Bella Bistro
23 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
I have discovered a place where I like to spend time. It's a strange, little cafe called Bella Bistr...
Basic Pronunciation Practice #45 + Interactive English.
14 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Olma: Liz, a package arrived for you today. Liz: Oh thanks. Let me see. Oh it's from England, from m...
Slime sisters.
10 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
I have made multiple trips to the supermarket over the past two months to buy glue, shaving foam, li...
The Kennewick Man.
07 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Two and a half hours drive from where I live is a small city called Kennewick. It is similar to othe...
Handymen and Handywomen.
02 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
I consider myself fortunate to have my mother living in the same town. Her home is just five minutes...
A Salon Rescue.
28 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
I'm recovering. It was a shock, you know. I'm talking about my experience at the hair dresser's. Oka...
Starbucks Era.
20 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
They say that America runs on coffee. It is the drink that gets people awake and focused for another...
Basic Pronunciation Practice #44 + Interactive English.
16 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Liz: Hi Mum. Mother: Hello darling, how are you? Liz: Fine thanks, and you? Mother: Oh, really well ...
A Spring Princess.
14 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
It's the time of year when everyone is thinking about the Spring. As the big machines pile up the re...
Online Math.
09 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Mathematics is one of the foundations of education, with some people being inclined towards(1) it, a...
Ending Polio.
01 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
There is so much good news around that we often don't hear. Very soon, for only the second time in h...
Basic Pronunciation Practice #43 + 'th' practice.
27 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Emilie: Liz, this packing is exhausting! Liz: I know. I didn't realize that I had so much stuff! Loo...
Culture, - acculturation.
26 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
When I first came to live in Wenatchee, the town was very small. That was 25 years ago. I had just m...
Visitors from all continents.
25 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
A market that is in the center of Wenatchee and that is popular with both locals and tourists is Pyb...
Trump's Inauguration.
20 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Today was an important, historic day here in the U.S. Today the President-elect, Donald Trump, was i...
Basic Pronunciation Practice #42 + Interactive English.
19 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Peter's cell phone rings: "Hello." "Peter, it's Liz" "Oh, hi Liz, you don't usually call me. What's ...
A Vegan Option.
17 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Vegetarianism is growing in the U.S at a dramatic rate. It is estimated that 16 million, out of the ...
An Awkward Phone Call.
13 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In your country, do you have many telemarketers? You know, the people you don't know who call you on...
What have you never experienced?
10 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The title question for this podcast might seem unusual. A more normal question would be, "What have ...
Sleeping Lady Skating.
04 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
"Anna, do you want to go cross country skiing in Leavenworth tomorrow?" was the text I received from...
The Best Santa Ever?
04 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Every year, at about this time, I start to put away the Christmas decorations little by little. The ...
A Sudden Freeze.
14 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Recently the landscape here turned into a winter wonderland(1). It snowed for two days in a row, and...
An Unknown Artist.
24 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
'Never judge a book by its cover' is a saying that we have in English that you can apply to so many ...
London, The Lovers' Statue.
23 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
On my recent trip to London, I met up with a dear friend of mine who I hadn't seen for at least thre...
Sue's Creative Cooking.
07 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
"I love to cook," said Sue as she passed me my plate. It was early evening, and the Scottish farmhou...
Do you tangle with Zen?
28 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered around Youtube, looking for inspiration? I did a few years ago, and I stumble...
Photos by the river.
20 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The Riverfront Park is a great asset(1)that we enjoy in our community. It opened about the same year...
Rules and expectations.
03 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
As I work in the schools in Wenatchee, I notice lots of things about the school culture. Each school...
Yoga please!
20 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Oh yoga, yoga, yoga! It's such a passion of mine. And I started doing yoga only recently. I have fou...
A Country Party.
13 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The end of summer is one of the best times to have a party, especially if it's in the evening. The h...
WSU Vet Hospital.
05 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Washington State University veterinary hospital is a place that is renowned throughout the state for...
Boeing: The Future of Flight 2.
22 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The tour of Boeing started with us being bussed to the building where the seven hundred series of pl...
Boeing: The Future of Flight 1.
19 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
I found myself in Seattle for the third or fourth time this summer on Monday. It was time to take my...
Let's go with Pokemon Go!
03 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that the First Lady of the U.S, Michelle Obama, has been trying for years to get people...
An Interview at Scalar Learning.
