The ESLPod Blog (page 173)
- News and Current Events
Note from a Listener in China’s Earthquake Area
I received the following email from Huang, one of our listeners who lives in the area affected by the terrible earthquake in China recently. I thought it would be good to share this note with all of…
- Karaoke English
You Want It, You’ve Got It – A Song by the Beatles
A few of you have asked for a Beatles song, but how do you pick one song out of so many great ones?
- Jokes and Humor
What’s the difference between…
I’m sure that we could all use (would all benefit from) a little joke. A standard (common) form of a joke begins with the question, “What’s the difference between…” Here’s a joke I found on the…
- Language & Terms
More Good Resources for Improving Your English
As many of you know, California has many immigrants who speak English as a second language. The State of California has developed a special website to help adults learn English online. It is full of…
- Karaoke English
“Under Pressure” by Queen
It’s Monday, the start of a new week, and for those of us who work Monday to Friday, the most dreaded (disliked before it happens) day of the week.
- News and Current Events
The Disappearing Mural
If you are an artist in the U.S., your artwork (piece of art) may be protected under the Visual Artists Rights Act, which became law in 1990. If you live in California, your artwork may also be…
- Language & Terms
A TV Show You Can Understand
Many of you know that Voice of America has a “ Special English ” program that helps you improve your English by using a more limited vocabulary and slowing down the rate of speech (how fast someone…
- Karaoke English
“Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)” by Green Day
This song by Green Day is, I think, about saying good-bye. The title, Good Riddance , is something we say when we are glad that something or someone is no longer here. I think the title is facetious…
- Jokes and Humor
Quotation of the Day
Instead of forwarding this to all of you via (by) email, here is your quotation of the day:
- Life in the United States
Remove Me From Your List (Please!)
If you’re like me, you have friends, family, and co-workers who forward (send to other people messages that were sent to them) email jokes, chain letters, and other messages that you probably don’t…
