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ESLnewscast.com

Summary: ESLnewscast.com is "Your English Window to the World," and this is our weekly news podcast. The purpose of this podcast is to help you learn English while listening to stories that are in the news. Please write a review in iTunes, and leave your comments and questions on our website, at ESLnewscast.com.

Podcasts:

 Angelina Jolie’s Battle Against Breast Cancer – DailyCast for Tuesday | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 6:30

Angelina Jolie is one of America’s most famous movie stars, and she’s often in the news. But last week, she was in the news for a very unusual reason, and I’ll tell you what that was today.  It’s Tuesday and I hope that your week is going well! This is the DailyCast from ESLnewscast.com, and […]

 The World’s First 3D-Printed Gun – DailyCast for Monday | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 6:17

Have you heard about the new 3D printers that people are using to create things? Some people have made iPhone cases or coffee cups, but one company in America has made – and fired – a gun.  I’m Cory Renzella, and you’re listening to the DailyCast from ESLnewscast.com. Thanks for listening today. At the beginning […]

 Buddha’s Birthday – The Weekend | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 6:39

It’s The Weekend at ESLnewscast.com.  Hello, I’m Cory Renzella, and thank you for listening. How are you? Do you have any special plans for this weekend? Or, will it be a “working weekend” for you? I hope not! Did you know that yesterday was Buddha’s birthday? Even if you don’t believe in Buddhism, you probably […]

 American Measurements – Week in Review | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 11:28

Today is Friday, so it’s the Week in Review.  Happy Friday, everyone! Welcome to the DailyCast from ESLnewscast.com. Hello, I’m Cory Renzella, and thank you for listening. Every Friday, we take a break from talking about the news to focus on things that could help improve your English. Today, let’s look at measurements. The word […]

 Pakistan’s New Prime Minister – DailyCast for Thursday | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 6:49

Saturday was an historic day for Pakistan. Although there was violence, the Pakistani people elected a new leader. And for the first time ever, the Pakistani government will be peacefully transitioning, or changing over, to a new one. Today, I’ll tell you about it and introduce you to the country’s new leader.  Welcome and thanks […]

 The Cleveland Kidnappings – DailyCast for Wednesday | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 5:17

Ten years ago, three young girls in Cleveland disappeared. Over the past decade, nobody knew whether they were dead or alive. But last week, the world learned that they are still alive and that they have a terrible story to tell.  We’re halfway through the workweek! It’s Wednesday, and I hope that you’re doing well. […]

 World’s Largest Rubber Duck – DailyCast for Tuesday | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 4:56

When I was a child, I had a yellow rubber duck toy. It floated, and I played with it in the bathtub. The rubber duck has long been a popular toy, but today, there’s a much larger rubber duck. And it’s not floating in a bathtub; it’s floating across oceans. Happy Tuesday! I’m Cory Renzella, […]

 Hungry and Hopeless in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 7:13

There’s a small group of people living in a small part of the world, and almost everyone has forgotten about them. They are the 166 prisoners in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.  It’s Monday, and I hope that your week is off to a good start. Hello, I’m Cory Renzella, and this is the DailyCast from ESLnewscast.com. […]

 Friendliest Countries Toward Foreigners – The Weekend | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 6:31

In 2012, one billion people traveled to foreign countries. International travel can be fun and exciting, but it’s even better when the people you meet are friendly, right? Well, some countries are friendlier than others, and this weekend, I’ll tell you which countries are the friendliest toward foreigners.  It’s The Weekend at ESLnewscast.com. Hello, I’m […]

 Confusion with Nationality Suffixes – Week in Review | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 8:54

Today is Friday, so it’s the Week in Review.  Happy Friday, everyone! Welcome to the DailyCast from ESLnewscast.com. Hello, I’m Cory Renzella, and thank you for listening. Friday is a good day to stop and talk about some grammar, vocabulary, or pronunciation points from the week’s stories. This week, ESLnewscast.com had stories from Finland, Mexico, […]

 Spain’s 27% Problem – DailyCast for Thursday | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 6:54

In 2008, the world’s economy almost crashed. Over the past five years, the economies in many countries have been improving, but not in Spain. There, things continue to get worse.  Hello, I’m Cory Renzella, and thank you for listening to the DailyCast from ESLnewscast.com. It’s Thursday, and I hope that your week is going well. […]

 127 Years of Coca-Cola – DailyCast for Wednesday | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 6:04

On this day in 1886, the first Coca-Cola was sold. 127 years later, Coke has become the most popular product in the world. Today, on the DailyCast: Coca-Cola, then and now.  Happy Wednesday! You’re listening to the DailyCast from ESLnewscast.com. Hello, I’m Cory Renzella. Thanks for listening today! Our story begins in Atlanta, a city […]

 Mexico City’s Good “Green” News – DailyCast for Tuesday | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 5:35

When Mexico is in the news, it’s usually because of bad things like drugs or crime. But that’s not true today. There’s some good “green” news from Mexico, and I’ll tell you about it after this.  It’s Tuesday, and you’re listening to the DailyCast from ESLnewscast.com. Hello, I’m Cory Renzella, and thank you for listening […]

 Finland’s Ground is Growing – DailyCast for Monday | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 5:03

You may have heard about how climate change is causing oceans to rise all around the world. Well, in Finland, it’s not just the ocean that’s rising; it’s also the land.  Hello, I’m Cory Renzella, and this is the DailyCast from ESLnewscast.com. How are you today? I’m doing fine, and I’m glad that you’re listening. […]

 One Billion Travelers – The Weekend | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 7:07

Last year, one billion people in the world all did the same thing. Can you guess what it was?  It’s The Weekend at ESLnewscast.com. Hello, I’m Cory Renzella, and thank you for listening. Today is Saturday, May 4, so that means that we’re already more than a third of the way through the year! Can […]

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