The ESLPod Blog (page 69)
- Language & Terms
How to Win a Gold Medal in Speaking English
It’s fun to see such amazing performances by athletes.
- Life in the United States
My Life in English: Communicating with My Father
There’s a special connection – we would call it a special bond – between a young boy and his father, just as there often is between a young girl and her mother.
- Language & Terms
What Does “To Be Livid” Mean?
Today I talk about the meaning of the word livid in English. Watch this short video to learn what it means and how we use it:
- Life in the United States
I Love Winter. I Hate Winter.
First, last week, we announced our new Unlimited English Membership. We’ve had a great response and good feedback from our new members. Thank you for your support!
- Announcements
Important Announcement: Our New UNLIMITED ENGLISH Membership!
First, we want to thank all of you, our listeners, viewers, readers, and members, for continuing to support us. We know that many of you have been with us for many months and some for many years and…
- Life in the United States
The Shadow Wolves are on the Hunt
As in other countries, smuggling and trafficking are both serious problems in the United States. Smuggling is the crime of bringing something into or out of a country illegally (against the law).…
- Life in the United States
Welcoming 2018
A new year means new plans and new resolutions (promises to yourself to do better).
- Life in the United States
Christmas: Outlawed!
Nowadays (Currently; These days), Christmas is celebrated by many Americans, whether they are Christian or not. However, that wasn’t always so (true).
- Language & Terms
Punctuation: The Game Changer*
We all know that punctuation — marks in writing, such as ” “, : , and ! — is important. Sometimes just a small change in punctuation can change the entire meaning of a sentence.
- Life in the United States
Californians Speaking Russian Instead of English?
Today, Alaska is the U.S.’s largest state by area (in square miles). But did you know that before 1867, Alaska belonged to Russia? In 1867, the U.S. purchased Alaska from Russia and it became our…
