Edward's ESL Edge

Edward's ESL Edge

By Edward ChevrierEducation
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Edward's ESL Edge episodes

  • Episode 14--The Clothes You Don't Wear
    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!
    21 min
  • Episode 13--Lucky #13 and What Do People Do All Day? (Laura)
    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!
    25 min
  • Episode 12--Mosquito Troubles and All About Salt & Pepper
    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!
    20 min
  • Episode 11--Lose Your Blues
    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!
    14 min
  • Episode 10--'Staycations' and Becoming a 'Morning Person'
    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!
    19 min
  • Episode 9--What Do People Do All Day? (Keiran)
    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!
    20 min
  • Episode 8--Everything Euro and All About Iceland
    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!
    18 min
  • Episode 7--Sarcasm and the Summer Solstice
    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 [email protected] if interested.
    Cheers and happy listening!
    17 min

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