Edward's ESL Edge
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Education 68 rész Listen. Discuss. Learn.
Episode 48--What to Talk about
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68. rész
In Episode 48, we talk about talking... That is to say that we tackle the issue of small talk and what to do to promote meaningful conversations.
Listen in and then hit the streets with your new knowledge! ;)
Episode 47--In the Heat of the Moment
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67. rész
It's Episode 47 and we're looking at how the heat affects our judgment and causes us to make silly decisions.
Tune in to hear more about it!
:)
Episode 46--The DIY Episode
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66. rész
In Episode 46, we take on the DIY movement and talk about some ways to save money through homemade endeavors.
Tune in and pick up a few tips!
:)
Episode 45--Taboos and Tattoos
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65. rész
In Episode 45, we take on the topic of tattoos and whether or not there is any taboo around having a visible tattoo these days. We also look a bit at the history of tattoos.
Enjoy!
:)
Episode 44--Can You Make It to the End of This Sentence?
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64. rész
In Episode 44, we talk about our limited capacities to stay focused on the task at hand... Could it be that we're even worse at this than the notorious goldfish?
Episode 43--To Tell a Lie
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63. rész
In Episode 43, we look at signs that someone may be lying to us.
The truth is out there... we just need to pay attention. ;)
Enjoy!
ESLedge Pod 42--Sweet, Sweet Taxes
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62. rész
In Episode 42, we talk about everyone's favorite topic... TAXES!!
How could you not tune in to hear more!?!
Enjoy!
:)
Episode 41--No More Summer Jobs
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61. rész
In Episode 41, we dive into the world of teenage summer employment.
Where have all the summer jobs gone? Tune in to find out!
:)
Episode 40--The Best Job in the World
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60. rész
We're at Episode 40 of the podcast and we're talking about strange and wonderful jobs...
Listen up and you could be heading for a brand new career in no time!
:)
Episode 39--Finding the Perfect Gift
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59. rész
My father's birthday is coming up and I need to buy him a special gift...
In Episode 39 we look at what makes a gift special and how to impress others with your gift choices.
Lots of fun to be had!
:)
Enjoy!
Episode 38--Arguments 101
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58. rész
In this edition of the podcast, we look at some strategies for winning debates and defending your opinions. Actually, it's not always about winning...
Listen in and pick up a few pointers for the next time someone asks you why you bought that bright green shirt or why you chose to stop studying to become a doctor.
Enjoy!
:)
Episode 37--What Do People Do All Day? (Jonathan)
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57. rész
We get back in our 'What Do People Do All Day?' series as we interview Jonathan in South Korea.
He tells us about some of his experiences living abroad and shares some insights on learning other languages.
Enjoy!
:)
Episode 36--Young Enough to Work, Old Enough to Retire
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56. rész
In Episode 36, we get back into the discussion around aging, this time looking at aging populations and older people being forced to work past the age of 65.
P.S. This podcast is nowhere near retirement!
Episode 35--Fast Music and Faster Cars
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55. rész
In Episode 35, we revisit a couple of topics and bring them together to give them a new perspective. Have a listen to the result!
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Episode 34--Forever Young?
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54. rész
In this episode we explore some new technologies that aim to keep us alive for longer and fight the effects of aging.
Will it one day be possible for humans to live forever?
Listen in to find out!
:)
Episode 33--Our Most Canadian Edition Yet!
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53. rész
Episode 33 is by far our most Canadian edition yet! You might say it's as Canadian as maple syrup! Tune in to find out why. ;)
Episode 32--A Game of Fools
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52. rész
In Episode 32, we look at a strange holiday and how it's celebrated around the world.
Tune in and chime in with your comments and thoughts.
And enjoy!
:)
Episode 31--Interviews 101
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51. rész
In Episode 31, we dive into the (sometimes) stressful world of interviews, and we share some general tips on how to gear up for a big interview or exam.
Be sure to check out the Discussion Questions after you listen!
:)
Episode 30--A Day without Selfies
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50. rész
In Episode 30, we look at the movement to end selfies... at least for one day.
Check it out!
