Alcoholics Anonymous

Understanding the laws and rights (as well as the penalties) of individuals to drink in different countries around the world is critical when traveling from place to place. Unfortunately, there are times when people suffer from alcohol addiction or whose behavior can have an impact on friends and family. Fortunately, there are associations including alcoholics Anonymous who provide support to people who struggle with this problem.

I've created a listening activity on the same topic on my Web site at:

- http://www.esl-lab.com/dui/duird1.htm

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Randall's PhoneCasts

Most people have heard of blogging and podcasting, but fewer people have heard of PhoneCasting, that is, posting comments or ideas to a blog or Web site by simply using a cell phone. On my Web site, I share ideas on language and culture using this technology. Give it a try:

- http://www.esl-lab.com/phonecasts.htm

Randall