Author Archives: Dr. Lucy Tse

Podcasts This Week (July 15, 2013)

Don’t let the summer go by without improving your English. Get the full benefits of ESL Podcast by getting the Learning Guide. We designed the Learning Guide to help you learn English better and faster. Get more vocabulary, language explanations, … Continue reading

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Dodging the Dodgeball

I remember playing dodgeball when I was in elementary school. All of the players are divided into two teams. Each team stands in a straight line facing (standing opposite and looking at) each other with a large space between the … Continue reading

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Podcasts This Week (July 8, 2013)

Don’t let your summer go by without getting the full benefits of ESL Podcast. Get the Learning Guide and learn English better and faster. Get more vocabulary, language explanations, sample sentences, comprehension questions, cultural notes, and more. Get the Learning … Continue reading

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Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest

Today is the Fourth of July, the United State’s Independence Day. On this day in 1776, we officially separated ourselves from Great Britain. We’ve talked a lot about this federal (national) holiday and how it’s celebrated (see here, here, and here). … Continue reading

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Podcasts This Week (July 1, 2013)

Get the full benefits of ESL Podcast by getting 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 notes, and more. Get the … Continue reading

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The Toilet Paper Wedding Dresses

We are in the month of June, a very popular month for weddings here in the U.S. According to an annual (yearly) survey conducted by a popular wedding website, The Knot*, December is the most popular month to get engaged … Continue reading

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Podcasts This Week (June 24, 2013)

It’s summertime and the learning is easy! Get the full benefits of ESL Podcast by getting the Learning Guide. We designed the Learning Guide to help you learn English better and faster. Get more vocabulary, language explanations, sample sentences, comprehension … Continue reading

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Catching Some Z’s

A recent survey (questionnaire) about Americans and sleep reported in the Los Angeles Times found that we don’t get enough sleep. About 85% of Americans say they don’t get a good night’s sleep on a regular basis (normally). Here are … Continue reading

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Podcasts This Week (June 17, 2013)

Get the full benefits of ESL Podcast by getting 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 notes, and more. Get the … Continue reading

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Living in the U.S. is Just $1,000,000 Away

Getting official permission to move to the United States ranges from fairly easy for some countries to nearly impossible for others. But if you have $1,000,000 to spare (extra; to spend), you may have a shortcut (an easier way) to … Continue reading

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