:)
Episode 29--What Do People Do All Day? (Jenny)
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49. rész
In Episode 29, we interview our friend Jenny!
Let's see what life is like for a Canadian living in the Philippines.
:)
Episode 28--The Hardest Language in the World
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48. rész
Is English the most difficult language in the world? In Episode 28, we present a list of challenging languages and discuss what makes a language more difficult to learn and master.
Episode 27--Is Sitting the New Smoking?
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47. rész
We are back with Episode 27 of the podcast! It has been a few weeks, but we are happy to be back to bring you another exciting topic.
We hope you're sitting down for this because the topic is...
SITTING!!
Wait, that doesn't sound very exciting... Well, don't worry, because there's always plenty to talk about!
Episode 26--Why You Should Talk to Yourself
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46. rész
In Episode 26, we are talking to ourselves... Wait, that can't be right...
We are talking about talking to ourselves! Why do we do it? Why should we do it?
Listen in and find out more about why you can't resist the urge to say a few words while no one else is around.
Listen, share, and enjoy!
:)
Episode 25--Everything on Demand
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45. rész
In Episode 25, we talk about the wild world of on-demand services. What will happen when people get used to having everything at their fingertips? There are so many services available these days, that we may not even know some exist.
We take a look at the current state of technology and also look back on our first experiences with the Internet.
Tune in and let us know what you think!
:)
Episode 24--New Words for an Old Year
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44. rész
Here we are at Episode 24...
We are looking back at some of the words we got to know better in 2016. This episode offers a quiz for our listeners, so you can test your listening comprehension and try to identify the correct definitions for the new terms presented.
See how you do!
:)
Episode 23--What Do People Do All Day? (Follow-up with Phil)
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43. rész
In Episode 23, we are happy to catch up with the podcast's first ever guest, Phil, who helps us reflect on 2016 and speculate on the year to come.
We get to hear about how his cat's doing, too! :)
In this episode, we present several new terms and expressions for our listeners, and we also go over the use of Future Perfect forms for a bit of grammar practice.
All of that and more!
Enjoy.
:)
Pronunciation Challenge 6
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42. rész
We are bringing you another Pronunciation Challenge after a bit of a break from this segment.
This one is holiday themed, so we're happy to stretch the holidays out for a few extra days!
Enjoy!
Episode 22--How Do You Sleep at Night?
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41. rész
In Episode 22, we discuss the best and worst positions for sleep.
If you're wondering what's keeping you awake at night, we hope this podcast sheds some light on your situation--and that it's not your guilty conscience that has you tossing and turning till sunrise...
Enjoy!
:)
Episode 21--Let's Do Brunch!
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40. rész
In Episode 21, we revisit a portmanteau from Episode 20 and dive into the history of brunch.
When and why did we decide we needed to combine breakfast and lunch to form another meal? Well, the answer is more complicated than you might have thought.
Tune in to learn more...
Enjoy!
:)
Idiomatically Speaking--Shaking at the Knees
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39. rész
We continue our 'Idiomatically Speaking' segment with a quick look at 'knee' idioms.
We were 'up to our elbows' a few weeks ago, and now we're 'knee-deep' in idioms... Deal with it!
Enjoy!
:)
Episode 20--Another Portmanteau for Your Mantel
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38. rész
It's our 20th episode!! We are celebrating with... another episode of the podcast!!
In Episode 20, we look at portmanteaus and their place in our world. You'll be amazed at how many examples there are...
Tune in and test your knowledge!
Enjoy!
GrammarTime 6--Very, Too, and Enough
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37. rész
We are back with another GrammarTime episode, and this time we are focusing on a bit of proper word usage.
If you're wondering about when to use 'very' and when to use 'too,' then this episode is for you!
Enjoy!
:)
Idiomatically Speaking--Up to Our Elbows in Idioms
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36. rész
We are back with another edition of Idiomatically Speaking.
Get your ears ready for some elbow idioms!
No need to 'elbow your way' through the crowd... there's plenty of room for everyone.
:)
Episode 19--Daylight Saving or Spending?
