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More Listening and Reading Will Help You Speak English Better: A True Story
If you’ve been a fan of ESLPod.com, you know that we’re always telling you to read and listen to as much English as you can. Reading and listening is the key (most important thing) to improving speaking and writing. There’s … Continue reading
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“Drive Hammered, Get Nailed”
I was driving down the 10 freeway here in Los Angeles the other day (recently) and saw an interesting sign. Freeways in Southern California usually have large electronic signs every few miles that announce important but usually boring (uninteresting) information … Continue reading
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Is Teddy Roosevelt Still Right about America?
One of our most famous presidents was Theodore or “Teddy” (a short name for Theodore) Roosevelt, who was president of the U.S. between 1901 and 1909. Roosevelt was first famous for being a leader during the Spanish-American War in 1898, … Continue reading
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Passing Your English Exams (TOEFL & IELTS)
We often get emails asking if ESLPod.com has test preparation materials for English language exams. If you want to study at a U.S. university or college, you will likely take one of two English language exams. The most common “standardized” … Continue reading
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Hot for Teacher’s Grade*
School begins in a few weeks, to the great joy and happiness of parents everywhere. What does it take (what do you need) to be successful in American schools? Being successful in an American school requires, as in other schools … Continue reading
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Dear LA: I love you. I hate you.
A few blocks from my house, the owner of a very large house recently painted a message to everyone who drives or walks past (see photo). It reads: “Dear LA, I love you. I hate you. I love you. I … Continue reading
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What to Say to Someone Traveling
It’s summertime, and that means it’s time for millions of people to take a vacation. When someone tells you they’re going on a vacation, what do you say to them in English? Find out in this very short (1 minute!) … Continue reading
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Summer Vacation is Here. Who Wants to Go Camping?
July and August are traditionally (usually) the most popular months for people to take a vacation. Some stay in hotels. Some stay with friends. Some rent an apartment or small house. But many Americans like to take vacation by going … Continue reading
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Test Your Creative Potential
Why are some people more creative (able to think of new and original ideas) than others? Psychologists have sought (looked for) an answer to this question for many years, with some interesting hypotheses (guesses; theories). Dean Keith Simonton at … Continue reading
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The Narrow Way to Improve Your English
Last week I gave a couple of tips on how to improve your English. If you haven’t read that, please read that now. (I’ll wait for you . . .) In my post, I talked about “narrow reading,” where you … Continue reading
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