at least 3 other ways you can say the following expressions: To have everything To change money I wouldn’t recommend it Learn how and when … Continue reading →

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Should You Do The Hustle? (Video)

Posted on Thursday - October 15, 2020 by Dr. Jeff McQuillan

“Hustle” has several different meanings in English. Find out what they are in this short video: And take a look at our Cultural English 226 lesson, where we talk more about “hustle.” ~Jeff P.S. Like this short English lesson? Get … Continue reading →

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What is an “Empty Nest”? (Video)

Posted on Tuesday - October 13, 2020 by Dr. Jeff McQuillan

What does it mean to have an “empty nest”? Find out in this short 3-minute video: Check out the lesson I talk about in this video, Daily English 444 – Planning for Retirement. And get more information on our Unlimited … Continue reading →

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What’s for Dinner, Jeff?

Posted on Wednesday - July 25, 2018 by Dr. Jeff McQuillan

I love to cook on my barbecue (also be spelled “barbeque” or abbreviated “BBQ”) grill in the back of my house. Here’s a photo of me getting ready go cook some hamburgers (and don’t worry, I cook them before I … Continue reading →

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How Americans Use Their Middle Names (Or Not!)

Posted on Wednesday - July 18, 2018 by Dr. Jeff McQuillan

How do Americans use their middle names? It seems like an easy question, but it can get a little confusing. I explained some of the rules in our Unlimited English lesson, Cultural English #457. (All of our Cultural English lessons … Continue reading →

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Free English Lesson: Daily English 190 – Taking a Phone Message

Posted on Tuesday - August 29, 2017 by Dr. Jeff McQuillan

Are you thinking about joining our Select English Membership but aren’t quite sure what you’ll get? Watch this FREE episode of Cultural English which shows you exactly what is included in our PDF Learning Guide! Get started on your first … Continue reading →

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If the Gloves Don’t Fit, You Must Acquit!

Posted on Tuesday - September 18, 2012 by Dr. Jeff McQuillan

Our Cafe for this week talks about one of the most famous murder cases in the history of my fair (beautiful; nice) city, the O.J. Simpson trial. During the trial, Simpson’s charismatic (charming; appealing; attractive) lawyer, Johnnie Cochran, used every … 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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ESL Cafe 153 – Kicking Our Butts

Posted on Wednesday - September 3, 2008 by Dr. Lucy Tse

In today’s ESL Cafe 153, Jeff is too polite and gentlemanly to say the phrase “to kick (someone’s) ass.” We’ll let someone else do it for him. Although “ass” is one of the bad words that parents don’t want their … Continue reading →

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How Do You Mend a Broken Heart?

Posted on Thursday - July 3, 2008 by Dr. Jeff McQuillan

Last week we published an episode called Mending a Broken Heart about someone who is sad because their boyfriend or girlfriend has left them.  Most of us have experienced this at some time in our lives (and some of us, … Continue reading →

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