Archive for 'English Vocabulary'
I’m stuffed! (And other ways to say “no” to more food in English.) Posted by Gabriele on Sep 9, 2014
We all know that when travelling we are likely to eat a lot of food, often good food, especially if we stay in someone else’s home. Sometimes it is hard to say ‘no’ to food your host is giving you because you don’t want to be impolite. Food is an important part of every culture…
Police-related vocabulary in English. Posted by Gabriele on Sep 2, 2014
Today let’s take a look at some police-related vocabulary that would be good to add to you English lexicon. First of all, there are a number of words in English used to talk about police officers. A police officer is a member of the local government who is responsible for the prevention and detection of…
Let’s put this one to bed and other English idioms. Posted by Gabriele on Aug 28, 2014
How are you feeling? Sleepy? If you are, then this probably isn’t the post for you as I’m going introduce a number of expressions and phrases with word ‘bed’ in them. So, reading this might make you even more tired. But if you are wide awake and ready to learn some new English phrases you…
Checking out of your hotel or hostel in English Posted by Gabriele on Aug 19, 2014
If you have traveled just about anywhere in the world than you have probably learned that English is the language of travel! Knowing how to speak English is very helpful, whether you are traveling to China, England, or Nicaragua. That is why today I am going to present some important conversations related to travel…
What is your generation’s name? Posted by Gabriele on Aug 12, 2014
In America we have a tradition of naming different generations of people. I thought I’d share the names of these different generations with you today, so that next time you see or hear these words you’ll know what they mean. See if you can find your generation in this list. I doubt that any of…
Rocky Mountain National Park Video Tour Posted by sasha on Aug 5, 2014
Take a short video tour of the amazing Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado, including a few trails, some viewpoints, and a couple of beautiful lakes. The written post from last month can be found here for more information about the Rockies. “Rocky Mountain national park is located in Colorado. Our trip begins at the…
Rocky Mountain National Park Posted by sasha on Jul 29, 2014
Name: Rocky Mountain National Park Year Established: 1915 Location: Colorado, USA Season: Open year-round. Visitor Center hours vary by season. Cost: $20 for private vehicle, $10 for motorcycles, cyclists and hikers (good for 7 days) Accommodation: There are only a few campgrounds inside the park. Nearby communities offer guest houses and hotels. Brief Description: Rocky Mountain National Park has elevations…