28 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
I look through my emails each day to see if anyone who listens to my podcasts has written to me. I w...
A Visiting Student.
13 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The number of people in my house has grown from six to seven recently. A young man from Spain has co...
A better way to waste.
01 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
With the fire season approaching, we have been preparing our back garden. My husband trimmed off som...
Brexit or Pumpkin Cake?
23 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
I'm a little nervous today. It is a very important day for the UK, as it is the Brexit referendum. M...
Basic Pronunciation Practice #41 + Interactive English.
18 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Peter: Hi Liz. What are you looking at? Liz: Oh, hi Peter. I'm looking through some information abou...
Soccer practice.
16 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The most popular sport in the world is seen everywhere these days in Wenatchee. As you drive around ...
Cowboys and cowgirls.
07 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
I had always heard about cowboys before I came to the U.S, but I had never met any. I suppose I had ...
Apple Blossom Heat.
13 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
May in Wenatchee is the month when Apple Blossom is held. It's an annual festival that starts with a...
Teacher appreciation.
05 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
I have been working in a middle school for the past couple of weeks in the place of a teacher who is...
Username and password.
28 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The world of usernames and passwords is quite simple for some people. Choose both, and stick to them...
You want to join the circus?
18 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
My daughter wants to join everything. She loves football, gymnastics, basketball, swimming, acting, ...
Spring Work.
11 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
My house is almost surrounded by orchards of pears and cherries. On the west side, beyond my neighbo...
Jumping Whales.
29 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
A shopping center called 'Whaler's village' was very close to where we stayed in Maui. At its entran...
The Banyan Tree.
25 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
I'm back in Wenatchee, and already missing Maui. We had such a wonderful vacation, and there were so...
Aloha Maui.
15 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The fresh, warm morning air blew gently against my face as I looked out towards the nearest island. ...
Basic Pronunciation Practice #40 + Interactive English.
04 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Dentist: Hello Liz. What seems to be the problem? Liz: One of my small molars has been aching for a ...
Dentist or Orthodontist?
01 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Every six months, my family members and I are supposed to go to the dentist for a check-up. I say "s...
Advertising to Children.
24 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Advertising is everywhere nowadays. Most of us are used to seeing advertisements every day. Having c...
The Transplanting Battle,
19 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
“Mum, what are all those scratches on your arms?” my daughter asked me with a look of fright. I ...
Suspend
19 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In an effort to(1) get my children away from computers and the television, we play games. Mostly we ...
Party Central.
13 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Isn't it fun when you stumble across(1) something interesting or worthwhile in a very unlikely place...
Basic Pronunciation Practice #39 + Interactive English.
11 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Liz gets pulled over for speeding by a policeman. Liz: Hello Officer. What seems to be the problem? ...
Chief Moses.
09 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Moses Lake is a town that is situated about an hour and a half from where I live. I don't usually ch...
Sniff The Dessert.
07 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever walked into a house when someone has just made a delicious dessert? What is it that mo...
Secret viewers.
02 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In our modern societies, its quite normal to coexist quite happily with other species: dogs, cats, b...
Leavenworth Winter Sports.
28 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
I have written on several occasions about Leavenworth. It's about 30 minutes by car from where I liv...
'To do' in all its forms.
22 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Mr. Brown: "Did you want to see me, sir?" Principal Stevens: "Ah yes, Mr. Brown, do come in, please....
Basic Pronunciation Practice #38 + Interactive English
21 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Liz calls Barbara on the phone: Liz: Hi Barbara, are you up for yoga tomorrow at 7?(1) I know its a ...
Sushi or sashimi?
20 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
My husband and I have developed an addiction to Japanese food. We are so happy that a few Japanese r...
Rainy Olympia
19 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Last Tuesday, I had an impromptu trip(1) to Olympia, the capital of Washington State. I have been ta...
Winter vocabulary, a story.
08 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The old man woke to the sound of his dog barking. He knew that his companion could smell the deer ou...
One to One Hundred Birds.
05 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Two days ago, we were hit hard(1) by snow. It snowed all night, leaving a thick blanket that seemed ...
Basic Pronunciation Practice #37 + Interactive English.
29 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Barbara: Hi Liz, sorry to bother you. I know you're busy studying, I just wanted to double-check(1) ...
Fancy That App.
28 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
I hear almost every day about useful apps. I have many already on my iPhone that make my life easier...
Wildcat Weekend.
