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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 133 Sherlock Holmes "The Speckled Band" 10

Ten Questions ESL Podcast ·

2017/06/26

I'm sending this from Hong Kong! LnR 133 Sherlock Holmes "The Speckled Band" 10 It was nearly one o’clock when Sherlock Holmes returned from his excursion. He held in his hand a sheet of blue paper, scrawled over with notes and figures. “I have seen the will of the deceased wife,” said he. “To determine its exact meaning I have been obliged to work out the present prices of the investments with which it is concerned. The total income, which at the time of the wife’s death was little short of £1100,

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LnR 120 (Casual Language) Heads up!

Ten Questions ESL Podcast ·

2017/06/25

LnR 120 (Casual Language) Heads up! A: Wow, that's amazing! I've never seen a double rainbow before. B: It's a first for me, too. That's why I sent messages to you and my other neighbors. A: Yeah, thanks for the heads up, Nancy. I think I've got some good shots of it. B: Great. I know you like to take pictures and play around with photo-editing software. A: Yeah, I use a free online one now, but I want to buy Photoshop soon. Say, how are your classes going? B: I'm almost finished for the term. I

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TQ 083 David from New Zealand

Ten Questions ESL Podcast ·

2017/06/22

It's near the end of the term in China, and there's a lot to do (for teachers and students both). I haven't interviewed anyone lately, so I'm posting interviews with Dave and Caroline, Couchsurfers who stayed with me more than a year ago. They are on my top five list of favorite people that I have hosted, and I have hosted many cyclists, hitchhikers, and travelers. Some members of Couchsurfing may be reading this right now. If so, welcome to my podcast! TQ 083 David from New Zealand Warning! David

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TQ 082 Caroline from Malaysia

Ten Questions ESL Podcast ·

2017/06/22

It's near the end of the term in China, and there's a lot to do (for teachers and students both). I haven't interviewed anyone lately, so I'm posting interviews with Dave and Caroline, Couchsurfers who stayed with me more than a year ago. Some members of Couchsurfing may be reading this right now. If so, welcome to my podcast! TQ 082 Caroline from Malaysia Warning: This interview may be challenging for some of you to understand. She speaks with a Malaysian accent and she has a large vocabulary

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LnR 131 Sherlock Holmes "The Speckled Band" 9

Ten Questions ESL Podcast ·

2017/06/20

LnR 131 Sherlock Holmes "The Speckled Band" 9 “Which of you is Holmes?” asked this apparition. “My name, sir; but you have the advantage of me,” said my companion quietly. “I am Dr. Grimesby Roylott, of Stoke Moran.” “Indeed, Doctor,” said Holmes blandly. “Pray take a seat.” “I will do nothing of the kind. My stepdaughter has been here. I have traced her. What has she been saying to you?” “It is a little cold for the time of the year,” said Holmes. “What has she been saying to you?” screamed the old

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TQ 081 Nathalie from France

Ten Questions ESL Podcast ·

2017/06/16

TQ 081 Nathalie from France I'm posting two old interviews today. Why? I don't know! I just felt like it. :-) Nathalie and her boyfriend Louis stayed with me five days while they were on their long cycling trip. In this podcast Nathalie and I talked about food, such as common Christmas foods like fois gras, oysters, duck and salmon, and how the French eat bread every day. She told me about a strange ice cream custom they learned when they cycled through Bosnia (central Europe) and about how much

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TQ 080 Jorge from Spain

Ten Questions ESL Podcast ·

2017/06/16

TQ 080 Jorge from Spain Warning! Some of the listeners will have trouble understanding Jorge. He has a Spanish accent and he sometimes speaks either quickly or not clearly or both. Try and listen to this podcast episode, and don't worry if you can't understand everything. You can still get the general ideas even if you don't understand every word. Jorge has had a lot of experiences in his young life! He lived in a van in New Zealand for over a year, then joined a group who did circus performances to

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LnR 118 (Casual Language) Side Hustle

Ten Questions ESL Podcast ·

2017/06/11

LnR 118 (Casual Language) Side Hustle A: Hey, do you want to go see a movie tonight? B: Nah, I want to work on my side hustle. A: Your what? What do you mean? B: My side hustle. It means a part-time job, in addition to your full-time job. Usually it means starting an online business. A: Oh, really. I've never heard that expression before. I guess I could say that I have a side hustle, too. I’m writing a short ebook about how to take care of hamsters. I love hamsters and know a lot about them. I’m

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TQ 079 Louis from France

Ten Questions ESL Podcast ·

2017/06/07

TQ 079 Louis from France Challenge yourself by listening to a French accent! You might have a little trouble understanding Louis at the beginning, but most likely you'll get used to his accent and will be able to understand him well by the end of the podcast. Louis from France is on a two-year bike trip from Europe to New Zealand with is girlfriend Nathalie. He was born in Lyon, studied in Grenoble and Bordeaux, and lived in Toulouse. In this podcast episode he talks about cycling in Turkey during

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LnR 129 Sherlock Holmes The Speckled Band 8

Ten Questions ESL Podcast ·

2017/06/05

LnR 129 The Speckled Band 8 “And what do you think of it all, Watson?” asked Sherlock Holmes, leaning back in his chair. “It seems to me to be a most dark and sinister business.” “Dark enough and sinister enough.” “Yet if the lady is correct in saying that the flooring and walls are sound, and that the door, window, and chimney are impassable, then her sister must have been undoubtedly alone when she met her mysterious end.” “What becomes, then, of these nocturnal whistles, and what of the very

