Archive for 'English Vocabulary'
Why Do Americans Call Football Soccer? Posted by Gary Locke on Jun 21, 2018
A tournament doesn’t get to be called The World Cup if it’s only played in a handful of countries. We call it the World Cup because it is played all over the world. And the sport is known by the same name everywhere. Well, almost. While the rest of the world calls the classic round-ball…
The New Suffix Posted by Gary Locke on Jun 7, 2018
A suffix is a letter, or several letters, added to a word which then forms a new word. It is a tail at the end, wagging at us and saying, “Look at me! I’m something new!” A suffix can change a verb to a noun or an adjective. Add -ly to an adjective and you…
Phrasal verbs with look Posted by carol on May 30, 2018
Good morning, readers! Let’s look into some phrasal verbs today? If you have been studying English for a while, you have definitely bumped into the so-called phrasal verbs. Although intimidating at first, there is nothing to fear! Phrasal verbs are nothing but a verb followed by a particle (either a preposition or an adverb) that…
Informal English Contractions Posted by Gary Locke 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…
Garden Center English Vocabulary Posted by Gary Locke on May 3, 2018
To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow. It was a long winter. For much longer than usual the cold refused to yield to the spring sunshine, and buds and blossoms resisted our pleas to grace us with their presence. But there was one place where spring could be found – the greenhouses of…
The school in English Posted by carol on Apr 29, 2018
Good evening to all! How are you doing today? Spring started last month, which means that, in many countries, spring break was all the rage in April. Spring break, if you are not familiar with that, is a period of recess in schools and universities in which students spend a couple of weeks taking a break during…
What’s for Breakfast? (ESL Breakfast Vocabulary) Posted by sasha on Apr 22, 2018
They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day. So, what’s for breakfast? We look at some common breakfast foods in the US in this short video. It’s great for ESL students and teachers. Just follow along with the video and practice! Ready? Let’s take a look at what people usually eat for…