Sunday, February 28, 2010
ESL Podcast 558 – Being a Strict Parent
I’m the grandmother after all, so I have special privileges. Nobody tells me what to do with my own granddaughter. Download Podcast
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Lesson 6b - WORD STRESS - English Pronunciation
JenniferESL: Lesson 6b - WORD STRESS - English Pronunciation
Friday, February 26, 2010
What Next for Health Care Effort?
VOAVews: What Next for Health Care Effort? 
Obama's meeting with Democrats and Republicans could mark a final push to pass reform, with or without the Republicans | IN THE NEWS
Thursday, February 25, 2010
The Dangers of Counterfeit Drugs (First of Two Parts)
Medicines that are not what they seem are a widespread problem in developing countries. They are a dangerous and sometimes deadly trick for a quick profit. Transcript of radio broadcast: 22 February 2010
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Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Lesson 6a - WORD STRESS - English Pronunciation
JenniferESL: Lesson 6a - WORD STRESS - English Pronunciation
Topic: Word Stress. This is a lesson in four parts. In this first segment I explain what word stress is and why it's important. Levels: All levels.
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Less Salt Can Mean More Life
VOALearningEnglish: Less Salt Can Mean More Life
This is the VOA Special English Health Report, from http://voaspecialenglish.com. Even a small reduction in salt in the diet can be a big help to the heart. A new study used a computer model to predict how just three grams less a day would affect heart disease in the United States.
Monday, February 22, 2010
Scientists Seeking Better Treatments for Multiple Sclerosis
On SCIENCE IN THE NEWS, scientists have yet to find a cure for MS. But they are developing a better understanding of the disease.
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Treating an Abnormal Heartbeat
VOANews: Treating an Abnormal Heartbeat
A new study offers good news for patients who are not helped by drugs for atrial fibrillation. Also, an explanation of Bill Clinton’s heart treatment. (video)
Saturday, February 20, 2010
Lesson 5c (second part) - R and L - English Pronunciation
JenniferESL: Lesson 5c (second part) - R and L - English Pronunciation
Topic: "R" and "L". Level: All levels, though some vocabulary in the explanations and exercises will challenge beginners.
Friday, February 19, 2010
Getting to the Heart of How Omega-3 Fatty Acids Work
Also on SCIENCE IN THE NEWS: New findings about the limits of antidepressant drugs, the dangers of salt in the diet and the possible risks of running shoes.
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Chocolate Has a History as Rich as Its Taste
VOANews: Chocolate Has a History as Rich as Its Taste
On EXPLORATIONS: Exploring the history and industry of chocolate.
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
JenniferESL: Lesson 5c - R and L - English Pronunciation
JenniferESL: Lesson 5c - R and L - English Pronunciation
Topic: "R" and "L". Level: All levels, though some vocabulary in the explanations and exercises will challenge beginners.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Best Films for the 50 Plus Audience
VOAVideo: Best Films for the 50 Plus Audience
Each year, the editors of AARP Magazine choose the winners of the Movies for Grownups awards, The Golden Chairs. When the magazine started presenting the awards honoring filmmakers and actors over 50, the challenge was to find enough movies, in every category, by, about or for mature adults. Now, as editor Bill Newcott says, it has become difficult to pick winners because there are so many films for older audiences. As Faiza Elmasry tells us, the winners were recently announced. On February 16, an awards gala will celebrate them. Carol Pearson narrates. (Read more...)
Monday, February 15, 2010
Former President Clinton Has Common Heart Procedure
VOAVideo: Former President Clinton Has Common Heart Procedure
Former U.S. President Bill Clinton is home after undergoing a common medical procedure where wire tubes called stents are inserted into a blocked coronary artery. Mr. Clinton is now one of at least 500,000 Americans who have had the procedure. VOA's Melinda Smith has details on what led the former president to go to the hospital and the procedure he had. (Read more...)
Sunday, February 14, 2010
President Obama Extends Best Wishes for Lunar New Year
VOAVideo: President Obama Extends Best Wishes for Lunar New Year
The President wishes peace, prosperity and good health to Americans and people across the world who are celebrating the Lunar New Year and welcoming the Chinese Year of the Tiger. February 12, 2010.
Saturday, February 13, 2010
Lesson 5b - R - English Pronunciation
JenniferESL: Lesson 5b - R - English Pronunciation
Topic: "R" as a consonant sound. Level: All levels, though some vocabulary in the explanations and exercises will challenge beginners.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Lesson 5a - R - English Pronunciation
JenniferESL: Lesson 5a - R - English Pronunciation
Topic: "R" as a vowel sound. Level: All levels, though some vocabulary in the explanations and exercises will challenge beginners.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Words and Their Stories: All About Names
VOANews: Words and Their Stories: All About Names
Some names have special meanings in popular American expressions.
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Monday, February 8, 2010
Health: Now, an Update on Those New Year's Resolutions
VOANews: Health: Now, an Update on Those New Year's Resolutions
This is the VOA Special English Health Report, from http://voaspecialenglish.com/
Saturday, February 6, 2010
Lesson 4c (continued) - L - English Pronunciation
JenniferESL: Lesson 4c (continued) - L - English Pronunciation
Topic: /l/ in the final position. Level: All levels, though some vocabulary in the explanations and exercises will challenge beginners.
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Some US Students Learn Mandarin With China's Help
The Confucius Classroom program is offered in more than 50 American schools and universities, and almost 40 countries worldwide.
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Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Lesson 4c - L - English Pronunciation
JenniferESL: Lesson 4c - L - English Pronunciation
Topic: /l/ in the final position. Level: All levels, though some vocabulary in the explanations and exercises will challenge beginners.
Monday, February 1, 2010
CT Scan Radiation Draws more Concern
VOAVideo: CT Scan Radiation Draws more Concern
Doctors use x-rays to view internal organs, obtain clear images of possible disease and to treat cancer. For years radiation has been used to save lives, but there is growing concern that some patients are getting more than they ask for when they undergo what's called a CT (Computed Tomography) scan. Research has shown that exposure to radiation can cause cancer. VOA's Melinda Smith has details on recent studies that raise doubts about the safety of CT Scans.