The ESLPod Blog (page 108)
- Life in the United States
Ruby’s, Hot Rods, and Custom Cars
When you walk into a Ruby’s Diner in southern California, you take a step back in time, into the 1940s and 50s. The red booths (a table between two long seats), white table tops, soda fountains , and…
- Television and Movies
Your Movie Will Begin…Later and Later
If you’ve been to a movie theater recently, you may have noticed that there are more trailers (advertisements for future movies) than ever, and they last (continue; has a duration that is) longer…
- About ESL Podcast
Podcasts this Week (March 3, 2014)
ON MONDAY ESL Podcast 978 – Getting Access to Restricted Areas
- Life in the United States
“Gentrification” Might Not Be Such a Bad Word
To many people, the word “gentrification” is a dirty (offensive; vulgar) word. Gentrification refers to a change in an urban (city) area with new businesses moving in and housing prices going up,…
- Life in the United States
The Most Bible-Minded Cities in the U.S.
If you’re wondering which cities in the United States could be considered the most religious, you may be interested in a recent survey (piece of research where many people are asked the same…
- About ESL Podcast
Podcasts This Week (February 24, 2014)
ON MONDAY ESL Podcast 976 – Showing Immaturity
- Books and Reading
Become a Book Detective
Reading and listening – as we all know – are the keys (the things that make something possible) to better English. Better English is the result of spending as many hours as possible with interesting,…
- Life in the United States
Chefs and Bartenders: Put On Those Gloves
With the start of a new year, new laws go into effect (are now required to be followed). A new law in California has chefs (professional cooks) and bartenders (people whose job it is to serve drinks,…
- About ESL Podcast
Podcasts This Week (February 17, 2014)
ON MONDAY ESL Podcast 974 – Talking About Old Crimes