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35. rész
After a bit of a break, we are back with another full episode of the podcast!
In Episode 19, we take on the history of Daylight Saving Time and look into the reason it has stayed with us for so long.
Whether you like DST or not, it's something we all have to deal with!
Enjoy!
Pronunciation Challenge 5
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34. rész
In 'Pronunciation Challenge 5,' we continue our adventure through the fabulous universe of tongue twisters and challenging sounds.
As always, try the challenge out for yourself and see if you can do better than I did -- though I was pretty good this time... ;)
Enjoy!
Pronunciation Challenge 4
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33. rész
In our fourth edition of the 'Pronunciation Challenge,' we bring you a particularly nice tongue twister to practice your 'w' and 'v' sounds.
If these are problematic for you, be sure to take the challenge on for yourself!
Enjoy!
:)
Pronunciation Challenge 3
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32. rész
This is part 3 of the Pronunciation Challenge.
We will be back with full episodes next week, but we're still having fun bringing you tongue twisters in the meantime.
For this edition, we are working on 'th' sounds vs. 't' and 'd' sounds. These are particularly difficult for ESL learners, so be sure to get plenty of practice!
And--as always--enjoy!
Pronunciation Challenge 2
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31. rész
Here is the second part of the Pronunciation Challenge.
We present another tongue twister for you to master and try on your own.
See how you do with this new challenge!
:)
Pronunciation Challenge 1
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30. rész
The show is taking a short break from our regular episodes, but we are offering some new materials to our listeners...
The 'Pronunciation Challenge' presents tongue twisters and tricky phrases to help with your pronunciation skills.
Try to master each phrase by repeating in five times quickly and clearly without making any mistakes. It's tricky (even for me) but it's also fun and great for your pronunciation practice.
Enjoy!
:)
GrammarTime 5--An Intro to Past Perfect
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29. rész
We continue to take on grammar points in our 'GrammarTime' series.
In our fifth edition, we move on to the past perfect and give some tips on usage and precise meaning.
Tune in if you need to brush up on your skills!
Quiz questions to come...
Idiomatically Speaking--Stinky Feet Make for Great Idioms!
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28. rész
We are moving on to idiomatic expressions that talk about 'feet.'
If you thought things couldn't get any more exciting, you were wrong!
So jump on in with both feet let's get the idiom party rolling!
:)
Episode 18--Nothing to Sneeze at
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27. rész
In Episode 18, we talk about sneezing... When do we do it? Why do we do it? And what happens after a sneeze?
You'll never look at sneezing the same way!
Tune in and check out our Discussion Questions on Twitter or Facebook.
Ach... ach... ach... Enjoy!
:)
GrammarTime 4--Present Perfect Simple vs. Continuous
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26. rész
In GrammarTime 4, we are just about ready to stop talking about the present perfect... but not quite yet!
In this edition, we talk about the difference between the present perfect simple and present perfect continuous.
Sound exciting? Well, it gets better! We end the show with a short quiz.
Be sure to check our Facebook and Twitter pages for some answers in the coming days.
:)
Idiomatically Speaking--Don't Cross Your Toes!
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25. rész
In part 3 of Idiomatically Speaking, we move down to our feet to talk about expressions using 'toe' and 'toes.'
Be sure to review this episode from 'head to toe' to get a grasp of every idiom and its special meaning!
Enjoy!
Episode 17--The Official End of Summer and All About Dolphins
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24. rész
In Episode 17, we remind our listeners that summer is officially ending (sorry) -- at least here in Canada.
But, there is a fun festival taking place this weekend in Toronto, and I am actually looking forward to a bit of cooler weather over the next few weeks.
In this episode, we also continue our "All About..." series, this time looking at dolphins and dolphin intelligence.
Enjoy!
Idiomatically Speaking--From Hands to Fingers
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23. rész
In this edition of Idiomatically Speaking, we move from hands to fingers in bringing you more examples of practical idioms to use in daily life.
Don't let this opportunity to review important idioms 'slip through your fingers.'
Tune in and be enlightened!
