Monthly Archives: November 2012

Want To Live Longer?

Posted on Thursday - November 29, 2012 by Warren Ediger

It probably goes without saying (is not necessary to say) that active people live longer than sedentary (spending a lot of time sitting down, not moving or exercising) people. Thanks to three recent research studies, we now know a little … Continue reading →

Posted in Life in the United States | 22 Comments

Teaching Teacher

Posted on Tuesday - November 27, 2012 by Dr. Jeff McQuillan

I don’t remember the boy’s name anymore. It was more than twenty years ago and I’ve had so many students since then, it’s hard to keep track (remember; be aware of something). He sat in the last row (line of … Continue reading →

Posted in Life in the United States | 34 Comments

Podcasts This Week (November 26, 2012)

Posted on Monday - November 26, 2012 by Dr. Lucy Tse

Get the most out of each podcast by getting the Learning Guide today! We designed the Learning Guide to help you learn English better and faster. Get more vocabulary, language explanations, sample sentences, comprehension questions, cultural notes, and more. Get … Continue reading →

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“U Can’t Stuff This”

Posted on Thursday - November 22, 2012 by Dr. Lucy Tse

Here, in the U.S., we are celebrating Thanksgiving today. It’s a holiday for being with family and being grateful for all of the good things in our lives. One thing we are always thankful for at ESL Podcast is our … Continue reading →

Posted in Jokes and Humor | 13 Comments

No Learning English at Work, Please

Posted on Tuesday - November 20, 2012 by Dr. Jeff McQuillan

Many businesses worry about their employees wasting time (not doing what you’re supposed to be doing; being unproductive) at work when they use the Internet. A common solution is to install (put in) special software that will block (prevent; stop) … Continue reading →

Posted in Business | 10 Comments

Podcasts This Week (November 19, 2012)

Posted on Monday - November 19, 2012 by Dr. Lucy Tse

We are grateful to our members and donors, because we are only able to produce this podcast with the generous help of our listeners. If you enjoy our podcasts, please consider supporting ESL Podcast by becoming a Basic or Premium Member today! As … Continue reading →

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Being Cool

Posted on Thursday - November 15, 2012 by Warren Ediger

I have a question for you. What adjectives come to mind (what adjectives do you immediately think of) when you hear the word “cool” used to describe someone? Researchers recently asked a similar question to almost 1,000 people between the … Continue reading →

Posted in Language & Terms, Life in the United States | 14 Comments

Opening Weekend

Posted on Tuesday - November 13, 2012 by Dr. Jeff McQuillan

If you go out today and ask an Angelino (someone who lives in Los Angeles) when “opening weekend” is, he’ll probably ask you, “For which movie?” If you ask a Minnesotan when opening weekend is, he’ll instead ask you, “For … Continue reading →

Posted in Life in the United States | 18 Comments

Podcasts This Week (November 12, 2012)

Posted on Monday - November 12, 2012 by Dr. Lucy Tse

Find out for yourself why so many listeners are learning even more English with the Learning Guide. We designed the Learning Guide to help you learn English better and faster. Get more vocabulary, language explanations, sample sentences, comprehension questions, cultural … Continue reading →

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Are You a Classic Workaholic or an Engaged Workaholic?

Posted on Thursday - November 8, 2012 by Dr. Lucy Tse

You probably know someone who is a workaholic, a person who works very hard and works long hours compulsively (without being able to stop). When they’re not working, they may feel guilty, believing that they should be working and, if … Continue reading →

Posted in News and Current Events | 9 Comments