English Central Ordering Fast Food

Martin Luther King Day

Happy New Year 2013!  I would like to say Welcome back to everyone including myself.  I took a vacation for the holidays and enjoyed some time back in the United States to visit family.  I hope you enjoyed the posts I did while traveling.  But now I am back in Vietnam and The Conversation Hour continues which means more posts here at Fastfood English.

So, let's start off the New Year by looking at an American Holiday in the month of January.  This past Monday was a federal holiday in the United States called Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.  We celebrate MLK every year on the third Monday of January.   We remember Dr. King for his tireless work as a Civil Rights Activist.  He spoke about equal rights and fair treatment for Black Americans and led non violent protests against unjust laws.   in the 1950's and 60's, Dr. King brought attention to the problems of segregation and discrimination that Black Americans faced in the US.  His work led to positive changes in laws and attitudes.  

How do we celebrate Martin Luther King Day?  Because it is a federal holiday that means schools and offices are closed for the day.  Many people use the free day to participate in volunteer projects.  It's called a Day of Service.  Here is an English Central Video that explains more about it.

English Central Thanksgiving Videos

Now time for some fun!

English Central The History of Thanskgiving

How did Thanksgiving start?  Time for a history lesson.

English Central - Thanksgiving

This Thursday November 22 is an American Holiday called Thanksgiving.    Everyone gets together with their family for a big traditional meal and to give thanks for all the good things in their lives.  Over the next few days I'll share videos about Thanksgiving from English Central.  

The first video gives you the basics.  Enjoy!

English Central Videos on Handshaking

Here are 2 videos on handshaking the first one is rated easy and the second one is medium.

English Central Video - Girl Scouts: The Leaders of Tomorrow

English Central - George Washingotn and the Cherry Tree

English Central - Neil Armstrong

Here are 2 videos from English Central on Neil Armstrong.  Watch and then repeat along with the video to practice pronunciation.  

English Central - Ray Kroc

This English Central video is of Ray Kroc the founder of McDonald's fast food chain.  He is talking about why he likes the name McDonald's.  It is rated hard but give it a try.  You might surprise yourself :)

English Central Video - The Top Ten Travel Attractions of Paris

Sorry English Central doesn't have a video about the The Top Ten Travel Attractions of Washington, DC so I'm giving you Paris and Kyoto instead.  Enjoy!

English Central Video

Our flight is about to leave for Washington, DC.  Time to get on the airplane and buckle your seat belt.  Here is an English Central Video of a flight attendant explaining some of the rules.  It is rated as Hard because he is rapping but it's a fun video so give it a try.

English Central Video - Friends and Fans Honor Steve Jobs

This English Central Video is about the funeral of Apple CEO Steve Jobs.  In it they mention that the flags were at half staff.  This means that the flags were positioned in the middle of the flag pole instead of the top of the flag pole as normal.  This is done when someone of importances dies as a show of respect.  

English Central Red Bull Moments

This is a video of Professional Baseball Pitcher Tim Lincecum.  He talks about why he started playing baseball while the video shows him pitching a ball in slow motion.  It's very interesting to watch his body movements.  Enjoy!

English Central - Ichiro Air Mail

English Central - Making Plans: Attending a Baseball game

Here is an English Central video called Attending a Baseball Game.  It's a Hard one but give it a try.

English Central - How to Fry an Egg on the Sidewalk

Listen to me read this post


In the US when it's really hot outside we say it's hot enough to fry an egg on the sidewalk.  Well, this video actually shows you how!  And as always, with English Central Videos, you will improve your English by practicing listening and pronunciation.  One thing I would like to point out though is at the end of the video there are 2 egg puns.  They say people will think you are EGG - zelent or EGG - zagerating.    They are playing with the words excellent and exagerating.  Puns use words that sound similar to make a fun or silly statement. 

Thanks for listening. This has been Cassie Brenn for fastfoodenglish.blogspot.com. 

English Central - Hotels: Room Service

Listen and repeat this short video of a hotel guest ordering breakfast from room service. 

English Central - Secret Origin: The Story of DC Comics

More from English Central. 

English Central - 5 Centimeters Per Second

Here's an English Central Video about an Anime story.