The ESLPod Blog (page 141)
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Podcasts This Week (September 19, 2011)
ON MONDAY ESL Podcast 722 – Talking About Television Shows
- Life in the United States
Food for Thought*
I am a terrible cook. If I tell you I’m going to cook dinner for you, run the other way. You have been warned (told about the danger).
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Podcasts This Week (September 12, 2011)
In the Learning Guide : Get a full transcript (written version of every word you hear), vocabulary list and sample sentences, and comprehension questions. In “What Else Does it Mean,” learn the other…
- Life in the United States
You Vote What You Eat
It’s here! The 2012 presidential campaign has begun. The big battle is shaping up (developing) – Democrats versus (against) Republicans, liberals* versus conservatives*, President Obama versus … who…
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Podcasts This Week (September 5, 2011)
In the Learning Guide : Get a full transcript (written version of every word you hear), vocabulary list and sample sentences, and comprehension questions. In “What Else Does it Mean,” learn the other…
- Technology
Gadgets by Gender
A gadget is a small, often electronic device (machine) such as a cellphone or calculator. Gender usually refers to whether someone is a man or a woman. As things, gadgets are neither male nor female,…
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Podcasts This Week (August 29, 2011)
In the Learning Guide : Get a full transcript (written version of every word you hear), vocabulary list and sample sentences, and comprehension questions. In “What Else Does it Mean,” learn the other…
- Life in the United States
What Do Students Need?
In my work with students from many different cultures, I’ve discovered that educational values (ideas about what’s important) vary (change) a lot from one culture to another. Even in the U.S. today,…
- Life in the United States
How to Be an Angelino: Part 2
Last week I talked about the importance of shortcuts in the life of an Angelino (someone living in Los Angeles). Today I’ll add another essential (necessary) element (part) of life in L.A.: Expect…
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Podcasts This Week (August 22, 2011)
In the Learning Guide : Get a full transcript (written version of every word you hear), vocabulary list and sample sentences, and comprehension questions. In “What Else Does it Mean,” learn the other…
