English as a Second Language (ESL) Podcasts
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English Cafe #228
2010-02-10
Topics: Patriotic songs; Carnegie Hall; grande versus venti (at Starbucks); troop versus troops; (something) is ghostwritten Words: patriotic to bless prayer national anthem ...

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http://libsyn.com/media/eslpod/EC228.mp3

Robert's Castle
2010-02-08
Robert Fidler's castle – but no planning permission! We have a saying in English that an Englishman's home is his castle. What exactly does it mean? Some people say that it means ...

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http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ListenToEnglish-LearnEnglish/~5/TPZ25S2X2xE/j511.mp3

Robert's Castle
2010-02-08
Robert Fidler's castle – but no planning permission! We have a saying in English that an Englishman's home is his castle. What exactly does it mean? Some people say that it means ...

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http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ListenToEnglish-LearnEnglish/~5/TPZ25S2X2xE/j511.mp3

New Zealander of the Year Awards
2010-02-08
Last week, four New Zealanders won awards for this year. Each of them volunteered their time and skills to help others. It is hard to say only one thing about each of these people ...

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http://eslnews.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/100208.mp3

554 - An Emergency Airplane Landing
2010-02-08
Bad news: There may be a plane crash in this episode. Worse news: You’ll be able to understand what’s going to happen after listening to it. Slow dialogue: 1:10 Explanations: ...

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Some Crops Can Help Farmers Prepare for Disasters
2010-02-08
AGRICULTURE REPORT: Farmers may not be able to prevent natural disasters, but they can at least try their best to reduce losses. For example, they can plant crops that are more likely to ...

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http://www.voanews.com/mediaassets/specialenglish/2010_02/Audio/Mp3/se-ag-disaster-resistant-crops-09feb10.Mp3

About Seat Belts and Kevlar
2010-02-08
SCIENCE IN THE NEWS: I'm Shirley Griffith. BOB DOUGHTY: And I'm Bob Doughty. Today we tell about two recent inventions that have helped to save lives. We will also tell about the people who ...

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http://www.voanews.com/mediaassets/specialenglish/2010_02/audio/Mp3/se-sin-2574-two%20inventions-9feb10_0.Mp3

Valentine's Day Offers a Chance to 'Refocus on What Love Is All About'
2010-02-08
THIS IS AMERICA: These are important days for makers of sweets and sellers of flowers. For owners of fine restaurants and publishers of greeting cards. For salespeople at clothing stores. ...

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http://www.voanews.com/mediaassets/specialenglish/2010_02/audio/Mp3/se-tia-valentines-day-08feb10_0.Mp3

Increasing Food Security in Dry Areas of the Middle East
2010-02-08
DEVELOPMENT REPORT: Agricultural experts have launched a land and water management project in the Middle East. The project seeks to increase food security in dry areas.

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http://www.voanews.com/mediaassets/specialenglish/2010_02/Audio/Mp3/se-dev-Middle-East-Water-Project-8feb10.Mp3

Chinese car company adopts panda
2010-02-07
Sean Banville's News Written for ESL Students

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http://www.newsenglishlessons.com/1002/100207-panda.mp3

Tempers over Super Bowl abortion ad
2010-02-07
Sean Banville's News Written for ESL Students

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http://www.breakingnewsenglish.com/1002/100207-anti-abortion_ad.mp3

Waitangi Day
2010-02-06
Today is Waitangi Day. It is 170 years since the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi. This was a treaty between Queen Victoria of England and Maori chiefs in New Zealand. The Queen promised ...

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http://eslnews.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/100206.mp3

Spontaneous Talks
2010-02-06
This recording features Corina from Romania. In this interview we looked at the skill of making a spontaneous talk. The transcript for the most recent podcast, comprehension questions and a ...

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http://splendidspeaking.podOmatic.com/enclosure/2010-02-06T12_32_29-08_00.mp3

Short Story: A Jury of Her Peers (By Susan Glaspell)
2010-02-06
AMERICAN STORIES: The transcript is at http://skyel.net/zh-hans/node/5724 (Rerun from 2008)

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http://www.voanews.com/mp3/voa/english/spec/podcasts/SPECIAL_ENGLISH_FEATURE2245ab0205.mp3

Some People's Names Have Special Meanings in American Expressions
2010-02-06
WORDS AND THEIR STORIES: a cup of Joe, an average Joe, did not know Jack, John Q. Public, Jeez Louise, for Pete's sake, be a doubting Thomas, Joe Blow, a plain Jane, No way, Jose, did not ...

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http://www.voanews.com/mediaassets/specialenglish/2010_02/Audio/Mp3/se-ws-all%20about%20names-07feb10.Mp3

Arthur Ashe, 1943-1993: Tennis Champion and Civil Rights Activist
2010-02-06
PEOPLE IN AMERICA: Today we tell about the life of tennis champion Arthur Ashe. He was an athlete and a social activist who died before he was fifty.

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http://www.voanews.com/mediaassets/specialenglish/2010_02/audio/Mp3/se-pia-Arthur-Ashe-7feb10_0.Mp3

Newswords: Coup 04 Feb 10
2010-02-05
BBC Journalist Clare Arthurs talks about the word 'coup' and related expressions and how they are used in news contexts.

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http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/gc/gc_20100205-1200a.mp3

US Military Officer, Admiral Mike Mullen, Says to Let Gays Serve Openly
2010-02-05
IN THE NEWS: Last week President Obama again called for ending a ban against people in the military who are openly homosexual.

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http://www.voanews.com/mediaassets/specialenglish/2010_02/Audio/Mp3/se-itn-us-gay-rights-06feb10.Mp3

The Top 10 News Stories of 2009
2010-01-01
IN THE NEWS: At the end of each year, editors and news directors of the Associated Press in the United States vote for the top ten news stories of the year.

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http://www.voanews.com/mediaassets/specialenglish/2010_01/Audio/Mp3/se-itn-2009-top-10--01jan10.Mp3

Christmas 2009 in America: A Joyful Season in Not So Joyful Times
2009-12-21
THIS IS AMERICA: Our program, our subject is Christmas in America. This Friday, millions of American Christians will celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, their lord. Many families will sing ...

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http://www.voanews.com/mediaassets/specialenglish/2009_12/audio/Mp3/se-tia-christmas-21dec09_0.Mp3

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