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The Craft Beer Revolution Posted by sasha on May 21, 2018

Once upon a time, there were only a handful of choices in the beer cooler. Mass-produced brands like Budweiser and Miller were often the only option. My how times have changed! These days, there are more beer options than you can count. This is thanks to the craft beer revolution that’s been going on. “What…

Informal English Contractions Posted by gary on May 17, 2018

Native English speakers can be very lazy with our own language. We create contractions based on the way we actually say things. In time, these contractions work their way into everyday speech. However, if you are learning our language and you hear one of these contractions, you can’t be faulted for wondering just what is…

What’s for Lunch? (ESL Lunch Vocabulary) Posted by sasha on May 14, 2018

We’re going back in the kitchen for another short video to see what’s for lunch. You’ll see a few common lunch items in the video. You can practice listening and reading along at home as you follow along. Let’s take a look at some typical American lunch foods in this short 1-minute video: What’s for…

America’s Maestro, Leonard Bernstein Posted by gary on May 10, 2018

“I can’t live one day without hearing music, playing it, studying it, or thinking about it.” Leonard Bernstein A centenary is a celebration to commemorate the 100th anniversary of a significant event, and we are having one right now in the world of music. Leonard Bernstein was born on August 25, 1918. All over the…

American Lunch Food Posted by sasha on May 8, 2018

Last month we took a look at what Americans like to eat for breakfast. Now it’s time to see what people usually eat for their afternoon meal. In this post we’ll learn a bit about American lunch food. I apologize in advance if reading this makes you hungry! Lunch in the USA What and where…

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