The ESLPod Blog (page 104)
- Life in the United States
The Lively Morgue
If you walk down two flights (a set of steps between one floor and the next) of stairs to the basement of an office building near Times Square and through some heavy metal doors, you’ll enter a place…
- News and Current Events
A World Cup of Something Else
The World Cup is in full swing (is already in progress), and millions of people around the world are watching their favorite teams compete (play against each other). Even here in the U.S., there are…
- Life in the United States
“Football” Versus “Soccer”
Americans and Brits have a love-hate relationship (unclear feelings about each other). We love the British and the British hate us.
- Life in the United States
A New Kind Of Streaker
Americans who remember the 1970s probably remember streakers – usually students – who ran naked (without clothes) in public places as a joke or to shock (surprise and upset) people.
- Life in the United States
Medical Diagnosis: “Moron”
If someone calls you a “moron,” you should be very offended (feel insulted). A moron is someone who is very stupid. The term is harsher (more severe; more of an insult) than “stupid” or “dumb.”…
- Life in the United States
Why You Can’t Be Creative and Check Your Facebook Page At The Same Time
At universities and research organizations today, there is a very common buzzword (a word or phrase that has become popular, like a slogan): collaboration. Collaboration refers to working with others…
