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What to Say to Someone Traveling

Posted on Tuesday - July 30, 2019 by Dr. Jeff McQuillan

It’s summertime, and that means it’s time for millions of people to take a vacation. When someone tells you they’re going on a vacation, what do you say to them in English? Find out in this very short (1 minute!) … Continue reading →

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Pizza Party in the U.S.A.

Posted on Tuesday - May 28, 2019 by Dr. Jeff McQuillan

Americans love pizza. We love it so much that there are actually TWO pizza museums in the U.S. One is in Philadelphia (Pennsylvania) and is part of a pizza restaurant. The other is in Chicago (Illinois), opened by man who … Continue reading →

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Shakespeare’s Theater versus Shakespeare’s Theatre

Posted on Tuesday - April 23, 2019 by Dr. Jeff McQuillan

Today is the birthday of the English language’s greatest playwright, William Shakespeare. So it is a good time to talk a bit more about British versus American English. Spelling can be a major problem for people learning English, and it … Continue reading →

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My Father, Gertrude Stein, and a Mysterious Meeting in World War II

Posted on Tuesday - November 13, 2018 by Dr. Jeff McQuillan

Sunday was the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I, in which so many men and women lost their lives. In the United States, we honor (remember with respect) this day as “Veteran’s Day.” A veteran is a … Continue reading →

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What Should I Listen To?

Posted on Wednesday - August 1, 2018 by Dr. Jeff McQuillan

Here’s a question I am often asked: Dear Jeff, I always study English everyday, but I feel my listening ability is not good. Could you help me improve my listening ability? Tim Good question, Tim! The way to improve your … Continue reading →

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What’s the Difference Between “Accountability” and “Responsibility”?

Posted on Wednesday - May 2, 2018 by Dr. Jeff McQuillan

Learn how we use accountability and responsibility in English by watching this short video. Want to comment on this blog post? You can now do that on our Facebook page – click here to comment on this post! WAIT! Before … Continue reading →

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100% Organic English Lessons Now Available!

Posted on Tuesday - February 20, 2018 by Dr. Jeff McQuillan

We at ESLPod.com are always looking to improve our lessons. So we thought we try to make them even better by making all lessons 100% organic, gluten-free, fair trade, non-GMO, with 0 trans fat – all natural with no preservatives! … Continue reading →

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Free English Lesson: Daily English 867 – Talking About Attractive Men and Women

Posted on Friday - July 21, 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 episode of Daily English which shows you exactly what is included in our PDF Learning Guide! Note: The lessons themselves are not … Continue reading →

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Let’s Chat

Posted on Wednesday - July 5, 2017 by Dr. Jeff McQuillan

Another video experiment for today’s blog’s post! Here I explain the meaning and usage (the way we use) the verb to chat. ~Jeff

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Thank You Always Fits*

Posted on Tuesday - May 9, 2017 by Warren Ediger

Several years ago, saying “thank you” got Chantel Jennings a job. Jennings, a student at an American university, was studying in Spain when she received an award that included $500 to use any way she wanted. She used it to … Continue reading →

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