The ESLPod Blog (page 56)
- Life in the United States
Labor Day
Yesterday was Labor Day in the United States. Labor Day is a federal (national) holiday that honors (shows respect to or celebrates) workers.
- Life in the United States
What Do Bears and Bulls Have to Do with the Stock Market?
Many Americans are invested in (have money in) the stock market, especially for their retirement (when they stop working).
- Life in the United States
Happy 100th Birthday, Women’s Suffrage!
August 26 is the 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage in the United States.
- Language & Terms
In the Line of Duty
Like many of you, I’ve mostly been staying home over the past few months, and I’ve been catching up on (doing what others have already done) some TV series.
- How to Learn English
What Should You Read on Vacation?
August is a popular month for summer vacations, when many people enjoy reading relaxing books.
- News and Current Events
What Should We Do About Unemployment?
American lawmakers (elected representatives) are talking this week about passing (approving) a second stimulus package .
- Language & Terms
Being Locked Down is Better Than Being Locked Up
Many countries have used lockdowns to respond to the coronavirus.
- Life in the United States
How Some Americans Cheat to Get Into College
Getting into (being admitted as a student) to the best American universities can be difficult.
- Life in the United States
Are You Working Hard or Hardly Working?
There is an old joke that people at work sometimes say to each other:
- Life in the United States
What Are the Most Popular Last Names in the US?
Many students of English choose an “English” name for themselves when they begin to study English.
