The ESLPod Blog (page 120)
- Life in the United States
Five Questions: American Life
In the late ’90s, there was a popular comedy show host who would ask his celebrity (famous) guests (people invited to appear on the show) five questions at the end of his show. The questions were…
- Life in the United States
What Makes Us Happy?
A few weeks ago Jeff asked “ What does it mean to be happy?” Today I’d like to ask a related question – what makes us happy? – and find an answer in an unusual source.
- Television and Movies
Who’s Swatting Me Now?
I feel sorry for celebrities. All of that wealth (money), admiration (people liking and respecting you), and influence. What a sad life.
- Life in the United States
Street Vendors
Every city has people selling things on the street. After all, where can you find more foot traffic (people walking by) than on a city’s sidewalks?
- Language & Terms
So Why Is “So” So Popular?
So I wanted to write something about the use of the word “so” to begin a sentence.
- Announcements
Podcasts This Week (May 6, 2013)
ON MONDAY ESL Podcast 892 – Preparing for the Busy Season
- Life in the United States
They Come Bearing* Gifts
When you are invited to someone’s house, let’s say for dinner, is it the custom (common practice) in your country to take a gift?
