Author Archives: Dr. Lucy Tse

Who Owns Your Email When You Die?

Posted on Thursday - September 12, 2013 by Dr. Lucy Tse

When we die, our car, home, jewelry, and personal belongings go the people named in our will, the legal document that states how our personal property is distributed or given to other people and organizations after we die. In our … Continue reading →

Posted in Technology | 24 Comments

Own a Home for Just $1

Posted on Tuesday - September 3, 2013 by Dr. Lucy Tse

With the economic downturn (decline) over the past few years, we’ve heard stories of people losing their jobs, losing their homes, and losing their way of life (how they live and their pattern of life). Imagine that happening to an … Continue reading →

Posted in Life in the United States | 13 Comments

Punctuation: A Matter of Life and Death

Posted on Thursday - August 29, 2013 by Dr. Lucy Tse

We all know the importance of punctuation. Periods (.), commas (,), quotation marks (” “), semicolons (;), colons (:), question marks (?), and other punctuation marks in the English language give clarity (being clear, not confusing) and meaning to a … Continue reading →

Posted in Language & Terms | 25 Comments

Your Office May be Getting in the Way of Your Work

Posted on Tuesday - August 20, 2013 by Dr. Lucy Tse

If you’ve worked in an American office in the past 10 to 15 years, you may have noticed a change in its configuration (how things are arranged, including furniture and equipment). In recent years, large office spaces have been built … Continue reading →

Posted in Business | 14 Comments

Ender’s Game

Posted on Tuesday - August 6, 2013 by Dr. Lucy Tse

Hollywood has a history of taking blockbuster (extremely popular and successful) fiction novels and turning them into (making from them) blockbuster movies. A recent example was The Hunger Games written by Suzanne Collins. The film version grossed (earned, before expenses are subtracted) … Continue reading →

Posted in Books and Reading | 13 Comments

The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally

Posted on Thursday - August 1, 2013 by Dr. Lucy Tse

After work today, I’m slapping on (putting on quickly and without care) my helmet (hard hat worn for safety while riding a bicycle or motorcycle), jumping on my hog (slang for motorcycle), and riding 1,300 miles (2,100 kilometers) to Sturgis, South … Continue reading →

Posted in Life in the United States | 13 Comments

Guest Blogger: Introducing Abbe Skones

Posted on Tuesday - July 30, 2013 by Dr. Lucy Tse

Today, I’m very happy to welcome a guest blogger: Abbe Skones. Abbe is a former (in the past) ESL teacher in Los Angeles and has worked as a Spanish-language translator. Unlike Jeff, Warren, and me, Abbe is a native of … Continue reading →

Posted in Life in the United States | 11 Comments

Eighth Anniversary Video

Posted on Monday - July 22, 2013 by Dr. Lucy Tse

It’s hard to believe that ESL Podcast started this day eight years ago. You would think that after eight years, we would be older, if not wiser (smarter). But amazingly, we have enjoyed these eight years so much that it … Continue reading →

Posted in Announcements | 39 Comments

Podcasts This Week (July 22, 2013)

Posted on Sunday - July 21, 2013 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! … Continue reading →

Posted in Announcements | 3 Comments

Twinkies are Back!

Posted on Thursday - July 18, 2013 by Dr. Lucy Tse

There are few American foods more beloved (loved very much) than the Twinkie. This modest (not fancy) snack cake with a white filling (a type of food that is found inside other foods) is over 80 years old and is … Continue reading →

Posted in News and Current Events | 13 Comments