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Ten Questions ESL Podcast

Hi, I"m Nancy Buswell and I"ve been teaching people how to improve their English for over 16 years! I"m an American who teaches in a university in southern China. The Ten Questions ESL (English as a Second Language) Podcast is for people around the world who want to improve their English listening comprehension and English accent (intonation). I produce two kinds of podcast episodes. 1) TQ: My original idea was the Ten Questions ESL Podcast. I interview native and non-native English speakers and ask

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LnR 134 (Casual English) Current Events

Ten Questions ESL Podcast ·

2017/08/20

LnR 134 (Casual English) Current Events Warning! I talk a lot about American politics in this episode. Some of you may find it boring and some of you may disagree with me. This episode is also a lot longer than usual. ========= A: Have you seen the news lately? B: No, not at all. It's too depressing. Has something happened? Did Trump insult someone in a tweet again? A: Well, yes, but he does that every day! The big news is that he backtracked on his condemnation of the alt-right protesters in

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TQ 090 Reed from California

Ten Questions ESL Podcast ·

2017/08/17

Here's one more old interview for you. Next week I'll interview my mother and the week after that I'll be traveling to China and won't put out a TQ podcast. TQ 090 Reed from California Reed is an American teacher who has taught in Japan and China and spent a lot of time in India as well. We were partner teachers (that is, we taught the same students) this past year and I really enjoyed working with him. I'll miss him a lot. Our classrooms were across the hall from each other, and we often went

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LnR 145 Sherlock Holmes "The Speckled Band" 16

Ten Questions ESL Podcast ·

2017/08/15

LnR 145 Sherlock Holmes "The Speckled Band" 16 About nine o’clock the light among the trees was extinguished, and all was dark in the direction of the Manor House. Two hours passed slowly away, and then, suddenly, just at the stroke of eleven, a single bright light shone out right in front of us. “That is our signal,” said Holmes, springing to his feet; “it comes from the middle window.” As we passed out he exchanged a few words with the landlord, explaining that we were going on a late visit to an

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LnR 132 (Casual Language) Odds and Ends

Ten Questions ESL Podcast ·

2017/08/13

LnR 132 (Casual Language) Odds and Ends This is a different kind of podcast episode. I talk and talk! At the beginning I talk a little about the expression "odds and ends". Then I give information about my new business teaching online or phone English conversation or IELTS preparation lessons. For more information go to my website. I can help you improve your English speaking or help you prepare to take the speaking part of the IELTS exam. The website gives the same information that I give you in

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TQ 089 My brother Eric from the U. S.

Ten Questions ESL Podcast ·

2017/08/10

TQ 089 My brother Eric from the U.S. (I recorded this podcast two years ago. The information is still the same, except that he's about to start teaching high school English.) This was recorded the day after I got home in mid-July. You can hear my mother doing things in the kitchen. Eric has lived in several states and also in Korea and in the Federated States of Micronesia, which is a group of islands in the Pacific Ocean. In this interview he talks about fishing and deer hunting and gives

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LnR 143 Sherlock Holmes "The Speckled Band" 15

Ten Questions ESL Podcast ·

2017/08/08

LnR 143 Sherlock Holmes "The Speckled Band" 15 Sherlock Holmes and I had no difficulty in engaging a bedroom and sitting-room at the Crown Inn. They were on the upper floor, and from our window we could command a view of the avenue gate, and of the inhabited wing of Stoke Moran Manor House. At dusk we saw Dr. Grimesby Roylott drive past, his huge form looming up beside the little figure of the lad who drove him. The boy had some slight difficulty in undoing the heavy iron gates, and we heard the

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LnR 130 (Casual Language) Praise

Ten Questions ESL Podcast ·

2017/08/08

LnR 130 (Casual Language) Praise Good job! Well done! Way to go! Great! Wonderful! Incredible! Outstanding! Excellent! Terrific! Superb! Awesome! Fabulous! Fantastic! Magnificent! Marvelous! Remarkable! Spectacular! Unbelievable! Phenomenal! You did a ______superb______ job on the project. Last night we saw a _____fantastic _____ movie. She's a ____marvelous_____ volleyball player. My friend is a(n) ____outstanding _____ photographer.

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TQ 088 Janek from Germany

Ten Questions ESL Podcast ·

2017/08/04

Sorry, here's another interview from a year and a half ago. I'm just having a relaxing time at home, and haven't been interviewing anyone. I plan to interview my mother and other brother soon. TQ 088 Janek from Germany Janek and his friend Jonathan stayed in my apartment in Nanning for three nights. They were volunteer English teachers in a town in Myanmar for three months, then they rode their bikes to Hong Kong. When I hosted them they had already cycled 3,500 kilometers, from Myanmar to Thailand,

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LnR 141 Sherlock Holmes "The Speckled Band" 14

Ten Questions ESL Podcast ·

2017/08/02

LnR 141 Sherlock Holmes "The Speckled Band" 14 Dr. Grimesby Roylott’s chamber was larger than that of his step-daughter, but was as plainly furnished. A camp-bed, a small wooden shelf full of books, mostly of a technical character, an armchair beside the bed, a plain wooden chair against the wall, a round table, and a large iron safe were the principal things which met the eye. Holmes walked slowly round and examined each and all of them with the keenest interest. “What’s in here?” he asked, tapping

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LnR 128 (Casual Language) Hot and Humid

Ten Questions ESL Podcast ·

2017/07/28

LnR 128 (Casual Language) Hot and Humid A: Hey, is it hot enough for you? B: Yeah, no kidding! I can't believe how hot and humid it is today. I think it'll hit 100 this afternoon. A: I'm sure it will. Most of the time I hate this boring office job, but in the heat of the summer I'm glad that I work in the air conditioning. B: Yeah, it's not a great job, but it pays the bills and keeps us cool in the summer. Speaking of keeping cool, my kids and I are going to the local pool Saturday afternoon. Do