:)
GrammarTime 3--For and Since with Present Perfect
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22. rész
In GrammarTime 3, we continue to explore the Perfect form in English, this time looking at using 'for' and 'since' to talk about time and duration.
We go over a short quiz on usage. To check your answers, check out the Facebook page or follow the podcast on Twitter.
Enjoy!
Episode 16--Colors, Homes, and the Color of Your Home
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21. rész
Episode 16!
Wow... who knew color could be so important when it comes to buying and selling your home?
In this episode, we look at the problems some people face buying homes in bigger cities, talk about being 'house poor,' and analyze the role color plays in the real estate market.
As usual, there's plenty of vocabulary to cover along the way.
Enjoy!
Idiomatically Speaking--All Hands!
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20. rész
This is the first edition of "Idiomatically Speaking," another brand new segment from the Edward's ESL Edge podcast.
In this edition, we cover a bunch of idioms using 'hand' and 'hands.'
There are so many examples that things kind of get 'out of hand' towards the end of the episode.
;)
Enjoy!
Episode 15--No More Hangovers!
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19. rész
In Episode 15, we are getting ready to wrap up our summer festivities, but maybe not before one or two more parties... If we party a bit too hard, however, we may be in need of a few tips to prevent or cure our hangovers.
We go over some vocabulary and expressions related to drinking and dealing with the consequences.
Enjoy!
Episode 14--The Clothes You Don't Wear
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18. rész
In episode 14 of the podcast, we talk about the start of the Olympics and some interesting uniform choices for countries attending the games.
We also talk about clothing--particularly unworn clothing--and the problems we face in storing all of our excess items.
There's an interesting solution to this problem, but it's not quite available to us yet.
Enjoy the show!
GrammarTime 2--Present Perfect and Non-Specific Time
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17. rész
This is the second GrammarTime segment, and we are continuing with some tips on using the Present Perfect.
In this episode, we look at using the Present Perfect when talking about non-specific time.
Episode 13--Lucky #13 and What Do People Do All Day? (Laura)
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16. rész
In Episode 13, we talk about the (generally) negative qualities associated with the number 13 in some cultures.
We also continue our 'What Do People Do All Day?' series. This time, we ask our friend Laura some questions about what she does, what she likes, and what she'd like to do.
As always, we pick out some useful vocabulary and expressions from our conversation and present discussion questions to follow-up on after listening the show.
Enjoy!
Episode 12--Mosquito Troubles and All About Salt & Pepper
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15. rész
In Episode 12 of the podcast, we talk about my recent camping adventures and the struggles to avoid mosquitos, and we also continue our 'All About...' series with 'All About Salt & Pepper.'
Learn about the history of this fantastically flavorful pair of spices.
After you listen, be sure to join the conversation on Twitter or Facebook.
Have fun!
Episode 11--Lose Your Blues
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14. rész
This is episode 11 of the podcast.
We look at some vocabulary and expressions to describe our moods, and we go over an article discussing why people love sad music.
Ever wondered why the blues were so popular?
Listen to the episode and then join the discussion on Twitter, Facebook, and elsewhere.
Happy listening!
Episode 10--'Staycations' and Becoming a 'Morning Person'
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13. rész
In Episode 10 of the podcast, we discuss the emergence of the term 'staycation' and go over some tips for making your mornings more productive.
We also take on a bunch of new vocabulary and terms relating to this week's topics.
Be sure to follow our discussions over Twitter and elsewhere!
Happy listening!
Episode 9--What Do People Do All Day? (Keiran)
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12. rész
In Episode 9, we continue the 'What Do People Do All Day?' series and talk to Keiran about his work and daily life.
Keiran is the host of an ESL podcast called 'Uncensored English,' so you can check it out on iTunes after listening to our interview here.
Be sure to follow the conversation on Twitter to share your thoughts on this week's Discussion Questions.
And remember to subscribe, follow, comment, rate, review, etc.
Thanks!!
Happy listening!
GrammarTime 1--Present Perfect and Unfinished Time
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11. rész
This is a new segment from the Edward's ESL Edge podcast.
We're making a few mini-episodes for students who have requested grammar-focused episodes.
