Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Monday, December 29, 2008
Kimchi 1
The First of Three videos: An demonstrates how to make kimchi in the Advanced Conversation class at Milpitas Adult School.
Sunday, December 28, 2008
VOANews: The White Heron
Today's story is called "The White Heron."
It was written by Sarah Orne Jewett.
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It was written by Sarah Orne Jewett.
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For more info about birds, go to National Audubon Society.
Saturday, December 27, 2008
VOANews: White Christmas
VOANews: White Christmas: One of the Best Loved Holiday Songs
Irving Berlin’s song celebrates an idea of peace and happiness that anyone, anywhere, can enjoy.
Irving Berlin’s song celebrates an idea of peace and happiness that anyone, anywhere, can enjoy.
Friday, December 26, 2008
Canapes are Good with Champagne!
Ingredients for the Holiday Canape:
- fresh dill (like a tiny christmas tree)
- cherry tomato (christmas ornament)
- cheese (monterey jack)
- poppy seed dressing (or honey mustard)
- melba toast (or small square cracker)
Thursday, December 25, 2008
VOANews: Christmas in America During the 19th Century
with eggnog and sparkling apple cider.
Christmas in America During the 19th CenturyOn THE MAKING OF A NATION: Christmas slowly developed into a national holiday that combined traditions from many cultures
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
VOANews: Spirit of the Season: Christmas Music and Traditions in America
VOANews: Spirit of the Season: Christmas Music and Traditions in America
A music-filled program looking at how Americans observe the most widely celebrated religious holiday in the US.
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Mr Kim sings a Korean folk song
A music-filled program looking at how Americans observe the most widely celebrated religious holiday in the US.
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Mr Kim sings a Korean folk song
Sunday, December 21, 2008
VOANews: The Gift of the Magi
and Mrs Shen attends the Senior ESL class.
A husband and wife give each other the most special Christmas gift of all.
ESLPod's Blog: “The Gift of the Magi” by O. Henry (updated 122809)
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
VOANEWS: Foreign Student Series: TOEFL or IELTS?
Foreign Student Series: TOEFL or IELTS?
On EDUCATION REPORT: In part 15, we look at the two major English language tests accepted by colleges and universities in the U.S.
On EDUCATION REPORT: In part 15, we look at the two major English language tests accepted by colleges and universities in the U.S.
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
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ESL Podcast 433 – Describing People’s Voices
How do you describe your voice? Learn the words in English we use to talk about someone’s voice in this episode. Download Podcast
How do you describe your voice? Learn the words in English we use to talk about someone’s voice in this episode. Download Podcast
Monday, December 15, 2008
Using Coupons and Rebates
ESL Podcast 434 – Using Coupons and Rebates
Learn how to save money when you buy things in this episode. Download Podcast
Sunday, December 14, 2008
Holiday Decorating
ESL Podcast 226 – Holiday Decorating We buy a Christmas tree and the kids decorate it with ornaments that we’ve bought and made over the years, and with silver and gold tinsel. ...Download Podcast
Saturday, December 13, 2008
Foreign Student Series: The SAT and the ACT
Foreign Student Series: The SAT and the ACT
In part 14, we talk about the two competing college-admissions tests in the U.S., and about schools that require neither. Transcript of radio broadcast: 10 December 2008
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In part 14, we talk about the two competing college-admissions tests in the U.S., and about schools that require neither. Transcript of radio broadcast: 10 December 2008
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Friday, December 12, 2008
Thursday, December 11, 2008
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Discussion Topics:
- Appropriate Small Talk topics for social and interview situations.
- Describe your education background.
- How has your education prepared you for this job?
- What academic courses have you liked the most/least?
- Do you have plans for further education?
ESL Podcast 139 - Job Layoffs
It's not just the salary. It means losing benefits, too. You know, I hope it's not going to be Sebastian. With three kids and a wife who's sick, ...Download Podcast
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Blogging
More and More Bloggers Are Expressing Their Thoughts and Opinions on the Internet
Also: A question from China about Bobby Fischer. And music by the 18-year-old singer Taylor Swift. Transcript of radio broadcast: 04 December 2008
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Tuesday, December 9, 2008
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ESL Podcast 121 - Cooking Dinner
I'm not a very good cook but I decided to surprise my wife by making a three- course meal. I went to the supermarket to get the dessert...Download Podcast
Coconutwheel's Videos (including Uygher Food & Culture)
Monday, December 8, 2008
Sunday, December 7, 2008
Saturday, December 6, 2008
Friday, December 5, 2008
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Uyghur Noodles 1
More info about the Uyghur People:
The Uyghur (also spelled Uygur, Uighur, Uigur, Uyghur: ئۇيغۇر; simplified Chinese: 维吾尔; traditional Chinese: 維吾爾; pinyin: Wéiwú'ěr) are a Turkic people of Central Asia. Today Uyghurs live primarily in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (also known by its controversial name Uyghurstan or East Turkistan) in the People's Republic of China.
(Source: Wikipedia Uyghur People)
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Foreign Student Series: Admissions Tests
Foreign Student Series: Admissions Tests
In part 13, we start to discuss entrance exams; plus, a new report warns about the rising costs of higher education in the U.S. Transcript of radio broadcast: 12/03/08.
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
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Discussion Questions:
- Tell me about yourself.
- How would you describe yourself?
- If you could change on thing about your personality, what would it be? Why?
- How would a (close friend,supervisor, co-worker) describe you?
- What are your strenghts and weaknesses?
- What are three skills you would like to improve?
Is your dream job sitting on the beach and watching the waves? Learn about how to get the job you really want in this episode. Download Podcast
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