The ESLPod Blog (page 163)
- Karaoke English
“As Time Goes By” from Casablanca
In this week’s English Cafe 203 , Jeff talked about the classic movie Casablanca . The main hit (very popular) song from this movie was “As Time Goes By.”
- Life in the United States
Giving In to Guilty Pleasures
Guilty pleasures are things that we enjoy, but that we are embarrassed or ashamed that we like. There can be guilty pleasures in all categories: food, TV shows, music, sports, and more.
- Life in the United States
Charity Begins at Home
There’s an old saying (proverb, popular expression) in English: “ Charity begins at home.” Charity (giving to others, being kind to others) comes from the Latin caritas, meaning “love.” “Charity…
- Language & Terms
What on Earth?!
QUESTION: Andrea in Italy wants to know the meaning of the phrase: “What on Earth…?”
- Announcements
Fourth Anniversary Video Podcast
It’s hard for us to believe that it’s been four years since ESL Podcast began. In fact, as of next Monday, we will have released 500 ESL Podcast episodes and 200 ESL Cafe episodes! It’s amazing to us…
- Karaoke English
Music from the Movie “Once”
I recently got around to seeing a small-budget (made with little money) 2007 movie called Once, and I haven’t been able to get the music from the film out of my head.
- Life in the United States
Pinch-Hit Grand Slam
Every once in a while, circumstances come together (occur, happen at the same time) in a sporting game that provide drama, excitement, and even a bit of poetry. Last night was such a night here in…
- Language & Terms
Don’t Miss Your Airline Flight!
We had a question this week from Jacek in Poland about how to pronounce airline flights numbers. The flight number is the number that each plane trip is given, and is usually two, three, or four…
- Announcements
The Fourth Anniversary Video Podcast & Flat Jeffrey
ESL Podcast’s fourth anniversary is at the end of July, and we need your help with our video podcast this year.
- Life in the United States
Using Cell Phones in Public
Cell phones are everywhere, but should cell phones be used everywhere?
