Hollywood Gowns in LA Shops, for Cheap

VOAVideo: Hollywood Gowns in LA Shops, for Cheap

Los Angeles is known for Hollywood's film stars and the expensive designer clothes they wear on the red carpet and off. While most people only see the glamorous outfits on TV during the Oscars, visitors and residents of LA can own clothing once worn by a celebrity, for a fraction of the original price. Elizabeth Lee has details on where to go for a unique shopping experience.

Compulsive Hoarders: What Are They Thinking?

VOANews Learning English: Compulsive Hoarders: What Are They Thinking?

People with an uncontrollable urge to collect things or animals can be very difficult to help | SCIENCE IN THE NEWS (download mp3)

Are You Learning English? These Songs May Help

VOA Learning Englsh Video; Are You Learning English? These Songs May Help

Songs teach language. Consider a song like "Tom's Diner" by Suzanne Vega. An American teaching English overseas once told us that students love that song.Recently we asked people on the Special English Facebook page to suggest other songs that English learners might like.

Pronunciation of English Vowel Sounds 3 - Back Vowels - Part 1

JenniferESL: Pronunciation of English Vowel Sounds 3 - Back Vowels - Part 1 (with captions)

This is a lesson in TWO PARTS. Part 1 is the main presentation.

A version of this video with NO CAPTIONS is available at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SFRIztWDaJA

My apologies if the appearance of some symbols seems odd. It was necessary to recreate a few digitally. I hope learners do not find it distracting.

STUDENTS: Additional practice is available at EnglishCafe. The full lesson includes an additional listening quiz and a video review of the back vowels.
http://www.englishcafe.com/lessons/pronunciation-english-vowel-sounds-lesson-3-part-1-back-vowels-122807

TEACHERS: A related classroom activity is available on my WordPress blog.
http://englishwithjennifer.wordpress.com/2011/02/12/back-again-sentence-generations-for-back-vowels/

Music credits:
"radioFlier" by Desibell retrieved from http://www.flashkit.com/loops/Pop-Rock/Pop/radioFli-desibell-5647/
"Smart, Easy Listening" by Enrique Plazaola retrieved from http://www.flashkit.com/loops/Easy_Listening/Instrumental/smart_e-Enrique_-9644/

FOR MORE MUSIC BY ENRIQUE PLAZAOLA, please visit http://www.enrique-plazaola.com/

ESL Podcast 659 – Finding Love on Valentine’s Day

ESL Podcast 659 – Finding Love on Valentine’s Day

Don’t let your love’s labors be lost! Keep searching for that special someone and contribute to the profits of candy companies by celebrating Valentine’s Day. Download Podcast

Egyptians Celebrate Beginning of New Era

VOAVideo: Egyptians Celebrate Beginning of New Era

Egyptians spent the first day of this new chapter in their political history by cleaning up the past and looking to the future. VOA's Elizabeth Arrott reports from the Egyptian capital.

ESL Podcast 657 – Checking Accounts and Writing Checks

1. The date the check was written.
2. Who the check is written to.
3. Amount of check in numbers (after the $).
4. Amount of check written in words.
5. Your signature as you signed your signature card, which may be different from what is printed on the check.
6. Your name and address.
7. Check number.
8. Bank name and branch where your checking account is handled.
9. Computer routing number.
10. Your checking account number.
11. Amount paid by the bank from your checking account will be printed here.
12. A record of why the check was written. (aces.edu)
    

ESL Podcast 657 – Checking Accounts and Writing Checks

Learn about writing checks and having a checking account at a bank in this episode. Download Podcast

Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak Resigns

VOAVideo: Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak ResignsAfter 18 days of protest, Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak has stepped down after ruling the country for nearly three decades. VOA's Luis Ramirez reports from Cairo.

Jakarta Holds Southeast Asian English Olympics

VOA Special English: Jakarta Holds Southeast Asian English Olympics

A local English club has invited other countries this year to a competition for Indonesian students EDUCATION REPORT (download MP3)

2000 Years of Computing History at a Museum in California

VOA Learning English: 2000 Years of Computing History at a Museum in California

A new exhibit at the Computer History Museum takes a long view of the information age TECHNOLOGY REPORT (download mp3)

Lunar New Year!

Milpitas Adult School Lunar New Year Party
You can download these pictures from Flickr.

ESL Holiday Lessons: Chinese New Year

Chinese New Year is the most important of the Chinese holidays. Many people who live outside China call it the Lunar New Year

DOWNLOADS: Word Doc PDF MP3 Listening Online Exercise

Groundhog Day!

JenniferESL: #10 English Mini Lesson - Groundhog Day (with captions)

NOTE: A version of this video with NO CAPTIONS is available on my playlist "English Mini Lessons".

Topic: Groundhog DayLearn about U.S. culture. Test your listening comprehension of fast speech. A popular tongue twister is also included for pronunciation practice.Enjoy!Special thanks to Stacy Hagen for her contribution. For Stacy's lessons, please visit her channel http://www.youtube.com/englishwithstacy

STUDENTS: Additional listening practice is available at EnglishCafe.

TEACHERS: Related teaching ideas are available on my WordPress blog.

MUSIC CREDITS:"Guitar Hiphop Loop" by hasz and "Poppy Clip" by Who Else

California Bans, Restricts Fishing in Marine Areas

VOAVideo: California Bans, Restricts Fishing in Marine Areas

California is implementing a plan to ban or restrict fishing in many of the state's marine areas. The state is rolling out the plan in segments, dividing the coastline into four areas, plus a fifth covering San Francisco Bay.