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LIGHTNING ESL

by Brian L.

An everyday "word" can mean a lifetime of experiences and sensations. Every word you hear or see in its different forms has no emotional meaning..............unless we pass judgment! YOU CAN change your world by learning one English word each day! Just listen carefully to LIGHTNING ESL daily and you will learn/understand English better than before.

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Episodes

  1. Why are you here?

    The only question is to know yourself...Why are you here?

  2. Are you an instructor like everyone else?

    A lot of instructors teach students like a cookie-cutter model...I am an original..thank you!

  3. Just imagine...Christmas Windows!

    Inside a store window was Christmas magic!

  4. A sheet of hockey ice is "Perfect" because its art!

    My love for the game of hockey won over my own signed hockey book.

  5. Olympic Qualifier

    Running as fast as I can was Olympic Qualified

  6. The Power of a Mother!

    The young lady in front of you may someday become a mother-guide them!

  7. How to coach 101 Part 2

    All the strategies, play books etc., must be adapted as the game progresses.

  8. New school, new surroundings...how will I fit in?

    Anyone going to a new school is part of culture shock!

  9. How to be a coach for a player(players)101!

    Being a coach is about helping others develop their skills physically and mentally.

  10. Make the effort to visit someone you know in the intensive care unit.

    People make excuses galore not to visit someone in the intensive care unit of a hospital=increased loneliness for the patient!

  11. The Cost of Sports

    Playing any game or sport can be very cheap or expensive....its up to you! But playing the game and NOT on a screen is the major benefit.

  12. Time stops in a hospital.

    Time seems to stand still in a hospital environment.

  13. Where is your happy place?

    Special moments captured in your memory are called "happy places" .

  14. Why are you late....again!!

    You control your punctuality....not anything/anyone else.

  15. You have all the time in the world?

    Sometimes we believe nothing can hurt us or damage our moments of joy.

  16. Have Faith!

    The expression "have faith" is not always speaking in terms of religion, but much more!

  17. A Window of Safety!

    A window of safety allows you time to adjust your task and allow for variables...just in case.

  18. When a "gift" is not a gift.

    Gifts come in all types and not always in your hand!

  19. How "clean" is clean?

    Our ideas of "clean" can vary from person to person.

  20. Keys?

    There are many purposes of keys.

  21. "Anniversary" what does it mean?

    The word anniversary means many things to many people.

  22. Time Management

    Organizing your time can create efficiency and alot of stress free moments.

  23. No guarantees from education!!

    You must never believe that an education is a guarantee of a perfect job.

  24. Parenthood-Yes/No/Maybe?

    Becoming a parent is a long process of very careful thinking of a life long responsibility.

  25. How would you describe your personality?

    During a typical interview you are often asked, "Describe to me your personality".

  26. Noise versus Music

    Sounds of all kinds are sometimes known as noise or is this music?

  27. There are no guarantees in life.

    A combination of life choices helps us in our journey of life-no guarantees though.

  28. What are your strengths as told during a job interview?

    A job candidate must be able to answer questions about their personality and strengths for a job.

  29. What are your salary expectations?

    Always research your future salary range....before starting a new job!

  30. What are your secrets?

    Alot of information is not told to others and this is called a secret.

  31. Where have all your manners gone?

    Practicing your manners everyday seems like a lost part of your personality at times.

  32. Herd Mentality-Its always the same...

    Sometimes it feels like we are on automatic pilot in our lives.

  33. ALL CREATURES COMMUNICATE!

    Every living thing communicates. We may not understand a language from a creature, but all creatures communicate.

  34. Only "humans" make mess!

    Our belief that humans are the most intelligent creature on Earth is a full argument all the time.

  35. Childhood Days

    When you were a child the world was open to all possibilities.

  36. When I was your age.....

    The famous expression..."when I was your age" has been heard world over for generations.

  37. Why are you leaving your present job??

    Sometimes leaving your present job is/is not the correct choice.

  38. Why should we hire YOU??

    The most common question before your are hired for a job...why should we hire you?

  39. What does success mean to you?

    There are many meanings to the words success...what is yours?

  40. Where do ideas come from? Part 3

    Ideas are often killed by the fear of others. Don't let someone tell you your ideas are not relevant!

  41. Where do ideas come from?..part 2

    Ideas come into our subconscious to satisfy a need a craving a solution of a problem.

  42. Where do ideas come from? Part 1

    Our ideas come from thought and imagination +++

  43. SCREEN TIME OR NOT!

    We are born on a screen and live on a screen-why?

  44. The death of "cursive" writing??

    Remember learning how to write cursive in school? Whether it was your name or all the letters of the alphabet, the practice of writing is becoming a lost art!

  45. Remember the word, "play"...I wonder..

    We are born to play outside and inside...what happened?

  46. My Job Diaries-Product Service Associate

    Creating a hardware store was like creating your own toy store.

  47. My Job Diaries-Walmart Man

    Working at night is a life changing experience.

  48. Driving Blind!!

    A lot of drivers are driving blind!

  49. My Job Diaries-Bus Cleaner/Driver

    Taking care of your daily commute is more than praying for a bus to arrive.

  50. Your Story-"M" travels to Canada

    Canada, a land of opportunity, fear and dreams.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

An everyday "word" can mean a lifetime of experiences and sensations. Every word you hear or see in its different forms has no emotional meaning..............unless we pass judgment! YOU CAN change your world by learning one English word each day! Just listen carefully to LIGHTNING ESL daily and you will learn/understand English better than before.

HOSTED BY

Brian L.

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