15 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Ellensburg is the home of Central Washington University. I have been lucky enough to be a student th...
The Turkey Run.
08 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Thanksgiving was on 26th of November. It is always on the fourth Thursday of that month. It is a day...
A Winter's List.
30 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
"Wake up! Look at the frosty morning!" I said to my children on Monday. I knew that they wouldn't wa...
The Redwood Forest.
18 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
The Redwood forest is located on the west coast, from the south of Oregon to the south of California...
Football Fever.
09 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
American football is an autumn sport here in the U.S. The season goes from September until December ...
A Thousand Dalias.
05 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
On one of my many walks on the Apple Capital Loop Trail, I came across an amazing patch of flowers. ...
A Park for the People.
04 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Walla Walla park is right next to the river in Wenatchee. When I first came here twenty three years ...
Basic Pronunciation Practice #36 + Interactive English.
29 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
1.Barbara: Liz! How are you? I'm so glad you're back. We all missed you! 2.Liz: Oh, thanks. I can't ...
The Sea, the Sunset, and the Ocean Crab.
26 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
They walk sideways on their ten, bony legs. They are hard, and seem unfriendly. They run away from h...
Di Caprio, real or wax?
23 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Marie Tussaud was a French woman who became famous for her wax models. She was born in Strasbourg in...
Pioneer village.
20 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
A museum that is close to my house is the Cashmere Museum and Pioneer Village. Cashmere is a little ...
Annie's Fun Farm.
20 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that there are over 30 different varieties of pumpkins? They are grown on every contine...
Summer Blooms.
16 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
One of the benefits of growing your own flowers is picking them and bringing them into the house. Bo...
New Life From Ashes.
16 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
The hills of Wenatchee are an unusual color for this time of year. They are usually a sandy brown, d...
Glass Beach.
04 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Glass beach is an interesting place that we visited this summer. It is on the coast of California, t...
A Creative Summer.
09 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Summer can be such a relaxing time. If you're a teacher, it's your turn for a long vacation. However...
Helpful Ladies.
30 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Those of you who listen regularly to my podcast will know that I am a gardener. However, you might n...
The U.S Open
21 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In June, I went to the U.S golf Open with my husband for two days. It was at a place called Chambers...
A Change of Plans.
17 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
A few weeks ago, I had just answered an email from one of my listeners. "When are you going to write...
Addicted to Pinterest.
26 Feb 2015
Contributed by Lukas
I remember when the internet became available in the 1990's. It was a revolution! It was, as they sa...
50 words for snow.
16 Feb 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Chelan is a town here in Washington State that is famous for its huge lake. Its a forty five minute ...
Comfortable creatures.
29 Dec 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Parks are a breath of fresh air, especially when they are in cities. I found that when we visited Lo...
Bouncing back.
08 Dec 2014
Contributed by Lukas
It all started just before Thanksgiving. My daughter had a temperature of 103 and a bad cough. I had...
An Indian Cooking Class.
10 Nov 2014
Contributed by Lukas
I love to learn, especially when what I'm learning is practical and meaningful. And, also, being fro...
How does he do that?
08 Nov 2014
Contributed by Lukas
I'm sure that many of you who are listening to this podcast have been to Trafalgar Square. It is one...
Catching Fish in Scotland.
24 Oct 2014
Contributed by Lukas
This summer we went to visit my father in Scotland. He lives about 3 hours from Glasgow, but had arr...
Back to school.
20 Oct 2014
Contributed by Lukas
I appologize for not releasing a podcast last week. There was good reason for my absence. I have sta...
Photos of Washington State, 1.
09 Oct 2014
Contributed by Lukas
The photo for today's podcast, comes from a calendar of Washington State that I bought yesterday. Th...
St. Joe's Harvest Fundraiser.
30 Sep 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Each year for the past ten years, I have seen advertisements for St. Joe's harvest fundraiser(1) on ...
The Scottish Referendum.
25 Sep 2014
Contributed by Lukas
You must have all heard about the recent Scottish referendum. Of course, I have to write a podcast a...
Basic Pronunciation Practice #35 + Interactive English.
22 Sep 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Barbara: Hi Peter, sorry to bother you, but do you know where Liz is? Peter: Yes, she's actually in ...
Soccer rivals and friends.
18 Sep 2014
Contributed by Lukas
One of the things that I love about London is how multicultural it is. Every nation on the planet ha...