The ESLPod Blog (page 140)
- Life in the United States
Liquor Stores and Libraries
According to a recent study (research investigation), the closer teenagers (those ages 13 to 19) live to places where alcohol is sold, the more likely they are to binge drink . Binge drinking is when…
- Announcements
Podcasts This Week (October 17, 2011)
ON MONDAY ESL Podcast 730 – Waiting For Exam Results
- News and Current Events
Nobel Committee Reminds Me Why I’m Not an Economist
The Nobel Prizes are among the most prestigious (highly respected or honored) awards given to people who have accomplished something great in their field (area of work or study). Yesterday the Nobel…
- Announcements
Podcasts This Week (October 10, 2011)
ON MONDAY ESL Podcast 728 – Describing One’s Skill Level
- Life in the United States
Ah, The Memories
Childhood memories are never far away. A New York Times article triggered (caused me to remember) one of mine recently. The article – about Ava Drug in Ava, Missouri – brought back memories of the…
- Technology
#SortofInteresting
Almost everyone on the Internet has heard of Twitter , a micro-blogging (a mini or small blogging) service where you are able to send short, 140–characters–or–less messages to people who “follow” you…
- Announcements
Podcasts This Week (October 3, 2011)
ON MONDAY ESL Podcast 726 – Taking the Driving Test
- Announcements
Podcasts This Week (September 26, 2011)
ON MONDAY ESL Podcast 724 – Being Impolite in Conversation
- Life in the United States
Gimme Five!*
You’ve probably seen it, usually after something exciting has happened, especially if you watch American sports. Two players approach (move toward) each other, raise their hands simultaneously (at…
- Life in the United States
Keeping Fit While Being Cool
Okay, so you don’t work out (exercise) as much as you should. Perhaps your exercise routine (habits; things you do regularly) are getting a little stale (dull; boring; old). Are you ready for the…
