Winter clothing vocabulary (Video) Posted by Gabriele on Dec 11, 2012
Are you ready for the cold weather of winter? Take a look at this video review of winter clothing vocabulary to get prepared and to learn the English words for the clothing you will be wearing to stay warm this season. Answers to the winter weather vocabulary matching exercise: 1. snow shovel and/or blizzard 2…
Winter weather vocabulary Posted by Gabriele on Dec 6, 2012
It is beginning to look a lot like winter in much of North America (and much of the northern hemisphere in general), particularly in the more northern areas of the continent. So, now is the perfect time to go over some winter weather vocabulary. Below are the definitions of some important winter weather vocabulary. blizzard…
Important information on infinitives Posted by Gabriele on Dec 4, 2012
The infinitive form of a verb is the basic dictionary form of a verb used without inflection or tense and usually (but not always) preceded by ‘to’, for example “to drink,” “to eat,” “to write.” Unlike verb tenses (verbs that are conjugated) infinitives do no tell about the time of actions or events or who…
Leaving fall by looking at leaves (Video) Posted by Gabriele on Nov 29, 2012
Here is a video looking at leaves and leaf vocabulary as a farewell to fall. Enjoy!
No Shave Novemeber (Video) Posted by Gabriele on Nov 27, 2012
It’s the end of November, which mean you may be seeing more hair, facial hair that is, than usual! Have you ever heard of No Shave November or Movember (mustache + November = Movember) before? In the month of November many men grow their facial hair out to raise money and awareness for men’s health…
The history of Thanksgiving Posted by Gabriele on Nov 22, 2012
Today is the American holiday of Thanksgiving, which is celebrated every year on the fourth Thursday in November (in Canada a similar Thanksgiving Day holiday is celebrated on the second Monday in October). This American holiday traces back* to 1621, before the United States of America was even a country. The holiday was first…
English Kitchen – Homemade Chili and Detroit Coney Dogs Posted by sasha on Nov 21, 2012
With the cold winter coming, this video teaches you how to make some delicious homemade chili that’ll warm you right up. You can even use the chili to make yourself a Detroit style Coney hot dog. Learn some useful English vocabulary while you learn how to cook! You will need a cutting board, measuring cups…