Wednesday, June 29, 2011

English Express: Love



BBC English Express: Love

We asked people in London: "How can you tell if someone likes you? What are the signs?" Listen to what they told us and join the conversation at http://bbc.in/kP78RD

Saturday, June 25, 2011

A False Sense of Security on the Internet?



VOA Learning English: A False Sense of Security on the Internet?

Sony officials held a news conference in early May in Tokyo. They apologized for the theft of personal information from millions of users of the company's online services. Hackers targeted Sony's PlayStation Network, Sony Online Entertainment and Qriocity music systems. In all, Sony says information may have been stolen from more than one hundred million accounts. The data includes information like names, addresses, phone numbers and birthdates. In some cases, even credit and debit card numbers may have been stolen. The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation is looking into the cyber attacks. (read more)

Friday, June 24, 2011

Most States See Increases as Hispanic Population Grows

VOA Learning English: Most States See Increases as Hispanic Population Grows

Also, a national museum is proposed to honor Latinos. And why some retired Americans are moving to Mexico THIS IS AMERICA (download mp3)

Thursday, June 23, 2011

Milpitas Adult School Award Ceremony



Milpitas Adult School Award Ceremony

On the last day on school, the entire student body assembles in the courtyard and honor those who demonstrated academic excellence and school spirit. Congratulations!

Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Titanic Exhibit Brings the Tragic Story to Life



VOANews: Titanic Exhibit Brings the Tragic Story to Life

When the ocean liner RMS Titanic hit an iceberg and sank on its maiden voyage in 1912, more than 1,500 passengers died. It made headlines as one of the worst peacetime maritime disasters in history. The fateful voyage was the backdrop for the blockbuster 1997 movie Titanic. Now the ship's story has come to life in an exhibit at a Las Vegas hotel.

Monday, June 20, 2011

ESL Podcast 695 – Being Late for an Event


Don't be late for pizza--or it wwill be gone!


ESL Podcast 695 – Being Late for an Event

You’re late! You’re late for a very important date! Hurry up and listen to this episode to find out how to talk about being late. Download Podcast

Thursday, June 2, 2011

Introducing the New Food Icon: MyPlate



wh.gov: Introducing the New Food Icon: MyPlate

The Department of Agriculture introduces the new food icon, MyPlate, to replace the MyPyramid image as the government's primary food group symbol. An easy-to-understand visual cue to help consumers adopt healthy eating habits, MyPlate is consistent with the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans.

Wednesday, June 1, 2011

Lecture or Interactive Teaching? Old Issue, New Study

VOAVideo: Lecture or Interactive Teaching? Old Issue, New Study

In a one-week experiment, students did better on a college physics test after being taught untraditionally EDUCATION REPORT (download mp3)