Archive for 'Culture'
This is JEOPARDY!® Posted by Gary Locke on May 18, 2017
In the history of American television there has never been anything quite like the continuing phenomenon that is Jeopardy®. This brainy, yet seemingly simple game show is a cultural institution in the United States. It is also a marvelous way for students of English to test themselves. The show began as the brainchild of entertainer…
Southern USA Road Trip Posted by sasha on May 17, 2017
When it comes to traveling, there’s nothing quite like a good old American road trip. On a southern USA road trip, you can visit Nashville, Asheville, Atlanta, New Orleans, and Austin. There’s lots to see, do, learn, and eat in these great American cities! In this short video tour, get a little taste for all…
It’s Tea Time! Posted by Gary Locke on May 12, 2017
Tea is the beverage most closely associated with the English, so it is no surprise that the English language is filled with idioms and terms related to the humble, delicious brew. Let’s explore the curious case of tea and English speakers. I am a tea drinker. I rarely drink coffee, never drink sodas (or, as…
Great Southern Road Trip Posted by sasha on May 8, 2017
There are some things that are very distinctly American – apple pie, bald eagles, monster truck rallies, and the road trip. Packing up the car and hitting the open road is a great American tradition. In a country as big as the US, there are plenty of options. A west coast road trip can bring…
The Dying Art of Cursive in English Posted by Gary Locke on May 4, 2017
Cursive is any writing in which the letters are joined together in a flowing manner. In English, we call this penmanship in longhand. It is also known as writing in script. Whatever you call it, this is becoming a disappearing skill. The letters in English cursive writing always loop, eventually finding and connecting with each…
The World’s Best Selling Author Posted by Gary Locke on Apr 28, 2017
She was Dame Agatha Mary Clarissa Christie, Lady Mallowan, DBE. She was a world traveler, an accomplished archeologist, a pharmacist, a philanthropist, and remains the most successful novelist of all time, outsold only by the Bible and Shakespeare. You know her as Agatha Christie. If you are going to talk about writers of the English language, you must…
A Short Trip in Nashville Posted by sasha on Apr 13, 2017
Nashville is the capital of Tennessee, and it’s also known as Music City. There’s lots to see and do here, including parks, museums, sports, great food and beer, and of course, plenty of music. See what you can do with a short trip in Nashville in this video: “Welcome to Nashville – the capital of…