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
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
ESL Podcast 698 – Making Ethnically or Racially Offensive Remarks
ESL Podcast 698 – Making Ethnically or Racially Offensive Remarks
Learn about racial and ethnic slurs in this episode. Download Podcast
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
Enjoying Outdoor Cooking, Without the Unwanted Visitors
VOA Learning English: Enjoying Outdoor Cooking, Without the Unwanted Visitors
A food safety hotline. Tom Hanks’ busy career. And new music from Death Cab for Cutie AMERICAN MOSAIC (download mp3)
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
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
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
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Friday, June 3, 2011
Milpitas Adult School Flea Market
Milpitas Adult School Flea Market on flickr
ESL 6 hosts a Flea Market to benefit Milpitas Adult School.
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)
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