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Top English Language Blogs of 2019 Posted by Gary Locke on Dec 19, 2019
As 2019 comes to a close, it always seems important to reflect on the year past. We all do it, don’t we? Maybe you want to remember those things which made you laugh, the moments of success, special memories of friends and family. What did you learn? What surprised you? And which of these lessons…
Shenandoah: An American Ballad Posted by Gary Locke on Sep 19, 2019
I was recently listening to a favorite radio station which played a recording of the classic American folk song, Shenandoah. The station host confessed that he didn’t know the exact story behind the song, but he believed that it was from the time of fur traders in the American west in the 18th century. Well…
Stage and Theater Vocab Posted by Gary Locke on May 9, 2019
As I have mentioned in this space before, I work in theater. The world of theater has its own very unique vocabulary, some of which may sound very familiar to you, while some will probably sound quite odd. This seems like a good time to share and explain some of the most important vocabulary terms…
Asheville Day Two Video Posted by sasha on Jul 23, 2018
The second of three days in Asheville starts out with a cruise on the Blue Ridge Parkway and a hike up Mt. Pisgah. After a scenic meal at the Pisgah Inn, it’s time to explore the city’s River Arts District. Wind down the day with some craft beer and live music. Check it out in…
What’s for Dinner? (ESL Dinner Vocabulary) Posted by sasha on Jun 12, 2018
What do Americans like to eat for dinner? Well, there’s no easy answer! There are lots of options for dinner, whether you cook at home or go out to eat. An American dinner typically consists of a main course and a few side items (and maybe desert). Come into the kitchen with us as we…
What’s for Lunch? (ESL Lunch Vocabulary) Posted by sasha on May 14, 2018
We’re going back in the kitchen for another short video to see what’s for lunch. You’ll see a few common lunch items in the video. You can practice listening and reading along at home as you follow along. Let’s take a look at some typical American lunch foods in this short 1-minute video: What’s for…
20 Great American Cities (Part Two) Posted by sasha on Feb 19, 2018
There are plenty of great cities in the USA. We’re visiting many of them through posts and videos to give you a tour of the States and help you practice your English at the same time. In Part One, we took a look at some cities on the East Coast, in the Midwest, and in…