Archive for July, 2016
East Coast Road Trip Video Posted by sasha on Jul 27, 2016
The East Coast of the USA is a great place to travel. There are many famous cities and sites you can visit, and public transportation makes it easy to get around. Explore four iconic American cities on an East Coast road trip – Washington D.C., Philadelphia, New York, and Boston. In this short video, explore…
American Marathons Posted by Gabriele on Jul 26, 2016
If you like to run, you’ve probably thought about running a marathon some day. Even if you don’t like to run, if you live in a city, you have probably been affected by a marathon (as they often close down streets and disrupt traffic). Today’s post is all about marathons: the history of this amazing…
English prepositions – at, by, in, on Posted by Gabriele on Jul 19, 2016
This post offers an overview of four common English prepositions and how they are used when talking about time, transportation, and location. I am sure you see and use these four prepositions all the time. Prepositions are tricky for a lot of people – they can be hard to learn to use correctly as they…
Do You Lie Down or Lay Down? Posted by Gary Locke on Jul 13, 2016
Prepare yourself, because we are going to tackle one of the most confusing issues in proper English. The difference between the usage of lay and lie has been a grammatical nightmare for native English speakers since before the days of Shakespeare. Even the most articulate and educated among us seem to have problems with the…
American roadside attractions Posted by Gabriele on Jul 12, 2016
One of the best ways to see America is by car. The United States is such a big country and there is so much to see, like major cities, national parks, and natural wonders, but there are also some really crazy a quirky things to see out there too. These odd monuments, statues, and buildings…
Important Historical phrases in America Posted by Gabriele on Jul 5, 2016
Today I have some famous phrases or quotes from American history to present. These quotes are each representative of important people and events in America’s past and they are all often re-quoted by others. These particular phrases are generally related to American politics or politicians. Along with each quote below I share some context about…
The 4th of July Posted by sasha on Jul 4, 2016
Today is a very important holiday in the United States. On the 4th of July, the country celebrates its Independence Day. All across the country, Americans enjoy time off from work for the holiday. On these days off, people like to spend time with friends and family doing a variety of activities. Learning about the…