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An American Wedding Posted by sasha on Oct 8, 2015
As I recently got married, I figured now was as good a time as any to make a post about an American wedding. In this post, you’ll learn lots of vocabulary related to American weddings, as well as some customs and traditions. As this is a language blog, you’re encouraged to practice your English as…
Fare thee Well: GD50 Highlights Posted by sasha on Sep 24, 2015
Over the 4th of July weekend, 70,000+ fans descended on the city of Chicago to bid “Fare thee Well” to the Grateful Dead, one of the most famous bands in rock & roll history. Check out some highlights from the lot and the show in this short video.
50 Years of the Grateful Dead Posted by sasha on Sep 21, 2015
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Grateful Dead, one of the most famous bands in rock & roll history. Beyond their music, the band has also had a huge cultural impact over the half century since they formed. Over the 4th of July weekend, over 70,000 fans gathered in Chicago…
Great American Cities – Chicago Posted by sasha on Aug 17, 2015
After covering a few east coast cities (New York, Boston, D.C., Philly) and a few west coast ones (San Francisco, L.A., and Las Vegas), we’re moving to the Midwest for the next stop on our tour of “Great American Cities” as we pay a visit to Chicago. Name: It is believed that the name of…
Great American West Coast Road Trip Posted by sasha on Jul 29, 2015
Over the past year, we’ve been talking about American national parks and some of the USA’s great cities, such as New York, Washington D.C., and Boston. Today we will combine these two to talk about something else that is a very American summer tradition – a road trip. A road trip is usually a long…
MLB All-Star Game: The Midsummer Classic Posted by sasha on Jul 15, 2015
Baseball is one of the most popular sports in the United States, and it’s also often called the nation’s pastime. Before the age of smart phones, WiFi, and premium cable, most American children passed the time by playing baseball. The sport has also been around longer than other current popular sports such as football, basketball…
Downtown Las Vegas Video Tour Posted by sasha on Jun 17, 2015
Experience downtown Las Vegas in this short video. Head to the top of the Stratosphere Tower to take in the views and experience the thrill rides, then head to Fremont Street for plenty of entertainment. Great for ESL students and the classroom! “Just north of the Strip, you’ll find the Stratosphere tower. Head to the…