English Cafe #233 2010-03-17
Topics: Apollo Theater; Famous Americans: Susan B. Anthony; to talk down to; to bail on; had better versus would rather
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talent
to make (one’s) debut
jazz legend
to bill ...
Kiwi disabled skier wins gold 2010-03-16
The disabled skier, Adam Hall, won the slalom skiing in the Paralympics in Vancouver today. He fell on his second run but had such a fast time on his first run that he still won the gold ...
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Real English Conversations: Perfectionism 2 2010-03-16
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Rower crosses the Tasman 2010-03-15
Yesterday, 25-year old Shaun Quincey arrived in New Zealand after rowing across the Tasman Sea from west to east. It took him 54 days. About 200 people were waiting on 90 Mile beach to ...
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The Open Boat, Part 2 (By Stephen Crane) 2010-03-15
AMERICAN STORIES: Continued from last week. (There is a link to Part 1 on the page, if you haven't read it yet.)
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For World's Poor, a Personal Toilet and Source of Fertilizer 2010-03-15
DEVELOPMENT REPORT: The name sounds funny but the idea is no joke: a personal toilet called the Peepoo. Anders Wilhelmson is the Swedish inventor of the idea. He wants to give poor people ...
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Songs About Spring Can Be Happy or Sad 2010-03-15
THIS IS AMERICA: On earlier shows, we have brought you some of our favorite songs about summer, autumn and winter. Now it is spring in the northern part of the world so it is time to ...
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564 - Working in a Laboratory 2010-03-15
A laboratory is no place for a young child. Learn why in this episode.
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Explanations: 3:00
Fast dialogue: 17:20
I was working in the lab, as usual, when my ...
Countries vote on sale of ivory 2010-03-15
Sean Banville's News Written for ESL Students
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Students have lessons in how to sleep 2010-03-15
Sean Banville's News Written for ESL Students
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Slang: Party pooper 2010-03-15
Do you like to go to parties? Are there usually any party poopers? A party pooper is someone who is not having fun and does not create more fun. Another expression that we talk about is a ...
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Nicknames for New Orleans and Las Vegas 2010-03-13
WORDS AND THEIR STORIES: The Big Easy, The Crescent City. The Birthplace of Jazz, Mardi Gras City, NOLA, The Gambling Capital of the World, The Entertainment Capital of the World, Sin City, ...
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Rachel Carson, 1907-1964: Environmentalist and Author 2010-03-13
PEOPLE IN AMERICA: Rachel Carson was born on May twenty-seventh, nineteen-oh-seven in Springdale, Pennsylvania. Rachel’s father, Robert Carson, was a salesman who invested in local land. ...
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STAR Stories 2010-03-13
This recording features Eun Kyung from South Korea. In this interview we looked at the skill of describing a personal achievement so that you showcase your strengths and abilities.
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Counting the Votes in Iraq Only the First Step 2010-03-12
IN THE NEWS: Iraqi officials are still counting votes from Sunday's elections. More than six thousand candidates competed for three hundred twenty-five seats in parliament.
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New Staging of Arthur Miller's Play 'A View from the Bridge' 2010-03-12
AMERICAN MOSAIC: Also, Hollywood producer Jerry Bruckheimer and muisc from jazz artist Pat Metheny
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What 'Citizens United' Does for US Companies, Unions 2010-03-12
ECONOMICS REPORT: Laws in the United States and other countries treat a corporation like a person. We talked last week about how this idea developed a long time ago.
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Carla Bruni says Nicolas Sarkozy is faithful 2010-03-12
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Level 3.48 The Emerald Isle (part 2) 2009-04-02
Michael returns to talk about the differences between the North and the South of Ireland
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Level 3.47 The Emerald Isle (part 1) 2009-03-12
Michael talks about Ireland - and St Patrick's day of course
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