This is the first in a series looking at the Present Perfect and how it is used.
Episode 8--Everything Euro and All About Iceland
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10. rész
In this episode, we discuss recent headlines concerning the EU and Euro 2016.
We take a closer look at Iceland and learn a bit about what makes it such a special place.
As always, we also present lots of practical vocabulary, along with some Discussion Questions to carry into this week's conversation.
Come and join the conversation on Twitter by following @ESLedge_podcast.
Subscribe through iTunes and look for new episodes every week.
Happy listening!
Episode 7--Sarcasm and the Summer Solstice
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9. rész
In Episode 7, we discuss the use of sarcasm in trying to be funny. We also talk a bit about how sarcasm is perceived in different cultures.
This week's article looks at the Summer Solstice and what this day of the year really means to people around the world.
Be sure to follow our discussions on Twitter @ESLedge_podcast or using #ESLedge_podcast and subscribe through iTunes or follow us on SoundCloud and Facebook.
Episode transcripts are available at a very low price. Email edwardsesledge@gmail.com if interested.
Cheers and happy listening!
Episode 6--What Do People Do All Day? (Phil)
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8. rész
In this episode, we start our "What Do People Do All Day?" series by calling Phil to ask him some questions about his life.
We get some interesting answers and are left with some discussion questions to share our own thoughts and opinions.
As always, be sure to subscribe through iTunes, follow us on SoundCloud, and keep checking Twitter for the latest conversations.
Happy listening!
Intro for Edward's ESL Edge Podcast
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7. rész
I received a few questions about downloading the show's theme music, so I've made both the intro and outro available for download here.
Now you can enjoy the show's theme music without any interruptions!
Cheers!
Outro for Edward's ESL Edge Podcast
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6. rész
I received a few questions about downloading the show's theme music, so I've made both the intro and outro available for download here.
Now you can enjoy the show's theme music without any interruptions!
Cheers!
Episode 5--Camping or 'Camping'
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5. rész
This is Episode 5 of the podcast. In this episode, we go on a little adventure into the wilderness.
We also learn about the difference between Camping and Glamping, as well as some vocabulary relating to both activities.
Be sure to follow along with the conversation on Twitter--@ESLedge_podcast or using #ESLedge_podcast--and look for us on Facebook!
Remember to subscribe, follow, and leave a rating.
Thanks!
Episode 4--All About Sunscreen
21 perc
4. rész
This is Episode 4 of the Edward's ESL Edge podcast.
In this episode, we talk about sunburns and sunscreens.
This episode is part of the "All About..." series, covering the history of everyday items.
Be sure to keep up with the discussions on Twitter by following @ESLedge_podcast or by using #ESLedge_podcast.
Please subscribe and leave a rating or review in iTunes, and follow us on SoundCloud.
Thanks for listening!
Episode 3--Google's Sticky Idea
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3. rész
This is Episode 3 of the Edward's ESL Edge podcast.
In this episode, we talk about an interesting part of Google's self-driving car technology. We also cover a long list of new vocabulary and go over some new discussion questions for this week's conversation.
Please take part by following @ESLedge_podcast on Twitter or using #ESLedge_podcast.
Enjoy!
Episode 2--Air Rage (Is All the Rage)
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2. rész
This is the 2nd episode of my brand new podcast for ESL learners.
In this episode, we look at 'Air Rage.' What is it and--more importantly--what causes it?
Tune in to hear all about it.
Be sure to join our Twitter conversation after listening. And check for new discussion questions by following @ESLedge_podcast.
Email any questions and comments to edwardsesledge@gmail.com.
The Edward's ESL Edge podcast is now up on iTunes, so please subscribe.
Episode 1--All About Coffee
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1. rész
This is the first episode from my new podcast series for ESL learners.
In this episode, we discuss the history of coffee and go over some vocabulary and expressions related to the topic.
After listening, please join our ongoing discussions by following @ESLedge_podcast on Twitter or using #ESLedge_podcast.
You can also email me at edwardsESLedge@gmail.com to share your comments, questions, and suggestions for future episodes.
Thanks for listening!
