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Why Would You Want to Break a Leg? Posted by on Aug 1, 2016

I am a thespian, which means that I am an actor. The word derives from the name of the ancient Greek, Thespis, who is said (by Aristotle) to have been the first actor to play a character on stage other than himself. I should add that I am also a stage director, and I have…

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What to Do When the Words Get Mixed Up Posted by on Feb 4, 2012

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So you have been really practicing your English for the past few months. You have fine-tuned your listening skills and can follow most of a conversation.  You are ready to take the plunge and start a conversation with a stranger. You pull up your socks, find a friendly looking face and rattle off your question…

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