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TQ 087 Jonathan from Germany

Ten Questions ESL Podcast ·

2017/07/27

TQ 044 Jonathan from Germany (I'm still on my summer break at my mother's house in Arkansas, the U.S. Here is an interview from a year and a half ago. German listeners may recognize Jonathan's last name, because his father is a famous author.) I hosted Jonathan and his friend Janek at my apartment in Nanning for three days. They are on a gap year (between high school and university) and have recently been volunteer teachers in Myanmar. They stayed with me as they were cycling from Myanmar to Hong

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LnR 139 Sherlock Holmes "The Speckled Band" 13

Ten Questions ESL Podcast ·

2017/07/25

LnR 139 Sherlock Holmes "The Speckled Band" 13 “Where does that bell communicate with?” he asked at last pointing to a thick bell-rope which hung down beside the bed, the tassel actually lying upon the pillow. “It goes to the housekeeper’s room.” “It looks newer than the other things?” “Yes, it was only put there a couple of years ago.” “Your sister asked for it, I suppose?” “No, I never heard of her using it. We used always to get what we wanted for ourselves.” “Indeed, it seemed unnecessary to

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LnR 126 (Casual Language) Driving

Ten Questions ESL Podcast ·

2017/07/23

LnR 126 (Casual Language) Driving The word I couldn't spell is "demographics"! Dictionary.com says: " the statistical data of a population, especially those showing average age, income, education, etc." A: Hi, Nancy! Are you having a good time at home? B: Oh, yeah. It's great to be home. I love spending time with my mom and her cats. I like being in my country again, of course, and I like driving. A: Driving? Really? B: Yeah, I don't drive in China because I don't need to. Plus, I don't have enough

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TQ 086 Jiaxin/Martha from China

Ten Questions ESL Podcast ·

2017/07/14

TQ 086 Jiaxin from China This is a podcast I shared here a year and a half ago. I haven't posted any podcasts with Chinese speakers in a long time, so here's your chance to listen to a Chinese university student with very good English. In this podcast I talk with my former student, Martha, who is studying architecture. She likes British TV shows and took her English name from the show "Silk". We talk about the Zhuang minority, which is the largest one in China, and about a favorite food for the

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LnR 137 Sherlock Holmes "The Speckled Band" 12

Ten Questions ESL Podcast ·

2017/07/11

LnR 137 Sherlock Holmes "The Speckled Band" 12 “This, I take it, belongs to the room in which you used to sleep, the centre one to your sister’s, and the one next to the main building to Dr. Roylott’s chamber?” “Exactly so. But I am now sleeping in the middle one.” “Pending the alterations, as I understand. By the way, there does not seem to be any very pressing need for repairs at that end wall.” “There were none. I believe that it was an excuse to move me from my room.” “Ah! that is suggestive

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LnR 124 (Casual Language) Summer Vacation

Ten Questions ESL Podcast ·

2017/07/11

LnR 124 (Casual Language) Summer Vacation A: What are you doing for your summer break? B: Well, for my summer vacation I'll be an intern at a local company. I'll get some practical experience to go with all the things I've learned in class. A: Will you get paid? B: No, darn it. It's hard to find a paid internship nowadays. What will you do during your summer holiday? A: As you know, I failed my world history class. I don't like history as much as I like my other subjects, so I slacked off on

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TQ 085 My brother Kenny

Ten Questions ESL Podcast ·

2017/07/09

TQ 085 My brother Kenny Almost two years ago I interviewed my brother Eric, and now I have finally had the chance to interview my other brother, Kenny. I haven't seen him for two years. He is a drama teacher at a high school in the state of Georgia. Listen as we talk about his teaching job, elective classes at high schools, and the benefits if taking a drama class. We also talk about his trip to China about 14 years ago. He spent a month there. We visited Beijing, Xi'an, Xinjiang Province (Urumqi,

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LnR 135 Sherlock Holmes "The Speckled Band" 11

Ten Questions ESL Podcast ·

2017/07/04

LnR 135 Sherlock Holmes "The Speckled Band" 11 “I thought it as well,” said Holmes as we climbed the stile, “that this fellow should think we had come here as architects, or on some definite business. It may stop his gossip. Good-afternoon, Miss Stoner. You see that we have been as good as our word.” Our client of the morning had hurried forward to meet us with a face which spoke her joy. “I have been waiting so eagerly for you,” she cried, shaking hands with us warmly. “All has turned out

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LnR 122 (Casual Language) Insomnia

Ten Questions ESL Podcast ·

2017/07/02

LnR 122 (Casual Language) Insomnia A: Hey, are you OK? B: Yeah, so-so. I'm having trouble sleeping. A: Oh, I've had insomnia before. It wasn't fun. B: I seldom have insomnia. I mainly get it if I'm worried about something or if I've had too much caffeine. A: Yeah, I get it when I'm worried or have a lot of stress. So why do you have it now? B: Actually, it's jet lag, not true insomnia. I arrived from China three days ago and still haven't adapted to the time zone here. I can't get to sleep until

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TQ 084 Khila from Nepal

Ten Questions ESL Podcast ·

2017/06/28

TQ 084 Khila from Nepal Here's an interview I did a year ago with a short-term teacher at my university. Right now (11 am) I'm in a hotel room, waiting for my mother to pick me up. Monday I flew from Nanning to Hong Kong, then spent the night in a hotel next to the airport, then flew on Tuesday from Hong Kong to Chicago (almost 15 hour, but I had enough room for my legs, so that made the long flight more comfortable), and from Chicago to Springfield, Missouri. My mother is driving the 2 1/2 hours

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