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LnR 116 (Casual Language) Desert/Dessert

Ten Questions ESL Podcast ·

2017/06/03

LnR 116 (Casual Language) Desert/Dessert A: Teacher, how to pronounce this word? B: This one, with two s's, is pronounced "dessert". It means sweet food after dinner. A: Oh, like ice cream or chocolate cake? B: Exactly. As a matter of fact, that's what we usually had for dessert when I was growing up. Though sometimes Mom made us have fruit instead of cake or ice cream. A: And what about this word? B: It's pronounced "desert". Like the Sahara Desert in northern Africa. Are there any

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TQ 078 Onyu from Korea

Ten Questions ESL Podcast ·

2017/05/31

TQ 078 Onyu from Korea Onyu, who uses the English name Victoria, is 20 years old and is studying Chinese at my university. She is from Busan, South Korea. In this interview she talks about the Korean educational system and her favorite food, chicken. She said that there are more chicken restaurants in Korea than there are McDonalds in the whole world! I ask her about kimchee and we talk about that for a bit, too. In this interview and in the one with Ilia there is a sound that my microphone picks

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LnR 127 Sherlock Holmes The Speckled Band 7

Ten Questions ESL Podcast ·

2017/05/30

LnR 127 The Speckled Band 7 “You have done wisely,” said my friend. “But have you told me all?” “Yes, all.” “Miss Roylott, you have not. You are screening your stepfather.” “Why, what do you mean?” For answer Holmes pushed back the frill of black lace which fringed the hand that lay upon our visitor’s knee. Five little livid spots, the marks of four fingers and a thumb, were printed upon the white wrist. “You have been cruelly used,” said Holmes. The lady coloured deeply and covered over her injured

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LnR 114 (Casual Language) Way to go!

Ten Questions ESL Podcast ·

2017/05/28

LnR 114 (Casual Language) Way to go! Parents talking to their child after a soccer game. A: Hi, Mom and Dad! Did you see my goal? B: Yeah, honey, it was great! Way to go! C: It was so exciting. The score was tied for a long time, and I thought the game would end in a draw. Then Tracy kicked the ball to Robin, who kicked it to you and you headed it right into the goal between the arms of the keeper. A: Yeah, we really had good teamwork on that play. We had a few chances earlier, but the ball wouldn't

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TQ 077 Dr. Peter from China, Hong Kong and Canada

Ten Questions ESL Podcast ·

2017/05/27

TQ 077 Dr. Peter from China, Hong Kong, and Canada Dr. Peter is my next-door neighbor. He is 67 and is retired from teaching, but is still active in education. (Does that make sense?) He and his family live in Toronto when he is not visiting other countries helping with teacher training. Listen as we talk about how he got his name Peter when he became a Catholic, how he has lived in Jamaica, and how his favorite country is Nepal. Here are some words that we use that you may not know: baptized,

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LnR 125 Sherlock Holmes The Speckled Band 6

Ten Questions ESL Podcast ·

2017/05/23

LnR 125 The Speckled Band 6 “He investigated the case with great care, for Dr. Roylott’s conduct had long been notorious in the county, but he was unable to find any satisfactory cause of death. My evidence showed that the door had been fastened upon the inner side, and the windows were blocked by old-fashioned shutters with broad iron bars, which were secured every night. The walls were carefully sounded, and were shown to be quite solid all round, and the flooring was also thoroughly examined,

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LnR 112 (Casual Language) As You Know

Ten Questions ESL Podcast ·

2017/05/23

LnR 112 (Casual Language) As You Know Two friends are talking A: Hey, good to see you again! B: Yeah. Me, too. What have you been doing lately. A: Well, as you know, I went on vacation to Disney World in Florida. B: I didn’t know that. How would I know that? I haven’t seen you for two months! A: I posted pictures on Facebook. Didn’t you see them? B: I haven’t been on Facebook for a long time. I had to give it up because I was spending too much time on it. Now I spend that time reading for pleasure

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TQ 076 Ilia from Russia

Ten Questions ESL Podcast ·

2017/05/13

TQ 076 Ilia from Russia This is a podcast that I first shared a year and a half ago. Ilia, 19, is studying International Economics . . . in Chinese! Listen as I practice saying my favorite Russian word,"babushka", and Ilia talks about his favorite food, potatoes. He also talks about typical Russian food, Chinese tea, and his love of fresh air. Oh, and he has a beautiful Russian accent!

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LnR 123 Sherlock Holmes The Speckled Band 5

Ten Questions ESL Podcast ·

2017/05/09

LnR 123 The Speckled Band 5 “I could not sleep that night. A vague feeling of impending misfortune impressed me. My sister and I, you will recollect, were twins, and you know how subtle are the links which bind two souls which are so closely allied. It was a wild night. The wind was howling outside, and the rain was beating and splashing against the windows. Suddenly, amid all the hubbub of the gale, there burst forth the wild scream of a terrified woman. I knew that it was my sister’s voice. I

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TQ 075 Madina from Kazakhstan

Ten Questions ESL Podcast ·

2017/05/05

TQ 075 Madina from Kazakhstan When I interviewed Madina a year and a half ago, she was studying Chinese at my university. Now she's teaching Chinese in Thailand! Here is what I wrote the first time I posted this interview: Madina, 19, studies Chinese at my university. Her classes are on the 9th floor of a teaching building on campus. I also teach on the 9th floor, but my classroom is at one end of the hall and hers is at the other end. We occasionally see each other in the middle. I first met her as

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